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Cultural Connection – A Community Food Gathering

Start Time

16:00

End Time

20:00

Date

May 9, 2025

Location

129 Sundance Road

Okach - Iyethkabi Ougitubi Pavilion (Sundance Grounds)

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About the Event

Sharing food is a powerful way to build connections, strengthen community ties, and support community well-being. Food is not just nourishment—it carries history, identity, and meaning, making it a source of comfort and connection. Join us through food, storytelling and cultural activities to foster inclusion and understanding that helps to combat isolation and loneliness. This will be a vibrant celebration of culture and we invite you to share yours with us. Everyone is welcome! Registration is required to help us prepare enough food for everyone to enjoy.

About the Host

The Bow Valley Food Alliance (BVFA) is dedicated to improving food security and strengthening community connections through food. We convene and collaborate with local partners to work towards everyone having access to nourishing, culturally meaningful food, recognizing that food is more than sustenance—it’s a powerful way to bring people together. From supporting food access initiatives to celebrating cultural food traditions, we advocate for a just, sustainable food system that fosters belonging and resilience in the Bow Valley.

This event is a collaboration between the Bow Valley Food Alliance, Bow Valley Immigration Partnership, Ethiocare, FORM – Filipino Organization in the Rockies, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Bow Valley, Indians in the Bow Valley Community Group, and other community partners.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Chair – Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW)
Term: 2 Years
Location: must live or work in Banff
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

 

About BMHAW

Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness in Banff and Lake Louise. Over the past two years, BMHAW has brought together partners from health, hospitality, community foundations, and residents to foster meaningful conversations and actions around mental health.

As BMHAW enters a potential new phase, the initiative is seeking a committed and community-minded Volunteer Chair to lead the next chapter of this important work.

 

Position Overview: Volunteer Chair

The Chair is a liaison and figurehead role, distinct from day-to-day coordination. Coordination will be done by a paid position. The Chair will guide the initiative strategically while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Note: This role must be independent—not affiliated with the government or any of the governing partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and lead Working Group and Program Working Group meetings

  • Ensure all activities align with the Terms of Reference

  • Hire and manage the BMHAW Coordinator on behalf of governing partners

  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for BMHAW

  • Foster collaboration among working groups, partners, and community members

  • Manage the BMHAW budget

  • Provide updates (written and/or presentations) to stakeholders

  • Work with governing partners to identify and secure future funding

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in a community or nonprofit setting

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration

  • Commitment to building mental health awareness

  • Comfortable with light financial oversight and reporting

  • Familiarity with the Bow Valley region is an asset

 

Time Commitment

  • Approx. 8–10 hours/month, with flexibility depending on the phase of the initiative

  • Two-year volunteer term (renewable)

 

Next Steps

We are currently in a restructuring phase, and looking for a new chair by mid-September 2025. When the chair is appointed they will begin the new cycle of BMHAW including onboarding, transfer of key materials (e.g., bank account, website, social media), and hiring a new Coordinator.

 

How to Apply

If you're interested in serving as Chair or want to learn more, please express your interest to the email above bmhaw24@gmail.com.

Join us in shaping the future of mental health awareness in the Bow Valley.

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