Join Amari and Nancy for a flavour-packed evening as they guide us in exploring the intersection of food and migrant labour! We’ll take on traditional Guatemalan dishes while learning about the systemic challenges faced by temporary migrant farm workers in BC.

We’ll be making:

• Atol de Elote (corn beverage)
• Champurrado (Mexican chocolate beverage)
• Enchiladas (toasted tortillas)
• Jocon Vegano (vegan stew)

All recipes have vegan alternatives.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, all are welcome! This event is first-come first-serve until we reach capacity, so we encourage you to register and arrive 10 minutes early. Thanks and see you there!✨

Land Acknowledgement

This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Amari Flores (they/them)
Amari is an immigrant settler living on the unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Stz’uminus, Qayqayt, Musqueam, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Stó:lō First Nations. Their love for cooking and baking means they are always on the hunt for new recipes to try. In and beyond the kitchen, they’ve taken a recent interest in connecting more with their culture.

As someone familiar with the challenges of being newcomer, Amari is passionate about supporting migrants and temporary workers. They do this by volunteering as a Medicial Office Assistant providing healthcare interpretation at mobile clinics.

Nancy Giron (she/her)
Nancy is an immigrant settler living on the stolen lands of the Qayqayt First Nations and Halkomelem-speaking peoples. With a strong background in environmental research, education, and community engagement, she is passionate about creating positive change in areas like aquatic resources management, climate action, solid waste management, and social and environmental responsibility. Nancy also loves sharing the rich and vibrant cultures of Latin America with those who are curious to learn more.

Event Accessibility

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.

This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

• As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
• Some appliances and counter areas of this room are not accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids. The dining/lounge area is accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
• We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
• Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety

Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement

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.

Questions

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.