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Community Kitchen: একসাথে খাওয়া দাওয়া | Akshate Khawa Dawa | Together we eat
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an evening of intergenerational cooking and storytelling featuring Aindrila and Rea Chatterjee. Together we’ll be exploring the influence of food in Bengali culture, the immense political relevance of food, and the power of Adda (casual conversation)!
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Community Kitchen: Healing the Kitchen
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaCommunity Kitchen: Healing the KitchenThu, July 25, 20245:30 PM - 8:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU Burnaby🌱 Join us for this month’s Community Kitchen event, "Healing in the Kitchen," as we come together to recognize and celebrate the Black community and the various cultures within. This event, open to the SFU Community, […]
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Community Kitchen: Nourishing Palestinian Resistance
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaCommunity Kitchen: Nourishing Palestinian ResistanceThu, June 27, 20245:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU BurnabyAs the genocide against Palestine continues, so does the resistance of Palestinians and those fighting for liberation. Building care, space to grieve, and time to rest into movements is paramount. Join us for a night of […]
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Community Kitchen Hanami: Japanese Celebration of Cherry Blossoms
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaCommunity Kitchen Hanami: Japanese Celebration of Cherry BlossomsThu, March 28, 20245:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU BurnabyExperience Hanami, the Japanese celebration of Sakura: cherry blossoms 🌸 Hanami happens during March to May in spring when the blossoms are in full force. Traditionally people would bring food offerings to honor […]
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Community Kitchen: The Joy of Adaptation
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaCommunity Kitchen: The Joy of AdaptationThu, February 29, 20245:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU BurnabyFood brings people together in so many ways: tradition, shared meals, care provided to someone in need. But for many, needing substitutions and accommodations for our food can make us feel embarrassed, burdensome or picky. […]
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Beyond Screens Community Kitchen
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaBeyond Screens Community KitchenThu, January 25, 20245:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU BurnabyUPDATE: Registration is now full due to the overwhelming interest in the event! Thank you for your support and stay tuned for updates on our next Community Kitchen on Thursday, Feb 29th. What does it mean to […]
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People, Power, & Pekoe: Egyptian Breakfast Community Kitchen
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaPeople, Power, & Pekoe: Egyptian Breakfast Community KitchenThu, November 23, 20235:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU BurnabyMark your calendars, Community Kitchen is back! Join Embark Sustainability and SFSS Women’s Centre for an evening featuring the fulsome flavours of Egyptian breakfast and tea. In Egypt, tea is called “shai”, but […]
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Trifecta Fiesta: New School Year, Ethiopian New Year, and a New Programs Manager
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaTrifecta Fiesta: New School Year, Ethiopian New Year, and a New Programs ManagerThu, September 21, 20235:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDTSUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 - SFU BurnabyAbout this event Get ready to spice up your arrival or return to the SFU campus as Community Kitchens returns with a bang for the new semester! Join […]
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Food is Medicine
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaLet's discover how traditional and cultural food can be a simple, yet still powerful connection to your community. This April’s Community Kitchen is in collaboration with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA). We invite you to reflect on what it means to access your culture in urban spaces and learn about this in […]
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Comfort Foods Across Motherlands and Beyond
SUB Community Kitchen - SFU Burnaby 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaThis March, Community Kitchen will continue to celebrate our Black community through Comfort Foods from West Africa and Beyond! Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women's Centre for a guided discussion around food and community as we explore the cross-cultural connections of food. You’ll get to: 👯 Meet new people 🧑🍳 Explore cultural foods from […]
