Ottawa Veg Fest 2010

May 30th (10am-5pm) at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third St., Ottawa. Parking is available on nearby streets. Admission is free!

 

Sponsored by:


Guest Speakers:

Gene Baur

Gene Baur is an activist, best-selling author, and president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, the first animal rescue organization dedicated to farmed animals. He is vegan and has been at the forefront of animal rights since he began the Sanctuary in 1986. For more information please see our 'Speakers' page.

Michael Greger, M.D.

Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician, author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. Dr. Greger has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and the International Bird Flu Summit, among countless other symposia and institutions, and was invited as an expert witness in defense of Oprah Winfrey at the infamous "meat defamation" trial. For more information please see our 'Speakers' page.

Jae Steele

 

Jae Steele is a registered holistic nutritionist living in Toronto. She's the author of the Gourmand award-winning vegan cookbook Get It Ripe: a fresh take on vegan cooking and living (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2008). Her latest book, Ripe From Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating--No Matter Where You Live is due to be released this spring.  While local foods is a big buzz phrase across the western world these days, jae makes a point of providing an informative resource from a non-animal-consuming, vegan vantage point. For more information please see our 'Speakers' page.

 

Food Demonstrations by:


Dee Newman and Kristin Ferguson from Three Cheers Cupcakes


Brad Campeau from B.Goods Cookies


Emcee:

Join our dynamic host/emcee Richard Denault to learn more about the benefits of a plant-based diet and how to make healthier, greener and more compassionate dietary and lifestyle choices, and to celebrate the diversity of vegetarian cuisine and culture here in Canada’s capital!

 

Confirmed Exhibitors:

New Moon Rabbit Rescue
PureMed Naturopath
Clean Hands Warm Hands
Be Veg, Go Green, Save the Planet!
Terra Foods
Raw Nutrition
Christian Vegetarian Association
Kincades Fine Foods
Eat Me Alive!
Vanilla Bean and Bella
Simply Meditation
Simply Natural Kosmetics
Barefoot Books
Auntie Loo's Treats
Biosphere
Sick on Sin
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

News

New membership discounts

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New discounts at Kinki/Mambo Resteraunt and Rice Wrap! Check out our membership page for more information.

February Potluck

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February 20, 2010. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jack Purcell Recreation Centre, Elgin at Lewis St. All dishes must be vegan. Click for more details.

January Pub Night!

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Thursday, January 14 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin St.

January Potluck

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January 9, 2010. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jack Purcell Recreation Centre, Elgin at Lewis St. All dishes must be vegan. Click for more details.

December Potluck

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Saturday, December 12, 2009. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jack Purcell Recreation Centre. All dishes must be vegan.

The NCVA holds monthly potlucks the second Saturday of every month (however please check the date before attending, sometimes dates are shifted on account of holidays).

Our next potluck is Saturday, December 12, 2009

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jack Purcell Recreation Centre, Elgin at Lewis Street

Each person should bring a VEGAN dish (with ingredient list) that serves between 10-12, as well as your own plate, cutlery, and beverage. Also, please bring a serving utensil for your dish. Admission is $1 for NCVA members, and $3 for non-members to cover facility rental.

Everyone is welcome, but please ensure that the dish you bring is free of animal products- that includes any animal flesh, eggs, dairy/cheese, honey,  etc. Potluck volunteer assistants will get to line-up first for the buffet!