viccifn – Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network

Conference Coordinator Position Filled by C. Anne Robinson

Anne Robinson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:28:39 +0000

I’m so excited to be brought onboard to coordinate the 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference! So far it’s been great to be meeting and working with so many different people from many different walks of life. It amazes me to see and hear thier ongoing efforts and committment to the preservation of Traditional Foods on Vancouver Island. I’m looking forward the 5th Annual Traditional Foods...

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VICCIFN Expresses Disappointment at the Closure of National Contaminants Program

Diandra Jurkic-Walls — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:53:30 +0000

In late May, the Department of Fisheries made the decision to close their national contaminants program. Staff of this program, most notably Dr. Peter Ross, have been instrumental to the forming of the Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network. Dr. Ross has worked to study and inform Canadian governments, communities, and area First… Read More »