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On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we share this pamphlet adapting the '10 Calls to Action' (Wong et al. 2020; NWTAC, 2020) to Northern Indigenous contexts

October 16 is the official "World Food Day - Water is Life". "Water is essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the Earth's surface, makes up over 50% of our bodies, produces our food, and supports livelihoods. But this precious resource is not infinite, and we must stop taking it for granted. What we eat, and how that food is produced all affect water. Together, we can take water action for food and be the change." See Danielle Nierenburg's website, FoodTank.com - The Think Tank for Food. Wonderful resources! This curriculum really meets our 3 R's - Rigorous, Relevant, and Real World! Also see my website, Food and Culture, for huge curriculum ideas. https://lnkd.in/eM58vC

The following link contains the recording of my talk titled "Exploring Modern Food Systems with Hands-On Activities", when I introduced interactive activities from the Food Systems Exploration curriculum, designed for youth (grades 7-10) and families. Come check out how these engaging exercises encourage critical thinking, community connections, and reflections on sustainability. You will also find the FREE resources to implement these activities in the video description. @FoodSystemsThinker

I'm humbled and honored to participate as Case Study Partner to help understand food security and food supply chain issues. #food #foodsecurity #foodsupplychain #landfill #methaneemissions #circularity #youthempowerment #sustainabilityisnecessity

🥔 There is now a common recognition that food is a soft point at the heart of our efforts to transition to ways of living which are truly sustainable. In Irish history, food holds meanings which run deeper than our conscious memory. Walking in the Irish mountains, you may come across small parallel ridges in the Earth. These old potato drills hold memories of the struggle for food and survival during the hardships of the 1800s. Our language is limited in its capacity to convey this meaning of food beyond sustenance.   🤝 The article linked below speaks of ‘radical collaboration’. But it is radical only in its contemporary context. We each hold the history of working together for a common purpose in our cells. This is the perspective which forms the ground of Bioregional Weaving.   🐄 In the greater Waterford bioregion our Bioregional Weaving Lab is working as a partner in the Climate-KIC Flagship titled ‘A new normal for sustainable dairy’. Since the beginning of the ‘activation phase’ in September 2023, the Irish weaving team has been visiting farmers and other stakeholders in the region and hosting online gatherings and workshops.   👩🌾 On December 6th, BWL hosted a workshop in the Copper Coast Geopark visitor centre, with the intention of co-visioning the future of the dairy system in the Waterford Bioregion. 13 stakeholders attended, bringing energy and wisdom from their respective life experiences and expertise. These were mostly dairy farmers from Waterford, Cork, and Wexford, as well as retired or ex-dairy farmers, and representatives from organisations such as the Local Authority Waters Program.   🌱 In this short time, our connections and understandings have deepened. Our intention is to carry forward with the deep contributions made by all that we have met and spoken to. There are already many ideas in action and emerging. This collective work feeds into the overall intention of the BWL in Waterford, to “build a resilient food system that supports thriving landscapes, seascapes and communities”.   👉 If you are interested in learning more or engaging, please reach out to Ali Crighton ([email protected]) or Sarah Prosser ([email protected]). https://lnkd.in/dFG2g5WK    #BWL #Waterford #dairy #ClimateKIC

On World Soil Day, we celebrate a class of soil microbes that help us flourish. They participate in sustainable food production, provide hope in some of the ways that we harm our planet, and provide compounds that keep us healthy. These are Actinobacter, microbes that we can see and smell when conditions are right! We are only starting to learn the incredible diversity and function of soil microorganisms like Actinobacter. In our world where we find ways to harm our environment, ourselves and each other, God has offered different strategies for hope. Actinobacter in our soil is one of them. It’s a class act. https://lnkd.in/gPvxWJFR

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, known for its rich history, culture, and education, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. As the first European city to do so, Edinburgh has banned meat from the menus of its schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. While the intention to address nutritional needs in aged care facilities, schools, and hospitals is applaudable, the execution has raised eyebrows. Despite this decision, Edinburgh remains a cultural hub, with the famous Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe, the world's largest annual international arts festival, attracting millions of visitors each year. The city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the UK's second-most visited tourist destination, attracting 4.9 million visits, including 2.4 million from overseas in 2018. As a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sciences, and engineering, the University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is considered one of the best research institutions in the world. It is the second-largest financial centre in the United Kingdom, the fourth largest in Europe, and the thirteenth largest internationally. Let's hope #Edinburgh can find a way to balance its cultural and educational legacy with the nutritional needs of its citizens. #scotland, #NHS, #mentalhealth, #leadership, #business,

Great article in NZBusiness magazine today. In case you don't know what we're about at Pete's Natural - have a read :-) https://lnkd.in/g3jhZAPp

In a world where modern food processing techniques dominate, let us take a moment to appreciate and embrace the indigenous knowledge of food processing, such as the art of making g-nut paste. For generations, indigenous communities have perfected the craft of transforming simple ingredients into culinary delights. This holds the key to preserving cultural heritage.