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This conference aims to address the critical issues surrounding food sovereignty within Black communities, fostering a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic planning. The event will gather community leaders, activists, farmers, policymakers, and food justice advocates to collaboratively develop and promote sustainable solutions for food security and sovereignty.

The 2024 Black Food Sovereignty Conference aligns with our shared commitment to confronting systemic barriers, advancing equitable food systems, and empowering Black communities. We envision this conference as a catalyst for transformative change, enabling stakeholders to forge stronger partnerships and create actionable strategies to ensure food sovereignty and resilience.

Black Food Sovereignty in Toronto empowers Black communities to take control of their food systems and address longstanding inequities in accessing healthy, culturally relevant food. With 46.3% of Black Canadian youth living in food-insecure households, the need for community-driven, sustainable solutions has never been more pressing.

Toronto is leading the way as Canada’s only city with a Black Food Sovereignty Action Plan, a groundbreaking initiative focused on supporting Black farmers, food entrepreneurs, and businesses. By coming together as a community to advance these efforts, we are not only working to reduce food insecurity, but also building a foundation for long-term self-sufficiency and resilience within our communities.