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April 24, 2013
Ontario Urged to Bring Back Home Economics in High Schools - Metro
Read the article here.
Ontario Urged to Bring Back Home Economics in High Schools - Metro
Read the article here.
April 16, 2013
Minister of Health Announces Upcoming Actions to Support the Health and Safety of Canadian Families.
Read about the new initiatives here.
Minister of Health Announces Upcoming Actions to Support the Health and Safety of Canadian Families.
Read about the new initiatives here.
April 6, 2013
The Cookbook Club Tackles Quinoa - CBC Radio Show: All In a Weekend Montreal
Listen here!
The Cookbook Club Tackles Quinoa - CBC Radio Show: All In a Weekend Montreal
Listen here!
March 30, 2013
International Federation for Home Economics Call for Papers
Click here to read the details.
International Federation for Home Economics Call for Papers
Click here to read the details.
March 28, 2013
Canadian Grocer Announces the 2013 Product of the Year Canada award winners.
Click here to see the list of winners.
Canadian Grocer Announces the 2013 Product of the Year Canada award winners.
Click here to see the list of winners.
January 22, 2013
Thank you, Gordon Ramsay. How celeb chefs made cooking cool for boys.
Click here to read Globe and Mail article.
Thank you, Gordon Ramsay. How celeb chefs made cooking cool for boys.
Click here to read Globe and Mail article.
January 21, 2013
Congratulations to Professional Home Economist Janice Filmon for receiving the Order of Canada.
Read her bio from when she received her honorary doctorate from the University of Manitoba in 2011.
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Congratulations to Professional Home Economist Janice Filmon for receiving the Order of Canada.
Read her bio from when she received her honorary doctorate from the University of Manitoba in 2011.
Click here
November 1, 2012
'Parents recognize cooking is an important life skill for their children, but when it comes right down to it, many say they don't know where to start or fear it will be too time-consuming to teach kids during the hectic supper hour. Yet by making sure kids know their way around the kitchen, parents are helping them gain the confidence and skills for a lifetime of healthy eating habits, say registered dietitians at the Dairy Farmers of Canada. They've developed a new website ( http://www.familykitchen.ca/ ) with tips, videos and recipes to help parents get started'.
Click here to read the article.
'Parents recognize cooking is an important life skill for their children, but when it comes right down to it, many say they don't know where to start or fear it will be too time-consuming to teach kids during the hectic supper hour. Yet by making sure kids know their way around the kitchen, parents are helping them gain the confidence and skills for a lifetime of healthy eating habits, say registered dietitians at the Dairy Farmers of Canada. They've developed a new website ( http://www.familykitchen.ca/ ) with tips, videos and recipes to help parents get started'.
Click here to read the article.
October 26, 2012
Ontario Students say 'Stick It' to Fast Foods! Student leaders in Ontario are rolling out a campaign calling on students to boycott fast food for the month of November. Read about it here...
Ontario Students say 'Stick It' to Fast Foods! Student leaders in Ontario are rolling out a campaign calling on students to boycott fast food for the month of November. Read about it here...
October 25, 2012
The Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations.
Click here to view the application for The Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations. The program was established by the Office of Consumer Affairs in order to support such organizations in the production of high quality, independent and timely research on consumer issues. Note the deadline for applications is Nov. 28, at 3 pm.EST. If you have applied before you are eligible to apply again.
The Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations.
Click here to view the application for The Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations. The program was established by the Office of Consumer Affairs in order to support such organizations in the production of high quality, independent and timely research on consumer issues. Note the deadline for applications is Nov. 28, at 3 pm.EST. If you have applied before you are eligible to apply again.
October 17, 2012
New approach to encourage producer involvement in value chains
Media Release - The Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) is spearheading a project to help producers be more competitive by working more closely with their partners along the value chain.
New approach to encourage producer involvement in value chains
Media Release - The Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) is spearheading a project to help producers be more competitive by working more closely with their partners along the value chain.
October 16, 2012
Healthy Eating After School: Integrating Healthy Eating into After-School Physical Activity Initiatives
Click here to view the report prepared for the Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Health Canada, in collaboration with a working group of the Federal, Provincial, Territorial Group on Nutrition.
Healthy Eating After School: Integrating Healthy Eating into After-School Physical Activity Initiatives
Click here to view the report prepared for the Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Health Canada, in collaboration with a working group of the Federal, Provincial, Territorial Group on Nutrition.
