2019 Justice Summit
Our Justice Summit is coming up! On October 12, 2019, we’ll be gathering together to explore “Navigating Intersectionality.” To get more information and to register see our Justice Summit web section.
Commitment to EDI
JUUstice Washington is incorporating and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do and represent. Read here for more on our definitions, position statement and other guiding principles.
Take Action
JUUstice Washington encourages its members and allies to engage in a variety of actions to move justice on the path forward. Visit this page to find out what you can do both in general and on specific issue actions.
Justice Events Calendar
Peruse our calendar to see what’s happening in your area or around the state. There are lots of things happening – educational events, meetings, demonstrations, vigils and more.
Climate Action Week September 20-27!
Netse Mot: One Mind for Xw’ullemy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Blaine Marine Park Fishing Pier
4:30-7:00 pm
“We are all children of the Salish Sea. We need to step up. We are at the point right now where we don’t have much time. This is a struggle for the soul of the Salish Sea.”
–Jay Julius, Tribal Council Chairman, Lummi Nation
Invitation: please join us on land or on sea
WHAT: We are gathering near the Canadian/US border, both on land and on water, to show that an international line does not divide us, just as it does not divide the waters, the air, the orcas, or the salmon of Xw’ullemy (the Salish Sea). Tribal, non-tribal, First Nations, Canadian, American, fishers, elders, children, families, youth, will show that while we may speak with many voices, we are Netse Mot (of one mind) when it comes to protecting our home. We share a Xa Xalh Xechnging (sacred obligation) to Xw’ullemy.
Tribal and First Nations leaders will address the question: What should be done to heal the Salish Sea? Environmental groups and faith organizations will be represented. The Blackhawk Singers will perform and the waters will be blessed. Bring red, wear red. Also featured: commemorative qwe’lhol’mechen walkway; orca mural; unity circle. Details at www.sacredsea.org.
WHEN: Friday, September 27, 4:30 start to gather, event 5:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE: Blaine Fishing Pier for people on land, adjoining waters for boats (gather around the blue seiner, the “Salish Sea”). Kayaks, canoes, small craft put in at public boat launch.
WHY: Our qwe ‘lhol ‘mechen (resident orcas) face extinction, our salmon runs are endangered, and the Salish Sea is increasingly threatened by unchecked human development. Climate change, ramped up marine vessel traffic, and other stressors on the Salish Sea ecosystems necessitate immediate action, rather than endless deliberation. Tribal nations, NGOs, faith-based organizations, and communities are coming together to protect our orcas and our home.
It is our sacred obligation to protect our Salish Sea homelands and our community, including the salmon and qwe ‘lhol mechen (orcas).
Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office of Lummi Nation
More info at Sacred Sea: For a Living Salish Sea and our Challenges to the Salish Sea webpages.
Check for a Climate Action Event Near You!
UUA General Assembly 2019, Spokane, WA
Coalition of UU State Action Networks
