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Webinar: Examining Whiteness in Food Systems

The Duke World Food Policy Center is holding a webinar focused on how white dominant cultural narratives play out in the food system on Wednesday, August 25th at 1:00 PM EDT. The webinar discussion will frame ways in which whiteness impacts the food system, based in a historical context of structural racism. They will also present examples of how whiteness fuels power, decision-making, and investment in food systems.

Who Should Attend
Individuals and organizations who want to understand how white dominant culture and the resulting narratives function to reinforce historical and systemic racial inequalities in the food system.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/cfxbfm54. There will be a recording of the webinar and a transcript following the event.

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Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference

Vancouver, B.C., Seattle and Portland have much in common: unsurpassed beauty; proximity to Asia; and market-leading capabilities in key economic sectors. By linking these cities, the Cascadia Innovation Corridor will create opportunity and prosperity beyond what they and their surrounding regions could achieve independently. Together, we can be the next global innovation ecosystem and a leader in solving some of the world’s toughest challenges. Together, we are the Cascadia Innovation Corridor.

Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference

November 16-17, 2021
Vancouver, BC

The Cascadia Innovation Corridor is excited to bring back their annual conference, scheduled to take place November 16-17, with plans to host the event in Vancouver, British Columbia.

This year’s event will explore the Cascadia vision through the lens of sustainability: as a sustainably developed mega-region with a sustainable economy, and as a leader in innovation and solutions essential to addressing global climate change.

They are optimistic that they will be able to hold this event in-person, with the option for attendees to also participate virtually. Please complete their brief survey to help plan this event.

See their webpage for more information.

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APBI 496 Practicum Opportunities with Animal Welfare!

Are you interested in gaining career experience while obtaining course credit?  APBI 496 is the Applied Animal Biology Practicum and may be the perfect fit!  Students gain hands on experience in a work environment related to their degree while working on relevant assignments and gaining course credit.

The Animal Welfare Program is looking for practicum students who are able to relocate to Agassiz BC for experience at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre.  Please see the wiki for a description of the position as well as application details https://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI496  Be sure to scroll down to the section for placement opportunities.

Applications are still open for a six credit placement in both terms 1 and 2!

Have questions?  Please email Emeline Nogues enogues@mail.ubc.ca for more details!

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A NEW HUMANE CANADA SUMMIT FOR ANIMALS’ MINI EVENT: THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ANIMAL WELFARE

Last June, Humane Canada™ hosted the second Summit for Animals Mini Event, “The Future of Sheltering”, and we’re now proud to present the third in our Mini Event series, “The Impacts of Climate Change on Animal Welfare” on September 15, 2021! 

We, humans, have all likely heard the ongoing climate crisis by now, but what does this mean for our animal companions? The ongoing threats of global warming and climate change lay risks to animals and their ecosystems all over the globe, including animals used in industrialized agriculture, who are often associated with accelerating the issue. What exactly does the climate crisis entail for humans and animals alike? What can be done to stop it? Learn more in this unique, one-day event that focuses on climate change and the direct impacts it has on animals and their welfare.

Join us on September 15 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) to learn from experts from across the country on the important connection between the global climate change crisis and animal welfare.

Register by August 13th and save 25%! 

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MSc opportunity with AAFC/LFS in Climate Change and Agricultural Pests

 This is an exciting opportunity for a student interested in climate change and its effect on biological systems – particularly those involving agricultural pests and their management to protect crops. 

The project work aims to summarize i) historical records of agricultural insect pest population densities in selected crops; and ii) historical weather data. Using these summaries and statistical and mathematical procedures, cause and effect relationships will be sought. The central question is whether there is an association between weather variables (e.g. degree days, maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall) and pest temporal occurrence and density. With such an association, the student will project implications for pest control needs into the future, and anticipate changes in population dynamics for other insect pests. 

See here for more information and contact Todd Kabaluk with any questions.

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