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Plant, Grow, Eat, Save, Repeat: Seed Sovereignty in Northwestern Ontario

Join local seed producers, researchers, and activists for part (or all!) of this two-day seed sovereignty event on Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20 to learn about the interdependent relationships between people and seeds. To register (it’s free!) go to https://efao.ca/event/seed-sovereignty-nw/.

This event is hosted by Lakehead University in partnership with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, Roots Community Food Centre, Superior Seed Producers, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, Lake Superior Living Labs Network, and Understanding Our Food Systems.

Seed-Human Relationships Panel Discussion
Thursday, Sept. 19, 7:30 to 9 p.m. ET (virtual and in-person)

Hear from panellists about seed initiatives in Northwestern Ontario and beyond, including a landrace watermelon breeding project happening in Thunder Bay. You are welcome to attend the panel in person at Roots Community Food Centre (450 Ft. William Rd, Thunder Bay) or join online! A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.

Panellists include Evalisa McIllfaterick (Root Cellar Gardens), Manish Kushwaha (Gaia Organics), Kay Everts (Going to Seed), and Nikki Auten (First Nations Technical Institute).

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