Expanding Farm to School in BC Grant 2017

Farm to School BC (F2SBC) is a school-based initiative that connects K – 12 public, First Nations, and independent schools, communities and local farms, with a goal to ensure that children have access to fresh, local and sustainable foods while at school. Farm to School BC has three core elements: 1) healthy local foods; 2) hands-on learning and; 3) school-community connectedness. The program is supported by the Province of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Services Authority and administered by the Public Health Association of BC (PHABC). Farm to School (F2S) activities may differ by school, but are always directed towards a common goal- more healthy local foods on the plates, minds and bellies of all students.

Does your school want to (but not limited to):

• Purchase new refrigeration system for cooking or preservation?
• Start a salad bar?
• Buy equipment to support sustainable school-based agriculture practices involving school gardens, micro green system, or other forms of cultivating food?
• Take students out on field trips to your local farmer’s market, farms and other agriculture-based settings to educate students about our local food environment?
• Plant native plants, build medicine wheels, harvest traditional foods, and connect with elders and knowledge keepers?

Apply for our grant!

F2SBC 2017 Expansion Grant Application Form

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a K- 12 public, first Nations or independent school located in BC (If you are from a school in Vancouver School Board, please apply for Think&EatGreen@School Small Grant Application 2017-18)
• Demonstrate willingness to partner and collaborate with the local organizations, and community members to strengthen the F2S Team (see question 8).
• Commitment to a working team of at least 3 people to build and expand the Farm to School program at your respective school.

Exclusion criteria

• If you are currently holding another active Farm to School grant, you are not eligible to receive this grant (i.e., Farm to School Grant 2016, Farm to Cafeteria’s Salad Bar Grant).

To apply

Complete the application form and email it to prov.manager@farmtoschoolbc.ca.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 1, 2017 at 11:59pm PST. Schools will be notified about the status of their application by Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Please direct any questions you have to prov.manager@farmtoschoolbc.ca.

For more information about our program, please visit our website at: www.farmtoschoolbc.ca. To read short stories from previous recipients of Farm to School grants, please go to: www.farmtoschoolbc.ca/category/start-up-grant-series/.

Teen Driver Safety Week

October 15 – 21, 2017

Get Home Safe

Being a teenager is an exciting time in one’s life, and learning to drive can be both exciting and challenging.

While encouraging teens to hit the road, the BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) would like to remind everyone that young driver (aged 16-25) safety is a significant issue in BC. Youth are overrepresented in all road-related injuries and deaths.

Statistics show that on average each year in BC,

• 28 young drivers die as a result of a Motor Vehicle Crash;
• 71 people die from crashes involving young drivers;
• 32,000 crashes where at least one youth (16 to 21) is involved (drivers and passengers)
• Speeding, driving while impaired (by drugs or alcohol) and distracted diving (by texting or using other electronic devices) are main reasons for a large number of these injuries and deaths.

The good news is that these injuries are predictable and can be prevented through evidence-based interventions.

Here are a few Teen Driver Safety Week reminders for all of us:

1. Mind your speed and exercise patience
2. Don’t take drugs and drive
3. Don’t drink and drive
4. Have a designated driver when you party
5. Don’t text and drive

For more resources on teen driver safety, please see the links below:

Young drivers: a population at risk – BCIRPU Injury Insight

ICBC’s tips for teaching your teen to be a safe driver

Encourage your friends and family to share this message through newsletters, websites, and social media. For more information on National Teen Driver Safety Week 2017, visit http://www.parachutecanada.org/NTDSW. Share your safety tips and posts on social media with the hashtag #GetHomeSafe.

Deadly Voyages

Call For Chapter Proposals

Type: Call for Publications

Date: September 24, 2017 to November 30, 2017

Subject Fields: Human Rights, Immigration and Migration History Studies, Indigenous Studies, Law and Legal History, Colonial Violence, Drug War, Human Trafficking, U.S. – Mexico Borderlands, Boat People, Mediterranean Crossing

Migrants the world over have been compelled to make deadly voyages to escape harsh conditions in pursuit of a better life. Whether it is fatal journey made by “Boat People” to Australia; migrants desperately crossing the Mediterranean; Syrian refugees  converging at the frontiers of Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt; or unaccompanied minors from “Northern Triangle” nations trekking thousands of miles on to enter the United States via Mexico; their vulnerability is certain. Many fall prey to traffickers, smugglers, violence, exploitation and death. For instance, Amnesty International reports that, at the current rate of 2.7 deaths per every 100 people, 2017 promises to be the deadliest year for refugees crossing the Mediterranean. Despite the increasing number of deaths of forced migrants, international law and communities struggle with coordinating socio-legal and humanitarian efforts to effectively address the current global migrant crisis. The purpose of this forthcoming book is to examine the efficacy of international, regional, national and local responses to deadly voyages and dangerous journeys of migrants globally.

Interested authors should send a title (12 words maximum); brief description of your proposed chapter (300-500 words maximum); and a CV to veronica.fynnbruey@tuki-tumarankeh.org no later than 30 November 2017.

Contact Info: veronica.fynnbruey@tuki-tumarankeh.org

URL: https://lsa-crn11.tuki-tumarankeh.org/2017/09/24/newsletter-september-2017/

Journal of Internal Displacement

Call for Papers

Law and Society Collaborative Research Network (CRN 11) Displaced Peoples:
Special Issue by the Journal of Internal Displacement

Guest Editors

Megan J. Ballard, Professor of Law, Gonzaga University

Ben Hudson, Lecturer in Law, University of Lincoln

The Journal of Internal Displacement is calling for papers to be published in its Law and Society’s Collaborative Research Network (CRN 11 – Displaced Peoples) Special Issue in January 2018. Papers must be submitted no later than by 31 October 2017.

Topics could include (but not limited to):

• Theoretical and conceptual analysis
• Law, policy and advocacy
• Mapping of missing migrants
• Emergency response
• Socio-legal dimension
• Impact, influence and outcome
• Challenge and opportunity with program implementation
• Story and lived experience

About the Journal:

The Journal of Internal Displacement (JID) is a scholarly and interdisciplinary platform for raising the profile of displaced populations through discussions, critical dialogue, emerging themes, reflections and  explorations on a wide range of topics and regions. The JID promotes free and open access. The JID charges no publication fees to authors.

Submission Guidelines:

• Manuscripts must be submitted no later than 31 October 2017
• Manuscripts must have a maximum of 30 pages (i.e., ~15,000 words including references) single space, Times New Roman, 12-point font size with 150-words abstract and 5 keywords.
• Authors and reviewer guidelines are provided here: http://www.journalofinternaldisplacement.com/submission.htm
• For more information on CRN 11, click here: https://lsa-crn11.tuki-tumarankeh.org

Direct all questions about this Special Issue to Veronica Fynn Bruey, Editor-in-Chief: internaldisplacement@gmail.com.

~FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE~

October 11, 2017

Victoria, BC: October is Farm to School Month, and Farm to School BC is proud to be celebrating the hard work of students, teachers and school communities across the province who grow, cook and eat healthy food. We are also pleased to join the concurrent launch of Farm to Cafeteria Canada’s Canada-wide “Farm to School: Canada Digs In” initiative.

Farm to School BC is a diverse and expanding provincial network that promotes, supports, and links Farm to School activities and programs across the province. From school gardens and local food at lunch, to farm field trips and more, Farm to School activities help students learn about their local food system, teach important life skills and provide the opportunity for healthy habits to take root. Farm to School also benefits local farmers and suppliers.

“Farm to School Month is about celebrating the growing provincial movement focused on supporting our local food system, supporting local farmers and providing fresh, nutritious and culturally appropriate food to our children while at school,” said Richard Han, Farm to School BC Provincial Manager. “Farm to School BC is successful because we listen to our community partners. Instead of being prescriptive, we support schools to create programs that work for them with the help of local organizations and individuals.”

Learn about Farm to School BC activities that are sprouting across the province in the form of stories and photos via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/farmtoschoolbc), Twitter (@farmtoschoolbc) and Instagram (farmtoschoolbc).

Want to start your own Farm to School BC program? Visit our website at http://farmtoschoolbc.ca/ for resources and toolkits.

For more information about Farm to School BC, contact Provincial Manager, Richard Han at prov.manager@farmtoschoolbc.ca.

The program is supported by the Province of British Columbia and

the Provincial Health Services Authority.