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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms. \nSummer 2025 Distribution Schedule\n\nMay 22 – August 7\nThursdays 1:30PM to 2:45PM\nBlusson Hall (SFU Burnaby)
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-7/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms. \nSummer 2025 Distribution Schedule\n\nMay 22 – August 7\nThursdays 1:30PM to 2:45PM\nBlusson Hall (SFU Burnaby)
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-7/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply: Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:GROW WITH US\nOpportunities\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Type: VolunteerLocation: SFU – Burnaby CampusReports to: Director of Engagement \n \nShifts: ~3 hours per week on Thursdays from 12:50PM to 3:00PM. Occasional bin drop-offs on Mondays or Tuesdays on a rotating basis. \nMandatory Orientation: Week of Jan 17 to Jan 21 (self-guided materials to read through on your own time)Detailed Training: Thurs\, Jan 22\, 12:00PM – 2:00PMFirst Distribution: Thurs\, Jan 29\, 12:40PM* – 3:00PM  (*One-time\, earlier start for day-of walk along)Last Distribution: Thurs\, Apr 9\, 12:50PM – 3:00PM \nApplication Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Thurs\, Jan 15  \n			\n				APPLY HERE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression\, decolonization\, and equity in impactful programming\, events\, and initiatives. Through this work\, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Role\n				Food Rescue Distributors play a critical role in running the Food Rescue program. In this exciting role\, you will work with your team to gather knowledge about food justice concepts in localized contexts and also apply these concepts through our programming. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Responsibilities\n				\nComplete onboarding training and learnings in order to engage SFU students about important food justice topics and issues.\nExplore food justice materials with other volunteers and with the Director of Engagement on a regular basis.\nWork with Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement and the team to facilitate the program on a weekly basis\, including set up and clean up.\nAssist in redistributing Embark Sustainability’s Learning Gardens Produce when there is a surplus.\nOccasionally assist in the redistribution of foods to community partners and assist with pre- and post-distribution\, which includes cleaning up the materials and ensuring all materials are returned to their proper location in the Embark Studio.\nAttend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement.\n\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Requirements\n				\nAvailability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 12:30PM – 3:00PM \nAvailability on some Mondays or Tuesdays for independent bin drop-offs to Nesters.\nCurrently an SFU undergraduate student\, graduate student\, or Embark associate member.\nA desire to work with an engaged team of people!\nInterest and willingness to learn about Food Distributions\, Food Justice\, Intersectionality and Anti-Oppression. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Health Precautions\n				Volunteers are encouraged to wear masks\, and must engage in mandatory hand washing and maintain a respectful amount of space between each other. Hand sanitizer will be provided\, as well as disinfecting wipes and disposable gloves. All equipment used will be sanitized after each use. Food will be packaged by volunteers to reduce the time participants spend picking up produce\, and a no-touch distribution process will be incorporated. \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To Apply\nTo apply\, please review this posting in full. You will need to provide your contact information and complete the application form below by the application deadline on Thursday\, January 15 at 11:59PM. \nPlease note that only successful candidates will be invited to join the Food Rescue team on Thursday\, January 16. If you have any questions\, please contact Embark’s Director of Engagement at: engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ready to apply?\nFill out this form\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do you want to go back to Opportunities?\n			\n				Send me back\, Please\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nSTAY UPDATED\nNever miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability\n  \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							Success! 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URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/deadline-food-rescue-distributor-spring/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T133000
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T133000
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T133000
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T144500
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Land\, Labour\, and Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Land\, Labour\, and Liberation\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Sat\, Mar 7th\, 20261:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Food Justice asks a simple but urgent question: who controls our food\, and at whose expense? Across colonial states\, food systems are shaped by land dispossession\, racialized labour exploitation\, and policies that produce food insecurity while concentrating power.  \nJoin us for a critical discussion led by scholar and community organizers Evelyn Encalada Grez\, Nasya\, and Byron\, who are each at the forefront of advancing migrant justice and Indigenous food sovereignty. Their collective wealth of knowledge and experience will guide our exploration of:  \n  \n\nMigrant labour struggles in agriculture: exploitation\, racialization\, precarity\, and exclusion from rights within colonial labour regimes.\n\n\nThe weaponization of food systems by colonial states:  land dispossession\, food insecurity\, and agricultural control function as tools of governance and oppression\nWhat students can do: how to build true solidarity towards more just and sovereign food systems\n\n  \nTogether\, we’ll connect these struggles to the broader fight for food justice—one rooted in sovereignty\, dignity\, and collective responsibility. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Land Acknowledgement\nEmbark Sustainability’s work takes place across the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem)\, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie)\, Qayqayt\, Kwantlen\, Semiahmoo\, and Tsawwassen Nations. We greatly encourage our community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca. \n  \nAGenda\n\n1:20PM |Doors Open for Registration\n1:30PM | Food Service Begins\n1:45PM | Land Acknowledgement with Elder Les George\n2:15PM | Introductions\n2:30PM | Key Note Session Part 1\n3:15PM | Break\n3:30PM | Key Note Session Part 2\n4:15PM | Zine-making Activity\n5:15PM | Closing Remarks\n\n \n \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nEvelyn Encalada Grez (she/her)Evelyn Encalada Grez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Labour Studies Program at SFU. She is the co-founder of Justice for Migrant Workers\, a collective that has been at the forefront of the migrant farmworker movement in Canada for over 20 years. She is an award-winning scholar and organizer specializing in transnational labour-migration\, migrant justice\, and community-engaged research.  \n \nNasya Moore (she/her)Nasya is a scientist from the Nisga’a Nation and Leq’a:mel First Nation. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia\, where she studied Indigenous Food Systems. Her work is informed by curiosity and culturally grounded learning\, and an understanding of resilient foodways as healing Indigenous lands and peoples. Passionate about youth engagement and language revitalization\, she supports growing food sovereignty and youth education programs in her home territory of the Nass River valley. Nasya is excited to continue contributing to the reclamation and resilience of Indigenous food systems throughout the west coast. \n  \nByron Cruz  (he/him) Byron came to Canada fleeing persecution for resisting inequity and State violence in Guatemala. He is currently a community organizer. He is also an active member of the Sanctuary Health Collective and Migrant Rights Network\, a grassroots collective advocating universal access to healthcare\, education\, and social services for all. His passion to build a society rooted in equity\, human rights\, dignified working conditions\, and high quality of life has led him to organize grassroots community efforts to ensure that the essential needs of the people are met and services are provided. \n \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT EMBARK’S ANNUAL FOOD JUSTICE EVENTS\nEvery spring\, the students of Embark’s Food Justice Collective organize one large event as part of our Food Justice programming to wrap up the school year. It aims to bridge students and the wider community in jointly discussing global issues impacting food security and food sovereignty  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. For this event\, you will have to register with your active SFU email. \nThis event will be held indoors at SFU Burnaby in the SUB Ballroom (located on the 5th floor of the SUB). Accessibility details to note include: \n\nThe fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms\, including a single-stall all gender washroom.\nWe aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However\, we can provide a copy of the facilitator’s script.\nSturdy\, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.\nAttendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\n\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, or if you have any questions\, please contact our Director of Engagement\, Marie\, at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others\, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nEmbark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact our Food Justice Coordinator\, Phone\, at food@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for this event\nGET YOUR TICKET NOW
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/land-labour-liberation/
LOCATION:SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Systems Change
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T133000
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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UID:10000891-1775741400-1775745900@www.embarksustainability.org
SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-8/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED]: Letter-writing Workshop: Getting Around to Feed Ourselves Well
DESCRIPTION:[CANCELLED] Getting Around to Feed Ourselves Well\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A LETTER-WRITING WORKSHOP BRIDGING STUDENT TRANSIT AND FOOD ACCESS\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						Embark Studio (SUB 1310) \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				UPDATE – April\, 22\, 2026: We regret to share that this event has been cancelled and postponed to a later date (to be determined). We apologize for any inconvenience.  \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the event\nAccessing food as a student is more than a simple affordability issue. Student food security is also shaped by transit\, time\, mobility\, and access to culturally appropriate food.  \nJoin Embark and the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition for an interactive workshop where we’ll: \n\nDraw connections between transit and food access: how transportation shapes who can access affordable\, healthy\, and culturally relevant food\nExplore advocacy in practice: key initiatives and community efforts working toward more equitable food systems\nTake action through letter-writing : build skills to write effective advocacy letters to elected officials\n\nThis workshop is part of the Getting Around to Feed Ourselves Well research initiative\, which began at SFU in 2020 and expanded through community workshops across the Lower Mainland in 2025\, supported by the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. \nCome learn\, reflect\, and take real action towards improving food and transit access for students! Plus\, enter our prize draw for a chance to win a Tim Hortons gift card! \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Chantelle Spicer (she/they)\n				  \n\n \nMeet Chantelle\nChantelle works with the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (BC PRC).  She is a former SFU student who previously served as the Director of Engagement at SFPIRG. They have been a long-time advocate at the intersections of Indigenous sovereignty\, anti-violence\, affordable and accessible education\, and healing justice. Through the BC PRC\, Chantelle works in government relations and lobbying\, policy research\, and bringing the voices of those with lived and living experiences of poverty to the forefront. When not engaged in social justice work\, she can be found writing poetry\, making bread\, or with her hands in the earth.     \n \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				BC Poverty Reduction Coalition\n				The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is comprised of over 80 organizations and community mobilizations that come together to advocate for public policy solutions to end poverty\, homelessness and inequality in B.C. \n			\n			\n				LEARN MORE ABOUT BC PRC\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the SUB Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Please review the following accessibility details: \n\nAttendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\nThe event space is wheelchair accessible.\nAll-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.\nWe welcome all gender identities and expressions.\nWe provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers.\nThe event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone\nThe event space is a scent-free zone.\nUnfortunately\, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.\n\nWe strive to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If you have accessibility needs you’d like to share\, please contact our Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others\, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nEmbark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/bcprc-workshop/
LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Systems Change
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