OHEA News Dr. Peggy O’Neil, PhD interviewed by SHIFT radio about Ontario’s new Financial Literacy Requirement Our own Peggy O’Neil made a guest appearance on the SHIFT. Did you miss it live? Find it here. News The IFHE Annual Report 2023 has been published The year 2023 from the international Home Economics perspective: read about the work of IFHE. Click here.
OFSHEEA Response to the Ministry of Ed announcement OFSHEEA issues a response to the Ministry of Education's announcement–and a reminder: Home Economics has always been an important and vibrant part of education in our province. Link here.
Call for Proposals Journal of Consumer Affairs Call for Papers: Emerging Technologies and Consumer Well-Being Submit papers for a Special Issue on "Emerging Technologies and Consumer Well-Being" . This special issue seeks to address the existing gaps in the literature by investigating the influence of emerging technologies on customer experiences and well-being in a wide variety of contexts. Submission deadline: May 31, 2025 Link here.
June 2024
OHEA News News Release: Home Economists Applaud New High School Graduation Requirements for Financial Literacy Our response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s exciting announcement regarding the new high school graduation requirements for financial literacy and Home Economics related education in Ontario. News release here.
Ottawa Home Economics Association – Amazing Hat production in 2023! Looking back on our recent Hat Day, 2023 proved to be another extremely positive year for the Ottawa Home Economics Association. We found new visibility in the community, new approaches and opportunities for funding and stronger linkages and opportunities with historic clients/partners. Click here to read the full story here.
News XXV IFHE World Congress programme is now available Thinking about attending? Registration is still open for the XXV IFHE World Congress in Galway, Ireland. Program here. June 24-29, 2024
Opportunities Seeking Volunteers: Consumers' Council for Food Prices Consumers Council of Canada is presently assembling a Consumer Interest Advisory Panel to address the theme “Mobilizing Consumer Protection and Empowerment at the Grocery Store. If interested, please contact Ken here.
Upcoming Events International Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics 2024 Join the ICND 2024, a global gathering of nutrition and dietetics professionals. Explore cutting-edge research, network with experts, and gain actionable insights. Lucia, a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, will present on “Unleash Your Personal Brand and Leadership Strengths”. More here. June 12-14
Quilts: Made in Canada (Toronto) From the permanent collections at the ROM comes a new exhibition highlighting some of the most visually intoxicating examples of artistry, community, and sustainability made in Canada: quilts. Learn more here. Opens June 29
May 2024
OHEA News Save the date: OHEA’s Annual Meeting June 12th Please save the date of June 12th for our virtual Annual Meeting. Elections are occurring for the following positions: President-Elect, President, VP, Member-at-large. Please look for the email blast regarding this from our administrator for sending in your nominations. If you have any questions about what the positions entail, feel free to reach out to the nominations chair here.
News University of Manitoba student elected to Board of Directors at prominent global food association Chamali Kodikara is used to making a difference. Whether that’s as a graduate student in Agriculture and Agri-food in the Department of Food Science at the University of Manitoba, identifying bioactive compounds in Canadian Prairie berries using advanced techniques at the Canadian Center for Agri-food Research in Health and Medicine, or serving as the President of the Graduate Students Association at the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Now, she is taking an important next step in her food journey after being elected to the Board of Directors for the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA).
Call for Proposals Call for Taste Canada Hall of Fame Nominations The Culinary Historians of Canada are pleased to announce that nominations are open for this year’s Taste Canada Hall of Fame Awards, known in French as Le Temple de la Renommée des Saveurs du Canada. Choose the living and/or deceased Canadian author you think most deserves to be inducted into the Taste Canada Hall of Fame / Le Temple de la Renommée des Saveurs du Canada. More information here
Call for papers - Advanced Research in Financial Planning Conference 2024 The Academy of Financial Services is hosting the annual Advanced Research in Financial Planning Conference in Columbus, Ohio (USA), from September 18 - 20, 2024, with this year's theme “Future Focused Research in Financial Planning”. The AFS Conference Committee is pleased to advise authors of a revised timeline for calls for papers: July 15, 2024. More information here
Upcoming Events Registration is now open for the XXV IFHE World Congress, 24-29 June 2024, at University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. Hosted by the National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics, St. Angela’s College, Sligo, Ireland. Please visit www.ifhe2024.com to create your account, and complete your registration. Accommodation can also be booked via the registration form. For any queries concerning the registration, payment of fees, etc. please email here.
