Shawna was only in Canberra for 3 weeks but we were very fortunate to attend her talk to 106 ADFA/UNSW students and collaborate with her to organise a screening of the Environmental movie ‘Cowspiracy’ for the students.
Shawna wrote: My talk “Change the World. Eat Great Food.” will reveal how what you choose to eat can either save this planet, or destroy it. I will expose the devastating effects animal agriculture has on our planet, the animals we share it with, and our health. We will attempt to understand how things got this way by exploring the influences surrounding our eating habits and government policy. By the end of the talk, I hope to show you how easy, healthy and delicious it is to change the world by eating great food, and how you will naturally inspire others to do the same.
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with my rescue pitbull and husband, who is currently a PhD student at ADFA. I have a degree in Psychology and I am currently studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist. My husband and I have been happily vegan for 4 years and I’ve been an active member of Ottawa Animal Defense League for 5 years. I’ve participated in many protests, including one at Marineland in which we stormed the gates, and I’ve also taken undercover footage of a local roadside zoo for PETA. At every opportunity, I try to raise awareness of injustice towards animals and the environment. I see life as a gift that we must pay back by taking care of each other, the planet, and all of its creatures.
Synopsis: My talk “Change the World. Eat Great Food.” will reveal how what you choose to eat can either save this planet, or destroy it. I will expose the devastating effects animal agriculture has on our planet, the animals we share it with, and our health. We will attempt to understand how things got this way by exploring the influences surrounding our eating habits and government policy. By the end of the talk, I hope to show you how easy, healthy and delicious it is to change the world by eating great food, and how you will naturally inspire others to do the same.
Contact activism@veganact.org.au or jyoti.dambiec@gmail.com for more information.
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