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THE FUTURE OF FOOD

THE FUTURE OF FOOD : Talk on Food Safety, GMO'S & Environmental Law with Percy Schmeiser
Saturday, February 6, 2010 , 8PM to 10:15 PM or later

Percy Schmeiser is a distinguished speaker , Canadian farmer and seed breeder and saver who has become famous for displaying courage and tenacity in legal battles with Monsanto. 

Percy has traveled the world campaigning for food safety, and for the right of farmers to save and reuse their seed. More recently Percy has spoken out against the Canadian Government's advocacy of "Terminator" seed technology. He will be speaking about GMO Pharmaceuticals, Food Safety , and Environmental Law .

This event is an important milestone to raise awareness about man-made threats to our future food supply , in terms of choice, quality, quantity and human health. 

Lecture: 8PM - 10:15 PM (includes networking and discussion time )
Doors open at 7PM for networking
Refreshing raw food snacks and drinks catered by www.gorillafood.com (not included in admission) who is also an authorized ticket seller .

Lecture Fee: $19 per person by Feb.1, 2010, or $25 at door. Plus 5% GST.
Seating is limited. So latecomers should bring a pillow to sit on the carpet .
Location: Vancouver Unity Church, 5840 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC (at 41st avenue)

Sponsored by Biofield Solutions.
Please see the website www.biofield.ca for a list of authorized ticket sellers in the lower mainland.

Karmavore vegan shop, New Westminster

Spotted in the Georgia Straight:

Gelatin free marshmallows? Check them out at 468 east columbia street. Everything sold in the small store, from food to non-edible goods is free of animal produts. visit www.karmavore.ca

Owner Sam Jamal opened the store in July.
1 percent of profits go to animal-welfare organizations

There blog link is to the right hand side

Google alerts October 2009

Author Compares Vegan Hummer Driver to Meat Eating Prius Driver ... Last week author Michael Pollan made a statement that upset many. His words, "A vegan in a Hummer has a lighter carbon footprint that a beef eater in a Prius." Obviously his claim drew immediate criticism, but is there any truth to his ... All Cars Electric - http://www.allcarselectric.com/

Are Vegans Responsible for More Deaths in the Fields? No Way ... By Stephanie Ernst These deaths aren't the result of a vegan diet, these deaths are the result of the uncompassionate, profit-driven harvesting innovations of non-vegans. But let's make a deal anyway: You stop deliberately torturing, killing and eating ... Change.org's Animal Rights Blog - http://animalrights.change.org/

Vegan MoFo: The end and a package! « seitan is my motor By mihl Below you can see stickers from Herbivore [Meg wore Herbivore's Koala T-Shirt when I first met her], the buttons [which I placed right next to my Secret Society of Vegans button on by bag], and a sticker from [the urban housewife] ... seitan is my motor - http://seitanismymotor.wordpress.com/

Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll) By Veg Star Staff A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today. Larry Mullen Jr. (48). Possibly Related Posts: Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll) · Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday ... Vegetarian Star - http://vegetarianstar.com/

Headliner Vegan Leather Crop Jacket By Daneen :) Headliner Vegan Leather Crop Jacket. OMFG... Fellow Philadelphia blogger Lilliana (over at Cheap Chicas) just tipped me off to this GORGEOUS faux leather studded jacket. And brace yourself...it's only $70! Buy it now at lulus.com. ... spoiled pretty - http://spoiledpretty.blogspot.com/

Natalie Portman Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals Turned Me Vegan Meat eaters judge vegans and vegetarians far harsher than the other way around Im sure it happens but Ive never seen a vegan or vegetarian shout down a meat ...

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Global warming goes vegan People will need to consider turning vegetarian if the world is to conquer .... of a vegan anti theist is Stop global warming by eating all the vegans ...

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Veggie Drinks Night

On Tuesday, a bunch of us go out and get absolutely bladdered in an attempt to dispel the myth that vegans are uptight teetotalers. No, no, calm down, just kidding!

Our Veggie Drinks night is not a big booze up. And everyone from vegan to vegetarian to flexitarian is welcome. You can order a Perrier if you want or just some appetizers. Chivana has great veggie appetizers.

We started this mix and mingle night because a lot of people expressed an interest in having more events where people could meet new friends who shared their values.