October 10, 2012
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17th of October 2012
Empowerment through Home Economics to end the Violence of extreme Poverty
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17th of October 2012
Empowerment through Home Economics to end the Violence of extreme Poverty
October 9, 2012
World Food Day - 16th October 2012
Home Economists in the Field of Agricultural Cooperatives –
Key to feeding the World
World Food Day - 16th October 2012
Home Economists in the Field of Agricultural Cooperatives –
Key to feeding the World
October 1, 2012
Learn how to build your agricultural export markets
Export development workshops being hosted this fall for farmers and agribusiness
Learn how to build your agricultural export markets
Export development workshops being hosted this fall for farmers and agribusiness
September 28, 2012
Remember to Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill
The Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education is reminding all Canadians, we all have a role to play in ensuring our homes are food-safe. Research findings reveal despite the fact a majority of adults feel confident they understand and follow safe food handling procedures, a sizeable number do not consistently follow certain safe food handling practices…Read and video
Remember to Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill
The Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education is reminding all Canadians, we all have a role to play in ensuring our homes are food-safe. Research findings reveal despite the fact a majority of adults feel confident they understand and follow safe food handling procedures, a sizeable number do not consistently follow certain safe food handling practices…Read and video
September 22, 2012
2011 Census of population data is now available from Statistic Canada:
2011 Census of Population: Families, households, marital status, structural type of dwelling, collectives
Video - Families, households and marital status
2011 Census of population data is now available from Statistic Canada:
2011 Census of Population: Families, households, marital status, structural type of dwelling, collectives
Video - Families, households and marital status
September 12, 2012
Ontario farmers encouraged to put business planning skills to the test
Most Profitable Acre challenge to measure profitability of corn and soybean crop
Ontario farmers encouraged to put business planning skills to the test
Most Profitable Acre challenge to measure profitability of corn and soybean crop
August 16, 2012
We Don't Need Food in Schools
Jame McIntosh, UK based Home Economist blogs about the importance of teaching food skills.
Jame McIntosh, UK based Home Economist blogs about the importance of teaching food skills.
August 2012
Another Home Economist Named to the Order of Canada
Elizabeth Dowdeswell - President and CEO, Council of Canadian Academies & Former UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UNEP, Founding President & CEO NWMO, of Toronto, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada on June 29, 2012.
Another Home Economist Named to the Order of Canada
Elizabeth Dowdeswell - President and CEO, Council of Canadian Academies & Former UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UNEP, Founding President & CEO NWMO, of Toronto, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada on June 29, 2012.
August 1, 2012
IFHE Press Release:
“Global Wellbeing” - IFHE Congress in Melbourne inspired Home Economists
from all over the world
IFHE Press Release:
“Global Wellbeing” - IFHE Congress in Melbourne inspired Home Economists
from all over the world
July 19, 2012
IFHE Round Table Discussion: “Home Economics and UN Millennium Development Goals: A Global Perspective”
“Home Economics can truly help to reduce poverty and improve health of families all over the world!”
This was the main outcome of the Round Table Discussion of the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE). 93 participants joined the Round Table Discussions to the theme “Home Economics and United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): A Global Perspective” at the XXII. IFHE World Congress in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday, 17th July 2012.
Click here to read the full Press Release.
IFHE Round Table Discussion: “Home Economics and UN Millennium Development Goals: A Global Perspective”
“Home Economics can truly help to reduce poverty and improve health of families all over the world!”
This was the main outcome of the Round Table Discussion of the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE). 93 participants joined the Round Table Discussions to the theme “Home Economics and United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): A Global Perspective” at the XXII. IFHE World Congress in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday, 17th July 2012.
Click here to read the full Press Release.
May 28, 2012
The Ontario Ministry of Education has released an 8 minute video - Financial Literacy - part of the Ontario Family Studies curriculum.
The video is of Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec., Family Studies Department Head, and her classroom at Medway High School
http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesFL/VideoClipsFL/index.html?movieID=126
Other new videos for Financial Literacy are also now posted! View the list at: http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/financialLiteracy/index.html
The Ontario Ministry of Education has released an 8 minute video - Financial Literacy - part of the Ontario Family Studies curriculum.
The video is of Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec., Family Studies Department Head, and her classroom at Medway High School
http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesFL/VideoClipsFL/index.html?movieID=126
Other new videos for Financial Literacy are also now posted! View the list at: http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/financialLiteracy/index.html
May 27, 2012
James McIntosh: Home Economics takes you places - Food Adventures on the Silk Road 2. To be a home economist means different things in different parts of the world. Home EcConnect
About Home EcConnect and Jay Deagon
James McIntosh: Home Economics takes you places - Food Adventures on the Silk Road 2. To be a home economist means different things in different parts of the world. Home EcConnect
About Home EcConnect and Jay Deagon
May 9, 2012
International Day of Families 2012: Ensuring Work Family Balance
A Press Release from International Federation for Home Economics. Each year the International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15th. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
International Day of Families 2012: Ensuring Work Family Balance
A Press Release from International Federation for Home Economics. Each year the International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15th. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
March 4, 2012
ConsumerInformation.ca has been redesigned.
