We invite you to dig deeper into GRAN issues through these upcoming and previously recorded webinars and online events and resources.
- Under Development: A Journey without Maps -- Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. ET -- In this first Global Reads Book Club session of the fall sponsored by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada , celebrated author and international development expert Ian Smillie will be joined by Maureen O'Neil, Chair of Water Aid International to discuss his five-decade career navigating some of the world's most challenging contexts, from the Biafran War in Nigeria to combatting blood diamonds. Together, they will lead attendees in a dialogue on why the fight against poverty remains one of the world's most enduring challenges. For those in the Ottawa-Gatineau region you may wish to attend in person. For those in other parts of Canada the event is available online. Click here to register.
- Forced to Flee -- The Canadian Foodgrains Bank has developed this educational activity to engage Canadians in meaningful discussions about forced migration and its impact on food insecurity. This experiential activity offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by those forced to leave their homes, navigating tough decisions and balancing food, money, and health in each scenario. The simulation presents you with real-life scenarios and choices, each with both upfront costs and hidden costs for every decision that you make. What will it cost you to make it to safety? The simulation will take just 5 to 10 minutes of your time. Click here to begin.
Links to recordings of past events:
- Why Canada Must Say "NO!" to Deep-Sea Mining -- Webinar hosted by GRAN Victoria, together with the Victoria Mining Justice Action Committee (MJAC). The two guest speakers are well-known proponents of a moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining: Christopher Pollon, author of Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World’s Most Vulnerable Places, and Catherine Coumans, Research Coordinator at Mining Watch Canada. (June 3, 2024) Video link here.
- Conversations with My Grandmother -- Ama Deawuo, former Executive Director of SeedChange, speaks at GRAN Hello Friends! and shares a video conversation with her Ghanaian grandmother who has worked the land to grow food for her family and community all her life. (May 15, 2024) Video link here.
- Investing in Women with ENGAGE Partners -- Webinar hosted by the Coady Institute to highlight the work of five partner organizations in the Global South that are investing in women through education, advocacy, social entrepreneurship and more. (March 8, 2024) Video link here.
- In Conversation with Elsie Bokaba -- GRAN Learning Event on the unique environmental values that African grandmothers hold and the contributions they can make in tackling the environmental crisis in the Global South. (February 1, 2024) Video link here.
- Food Security: Root Causes and Pathways to Change -- CBC Radio Ideas podcast with host Nahlah Ayed. Online article with audio link available here. (54 minutes)
- What Does Food Insecurity Look Like? Some Examples from Liberia -- Presentation by GRAN Anne Gardner (November 2023) Power Point slides available here.
- Hunger Hurts: Local and Global Paths to Food Justice -- Panel discussion hosted in Toronto by GTA GRAN with guest speakers from Daily Bread Food Bank, SeedChange, ONE Canada, and GRAN (October 19, 2023) Note: The event recording is available in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
- The Role of Agroecology and Food Sovereignty in Building Just and Sustainable Food Systems -- GRAN Learning Event with guest speaker Leticia Ama Deawuo, Executive Director of SeedChange Canada. (October 5, 2023) Video link here.
- Meeting Your MP -- GRAN Skills-Building Event with MP Anita Vandenbeld (May 25, 2023). The video link is available to GRAN members in the Advocacy Toolbox (located under the Resources tab). Member log-in is required.
- Global Food Justice? Decolonizing the Paths Forward -- GRAN Learning Event with Dr. Elizabeth Vibert (April 4, 2023) Video link here.
- Fresh Food, Distressed Planet -- Webinar hosted by BCCIC (February 7, 2023) GRAN co-founder Peggy Edwards was one of three panelists exploring women’s lived realities and leadership in food security, gender equality, the climate crisis and peace. Video link here.
- Indigenous Perspectives on Seed Sovereignty -- Webinar co-hosted by York University and SeedChange (January 19, 2023) Video link here.
- Crises and Trends to Watch in 2023 -- Webinar hosted by The New Humanitarian (January 13, 2023) Video link here.
- Global Hunger Crisis -- The Walrus Talks series (October 18, 2022, Ottawa) Video link here.
- Presentation by HelpAge Canada with Executive Director Greggor Sneddon (May 25, 2022) Video link here.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Apartheid: Its Roots and Consequences with Dr. Madhukar Pai (April 20, 2022). Video link here.
- Global Food Security and the Ukraine Crisis with Dr. Jennifer Clapp, Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability (March 29, 2022) Video link here.
- Growing Her Future: Climate Financing and Global Food Security with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (October 26, 2021). Video link here.
- Saving the Okavango Delta Panel Discussion with activists Ina-Maria Shikongo and Rob Parker and MP Elizabeth May (May 28, 2021) Video link here.
- GRAN Food Sovereignty Presentation with Dr. Elizabeth Vibert (April 28, 2021) Video link here.
- GRAN Climate Justice Presentation with Dr. Louise Comeau (January 27, 2021) Video link here.
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