SAT Sept 21, 9am – 5pm CAGJ Membership Gathering Part 1 – Past, Present, Future: Assessing CAGJ Location: Accessible location in Seattle TBD. Details shared soon. Register today! Calling all CAGJ Members, Partners, & Supporters! We invite you to join us for a day of reflection on CAGJ’s role in the food sovereignty movement. As […]
Category Archives: Food Justice Blog Posts
Why We Must Stop NAFTA 2.0 to Ensure GE Salmon Labeling
By Selden Prentice, 350 Seattle and WA Fair Trade Coalition As we fight Big Ag, corporate power, environmental degradation, and climate change, here’s another threat: genetically engineered (GE) salmon. Indigenous tribes, including the Muckleshoot and Quinault, have raised serious concerns about GE salmon now being sold in the US by AquaBounty Technology. Addressing these concerns […]
CAGJ Seeks Office Volunteer!
CAGJ is seeking a volunteer to contribute 5-10 hours per month in our beautiful new office to support our database-related work. This role requires attention to detail and strong organizational and work-tracking skills. No prior experience is needed. We prefer a year-long minimum commitment, but are open to volunteers who are available to help for […]
Thank you CAGJ Members!
We wrapped up our Membership Month in May exceeding our goal, raising a total of $11,020, $420 of which is annual income from three new Monthly Sustainers! Thank you so much to everyone who made a Membership donation, or became a Member during Membership Month! And it’s never too late to join: Support CAGJ’s organizing […]
GiveBIG to CAGJ for Justice & Food Sovereignty!
GiveBIG to CAGJ today for Justice & Food Sovereignty! Help CAGJ Reach our Membership Month Goal Please make your 2019 GiveBIG donation to CAGJ today! We are so grateful to everyone who already chose CAGJ as the recipient of one of your GiveBIG donations – Thank you! Thanks to our matching donors, all donations up […]
Report-Back on Film Screening and Panel Event: Salmon People: Northwest Native Opposition to Genetically Engineered Fish
By Noël Hutton On Tuesday April 9, CAGJ partnered with Town Hall to hold a screening and panel discussion regarding our recently released short film, Salmon People. The film was produced in partnership with New Canoe Media and the Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty Project. Over 100 people attended the event (which you can watch in this […]
SB 5438 Unanimously Passes in WA House Bringing Hope for H2A Farmworker Protections
BELLINGHAM, WA April 12, 2019 – Thursday afternoon, the Washington State House of Representatives cast their votes for SB 5438, “Concerning the H-2A temporary agricultural program” a bill that would fund the establishment of an office specifically tasked with monitoring labor, housing, and health and safety requirements for farms using the H2A visa program, as […]
PRESS RELEASE: TODAY Film & Panel on Northwest Tribes’ Concerns about GE Salmon
PRESS RELEASE Media Contacts: Simone Adler, Organizing Director, Community Alliance for Global Justice: 215-873-4672 | [email protected] Jonathan Shipley, Marketing Manager, Town Hall Seattle: 206-437-7438 | [email protected] Salmon People Film & Panel Highlights Northwest Tribes’ Concerns about GE Salmon SEATTLE, WA April 9, 2019 – Tonight, Northwest tribal leaders and food system […]
PRESS ADVISORY: Genetically Engineered Salmon – Indigenous Leaders Panel & Film
PRESS ADVISORY Media Contacts: Simone Adler, Organizing Director, Community Alliance for Global Justice: 215-873-4672 | [email protected] Jonathan Shipley, Marketing Manager, Town Hall Seattle: 206-437-7438 | [email protected] Salmon People Film & Panel Sheds Light on Genetically Engineered Salmon SEATTLE, WA April 5, 2019 – On Tuesday, April 9, indigenous leaders and food […]
TUES APRIL 9: CAGJ Presents “Salmon People: Northwest Native Opposition to Genetically Engineered Fish”
Town Hall Seattle and CAGJ present Salmon People: Northwest Native Opposition to Genetically Engineered Fish Film Screening and Discussion Doors open at 6pm: Refreshments & Meet local organizations! Program 7-8:30PM Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S. Tickets $5: Purchase online and at the door; No one turned away for lack […]
