The Kootenay Veg Foundation

KVF was founded on the shared belief of its team that healthy, compassionate living through a plant-based lifestyle can lead to a more sustainable and humane world. From its inception, the association has been dedicated to promoting plant-based lifestyles, promoting animal welfare, and advocating for environmental sustainability within the Kootenay region. Get to know our nonprofit and how we're creating plant-based initiatives and promoting compassionate lifestyles throughout the Kootenays. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.

Promoting plant-based

Encouraging the community to embrace plant-based diets for better health, compassion towards animals, and a reduced environmental footprint.

Promoting animal welfare

Raising awareness about animal cruelty and advocating for the ethical treatment of all animals.

What we focus on

Plant-Based Advocacy

Advocating for plant-based diets and their benefits. Join us in creating a healthier and more sustainable future.

Animal Welfare

Protecting and supporting animals in need. Your support helps us make a difference in their lives.

Environmental impact

Promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet can improve your health, reduce environmental impact, and help save animal lives.

How can I get involved with your animal welfare programs?
You can volunteer, donate, or participate in events to support our animal welfare programs.

What environmental initiatives do you support in the community?

One of our primary goals is to inspire people to reduce their consumption of animal products. The impact on the world is enormous. We reduce carbon gas emissions from livestock, reduce the amount of deforestation occurring to make way for livestock crops and grazing, and reduce the risk of diseases transferring from farmed to wild fish, and pollution, from fish farming.

WANTED: Charismatic Plant-Based Presenter with a Dash of Humor! 🎥

Are you passionate about plant-based cuisine and love being in front of the camera? Do you have the energy to whisk up excitement, the wit to sauté serious topics with humor, and the charisma to garnish a conversation like a pro? Then we’re looking for YOU!

Join our team as the face of a new plant-based video blog! Your mission (should you choose to accept it):

  • Enthusiastically show off the wonders of veggies and tofu.
  • Turn “What is tempeh?” into “Wow, I need this now!” moments.
  • Inspire viewers to ditch the steak for sweet potato steaks with a smile.

Prior experience isn’t necessary—just bring your personality, a love for plant-based cooking, and maybe a few good one-liners. Together, we’ll mix passion, creativity, and a pinch of fun to cook up engaging content that gets everyone talking about sustainable, compassionate eating!

Ready to take this recipe for success to the next level? Apply now, and let’s make veggies the new rockstars of the food world! 🌟

Contact us

Feel free to reach out to us for more information or inquiries!

Location

Kootenay Veg Foundation

514 Vernon Street, Nelson BC, Canada
info@kvegf.ca

About us

Kootenay Veg Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Nelson, British Columbia, dedicated to promoting plant-based living, protecting animals, and advocating for environmental responsibility in the Kootenay region. Our mission is to create a more ethical and sustainable world through education, advocacy, and community engagement.