Working with federal, provincial and territorial governments, and non-government sources, ConsumerInformation.ca helps Canadians find authoritative information on consumer issues. It is brought to you by the Office of Consumer Affairs of Industry Canada to help promote and protect the interests of Canadian consumers.
ConsumerInformation.ca has been redesigned.
Working with federal, provincial and territorial governments, and non-government sources, ConsumerInformation.ca helps Canadians find authoritative information on consumer issues. It is brought to you by the Office of Consumer Affairs of Industry Canada to help promote and protect the interests of Canadian consumers.
February 8, 2012
An invitation has been extended to Home Economists to participate in Sandra Fordyce-Voorham's (an Australian home economics teacher) research project which is testing a food skills rating checklist that could be used by teachers and possibly other health professionals in the community to help them assess their student's food skills.
If you are interested, click here for details.
An invitation has been extended to Home Economists to participate in Sandra Fordyce-Voorham's (an Australian home economics teacher) research project which is testing a food skills rating checklist that could be used by teachers and possibly other health professionals in the community to help them assess their student's food skills.
If you are interested, click here for details.
January 26, 2012
World Home Economics Day 2012 - Home Economics Empowerment: Education for sustainable Lifestyle
Press Release from International Federation for Home Economics
World Home Economics Day 2012 - Home Economics Empowerment: Education for sustainable Lifestyle
Press Release from International Federation for Home Economics
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December 12, 2011
Sheridan College Performing Arts presents: Kitchen Contagion Prevention, a mini musical directed by Mark Melymick inspiring young people and families to clean, seperate, cook and chill. This video was made through the support of The Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education, a partner of OHEA. |
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October 26, 2011
An exciting opportunity for home economists and those with an interest in home economics. You are invited to contribute a chapter for a book being prepared for the IFHE World Congress in 2012: The Next 100 Years – Creating Home Economics futures, edited by: Professors Donna Pendergast (Australia); Sue McGregor (Canada) and Kaija Turki (Finland). For more information, see the Call for Authors, the Expression of Interest form and a stimulus chapter. Sole and joint authorship is encouraged! |
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October 22, 2011
The Students’ Human Ecology Association (SHEA) is a student club which aims to promote the personal and professional development of students in the Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Technology, Human Ecology and Family Studies programs at Brescia University College and the University of Western Ontario. Check out their new website and blog!
The Students’ Human Ecology Association (SHEA) is a student club which aims to promote the personal and professional development of students in the Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Technology, Human Ecology and Family Studies programs at Brescia University College and the University of Western Ontario. Check out their new website and blog!
October 21, 2011
Dietitians of Canada and GS1 Canada have teamed up to make it easier for Canadians to get the ‘nutrition facts’ on the foods they eat. A new website, Eatwise.ca lets you look up common foods and view the nutrients they contain. Making data available about brand foods as marketed in Canada is a unique contribution. Nutrition information is provided for the nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts table found on food labels including: calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fibre, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
Dietitians of Canada and GS1 Canada have teamed up to make it easier for Canadians to get the ‘nutrition facts’ on the foods they eat. A new website, Eatwise.ca lets you look up common foods and view the nutrients they contain. Making data available about brand foods as marketed in Canada is a unique contribution. Nutrition information is provided for the nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts table found on food labels including: calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fibre, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
September 28, 2011
CBC recently aired an interview with Michigan State University history professor Helen Zoe Veit, whose essay published in the New York Times argues that reviving Home Ec. in the classrom could help combat obesity and chronic disease today. Listen to the full interview here.
CBC recently aired an interview with Michigan State University history professor Helen Zoe Veit, whose essay published in the New York Times argues that reviving Home Ec. in the classrom could help combat obesity and chronic disease today. Listen to the full interview here.
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May 4, 2011
For information on how Canadians can become better-informed and more confident consumers, click on the Canadian Consumer Handbook below created and updated by the Consumer Measures Committee, a joint committee of federal, provincial and territorial governments. |
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Check out How To Be Food Safe Canada video here from the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
Food Safety for Families brought to you by the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education and Maple Leaf Foods. OHEA is a partner with CPCFSE.
