Lentils, Rice, and Everything Nice

Embark Sustainability Society is an independent, student-centred not-for-profit based out of Simon Fraser University that catalyzes student sustainability (un)learning journeys for the next generation of leaders.

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A Hybrid Community Kitchen with Kala from SFU Veggie Lunch!

We’ll be hosting our first ever hybrid Community Kitchen this March 8th, 2022! Let’s say goodbye to winter together with a hearty meal filled with flavour. Kala Roy will be sharing her recipe for “Super Meal” and Naan, which is chock full of healthy grains, proteins, and delish Indian spices. This one-pot meal is perfect to share with vegan and non-vegan friends alike!We’ll also chat about Kala’s cooking principles, building community through intersecting discussions about food as culture, food as connection, and food as communication.A collaborative effort of Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre, Community Kitchens are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. Folks of all gender expressions and identities are welcome at this event!Want to join us in-person? Email Alea Mohamed at projects@embarksustainability.org to secure your spot. We have room for a small number of attendees to join us on location in downtown Vancouver - address details will be sent to you, and no need to register using Eventbrite. Virtual attendance more your style? Register via Eventbrite! Whether you prefer listening and learning or cooking from home, this is a great opportunity to reflect on the connections between food and culture. Those cooking along from home can email programs@embarksustainability.org for grocery support of up to $20.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTEmbark Sustainability’s work takes place across the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen Nations. We greatly encourage our community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from; learn whose lands you occupy through <a href="https://native-land.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">native-land.ca</a>.ABOUT THE FACILITATOR Kala's unique food creations are soulful and stylistic. Born and raised in Croatia, she began cooking for her family at the age of 11. She first made the traditional dishes of her homeland, but later became fascinated by culinary traditions from around the world. Her repertoire and influences quickly became very international, with her cooking today depicting the diverse cuisines she has engaged with.Kala's passion for cooking has taken her from food regions as distinctive as Bavaria in Germany to Bengal in India. In each place, she has made the effort to study authentic styles of cooking. It was while living in India that Kala met her self-described "cooking mentors" and did most of her training. Over time, she was able to recognize flavours by simply tasting dishes and could recreate them.Settling with her family in Vancouver, she feels at home amongst the diverse people and foods this city has to offer.Kala has been part of the SFU community for over 25 years, involved in SFU’s past Veggie Lunch program. We are grateful to have her share her expertise with us!EVENT ACCESSIBILITYWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. Please note the location of this event does not have accessible washrooms; our apologies for any inconvenience. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact Alea Mohamed at projects@embarksustainability.org.HEALTH AND SAFETYThis event will be held indoors at a private location in Vancouver’s Downtown Core. In accordance with Provincial Health Orders, Embark Sustainability staff members will be checking for each participant’s vaccine passport. Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use. There are also hand washing stations at the event location.COMMUNITY AGREEMENTThis event is hosted with the intention to provide a fun environment for folks to try new recipes and cook together. By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.QUESTIONSIf you have any questions about this event, please contact Alea Mohamed, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Assistant at projects@embarksustainability.org.

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