Nutrition Connections Webinar Series
Posted: February 1, 2021
Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites
Nutrition Connections has restructured the format of their 2021 Forum into a webinar series.
Information on three of the upcoming webinars is below — visit the Nutrition Connections website for more information, including additional webinars, and to register.
Debwewin: Exploring stories of dietitians working in Indigenous communities
Thursday, February 11 @ 12 – 12:45 p.m. EST
This webinar will explore the concept of “culturally safe care” in Indigenous communities in Canada, from the perspective of dietitians. Perspectives will be shared on current challenges and experiences working within Indigenous communities, and how to approach barriers to deliver the best care possible to your clients.
The webinar will also uncover persisting knowledge translation gaps within the dietetic profession, education and training, as it relates to addressing the call to change on how health care is provided. This presentation will end with an activity that will allow attendees to reflect upon their own perspectives and practice.
Why Representation Matters
Thursday, February 25 @ 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Join Nutrition Connections for a timely panel discussion on why representation matters. During this session attendees will have the opportunity to hear from an interdisciplinary group of professionals who work to overcome representation challenges and barriers in their respective fields. The hope is that this session will allow for an open discussion on why diversity is important, what needs to change, and provide a space where students and professionals alike can learn how to advocate for diversity & inclusion in their area of expertise.
COVID-19 happened. Now what? The pandemic’s legacy on our relation with food
Thursday, March 11 @ 2 – 2:45 p.m. EST
COVID-19 redefined Canadians food purchasing habits in several ways and consumers emerge from a historical experience that lasted several months. Before the crisis, vegetable proteins were in fashion, plastics were the new threat and shopping online was seen by many as a far-fetched idea. Things have changed, probably for a while. While reflecting on the past few months, this presentation paints a portrait on the future of how people are accessing food. Trends, grocery shopping, restaurants, online commerce, prices, everything will be looked at – including lessons we must consider from the COVID-19 crisis to better understand the opportunities ahead.