Event Details

PHO Rounds: Prospects and partnerships for building Indigenous food sovereignty, security and self-determination in Northwestern Ontario

Canada’s legacy of settler colonialism has created deep social and environmental injustices. This is especially evident in the ways that Indigenous people’s relationship to the land has been systematically disrupted, and food systems have been deliberately destroyed, contributing to extensive health related inequities including extreme levels of food insecurity and diet related diseases in addition to social and cultural devastation. Yet, in the face of ongoing settler colonial policies and practices, Indigenous people and communities have continued to resist and to thrive.

In this PHO Rounds, we discuss the Understanding Our Food Systems (UOFS) project that was established in 2018. The project aims to support 14 First Nations to determine their own food systems through community-led initiatives and projects and establish and implement food sovereignty visions and action plans. This Rounds highlights the work of the project to date by sharing lessons learned and insights for practitioners around Indigenous-settler food sovereignty partnerships.

Intended audience: Public health practitioners

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the concept of Indigenous Food Sovereignty and how it might apply in their work.
• Describe the Understanding Our Food Systems project – how it began, how partnerships were developed and the process for conducting the Community Food Sovereignty Assessment.
• Identify the project’s key goals, outcomes and future opportunities to improve Indigenous food sovereignty in their work.
• Summarize the methods used to engage with First Nations communities around Food Sovereignty work.

Presenter(s): Kim McGibbon

Kim McGibbon, R.D, MScCH was born in Peterborough, Ontario and moved to the traditional lands of Fort William First Nation in 1998. She is grateful to be a mother to an amazingly adventurous daughter. Kim became a Registered Dietitian after completing a nutrition degree at the University of Guelph and later earned a Master’s at the University of Toronto. Most of her career has been in the field of public health but she spent six years working at Roots Community Food Centre in the area of food sovereignty.

Kim loves people, and building relationships is why she gets up in the morning, an extrovert by nature, she knows that food is a great equalizer and a wonderful catalyst for change. Kim also enjoys traveling, hot yoga and a cup of chai tea.

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Accreditation

Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.

Accessibility

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.