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We're excited to introduce our next Regional Team: Vancouver Island!
Building from years of work on bioregional food systems in BC, led by Kent Mullinix at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, this FLOW project brings together key food system actors from across Vancouver Island to collaboratively prioritize actions and inform regional food system resilience planning.
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The FLOW Partnership is #hiring for #Phd positions!
Phd students will be key links between Regions to study thematic areas across the project and enable Communities of Practice.
More details and application procedures can be found on our website:
The Food Learning and Growing (FLOW) Partnership is hiring for multiple PhD positions to support key thematic areas of the Regional FLOW Teams. PhD positions will be hosted at partnering institutions, and candidates must meet the requirements of the program of the position they are interested in applying to.
We're excited to introduce you to our regional projects! Up first, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - led by Carleton and Just Food Farm.
Team Ottawa is focusing on four sub-projects:
- The Just Food Community Farm
- Community Gardening Network Strategy
- Ottawa Food Strategy
- Digital Storytelling.
Read more about the work happening in the Ottawa region on our website: https://flowpartnership.org/regions/ottawa-ontario-canada/
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Researchers in the Ottawa Region will focus on the Just Food Community Farm, Community Gardening Network, Ottawa Food Strategy, and digital storytelling. Just Food Community Farm This action and evaluation research will contribute to: FLOW results and comparative studies evolution of Just Food’s vision and governance of community farms efforts
This past May, FLOW Partners gathered in Montreal to officially launch the partnership. We learned about each regional project, delved into rich discussions on agroecological food production, sustainability and food policy.
We left inspired with new ideas and excitement to accomplish our project goals!
Thanks to the Montreal team for hosting us.
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Our FLOW Partnership brings together eight regions from around the world, each deeply connected to their unique food systems. They are based in:
- Melbourne, Australia
- Northwest Territories, CA
- Southern Brazil
- Vancouver Island, CA
- Montreal, CA
- Veracruz State, Mexico
- Ottawa, CA
- Migori County, Kenya
Together we'll share stories and insights on how different regions tackle sustainability challenges and find innovative solutions.
By connecting with a diverse network of researchers, practitioners, and community partners, we aim to create impactful, indicator driven narratives that drive meaningful change. Thank you to SSHRC for funding this important work! Follow us to stay updated on our progress, research findings, and how we're contributing to a sustainable future
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Introducing the FLOW Partnership!
We're excited to announce the FLOW Partnership, a global collaboration led by Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer, dedicated to enhancing regional food systems through innovative research and collaboration. Our mission is to map and monitor how specific practices impact the social, environmental, and economic factors related to local food systems.