BC Food Systems Network Annual Gathering

 The Gathering will run from Sept 23rd through to the 26th. We will converge for our annual exchange of information, networking and our General Meeting. It will be held in the lovely village of Ymir (pronounced "why - mur"), on the Salmo River. Ymir is located 20 minutes outside of Nelson, in what is known as the West Kootenays. This area is part of the traditional territory of the Sinix't, with the Syilx (Okanagan), and the Ktunaxa also engaging with this landscape through the ages. This year, our theme is water: Water is the foundation of life. Every living species relies on it each day for existence. Yet for such an essential component of life, it is often taken for granted. By choosing water as our 2010 Gathering theme, the BC Food Systems Network seeks to foster an environment where water resources are not only acknowledged but cherished as an essential element of life and a sustainable food system for all.  More information available: http://www.bcfsn.org