Due to family emergency, this program will no longer be offered during the Fall of 2024. We hope to bring it back in 2025 – stay tuned!
What is “Embracing LOVE in the Food System”?
Today’s food systems often treat food and its production process as if they are commodities and resources to be extracted. “Embracing LOVE in the Food System” is a six-week intensive program to reimagine the food system through the lens of Food Sovereignty and to explore how we can root ourselves in the interwoven web of life and engage in each stage of the food system with a little more love.
We believe a thriving community-based local food economy is where we can realize more loving relationships with land, water, plants, animals, fish, farm workers, food workers, and fisher folk. In addition, a local food economy keeps our money locally and increases our chances of accessing more nutrition-dense healthy food, respecting our food traditions, and addressing the climate crisis. We’ve tailored the materials to be appropriate for all individuals (16+) interested in contributing to a thriving local food economy.
What you will gain
The course is an opportunity to gain and expand your:
- knowledge on the connection between global and local food systems
- concrete skills to ground food sovereignty in your own daily practices
- network in the local community for shared interest
- sense of oneness with Mother Earth
At the end, participants will be ready to take concrete actions towards building food sovereignty in their own communities, and contributing to a thriving local and global food economy!
Your participation
Resources: Every Wednesday, carefully curated reading materials and videos are introduced online. We recommend you set aside at least two hours for self-paced learning.
Online Conversations: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5
On the following Tuesday evenings, participants gather via Zoom for facilitated conversations to deepen their learnings. Participants are encouraged to join the conversation every week.
In-person gatherings: Kick-off Oct 1, Weeks 3 & 6
In-person gatherings are the space for community building and skills development. They will take place at Kick-off on Tuesday October 1st, October 22nd, and at our closing on November 12th (no zoom conversations on these evenings).
Who is offering the workshops?
Fall 2024 programs are co-hosted by Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ in Seattle) and Everyone’s Food Sovereignty Alliance (EFSA in Olympia).
The workshops will be facilitated by Megumi Sugihara, PhD, a founder of EFSA and developer of the “Embracing LOVE in the Food System” program.
Community Alliance for Global Justice was founded in 2001, and is dedicated to strengthening the global food sovereignty movement. For more information, please visit CAGJ.org, and FoodSovereignty4Everyone.org.
Where do we meet for in-person gatherings?
At CAGJ office at Welcome Table Church: 1322 S Bayview St, Seattle WA, on Beacon Hill near light rail.
How much does it cost?:
The program is offered on a sliding scale, from $100 to $250, which helps to cover labor, venue & printing costs. Payment will be requested once registration is full, between September 26 and 30. Any additional gift or donation is greatly appreciated! In addition, two community solidarity “pay what you can” spots are offered, first-come-first served.
CAGJ will gift all participants a copy of all three editions of “Our Food, Our Right”, CAGJ’s publications celebrating food justice and food sovereignty.
How do I register?
Please register online at this link: https://forms.gle/7gQKnTfYcHhFvSzL9
Registration deadline: 5pm, WED September 25th, 2024 (US Pacific Daylight Time)
Accessibility: We will do our best to make this program accessible to everyone, as much as our capacity allows. If you need any accommodations, please let us know when you register.
