Seeds Of Solidarity: A Filipino Holiday Pop-up in honour of Filipino Farmers
Celebrate the holidays in solidarity with Filipino farmers. Hosted by Pinay Collection & Kanto, this pop up brings together Filipino food, art, and education to honor the struggles of peasant communities who feed the Filipino people while facing land dispossession, climate disasters, and state repression.
📢 The first 50 guests to arrive will receive a gift package from Pinay Collection 🌟
THIS EVENT OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:
Enjoy a menu from Filipino food pioneer Kanto, inspired by on-the-ground stories from members of the Filipino peasant community.
Shop Pinay Collection’s Filipino products that proudly support grassroots organizers, farmers, and other communities fighting for justice in the Philippines and beyond - perfect for meaningful holiday gifts!
Experience a community art exhibition by Kamalayan Konsciousness on land exploitation and peasant resistance in the Philippines.
Educational activations will guide guests through the ongoing fight of Filipino people for land, livelihood, and justice.
All are welcome! Join us in sharing food, building solidarity, and standing with the farmers who nourish the Filipino people.
VENUE & OTHER FOOD STALLS:
As our venue sponsor, Food Hall TO & Feed Scarborough will have their BIPOC-owned food businesses open during the event, including Choju, Momo & Bao, and more. Enjoy a range of delicious menus while supporting a nonprofit fighting food insecurity.
FUNDRAISER:
Proceeds from Kanto & Pinay Collection's sales of food and merchandise items from this event will support farming communities most impacted by recent typhoons in Cebu, Negros, Bicol, Ilocos, Aurora, and Isabela, and will provide assistance to women farmers who continue to face red tagging and harassment from the state.
All in support of Sama-samang Artista Para sa Kilusang Agraryo, Kilusang Manbubukid ng Pilipinas and Sugarfolks Unity for Genuine Agricultural Reform.
ACCESS:
Food Hall TO is wheelchair accessible, and the venue is a 5-minute walk from North York Centre Station.
We encourage everyone to mask whenever they’re not eating. Masks will also be available at the venue.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS & INQUIRIES:
Please contact [email protected].