A Nation's Table Documentary Premiere

Schedule

Thu Jul 25 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Location

The Arboretum, University of Guelph | Guelph, ON

Ask a farmer, a fisher, a chef, and a home cook to define 'Canadian food' and you'll get four different answers. After all, the food found in Canada is as diverse as the people who live here.
A brand new documentary short film, A Nation's Table, explores the life's work of Anita Stewart, the "patron saint of Canadian food". Thanks to her boundless tenacity and enthusiasm, she contributed more than ever imaginable to uncovering untold stories that celebrate Canadian cuisine, ultimately leading to the nationally recognized "Food Day In Canada". Through her life of activism on food and the people who bring it to us, she turned crisis into opportunity, setting the table for Canada to build its culinary traditions into an evolving food system that's the envy of the world.
Join us for a premiere screening of A Nation's Table documentary celebrating the legacy of Anita Stewart. Your ticket will include a film screening, a panel discussion, and a post-screening reception catered by University of Guelph's Hospitality Services. This premiere is taking place at the University of Guelph Arboretum on July 25 from 5-7pm and will feature a panel discussion with local food systems experts following the screening. Admission is free, and registration is required via Eventbrite to reserve a seat.

Event Speakers
Rebecca Gordon, Destination Development Specialist, Culinary Tourism Alliance
Vijay Nair, Executive Chef, University of Guelph
Ohemaa Boateng, Executive Director, Black Creek Community Farm
Joyce Parslow, Consumer Marketing Director, Canada Beef Inc.
Sandy Clipsham, Producer, Ward 1 Studios
Garrett Smith, Director, Ward 1 Studios

About Anita Stewart
Anita Stewart was a trailblazing Canadian food champion who left an enormous impact on Canadian food and culture. As a culinary journalist, food historian, activist and University of Guelph Food Laureate, Anita brought together farmers, producers, researchers, writers, chefs and food lovers to highlight and push the boundaries of Canadian cuisine.
If you have any questions about this year's Food Day Canada event, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

Where is it happening?

The Arboretum, University of Guelph, 200 Arboretum Road,Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph

Tags: