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This lecture is presented as part of the Capilano Universe Lecture Series with Capilano University.
“A History of Indigestion, the Gaza Story!” by Nazmi Kamal (BBA, MBA, M.Sc., PIDP, School of Tourism and Recreation)
The Gaza strip is 365 square kilometers, a little bigger than Surrey BC. It has been under blockade for 18 years with fragments of food being allowed in. The manufactured reality of hunger exceeds the scope of reason in its intent, scope and manifestations in the daily lives of Palestinians. This talk looks at Gaza’s food insecurity in dimensions less common to the public, while bringing the imposed calories diet into full light.
About Nazmi Kamal
Nazmi Kamal is an educator at the School of Tourism Management at Capilano University. He is an advocate of food and travel with academic interests in food sustainability, immigrant cuisine and food as a cultural identity. He is a food researcher, a home cook, a farm volunteer, and a responsible consumer.
About Capilano Universe Lecture Series
This presentation delves into the rich culinary heritage of Gaza and the reality of its food insecurity between 2005 and 2023. Using research from fact-checked sources, it will trace the history of fishing, agriculture, food trade, artisanship, and access in the Gaza strip. It is part of the Capilano Universe Lecture Series, which began 15 years ago to connect expert faculty from Capilano University with the community over topics of interest. Every spring, a series of talks is put together in collaboration with nearby public libraries — this year, the series brings on board libraries from the Sea to Sky region, in both Squamish and Whistler.
The Squamish Public Library is partnering with CapU to make this event possible. Similar to the long-standing Quest Lecture Series that took place over many years in collaboration with Quest University Canada, Capilano Universe provides an opportunity for a subject matter expert to share and discuss their areas of focus with our community.
For general inquiries, please contact the organizer at capilanouniverse@capilanou.ca.
For more information on the nine events scheduled for 2025, see:
https://www.capilanou.ca/student-services/community/get-involved/community-programs--lectures/capilano-universe/
Registration
This event will be presented live in the Squamish Public Library's Community Meeting Room and broadcost live on Zoom. Please choose how you'd like to attend by registering through one of these options:
Accessibility at this event
Conveniently located downtown, the Squamish Public Library has a large meeting room, quiet study spaces, an outdoor pickup window, and an art gallery.
