Chiefs of Ontario
First Nations Food Sovereignty Forum
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First Nations Food Sovereignty Forum
The Chiefs of Ontario will host a one-day, in-person event bringing together First Nations Chiefs, technicians, economic development officers, academics, and government representatives. This gathering will provide a platform to explore and discuss key challenges, barriers, and programs related to First Nations food security and sovereignty.
Join us for a Networking Dinner on March 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown. This event provides a great opportunity to engage with Technicians, Academics, and Government Representatives.
Date and Time: March 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario
Who Should Attend: First Nations Chiefs, Technicians, EcDev Officers, Academics, and Government Representatives
Registration: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/fef25ed4-6f71-48ac-a51c-098b2d0d0c03
Travel and accommodations will be covered for all available participants (maximum 150 people). Please use the Travel Claim Form provided below in the Meeting Materials section. A Travel Claim Cover Sheet is also available to guide you through the process of completing the form. Once completed, please submit your travel claims to Dianne Simon at dianne@coo.org
Meeting Materials
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Agenda
Download the agenda
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Travel Claim Form
Download the Travel Claim Form
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Travel Claim Cover Sheet
Download the Travel Claim Cover Sheet
Food Sovereignty Forum Resources
Food Sovereignty Forum Presentations
Ecology and Agriculture - Kyle BobiwashFirst Nations Food Nutrition and Environment StudyFood Secure Canada - Wade ThorhaugFood Security in First Nations Communities - Malek BatalGaagige Zaagibigaa - Quinn MeawasigeImproving Northern Food Policy Through Indigenous-Led, Community-Based Research - Tracey GallowayIndigenous School Food Circle - Jeff Kiyoshk Ross and Carolyn WebbSupporting Community Based Approaches to Food Security in the North - Sioux Lookout First Nations Health AuthorityGCT 3 Food Sovereignty Investing in the Future of Food in Treat 3Support Contact Information
For additional information, please contact Jey Pakeerathan, Policy Analyst at jey.pakeerathan@coo.org