August 18th, 2021
SUMMER PICNIC RECIPE DEMO WITH AMY SYMINGTON
Hosted by VegOttawa Association
VegOttawa is excited to present a demonstration of three tasty and nutritious summer picnic recipes with Amy Symington.
Learn how to make kid and crowd pleasing lavender lemonade, chickpea salad sandwiches, and chocolate avocado mousse.
When: August 18th, at 11am
Where: Over zoom (the link will be emailed to you the day before)
What you need: Bring yourself, your friends, your kids and any questions you might have about the recipes or plant-based nutrition.
When you get your tickets on Eventbrite, the ingredients, the recipes and a recording of the event will be emailed to you, so you can make these recipes at your leisure after the demonstration.
About Amy:
Amy Symington, M.Sc. is a nutrition professor, researcher and plant-based chef at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry including in restaurants, catering events large and small, in community kitchens and colleges. She is the culinary nutrition coordinator at Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto, a not-for-profit organization for those touched by cancer, and is an active Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) volunteer, and also volunteers with the Toronto Veg Food Bank (TVFB) as a chef and nutrition consultant. She actively engages in recipe development and food writing for various publications in Canada and worldwide. Amy focuses on evidence-based health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets and is the author of The Long Table Cookbook: Plant-based recipes for optimal health. Her aim is to inspire the public to sound nutrition and good health with practical tools and hearty enjoyable plant-based food.
Learn more about Amy here:
http://ameliaeats.com/services/
Find The Long Table Cookbook at local bookstores:
Singing Pebble Books
Octopus BooksLearn more about Amy here:
http://ameliaeats.com/services/Tickets:
The cost of your ticket goes to help animals. VegOttawa uses donations to educate the public and local community about the many benefits of veganism for our personal health, the health of the planet, as well as the need to end animal exploitation. If you are unable to donate at this time please come anyways, we welcome everyone on their journey towards eating more plant-based food.
Link to Eventbrite: Register here
June 6th, 15th, 20th, 29th, 2021
WEEKLY VIRTUAL HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES
With Dr. Jennifer Purdy
Hosted by VegOttawa Association
Every week in June, VegOttawa Association will be hosting one of a four-week series about health issues and the benefits of a plant-based diet presented by Dr. Jennifer Purdy.
Each seminar will feature a 30-minute presentation and a 30-minute Q&A.
Potential Links Between Chronic Pain & Diet – Sunday, June 6 (10 – 11 AM EDT)
“Healthy” Fats and the Plant-Based Diet – Tuesday, June 15 (7 – 8 PM EDT)
Cardiovascular Health and Diet – Sunday, June 20 (10 – 11 AM EDT)
Diabetes and the Plant-Based Diet – Tuesday, June 29 (7 – 8 PM EDT)
Admission is by donation. Don’t miss it! For more information and to register, click here (Eventbrite)!
May 29th, 2021
NO GYM, NO PROBLEM! | Online Event
Presented by Kyle Den Bak, Bed, SFG, PTS and Hosted by VegOttawa Association
ALL ages and fitness levels welcome!
LEARN:
– how keeping fit at home can be even more effective than going to the gym
– how to restore reflexive strength, balance, posture and healthy movement while reducing physical pain and discomfort.
MOVE:
– 40-minute presentation with audience participation: 10 mins of movement at the start, plus practising exercises throughout.
– 20 minute Q+A: ask all your plant-based nutrition, health and fitness questions!
– free .PDF handout available which will include a program you can follow at home.
What you DON’T need: tons of time, a gym membership, a large space.
What you DO need: comfortable clothing and some space to move freely.
Tickets are Now Available here
Only $5 general admission or by donation for VegOttawa Association members & PlantKind clients.
The PlantKind website is packed full of information on nutrition and fitness. Find out more here
October 10-17th, 2020
3rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL VEGAN FILM FESTIVAL | Virtual Edition!
Presented by the International Vegan Film Festival (IVFF, formerly Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival) and Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Over 25 Vegan Themed Films selected, including HOGWOOD, BUTENLAND, MEAT THE FUTURE, ON THE WILD SIDE, KINDRED CREATURES, REGAN RUSSELL:KILLED FOR COMPASSION and many more.
See the full list here.
Tickets and Passes Now Available for Purchase
VOA MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% off WITH DISCOUNT CODE!
Visit www.theivff.com for more info.
Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Saturday July 18, 2020
ONLINE SCREENING AND LIVE Q&A WITH WE ANIMALS MEDIA Jo-Anne McArthur and Kelly Guerin
Presented by the International Vegan Film Festival(IVFF) and Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
5 Short Films Produced by We Animals Media including: Gold Doesn’t Rust, Reclaim, Promises, Undercover, The Farm In My Backyard
Live Q&A with the founder and director of We Animals Media, Jo-Anne McArthur and Film Maker and Multimedia Producer, Kelly Guerin.
Visit www.theivff.com for more info.
Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Wednesday April 22, 2020 – EARTH DAY
ONLINE SCREENING OF 2019/2020 IVFF WORLD TOUR FILMS
Free access to 11 of the 12 excellent vegan themed films until June 30, 2020
Visit www.theivff.com and hit the WATCH NOW! button
Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Tuesday March 31, 2020 @ 7PM ET (POSTPONED)
The International Vegan Film Festival (IVFF) and VegOttawa Association present,
“H.O.P.E. What You Eat Matters” as the Monthly Screening Series continues at Copper Branch Barrhaven.
Tickets are FREE! for VegOttawa members (select VegOttawa member from eventbrite options and show your card at the door).
And remember, you get 10% off all Copper Branch purchases so come early and enjoy a delicious and nutritious dinner at a discount.
Tickets are $10 for non members or $13 at the door if still available.
For more information and to secure your ticket, visit: IVFF facebook event
Monday March 9, 2020
DR. GREGER LIVE AT ALGONQUIN COMMONS THEATRE: “HOW NOT TO DIET” SPEAKING TOUR
Presented by VegOttawa Association
Dr Greger LIVE at Algonquin Commons Theatre – SUCCESS!
UPDATE: 700 seats, SOLD OUT!
Tickets are now on sale for Dr. Greger’s visit to Ottawa! Yup, that man in the picture will be speaking at Algonquin Commons Theatre on March 9th.
We kept the ticket prices low so hopefully everyone can afford to go. Tickets start at $12, and Algonquin students receive a $5 discount. This is less than half the ticket price at some venues and even less than a quarter of the ticket price at others!
We also have ticket packages that include his amazing new book, “HOW NOT TO DIET”. A ticket with the book is $38.
There will be a Q&A followed by a book signing after the talk.
Get all the details and purchase your tickets at Eventbrite.
Hope to see you there.
Don’t know much about Dr. Greger yet? Check out his amazing NutritionFacts website and huge number of helpful videos like this recent Q&A video,
