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Our relationship to our food supply is closely connected with the major ecological issues of our times. The Festival of Dangerous Ideas: Food For Thought is a dynamic event which will explore our relationship with our food system through the convergence of music, art and conversation.
This unique event will present an exceptional line up of contributors throughout the day, including world-renowned author and seed freedom activist, Dr. Vandana Shiva. At night, the event will culminate as a proper dance party, featuring the talents of several local musicians and DJs.
Festival of Dangerous Ideas: Food for Thought
Saturday November 15th 2014
1pm 3am
Daniels Spectrum Centre
585 Dundas East, Toronto
Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Vandana Shiva
About Our Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Vandana Shiva is a world leader, author and activist inspiring a paradigm shift that puts the control of our seeds, soils, foods and health back in the hands of people. The ideas she has popularized are borne out in the expression of the incredible line up of speakers gathering to share their wisdom and discuss ideas that are dangerous.
Along with speakers, we have an exceptional line up of musical talent.
ALSO FEATURING:
Shiv Chopra, Canadian Council for Food Sovereignty and Health
Diane Longboat, Elder, Soul of the Mother
John Benett, Sierra Club
Nathan Carey, Farmer, Animator, and Father, National Farmers' Union
Adria Vasil, Ecoholic
Jim Coneybeare, Ontario Bee Keepers' Association
Susan Chan, Independent Scientist, Farms at Work
Martin Boettcher, Biodynamic Farmer and NFU Youth Leader
Montana Jones, "Farmed and Dangerous" farmer
Ruth Shamai, Entrepreneur and Non-GMO Advocate
Harry Stoddart, Ex-Industrial Farmer and Economist
Lulu Cohen-Farnell, Real Food for Real Kids
Rachel Parent, Kids Right to Know Club
Jodi Koberinski, Beyond Pesticides
and more!
Party:
Loopsy Dazy - live and delicious organic electronica, with live violin.
Friendly & iSax - warm reggae vibes accompanied by live saxophone
Medicine Man - global grooves and rich tribal rhythms
Spooloops - quirky tech house, synthesized live to get you bouncing
Purrpelle - dubfunksoulbass
VJs:
Jaxamuse
Siren Sativa
Deco by Calabra
Sound by alieninflux.
19+
DAY PASS $75 PARTY $20 ALL INCLUSIVE PASS $85
More info at:
http://festivalofdangerousideas.ca
Thank-you to our sponsors: Slow Food Toronto, Centre for Small Farms, Navdanya Biodiversity Institute, Toronto Seed Freedom Initiative, The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment & Artscape
Proceeds will support the launch of our Beyond Pesticides Campaign.
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LocationDaniels Spectrum in Regent Park (View)
585 Dundas Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
Canada
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| Minimum Age: 19 |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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