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local, affordable,
and sustainable
food system.
Campus Food Group Updates
Learn more about the latest campus news on groups who are building a better food system and meet the people making it happen!
Join Events on Campus
Check out the upcoming activities on campus and hosted by the Concordia Food Coalition.
Year-end BBQ with Hive Free Breakfast and Lunch!
From Palette to Plate
Quebec Gathering
Los Sabores de Hogar: The Transformation of Memory and Identity Through the Food Practices of Colombian Migrants in Montreal
DEVOUR CAMPUS CONFERENCE
Work in Food
Contribute to a local, affordable, and sustainable food system that everyone can access!
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VOLUNTEER
The Yellow Door
Weekly volunteer sessions: The Yellow Door aims to empower older and young adults to engage in creative and community projects that promote social inclusion, combat urban isolation and spark positive societal change.
yellowdoor.org/volunteer-needs.html
JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Research Assistant: Studying Community-led Agri-food hub
We are looking for an undergraduate graduate research assistant who has experience in studying
community-led initiatives. An ideal candidate will be a Bachelors student in Geography/Urban Studies or
related discipline with experience or expertise working on community-led development interventions,
as well as experience or strong interest in Indigenous community engagement.
The paid assistantship will be for 10 hours/week for 10 weeks starting in April.
Reporting to Dr. Govind Gopakumar, the candidate will be responsible for carrying out research tasksrelated to project Partnership with Indigenous Community to Develop a Sustainable and Sovereign Agri-Food Hub in Kahnawake in collaboration with Indigenous-led collective Tka:nios.
The RA should be able to assist the project team in the following tasks :
- Participate in training and complete discovery tasks linked to the history and contemporary
reality of the land and peoples of Kahnawake - Conduct a background study of community-led agri-food hubs based on secondary literature
and media sources, looking both at community-led hubs that share Quebec climate conditions
and Indigenous-led hubs across the world. - Develop a categorisation of community-led agri-food hubs that will consider the technological,
organizational and social/cultural dimensions. - Catalogue the challenges faced by community groups in developing and maintaining agri-food
hubs, as well as best practices.
If you are interested apply with CV with a cover letter that describes your related experience to :
Govind Gopakumar Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Centre for Engineering in Society
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University
Email: govind.gopakumar@concordia.ca
Deadline for applications is 27 March 2024.
Work with the Concordia Food Coalition
As a nonprofit rooted in food security and the social / solidarity economy , we understand the value of paying people properly and building a work structure that allows people to live. At the CFC—we value people over profit every time. That goes double for our team.
VOLUNTEER
You can also work with the CFC as a volunteer through our Board of Directors and our Committees. Check back often for new volunteer opportunities as they sprout!
Get in touch if you’d like to learn more about sitting on the Education and Engagement Committee, Research Committee or Working Groups Committee.
JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Internships with the CFC can range from project work for academic credit, to paid positions in communications or working with our partners in the community. Future opportunities will be added here!
Recent Internships:
Farmer Market Coordinator
Research – campus food issues
History of the Concordia Campus Food Movement Zine Project
MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION FORM
The Concordia Food Coalition is composed of and overseen by our members.
Members can access our services and vote in our general meetings.
If you want to be recognized as a member, you will need to to fill out the Concordia Food Coalition Member Recognition Form.
Get Support for Your Food Project
Application period will open again during the fall semester.
For more info or just to discuss your project, reach out to us!
Supports We Offer:
CONNECTIONS
Get connected to the broader
coalition of organizers building
sustainable food alternatives
EXPERTISE
Learn from the people who have
been researching and
strengthening local alternatives for
almost a decade.
FUNDING
Get quick seed funding for your supplies and project labour needs.
The Food Group Development Program is designed to support campus-community food organizations to form a resilient food system at Concordia and beyond. We’re here to help you incubate new food projects (Seed), expand existing organizations (Grow) and help struggling groups strategically troubleshoot challenges (Revitalize).
Application periods open for a few weeks every fall and winter semester.
For any questions, please email foodgroups@concordiafoodcoalition.com
Want to get in touch?
The best way is to send us an email!
General Inquiries: info@concordiafoodcoalition.com
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Our office is located in the Z Annex, along with Sustainable Concordia and the Sustainability Action Fund @ 2090 Mackay (Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2J1). Please note our offices are not wheelchair accessible. We are located on the second floor of the Z-Annex up two flights of stairs. If you would like to set-up a meeting with us in a wheelchair accessible location please reach out to us at: info@concordiafoodcoalition.com The Z-Annex is equipped with two gender neutral bathrooms, and is a shared space with other student groups and the Multi-Faith Spiritual Centre.
CONCORDIA FOOD
COALITION
info@concordiafoodcoalition.com
Our office is located in the Z Annex, along with Sustainable Concordia and the Sustainability Action Fund @ 2090 Mackay (Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2J1). Please note our offices are not wheelchair accessible. We are located on the second floor of the Z-Annex up two flights of stairs. If you would like to set-up a meeting with us in a wheelchair accessible location please reach out to us at: info@concordiafoodcoalition.com The Z-Annex is equipped with two gender neutral bathrooms, and is a shared space with other student groups and the Multi-Faith Spiritual Centre.
Concordia University is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory.
CONCORDIA FOOD
COALITION
info@concordiafoodcoalition.com
Our office is located in the Z Annex, along with Sustainable Concordia and the Sustainability Action Fund @ 2090 Mackay (Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2J1). Please note our offices are not wheelchair accessible. We are located on the second floor of the Z-Annex up two flights of stairs. If you would like to set-up a meeting with us in a wheelchair accessible location please reach out to us at: info@concordiafoodcoalition.com The Z-Annex is equipped with two gender neutral bathrooms, and is a shared space with other student groups and the Multi-Faith Spiritual Centre.
Concordia University is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory.