Interior Region Indigenous Food Forum 2023

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Thank you for your interest in the Interior Region Food Forum. Unfortunately, we are sold out and are at capacity. Please email FoodForum@interiorhealth.ca for any urgent enquiries.

Interior Region Indigenous Food Forum 2023

Join us at the Indigenous Food Forum for opportunities to share ideas, best practices, and dialogue around Indigenous food systems!

By Interior Health and First Nations Health Authority

Date and time

Mon, Sep 25, 2023 4:30 PM - Tue, Sep 26, 2023 4:00 PM PDT

Location

Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour

345 Powwow Trail Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1 Canada

About this event

Interior Health (IH) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are hosting an Indigenous Food Forum after hearing from multiple Nations the need to create an Indigenous food-systems community of practice.

By attending the Forum, you will have the opportunity to learn, network and collaborate! There will be opportunities to build and strengthen relationships and partnerships between other First Nations, FNHA, IH, and other food-related organizations.

Anyone involved with Indigenous food systems within the Interior Region are invited!

Your involvement in the food system may consist of activities such as:

  • Food preparation, cooking, and preservation
  • Hunting, fishing and gathering
  • Seed saving and growing
  • Food purchasing and distributing
  • Sharing skills and knowledge about food with your community
  • And many more from across the food-system!

ENQUIRIES? Please email FoodForum@interiorhealth.ca

Frequently asked questions

Can my travel and accommodation be funded?

Yes! We will share a travel reimbursement form for mileage (or flight), hotel, and (non-Forum) meals en route. All travel expenses are covered and the event is free!

Will my hotel be booked for me?

No. We have room blocks at a few hotels in Kamloops but you may also choose your own. Please book your hotel early to ensure you have a room!

When is the event?

The event starts at 4:30pm on Monday, September 25 for a Welcome and Dinner. The event then continues from 8:30am-4:00pm on Tuesday, September 26.

Where is the event?

The event will be held at the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour. The address is 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way #200, Kamloops, BC.

What supports are available for wellness?

We seek to support all participants to be well, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, at the event. We are working on ensuring there are Secwepemc Traditional Wellness Supports at the event. We will also look to support folks with things like sunscreen or blankets - depends on weather!

Who would benefit from attending the event?

Anyone who has a role in or is passionate about any aspect of Indigenous food systems - everything from planting seeds to harvesting to canning to cooking to policies and grant programs and community gardens and everything in between.

Can I share this event link?

Yes! We encourage you to share the event and get the word out there!

Organized by

Interior Health and First Nations Health Authority
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