Learning, sharing and bringing communities together
This fall, we’re excited to welcome members of our Africa-based staff to communities across Canada from October 24 to November 13. Through their work with Foodgrains Bank, they bring firsthand experience, technical expertise and stories from their work alongside communities across Africa.
Different regions will have the opportunity to hear from different members of our Africa-based staff, each sharing insights from their work and the people and communities they’ve engaged with.
Check out the dates and locations below. We hope to see you when we’re in your community! More events may be added, so be sure to check back.
British Columbia
Guest speaker: Lilian Zheke, Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor, Zimbabwe
Smithers
Oct. 25, Mountainview Assembly, 2701 Viewmount Rd., S., Smithers, 7:00 p.m.
Terrace
Oct. 26, Terrace Christian Reformed Church, 3602 Sparks Street, Terrace, 7:00 p.m.
Prince George
Oct. 27, First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St., Prince George, 7:00 p.m.
Abbotsford
Oct. 29, Saint Matthew Anglican Church, 2010 Guildford Drive, Abbotsford, 11:30 a.m.
For more information contact Jet Takaoka, British Columbia Regional Representative at jtakaoka@foodgrainsbank.ca.
Ontario
Guest speaker: Jean Twiringiyumukiza, Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor, Rwanda.
Delaware
Oct. 28, Dinner & Learn at Spoelstra Farm, 10686 Sharon Drive, Delaware, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Baxter
Oct. 29, Lunch & Learn at Living Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 206 Murphy Rd, Essa, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Selwyn
Oct. 20, Lunch & Learn at Gilmour Memorial Baptist Church, Peterborough, 2083 Chemong Rd, Selwyn, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Bracebridge
Nov. 1, Worship at Knox PC, 120 Taylor Rd, Bracebridge, 10:00 a.m.
Please RSVP if you plan on attending the meal for any of the events above by contacting Michelle Butterfield-Kocis, Ontario Regional Representative at ontario@foodgrainsbank.ca.
Saskatchewan
Guest speaker: Nester Mashingaidze, Lead Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor, Zimbabwe.
Regina
Nov. 7, Film screening and presentation, St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral (hall) 1861 McIntyre St., 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 8, Church service at Sonlight CRC, 139 Cannon St., 10:00 a.m.
Outlook
Nov. 9, Film screening and presentation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 601 Ash St., 7:00 p.m.
Saskatoon
Nov. 10, Seniors group presentation at West Portal Church, 3134 33rd St. West., 10:00 a.m.
For more information contact Rick Block, Saskatchewan Regional Representative at saskatchewan@foodgrainsbank.ca.
Atlantic
Guest speaker: John Kimathi Mbae, Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor, Kenya.
Cornwall
Nov. 8, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cornwall, PEI, 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. Luncheon to follow the 10:45 a.m. service.
Bible Hill
Nov. 9, Rural Research Centre, Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture, 58 Rock Garden Road, Bible Hill, NS, 11:00 a.m.
Halifax
Nov. 10, Luncheon at Bethany United Church, 12:00 p.m.
Nov. 10, Speaking event at Halifax United Church, 7:00 p.m.
For more information contact Skyler Boylan, Atlantic Regional Representative at sboylan@foodgrainsbank.ca.
Alberta
Guest speaker: Mesfin Mathewos, Nature+ Program Manager, Ethiopia
Mallaig
Nov. 9, Mallaig Growing Project gathering, hosted at the Baptist Church basement, Mallaig. Presentation, discussion, and light lunch, 10:00 a.m.
Vermilion
Nov. 9, Lakeland College, Vermilion, presentation and discussion, 3:00 p.m.
Westlock
Nov. 10, Canadian Tractor Museum, Westlock, presentation and discussion, 10:00 a.m.
Red Deer
Nov. 12, Living Stones Church, 2020-40th Avenue, Red Deer, 4:00 p.m. (growing project Q&A, dinner and keynote start at 6:00 p.m.)
For more information contact Abe Janzen, Alberta Regional Representative at ajanzen@foodgrainsbank.ca.
For general inquiries regarding any of the above upcoming fall speaking events, contact Rebekah Sears, Senior Public Engagement Officer at RSears@foodgrainsbank.ca.
