Slow Fish Canada, part of the nation’s Slow Food movement, aims to protect and celebrate our diverse seafood from Coast to Coast. To this end, it has just released a new documentary called “Know Your Fisherman” that invites all Canadians to engage in finding local solutions to support a better … [Read more...]
Slow Food Members to represent Canada at the Slow Meat Event in the US
Canada, May 27th, 2015 – Taking place June 4-6 in Denver, Colorado, Slow Meat is an event that “brings together ranchers, farmers, butchers, chefs, eaters and more to share ideas on how we can turn the herd toward meat that is good, clean and fair for all” (Slow Meat Website). Three Canadians will … [Read more...]
Call to Action: Support the Sierra Leone Gardens
By Brooke Fader Brooklyn.f@gmail.com As a convivium leader, I am always trying to operate on 3 levels: locally, nationally and internationally. The 10,000 Gardens in Africa initiative is a fantastic way to support our Slow Food brothers and sisters as they reclaim the soil and their … [Read more...]
SFC’s new Board: more Bilingual Directors, more Youth, more Women!
Montreal, May 11th, 2015 – Slow Food in Canada would like to welcome six new members elected to its board after the recent elections held during its annual national conference in Montreal. Not only this new board is more bilingual than ever, it also counts 3 youth representatives and is led by a … [Read more...]
In Memory of Pamela Cuthbert
(Source: slowfood.com) Pamela Cuthbert passed away unexpectedly last month. The many people who met her through her tireless work with Slow Food will miss her dearly. Pamela founded the Slow Food Toronto Convivium and contributed immensely to the growth of Slow Food in Canada in its early … [Read more...]
One of our Board members receives the honors
(Text edited by Michael Howell) We're delighted and honored that at the recent COABC conference Heather was awarded the Brad Reid Memorial Award for her outstanding contributions to the organic sector in British Columbia. Chris Bodnar, who presented the award, noted that, it seems odd that … [Read more...]
2015 Board Elections
Are you a Slow Food member? Would you like to be part of the Slow Food in Canada Board? The Slow Food in Canada Board Elections will be held March 20th-30th, 2015 via online voting. Every member can nominate him or herself or another member, and a second signature is required by another … [Read more...]
New leader in Acadia Uni convivium
Last month, we had the pleasure of nominating a new convivium leader for Acadia University, Jill Conrod. Below you’ll find a little text that Jill sent us to present herself. Would you like to know more about your convivium leaders? If so, let us know! My name is Jill Conrod and I … [Read more...]
2015 Slow Fish Dinner in Thompson Okanagan
Slow Food Thompson Okanagan held its 2015 Slow Fish dinner on January 19 at Codfathers Seafood in Kelowna, BC. The dinner was family-style, with all fish courses themed on “snout to tail” or “snout to fin” eating. “All dishes were fantastic and it was a great turnout, with lots of chefs from Kelowna … [Read more...]
The Slow Wine 2015 tour stops in Montreal in February
On February 4th, Montreal joins the North-American Tour of the Slow Wine Guide 2015. The event will provide the participants the opportunity to meet 35 Italian wine producers, private importation agencies and local wine makers and to taste their products. This event marks the first ever Canadian … [Read more...]
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