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Discussing health disparities, culturally relevant nutrition, and community health initiatives, we will use this time to explain our alignment of our food access program and chronic disease as a form of Food As Medicine and our work around cultural food literacy, we will also share this workshop space and time with Type Diabeat-it (from London, Ontario) founder Mystery Furtado. Mystery is an entrepreneur, and the driving force behind "Type Diabeat It," a non-profit organization based in London. This remarkable initiative is steadfast in its support for low-income, racialized, and marginalized communities living with diabetes.

Join this workshop to explore the Toronto Food Charter and its role in shaping a fair and sustainable food system for all. Hosted by the City of Toronto, this session will dive into the principles of the charter, its impact on local food policies, and how it aligns with the goals of Black food sovereignty. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen food access and justice for Black communities within the framework of the charter.

This presentation explores the connection between nature and self-recovery for people of African descent in "Canada." Drawing from Frantz Fanon's concept of the "colonized subject" and using Black geographies and Black feminist methodologies, it will examine how colonialism's impact on the psyche and body is often overlooked. The session will encourage critical discussions on how daily experiences of domination can be confronted and subverted by forming new, healing relationships with the land.

This presentation will focus on the National Farmers Union’s BIPOC Caucus and the growing network of BIPOC farmers across the country. It will highlight the new direction the caucus is taking, introduce key members, and explore how the group is fostering connections with Black farmers. The session will delve into why caucus members farm, the common challenges they face, and the collaborative efforts to overcome these obstacles while strengthening the community of BIPOC farmers nationwide.

Led by Elder Anan Xola Lololi in collaboration with the Toronto Metropolitan University Public Policy School, this session will explore how we can reshape public policy and democracy to better support Black food sovereignty. The discussion will focus on reimagining existing systems and policies to create a more equitable food system, while highlighting key strategies for advocacy and change. This is an opportunity to engage with leaders and experts working at the intersection of policy and food justice, and to envision a future where Black communities have greater control over their food systems.

Facilitated by the City of Toronto Indigenous Affairs Office, this session will focus on building solidarity between Black and Indigenous communities in the fight for Black food sovereignty. Through an open discussion, participants will explore the shared histories of marginalization, the intersections of their struggles, and how collaboration between these communities can strengthen movements for land and food justice. Join this important conversation to learn how we can work together to create equitable and sustainable food systems for all.