From Sept 21 through Oct 1, 2011 several CAGJ members and others joined a Witness for Peace coordinated delegation called ‘Food, Farms, and the Roots of Migration: A journey for food sovereignty to Oaxaca, Mexico’. To learn about future Witness for Peace delegations click here. Stay tuned to CAGJ’s delegation web-page for future food sovereignty […]
Oct. 22: Teach-Out at Hilltop Urban Gardens
SAT Oct 22 10am – 1:30pm Celebrating Food DayTeach-Out Tacoma HUG – Hilltop Urban Gardens CAGJ’s Food Justice Project invites our members and others to join us and learn about and build connections with key players in the local food region through monthly visits & work parties with farms, community kitchens, and community gardens. Join us […]
CAGJ delivers Trade Justice Banner to Rep McDermott
On September 28, 2011 CAGJ members Elaine Nonneman and Katrin Wilde along with Kristen Beifus of the WA Fair Trade Coalition delivered CAGJ’s banner to the office of our Representative, Jim McDermott with a strong message: “Rep McDermott: Free Trade Kills Farmers – Vote No on US-Colombia FTA!” The banner was covered with hundreds of […]
Seattle Approves Paid Sick Leave
Congratulations Seattle! AT CAGJ’S JUNE 11 DINNER, WE SENT A MESSAGE TO SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL: “WE SUPPORT PAID SICK DAYS FOR FOOD WORKERS!” (see photo) And we won! Seattle Times article: Seattle approves paid sick-leave requirement The Seattle City Council on Monday [Sept 12, 2011] agreed to require businesses with at least five employees to […]
CAGJ Party Oct 15 to Celebrate 10 Years!
CAGJ CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF ORGANIZING LOCALLY FOR JUSTICE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY! It’s a party! SAT OCTOBER 15, 7 – 10pm Venue: Historic Washington Hall 153 14th Avenue, in the Central District just north of Yesler $5 – $20 sliding scale donation Catered by El Rodeo: A Taste of El Salvador Join CAGJ as […]
Dance the Tango for CAGJ
Come dance the Argentine Tango with your fellow CAGJ activists and friends on Sunday Oct 23 to raise money for the 2nd edition of CAGJ’s publication, “Our Food, Our Right: Recipes for Food Justice.” Please keep in mind space is limited to only 20 spots for the lesson. Additionally, no partner or prior dancing experience […]
Aug 2011 Clean Greens Teach-Out Reflection
Clean Greens Teach-Out Reflection, By Sara Lavenhar, CAGJ Intern August 24, 2011 Having never attended a CAGJ teach-out, I was a little apprehensive about organizing one. I didn’t know what to expect out of the event, or if I would be able to make it successful. More than that, I had never properly worked on […]
SAT Sept 10: Food Justice without Borders: From Seattle to Brazil!
Food Justice without Borders: From Seattle to Brazil! Join us as we welcome Janaina Stronzake to Seattle to share her experience of working with the Brazilian Landless Workers Movement – MST – the largest peasant movement in Latin America with over 1.5 million members. Read more about the MST here. SAT Sept 10, 6 – […]
Food Sovereignty Now!
Food Sovereignty Now! ( 20-minute video, August, 2011) The international peasant’s movement La Via Campesina is launching a new video presenting its struggle for small farmer and peasant agriculture and food sovereignty all around the world.
Food Justice Project August Happenings
Food Justice Project Meeting: Confronting Racism in the Food System and Food Movement TUES AUG 16, 6:30-9PM Location: 23rd Ave S and Jackson St, 309 23rd Ave S 98144, the NELA Center for Student Success Please join us for our next meeting in August, where we will engage in a facilitated discussion about racism and […]