Save the date: The Canadian Symposium The Canadian Symposium on Home Economics Education is coming to Ontario. OFSHEEA is excited to be a host organization for the next Canadian Symposium, which will be held from February 28th - March 2nd 2025 in Hamilton, Ontario. For further information on the Canadian Symposium, click here. Colossal Cookbook Sale (Toronto) For many years, CHC has been accepting donated Canadian and historical cookbooks, including rarities, antiques and collections from some noted culinary researchers like Dorothy Duncan and Mary Williamson. Before COVID, we used to bring a selection to several live events each year, but now, after several years without live events, we're going to offer the entire library in a public sale at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre at 765 Queen Street East. Historic baked treats will be available for sale, too! May 4, 12pm-4pm EST
Change of Date - IFHE Teacher Seminar The IFHE Teacher Seminar has been moved from 23 April 2024 to 14 May 2024. Drs Jonnah Montgomery and Kerry Renwick will discuss foundations and innovations in financial literacy education on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, 1pm Vancouver time. For details, click here.
Toronto Public Library - Eat In or Dine Out: A Culinary Exploration of Our Special Collections Nibble your way through early cookbooks, familiar menus, iconic dining spots of Toronto, and more culinary curiosities from our Special Collections. Discover rare items that reveal how people ate in our past – at home and around town. Learn more Until June 16, 2024
March 2024
OHEA News OHEA is seeking candidates to fill these volunteer positions on the board of directors OHEA is looking for a VP of Social Membership and VP of Professional Development. Mentoring and help will be provided. Details here for the VP of Social Membership, and here for the VP of Professional Development.
The Next Home Economics Symposium 2025 The planned tentative date for the symposium is February 28th through March 2, 2025. It is coming back to Ontario and will likely be in Hamilton OR Toronto. More information to come as more is confirmed. For those who do not know, the Canadian Symposium provides a forum for sharing information, research, and action planning to strengthen home economics/family studies/human ecology/family and consumer science education in the future.
OHEA Grow Ontario Strategy Feedback OHEA was honoured to give feedback on the 2023 Grow Ontario Strategy. In reply to the request of what to take forward to the Federal, Provincial, Territorial (FPT) Meeting in July 2024, OHEA made this recommendation.
Ontario Food Literacy Working Group’s Proposal to Ontario’s Ministry of Education: recommendations for next steps for Food Literacy and School Food in Ontario This document was sent to the Ontario government from our working group.
OHEA sends best wishes to Elizabeth Dowdeswell in her retirement On behalf of the Board of Directors and the General Membership of the Ontario Home Economics Association (OHEA), Camille Naranjit President, Ontario Home Economics Association, has written a personal thank you to Elizabeth Dowdswell for her dedication in serving the Crown and Ontario for the past nine years during two premiers and monarchs. Read the letter here.
Opportunities & Call for Abstracts/Awards: Funding announcement for secondary analysis of data relevant to family diversities and wellbeing The Vanier Institute is now accepting funding applications for secondary data analysis of Statistics Canada and other national-level datasets with potential to advance understanding of family diversities and family wellbeing in Canada. To support the Institute’s value of capacity development, preference will be given to early career scholars. One grant valued at up to $25,000 will be awarded. Deadline: April 23, 2024 More info here. Fair Finance Fund hiring Urban Food and Agriculture Fund Coordinator The Fair Finance Fund is hiring for the position of Urban Food and Agriculture Fund Coordinator. The successful candidate will support the Inclusive Prosperity Project Manager to co-design and test an urban farm and food microfinance project with 12 community urban farms and food businesses in Scarborough. More info here Deadline: March 11, 2024
Call for papers: JFCP special issue on diversity and consumer finance Call for papers for a special issue on “Diversity and Consumer Finance.” Original research papers or focused literature reviews on topics related to diversity and consumer finance are welcome. Papers may explore diversity and consumer finance from various perspectives, including but not limited to gender diversity, racial/ethnic diversity, social and cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion, etc., and their interaction with consumer finance. More info here The deadline for submission is December 2, 2024
Upcoming Events Housing on the mind: FCAC’s 2024 national multimedia advertising campaign FCAC launched a national advertising campaign titled “Housing on the mind”. The campaign promotes FCAC’s tools and resources related to renting or buying a home and choosing, renewing, and paying a mortgage. The campaign runs from January 15 - March 31, 2024. Visit the campaign page at Canada.ca/It-pays-to-know and help us spread the word! Save the date: 2024 Ontario Food Summit Mark your calendar for the Grow Ontario Food Summit, the afternoon of Friday April 12 at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in Guelph, Ontario.