| GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT |
| Lenore Newman, BSc, MES, PhD |
Contact Information
Department of Geography
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Rd.
Abbotsford, B.C.
V2S 7M8
Email lenore.newman@ufv.ca
Local phone 4773
Office A406G
Biography
I began my studies at the University of British Columbia where I completed an honours B.Sc. in Physics and Astronomy, and then developed a strong interest in food and the environment during a period of extensive travel. I returned to university and completed an MES and PhD in Environmental Studies at York University; my thesis developed a complex adaptive systems theory approach to sustainable development. I then had the opportunity to do postdoctoral work at Royal Roads University, where I studied community level sustainable development, urban form, and the geography of farmers' markets; I continued this work as an assistant professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads. In my spare time I write for the popular press and enjoy hiking, culinary anthropology, and eating interesting foods. I live in East Vancouver and spend a lot of time haunting farmers' markets, coffee shops, and obscure library collections.
Research Interests
The goal of my Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Environment is to understand Canada's foods of locality; that is the foods that help define our regions and help define our overall identity as a nation. I approach this work through a spatial geographical lens, but I'm never far away from my environmental roots as so many of our food systems are under threat. I also look at the nature/culture interface, particularly with respect to food production and the city, and I look at issues of spatial justice with respect to access to food in the city. I also study chefs and the preservation of culinary literacy, and general issues of sustainable food systems. I am constructing a database of Canada's food, in conjunction with a book documenting key elements of our cuisine. Photography is an important part of my work, and is a key component of my research methodology. For more information about my writing and research see my site www.sandandfeathers.com |
Exploring Portland's street foods Spring 2011 |
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