The great thing about Veggie Drinks Night is there's more mingling than at a dine-out, where you tend to sit with the same people all night. And you can leave whenever you want. But do register so we save a seat for you:

www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Meatless-Meetup

UK Nicholas Stern's call to abandon meat to save the planet

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece
Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the planet

People will need to turn vegetarian if the world is to conquer climate change, according to a
leading authority on global warming. In an interview with The Times, Lord Stern of Brentford said: "Meat is a wasteful use of water

How is that Spelt?

For many years Spelt Bakery was a terrific supporter of Earthsave Canada giving us treats for the volunteers and goodies for us to sample. They used to be in Commercial but they have moved onwards to a bigger & better spot. Check out their website at www.thespeltbakery.ca

'Whale Wars' Capt. Paul Watson's vegan vessel -- with recipes!

But we found out from Paul that everyone on board the Sea Shepherd, eats vegan. No fish. Ever. According to Watson, the biggest consumers of fish today are ...Los Angeles Times

The fluffy vegan pancakes sound yummy!   Here is part of the interview:

PW: I run my ship as a vegan vessel. It’s not for animal rights reasons but to set an example and to try and get people to think about the connection between what they eat and what we’re doing to the oceans,

My big fat life as a vegetarian in training

I could become a vegetarian, no problem -- albeit a decidedly chubby one. I could live a super-disciplined, slim-line, dairy-free vegan life. ...Vancouver Sun

Save the Whales. Lose the Blubber

PETA's most recent campaign has created quite a stir within the vegan community. The banner ad is colorful drawing of a voluptuous woman at the beach with the phrase "Save the Whales. Lose the Blubber: Go Vegetarian" splashed next to her body.

Veganism A Diet for Weight Loss?

Just as there are unhealthy pin thin omnivores there are also healthy overweight vegetarians and vegans.

PETA's most recent campaign has created quite a stir within the vegan community. The banner ad is colorful drawing of a voluptuous woman at the beach with the phrase "Save the Whales. Lose the Blubber: Go Vegetarian" splashed next to her body..Examiner.com

'Vegan fashion' is not an oxymoron

Sometimes a piece looks very interesting and I do to the link and I find that it is dead so ponder this.....

Los Angeles Times
According to a 2008 study published by the Vegetarian Times, 7.3 million Americans are vegetarian; of those, just 1% are vegan. But vegans' ethics are ...

Polyphenols and apples, peaches and nectarines

A study done on apples, peaches and nectarines found these fruits contain up to five times more polyphenols, chemical substances believed to contain ...Atlanta Journal Constitution

Suggestions from Speaker 2008

Dear Chris and EarthSave Volunteers and Organizers,

Brenda Davis and I were so grateful to be part of this years Taste of
Health and appreciated all of your efforts and the good care you took
of us. We loved that Laura was so easy to reach, and so helpful. We
appreciate the immense amount of care and energy put in by Chris
Yi-Lluoma and by Dave. Thanks for the attention to detail such as
airport pickup, and the general helpfulness by volunteers whenever we
needed something.

We have feedback on three specific topics, if you would like it.

1. You might consider changing accommodations for speakers.
Aberdeen B&B - though called a B&B did not offer any Breakfast.
It had just one bathroom for rooms on 2 floors. As a result, there was
no option to use a toilet for example if someone else was having a
long bath.
Other residents didn't leave bathroom clean and dry.
Aberdeen B&B staff were minimally helpful about initial access to our
room, or not helpful at all
Guests have to take out their own garbage, and clean the kitchen or
else there is a $50 charge (yet there was dust on the TV.)
The Best Western near 12th & Kingsway is a good choice and is near the
Foundation, or perhaps there might be a vegetarian B&B in the
neighbourhood.

2. Speaker Equipment
A MUCH bigger screen is absolutely essential if showing PowerPoint to
over 30 people. The screen should be at least four times as big.
A functioning remote mouse is needed and a lazer pointer
Water should be already in place for speakers without having to ask
several times (there is a limited turn around time, especially when
question sessions are long)
Tech team should always check people's computers with av equipment
well ahead of presentations to be sure that they work -- not just 10
minutes ahead.

