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Embark Sustainability Society is an independent, student-centred not-for-profit based out of Simon Fraser University that catalyzes student sustainability (un)learning journeys for the next generation of leaders.

Embark Sustainability Society

Food Security Soirée + Recipe Swap Party

Student Union Building (SUB)

Explore food justice on campus and beyond! Join us to learn more about food security resources at SFU, food landscapes of the lower mainland, and the efforts of community members living and breathing food justice work in their communities. This will be an evening of celebration as well as exploration, with opportunities to chat with leaders in food justice work, bridge new community connections, swap ideas (and recipes!) plus enjoy some fun, food and games.SPEAKERSOtilia Oddou is Program Assistant Manager at Umoja Operation Compassion but also oversees the Seeds of Change (SoC) program. In her spare time, she enjoys kick boxing, family time, and volunteering. Otilia is married and has a 12-year-old daughter, Kayla. Prior, Otilia worked as a financial advisor in a credit Union in Quebec before switching careers with her relocation to BC, where she initially volunteered at Umoja. Otilia has a BA Degree in Finance from the University of Quebec (Outaouais) and is a proud member of the Umoja team. Prior to then, she completed high school in France. Ms. Oddou is of African (Gabonese) and European (Romanian) background.Leo Ramirez is Salvadoran-Canadian and has 20 years experience working in food security and community development. He managed the Downtown Eastside Community Kitchen Program, part of the Vancouver Food Bank Society, for 10 years. He also has 6 years experience coordinating the Community Kitchen program at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, in Surrey, B.C. and 4 years coordinating the HEAL program for the Latin American community at the Multicultural Family Service, in Vancouver. He also has a background in journalism, social work, and food security. While completing a double major in English and International Studies at SFU, Sandra Dumitras could not have guessed how a Sustainable Agriculture internship with A Rocha would impact her long-term plans! Sandra is passionate about helping create a culture at the Brooksdale Centre in which faith, environmental stewardship, culinary adventures, community-building, and education form a coherent whole. Sandra serves as the Brooksdale Farm to Families Coordinator, identifying and securing resources for A Rocha’s practical creation stewardship activities.AGENDAPT I: Keynote Speakers<ul><li>5:00 - 5:10 - Attendees arrive and settle in. </li><li>5:10 - 5:15 - Welcome and introductions.</li><li>5:15 - 6:00 - Speaker presentations.</li><li>6:00 - 6:15/20 - Q&amp;A.</li><li>6:20 - 6:30 - Transition to the second half of the event. </li></ul>PT II: Food Security Soirée<ul><li>6:30 - 7:25 - Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with station activities, table hosts, network, engage with speakers, and enjoy some warm drinks and food from Tamam Fine Palestinian Cuisine. </li><li>7:25 - 30 - Final thank-you&#x27;s and a wrap up of the evening from the Embark team.</li></ul>LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory. It is our intention to ground this evening in an understanding of Indigenous sovereignty over these lands and waters, as well as the foods and medicines grown here, and use this time together to unpack the colonial powers that perpetuate injustice in our food systems.ACCESSIBILITYEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. This event will be held indoors at SFU Burnaby in the SUB Ballroom (located on the 5th floor of the SUB). Accessibility details to note include:<ul><li>The fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms, including a single-stall all gender washroom.</li><li>We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.</li><li>Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However, we can provide a copy of the facilitator’s script.</li><li>Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.</li><li>Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.</li></ul>We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org.COMMUNITY AGREEMENTBy registering to attend this event or events, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

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