(JEDDI) In Food Systems
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization& Inclusion
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Welcome to the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion page.
​The Food Systems North PG Project is engaging in the development of a Prince George (PG) (and region) Food Charter, and a PG Food Policy Council (FPC) / food governance body to help action and support food systems developments with the communities of PG and the region. The project is integrating principle of JEDDI to guide engagements and inform the development of both the Food Charter and governance body or FPC.
What is JEDDI:
Justice, equity, decolonization, and inclusion or (JEDDI) justice, equity, decolonization, diversity, and inclusion is framework that supports the integration of JEDDI values within exiting and emerging systems, programs and social structures.
Core Values of JEDI in food systems focus on:
- Empowering participatory approaches that build the capacity of participants.
- Centering lived and living experiences.
- Embracing ‘othered’ ways of knowledge.
- Using multi-method and mixed methods research.
- Embedding respect for self-determination.
Summary gathered from: REIMAGINING FOOD SYSTEMS For a Sustainable and Equitable Future To learn more please follow link above.
​Email foodsystemsnorth@gmail.com if you have any questions.
JEDDI Workshop: Recording & Materials:
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Please find below content from the recent Food Systems JEDDI workshop, facilitated by Colin Dring.
Colin Dring: Dring's current research explores the necessary conditions for food actors/stakeholders to integrate social justice and decolonial practices into sustainable food system planning. You can learn more about Colin and view Colin's work here on the Royal Roads University Environmental and Sustainability page.
Recordings: shared is the workshop recording and a 'Primer Video' by Colin with additional information and considerations for the workshop content.
Resources: shared are resources helpful for further learning and exploring JEDDI integration within both the development of a new organization, program or project or the review of an existing operation to identify opportunities for JEDDI applications.
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Food Justice Community Planning Tool (useful for governance structures)
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