[BCFSN] Chilliwack - June 15

Mon Jun 8 19:22:22 EDT 2015

Hi Jodi,
I appreciate knowing your experiences with Tides have been favourable in
the past. However, the associations to aquaculture is highly  contentious
in Indigenous communities and has potential to impact our involvement. I
feel it needs clarification since the Working Group on Indigenous Food
Sovereignty has clear guidelines on sponsorship and associating ourselves
with contentious issues, impacts and strategies. I think it is just
important to clarify the relationships.

Dawn

Dawn Morrison,

BC Food Systems Network
Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty
C/O 555 East 55th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C, V5X 1N6
Mobile: 778.879.5106
Email: dmo6842 at gmail.com
Website: www.indigenousfoodsystems.org

On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 5:54 PM, <jodikoberinski at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am not on the board - I have had really great experiences with Tides
> Canada in the past and have found them to be a good partner in our work.
> For what that is worth...
>
> With respect
> Jodi Koberinski
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Koodo network.
>   *From: *linda DESORMEAUX
> *Sent: *Monday, June 1, 2015 16:42
> *To: *BCFSN list
> *Subject: *[BCFSN] The BCFSN is a "Tides project"?
>
> I've attended The gathering twice only in the past, but the BCFSN has
> marked me in a profound way. There are few days in the year where I don't
> make food- or environment-related choices rooted in what I've learned, or
> been exposed to, at The gathering, through workshops and while chatting at
> meal time. (The list-serv too is awesome.) It's a grassroots
> powerhouse working on the front lines of food policy and rights, dedicated
> to quality food for all. You, the women (mostly!) and men of BCFSN, are an
> inspiration, as you aim to do what is needed to feed people, the most noble
> of tasks. This is done in a respectful, friendly, loving and inclusive way.
>
> So...I checked the BCFSN website just now, and I was concerned when I read
> the very first line of the home page:
>
> "BC Food Systems Network (BCFSN), a project of Tides Canada, works to
> create healthy, just and sustainable food systems in British Columbia by
> strengthening connections, nurturing capacity, and supporting joined-up
> food policy at all levels."
>
> I've been on a few boards and I understand the need to get funding to
> survive. I've even been on a board that accepted money from Tides. It was a
> means to an end for us. I personally wouldn't trust Tides "too much". And I
> know all about the bad rap Tides got from Harper & co. I guess they do some
> good things, but I'm not convinced it's always for the general good. This
> especially hit home when I found out they sponsored a conference on
> Aquaculture (see below). Sorry, I'm not into fish farms, whether they're in
> the ocean or on land. I am into wild salmon, period!
>
> When our organization accepted money from Tides, we made it clear we would
> never be their mouth piece and our decisions were always based on our own
> guidelines, on what we as an organization thought was right. If I recall
> correctly, we never even mentioned we got funding from them in any public
> document. We are now committed to being a crowd-sourced organization so
> that we don't have to bow to funders' demands. In my opinion, if/when the
> sh*t hits the fan, it's the BCFSN's grassroots quality that will allow it
> (and us!) to survive, not its funders, so I hope that aspect never changes.
>
> If possible, I'd like to hear from the board if and how the
> decision-making process of the BCFSN board has been affected by having
> Tides as a funder? Thanks for your time.
> ld
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> Aquaculture Canada 2015 Intro Intro
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-intro>
> Program
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-program>On-site
> Registration
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-on-site-registration>Preparing
> Presentations
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-preparing-presentations>
> Sponsors
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-sponsors>Company
> Showcase
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-company-show%20case>
> Students
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-students>Social
> Events
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-social-events>
> Accommodations
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-accommodations>
> Tours <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-tours>
>  Location:
> Nanaimo, BC
>  Event Dates:
> 31/05/2015 - 03/06/2015
>  Status:
>
>
> *Aquaculture Canada 2015: Blue Revolution 2.0,*
>
> * Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, BC, May31st to June 3rd,
> 2015. *
>
> As consumption of farmed seafood surpasses that of captured wild seafood
> for the first time in global history and we look to feed a population that
> is estimated to exceed 9 billion people by 2050, “Blue Revolution 2.0”, the
> theme of this year’s conference, is the next generation of Canada’s
> aquaculture revolution.  Aquaculture Canada 2015 will provide the
> opportunity to hear about and discuss recent advances in aquaculture
> science and practice that will contribute to food security and
> sustainability for the future.
>
> *For Product sponsors please see the social events page here.
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aac-conferences/aquaculture-canada-2015/aquaculture-canada-2015-social-events/>*
> Platinum Sponsors
>
> [image: BCSFA LogoRefresh N1 R4] <http://bcsalmonfarmers.ca/>
>
>   [image: Preferred GBC stacked logo with tagline5]
> <http://www.genomebc.ca/>[image: BC noBPOE Agri H CMYK pos2]
> <http://www.gov.bc.ca/agri/>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Diamond Sponsors
>
> [image: TidesCanada Logo PurpleRGB] <http://tidescanada.org/>
>
>
>  Aquaculture Canada 2015 Tours Intro
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-intro>
> Program
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-program>On-site
> Registration
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-on-site-registration>Preparing
> Presentations
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-preparing-presentations>
> Sponsors
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canad%20a-2015-sponsors>Company
> Showcase
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-company-showcase>
> Students
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-students>Social
> Events
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-social-events>
> Accommodations
> <http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/aquaculture-canada-2015-accommodations>
> Tours
> To sign up for any of the tours please contact Joanne Burry via email at
> jmburry at nl.rogers.com (except for BC Salmon Farmer's Association Tour No.
> 5)
>
>
> *PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION FOR EACH TOUR THAT YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR*
>
> *1. VIU DEEP BAY MARINE FIELD STATION TOUR*
>
> [image: deep bay marine]Delegates will enjoy a scenic one hour bus ride
> to Deep Bay where t hey will visit the Vancouver Island University Deep Bay
> Marine Field Station (www.viudeepbay.com).  The Field Station is located
> on the shores of Baynes Sound, BC’s most important shellfish growing area.
>
> The Deep Bay Marine Field Station supports both pure and applied coastal
> and marine research activities related to: sustainable shellfish
> aquaculture development; preservation of coastal ecosystems; and
> inter-disciplinary projects involving local communities. The Field Station
> is open to the public in order to educate about important issues related to
> sustainability of coastal communities.
>
> The Station hosts viewable wet labs for aquaculture research, aquaria of
> showcasing marine biodiversity, touch tanks, education facilities and a
> culinary teaching facility all within one of the greenest buildings in
> Canada.  Visitors will receive a guided tour of the Facility, its systems
> and current programs at the facility including the Next Generatio n
> Shellfish Hatchery Project commencing in 2015.  Refreshments will be
> provided.
>
> Tour Schedule Notes
> Tour Date:  Sunday May 31st
> Departure Time (Victoria Island Conference Center): 12:30pm
> Return Time: Approximately 6:30pm
> Cost: $30 per person
> Includes transportation (1hour each way), 2hr tour of facility, trip to
> farm site and lunch.
>
> To sign up for this tour please contact Joanne Burry via email at
> jmburry at nl.rogers.com
> Aquaculture Canada 2015 On-site Registration
>
> Online registration closed on May 15th. After this date no refunds willl
> be given and no social event tickets will be available.
> Registrations will be accepted on-site at the Vancouver Island Conference
> Centre, Nanaimo, BC from May 31st to June 3rd. The on-site registration fee
> covers all presentations, special sessions, workshops, posters, and health
> breaks.
>
>   Member registration on-site fee $495  Non-member registration on-site
> fee $595  Student member registration on-site fee $315  Student
> non-member registration on-site fee $365
>
> Tour Contact Information
> Contact:  Brian Kingzett (Station Manager): (250) 740-6399; email:
> Brian.Kingzett at viu.ca
> Site Address:  370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, British Columbia, V0R 1G0
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