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Submission to K-12 Education Review, May 2019

The Council prepared a written submission for the Commission on Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education, with key recommendations for increasing access to universal nutrition programs for Manitoba students. Click here to view the submission.

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Submission to K-12 Education Review, May 2019

Egg Coupons

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Swan River Workshop 2019

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Workshops and Webinars

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2018-2019 Workshops

Plan, Cook & Create

Presented by Manitoba Healthy Food in Schools, Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba & Food Matters Manitoba. This workshop is for anyone working hands on with breakfast, lunch or snack programs; in canteens, and cafeterias; or with school hot lunches.
Spend the day generating menu ideas and working hands on in the kitchen to serve up delicious meals and snacks. You’ll leave this full-day, interactive workshop with fresh ideas for the school year!

When:
We are offering the same workshop 4 times – you pick the date that works best for you!

Friday February 8th from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday March 8th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where:
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place (formerly North Centennial Recreation & Leisure Facility), 90 Sinclair St., Winnipeg, MB

Register early! Workshops with less than the minimum number of participants required will be cancelled 7 days before the workshop date. REGISTER HERE!

Spring 2019 Workshop

We are planning a spring workshop in Swan River, MB. We will post the details when they are available.

If you have a workshop session suggestion or would like to see a workshop held in your community area, be sure to connect with us!

Webinars – Manitoba Healthy Food in Schools

Manitoba Healthy Food in Schools offered three great learning opportunities to help to expand your knowledge on school nutrition and offer useful tips you can use in your school. The recordings for the webinars are now available.

Supporting Nutrition and Health – How educators can help!
Presenter: Sarah Cahill, RD Nutrition Educator – Nüton
Recording available here

Building Healthy School Nutrition Environments
Presenter: Megan Bale-Nick, RD, MPH (c) – Manitoba Healthy Food in Schools
Recording available here

Indigenous Food and Culture in the School Environment
Presenter: Tressa Beaulieu, RD
Recording available here

2018 AGM

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Please let us know if you plan to attend our Annual Meeting.

RSVP here.

Job Posting

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The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba invites applications for the full-time, term position of

Program Dietitian

We are looking for a passionate registered dietitian to join our team and help us work towards providing quality support for Manitoba school breakfast, snack and lunch programs to help ensure the health, education and well-being of Manitoba children and youth. We are currently seeking 1 FTE Registered Dietitian, to cover a one year term.

Application Details

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by July 20, 2018 to:

Wendy Bloomfield
Chairperson

Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba
191 Provencher Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2H 0G4

info@childnutritioncouncil.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. References will be required upon request.

For complete job posting and description click here.

Call for Board Members

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The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba is looking for volunteer Board members to join our Board of Directors. The Council meets eight to ten times per year between September and June, usually for two-hour sessions. The Board provides governance, strategic direction and fundraising for this registered charity which oversees funding allocation and resourcing to school breakfast, snack and lunch programs throughout Manitoba. Some experience on a Board of Directors for a non-profit organization is beneficial but not necessary. Individuals who have skills in marketing, communications, accounting or fundraising are encouraged to apply. In addition to attendance at scheduled meetings, as ambassadors for the organization, Board members are expected to be available for assisting with sub-committee work and special events to increase community awareness and support of the Council. Submit your letter of interest with a resumé to the Board Chair at info@childnutritioncouncil.com by Friday, May 18, 2018. We thank you for your interest.

Stone Soup 2018

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Our 6th annual Stone Soup fundraiser is just around the corner! Join us at the Manitoba Hydro Lobby on Wednesday, March 14th to enjoy soups prepared by some of Winnipeg’s most interesting and talented chefs.

Donations of $10 or more are eligible for three Stone Soup tasting tickets, bread and fruit. All donations of $20 or more are tax deductible. Donations are distributed as grants to schools and community organizations around Manitoba that provide breakfast, lunch and snack programs for children and youth. These nutrition programs are an important tool for improving learning outcomes, ensuring equal opportunities, building positive relationships and creating safe spaces. Let’s get together to celebrate and support Manitoba’s children and youth.

Wednesday March 14, 2018

11:15a.m. – 1:15p.m.

Manitoba Hydro Lobby (360 Portage Ave, Winnipeg)

How can you donate?

You can donate in advance online. You will receive a printable ticket that you can exchange for soup vouchers at the event.
In person, in advance. We will be at the Manitoba Hydro Lobby on Tuesday, March 13th from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Get your soup vouchers early, and avoid the line at the event!
In person at the event. We will have donation tables set up at each end of the Manitoba Hydro lobby and will be accepting donations by cash, credit card, or debit.