3. Fundraising
Talk with Brenda Davis (Kelowna) and / or Margie Col (Penticton) about
fundraising and involvement with leading political / community leaders
(open by mayor etc)
We can forward Tobias Leenaert presentation from Dresden

Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this inspiring and overall
beautifully organized event.
Love,
--
Vesanto Melina, MS, Registered Dietitian,
Phone: 604-882-6782, cell 604-614-5372
Email:vesanto@nutrispeak.com,
Web: www.nutrispeak.com

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Earthsave Canada
Office / Library / Bookstore
Members and Public Welcome!
Open 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday
2150 Maple Street (SPEC building)
Vancouver, BC  V6J 3T3
p) 604-731-5885 f) 604-731-5805
office@earthsave.ca  www.earthsave.ca

Earthsave Canada is a non-profit, educational organization promoting
awareness of the health, environmental and ethical consequences of our
food choices.  We advocate the move towards a plant-based diet for better
health, environmental sustainability, and compassion for animals.

Suggestions from Speaker 2008

Dear Chris and EarthSave Volunteers and Organizers,

Brenda Davis and I were so grateful to be part of this years Taste of Health and appreciated all of your efforts and the good care you took of us. We loved that Laura was so easy to reach, and so helpful. We appreciate the immense amount of care and energy put in by Chris Yi-Lluoma and by Dave. Thanks for the attention to detail such as airport pickup, and the general helpfulness by volunteers whenever we
needed something.

We have feedback on three specific topics, if you would like it.

1. You might consider changing accommodations for speakers.
Aberdeen B&B - though called a B&B did not offer any Breakfast. It had just one bathroom for rooms on 2 floors. As a result, there was no option to use a toilet for example if someone else was having a long bath. Other residents didn't leave bathroom clean and dry. Aberdeen B&B staff were minimally helpful about initial access to our room, or not helpful at all Guests have to take out their own garbage, and clean the kitchen or else there is a $50 charge (yet there was dust on the TV.) The Best Western near 12th & Kingsway is a good choice and is near the
Foundation, or perhaps there might be a vegetarian B&B in the neighbourhood.

2. Speaker Equipment
A MUCH bigger screen is absolutely essential if showing PowerPoint to over 30 people. The screen should be at least four times as big. A functioning remote mouse is needed and a lazer pointer Water should be already in place for speakers without having to ask several times (there is a limited turn around time, especially when
question sessions are long) Tech team should always check people's computers with av equipment well ahead of presentations to be sure that they work -- not just 10
minutes ahead.

3. Fundraising
Talk with Brenda Davis (Kelowna) and / or Margie Col (Penticton) about fundraising and involvement with leading political / community leaders (open by mayor etc)
We can forward Tobias Leenaert presentation from Dresden

Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this inspiring and overall beautifully organized event.
Love,
--
Vesanto Melina, MS, Registered Dietitian,
Phone: 604-882-6782, cell 604-614-5372
Email:vesanto@nutrispeak.com,
Web: www.nutrispeak.com

--
Earthsave Canada
Office / Library / Bookstore
Members and Public Welcome!
Open 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday
2150 Maple Street (SPEC building)
Vancouver, BC  V6J 3T3
p) 604-731-5885 f) 604-731-5805
office@earthsave.ca  www.earthsave.ca

Earthsave Canada is a non-profit, educational organization promoting
awareness of the health, environmental and ethical consequences of our
food choices.  We advocate the move towards a plant-based diet for better
health, environmental sustainability, and compassion for animals.

24 Hour Notice Sent Out

Join us at the 10th Annual Taste of Health 2008 Food & Lifestyle Festival hosted by non-profit group Earthsave Canada.

Festival admission lets you enjoy exhibits, vendors, workshops, presentations, a food court, and cooking demonstrations, all designed to showcase plant-based foods. Rub shoulders with experts. Mingle with great people who are interested in health, animals and the planet. And generally have a good time!

Friday, September 26, 2008 6 p.m – 9 p.m.
Special Fundraiser Gala Event with Vegan Wines ($15 in advance)
Friday Night Free Admission to the Taste of Health Festival.

Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Croatian Cultural Centre,
3250 Commercial Drive (at 16th Avenue)
Vancouver, BC, V5N 4E4.

$7.00 daily. Children 12 and under free with adult. Look for discount coupons in Shared Vision or Common Ground. Free Friday night.

