Lecture / Seminar
Presented by Acadia Sustainability Office & Department of Community Development
glyn.bissix@acadiau.ca
902 542 9138
How can we transform our communities to become places where sustainable food, active living, economic prosperity, personal security and wellness are the norm? Learn from the dialogue of national experts, and from a community showcase of a wide range of exhibitors who are facilitating change in our region. Featuring a panel of…
Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Public Health Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Nova Scotia. Dr. Strang is a strong advocate of breaking down professional and organizational silos and engaging everyone to build stronger and supportive communities
Chef Joshna Maharaj, CBC Guest Chef and Assistant Director of Food Services & Executive Chef at Ryerson University from 2013-2015, where she led the transformation of food services to local, sustainable procurement and scratch cooking. Joshna has also worked with several Toronto hospitals to reconnect good wholesome food with wellness, and create new models for institutional food procurement and production.
Dr. Jonathon Fowles, exercise physiologist at the Centre of Lifestyle Studies at Acadia University, who has done extensive work for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. He has spearheaded practical strategies for health professionals to implement exercise recommendations as a core component of primary health care.
Dr. Brian VanBlarcom, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Acadia University. His research involves community economic impacts/issues related to the tourism/sport/recreation. He has completed numerous economic impact studies for community groups in the region.
This event is presented by Acadia University Student Services, the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Department of Community Development and the Acadia Sustainability Office.
Presented by Acadia Sustainability Office & Department of Community Development
glyn.bissix@acadiau.ca
902 542 9138
How can we transform our communities to become places where sustainable food, active living, economic prosperity, personal security and wellness are the norm? Learn from the dialogue of national experts, and from a community showcase of a wide range of exhibitors who are facilitating change in our region. Featuring a panel of…
Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Public Health Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Nova Scotia. Dr. Strang is a strong advocate of breaking down professional and organizational silos and engaging everyone to build stronger and supportive communities
Chef Joshna Maharaj, CBC Guest Chef and Assistant Director of Food Services & Executive Chef at Ryerson University from 2013-2015, where she led the transformation of food services to local, sustainable procurement and scratch cooking. Joshna has also worked with several Toronto hospitals to reconnect good wholesome food with wellness, and create new models for institutional food procurement and production.
Dr. Jonathon Fowles, exercise physiologist at the Centre of Lifestyle Studies at Acadia University, who has done extensive work for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. He has spearheaded practical strategies for health professionals to implement exercise recommendations as a core component of primary health care.
Dr. Brian VanBlarcom, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Acadia University. His research involves community economic impacts/issues related to the tourism/sport/recreation. He has completed numerous economic impact studies for community groups in the region.
This event is presented by Acadia University Student Services, the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Department of Community Development and the Acadia Sustainability Office.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: Free