For the latest on activities related to fair trade and international development, check out the websites of the Canadian Fair Trade Network, and MCIC. Manitoba has been a leader in fair trade in recent years with several towns, cities, schools / campuses, workplaces and faith groups achieving Fair Trade Designation.
To get more detailed information or to get further involved, in Manitoba, contact Farima Afaq at fafaq@mcic.ca; for the CFTN, contact Erin Bird at fairtradecalgary@gmail.com; for Fairtrade Canada, contact Loic de Fabritus Gautier at loic.defabritus@fairtrade.ca.
Right now, I continue to serve as:
President, Board of Directors, the Marquis Project, Brandon, Manitoba. Check out the Marquis Project,
Member, Advisory Council, the Canadian Fair Trade Network
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Member, National Advisory Committee on Fairtrade Programs, Fairtrade Canada – our national certification body for fair trade products and a major promoter of fair trade ideas and products.
Check out Fairtrade Canada.
Member, Board of Directors, Evergreen Basic Needs – our local food bank and thrift shop in Gimli, Manitoba.
Check out Evergreen Basic Needs.