More speakers and the full schedule can be found at: www.tasteofhealth.earthsave.ca

Following are some of the speakers who will be presenting this coming weekend:

Rose Vasile is the Author of "Uncooking With RawRose – Your Guide to Raw Foods" Her classes, demos and retreats show people how easy it is to prepare tasty raw foods. Rose lost over fifty pounds and food related allergies, has more energy, improved digestion and a clearer complexion.
David Pimentel is the world's leading food sustainability expert. His research spans the fields of energy, ecological and economic aspects of pest control, biological control, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, land and water conservation, and environmental policy. Pimentel has published more than 600 scientific papers and 27 books and has served on many national and government committees including the National Academy of Sciences; President's Science Advisory Council; U.S Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of Energy; U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare; Office of Technology Assessment of the U.S. Congress; and the U.S. State Department.

Howard Lyman is the former director of the "Beyond Beef Campaign" & the Humane Society of the United States' "Eating with Conscience" Campaign; past President of both the International Vegetarian Union, and EarthSave International; and is currently President on Voice for a Viable Future. A Feature Documentary on his life is now available on DVD, and recently, Howards new book, "No More Bull!" was published to wide acclaim. He currently lives in Ellensburg Washington, with his wife Willow Jeane, and his cat, Ceasar. www.madcowboy.com. Howard is featured at the $15.00 fundrasier gala. SOLD OUT EVENT

Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a Brooklyn native who began her vegan cooking journey almost twenty years ago at the age of sixteen. She's inspired by New York City's cuisine from all over the world, as well as her own Jewish heritage, and she loves to fuse the two. Isa is the author of Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook, Vegan with a Vengeance, Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World, and an upcoming Vegan Brunch Book. She is heralded as America's Most Awesome Vegan Chef.

Dave Way is president of Earthsave Canada. Concerned about increasing climate chaos but other than driving less or turning out lights, what can we actually do to turn things around? Surprisingly we all have the power to take action 3 times a day! Find out what the Food and Agriculture Organization and leading Peak Oil and other experts have to say about lowering our impact on the planet the easy way. Join us for a free one hour presentation by the President of Earthsave Canada. We will discuss the connection between gas prices, biofuels, the worldwide food crisis and climate change.

Adam Hart is the founder of Power of Food, a business that is built around providing simple strategies for discovering a healthier you. Now from Squamish, B.C. Adam did not always live the healthy lifestyle that is his passion today. By the time he was 26 years old, he was overweight, battling depression, struggling with food allergies, and pre-diabetic. It is from this place that Adam discovered the Power of Food. Today Adam reveals to thousands of people the simple strategies on how to gain control over your own health by making better food choices, whether at home or at the office. His passion for sharing his story has led him here today. www.poweroffood.com

Josh Brandon is an agriculture campaigner with Greenpeace. Josh is on the steering committee of GE Free BC, and on the National Council of the Canadian Environmental Network. Josh works with farmers, citizens and consumers to promote local and organic agriculture, mandatory labelling of GE foods and GE free zones. Global agriculture uses way too much oil, not just to bring you bananas in January. Now, the corporations that control our food supply propose genetically engineered crops as a solution to world hunger. This workshop will look at how we get out of oil and into sustainable, solutions for our food and our environment.

Geoff Urton, MSc is the BC SPCA's farm animal welfare specialist and coordinates the organization's advocacy and policy initiatives. He presently sits as an animal welfare representative on national committees that are designing Canada's organic farming standards and the Codes of Practice for the care of all dairy cattle in Canada.


EarthSave Canada is a nonprofit, educational organization promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical consequences of our food choices. We advocate the move towards a plant-based diet for better health, environmental sustainability, and compassion for animals.

christina@earthsave.ca
office: 604-731-5885 fax: 604-731-5805

Weekly Meeting is on at the ESC offices

Just a reminder that there is a weekly meeting at the ESC offices in regards to the progress we are making on Taste of Health.

You are always welcome to attend and give us feedback on how we can make this an outstanding event - the 10th of its kind.

This session take place at 4 PM Tuesday, June 24th.

Perfect - the Taste of Health Logo is repositioned

Now when someone clicks onto the Earthsave Canada website there is a direct link to the Taste of Health website 2008.

That is perfect since one of the comments we often get is that people aren't aware that TOH and ESC is linked.
We are taking extra steps to ensure that we are linked as much as possible this year and this is just one sample.

Thanks to Alex and Glenn for making this happen.

BC Certified Organics - Potential speakers

The COABC has a very good website - while it is not veg*n they might have some decent speakers that we could tap in for TOH (more from the organics side/gardening/ and so forth).

http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/

There is a tad for speakers