Did you know that Canada used to produce 90% of all the textiles we consumed? Now we produce less than 5% and most of the raw materials are sourced outside of Canada.

This conversation will look at the social, political and environmental factors that changed our textile industry and what opportunities exist to revitalize the Canadian wool industry from a manufacturing and industry perspective.

The workshop will explore the different sheep breeds available to us in Canada and how to connect with local fibre farmers in your region to access local wool and yarn.

Presenter Anna Hunter started knitting in 1999 while she was a live-in nanny in Switzerland. During a leave from her work as an anti-proverty advocate in 2009, she decided to open up the very successful Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood of East Vancouver. Anna is currently involved in educating and connecting people interested in local food and clothing production.

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