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Conversation with Sam Mace of Save Our wild Salmon and Elliott Moffett and Julian Matthews of the Niimipuu/Nez Perce, Feb. 18, 1 pm
ByDeb Cruz February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Earlier this month, U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) released a visionary proposal to restore abundant salmon and steelhead to our region and strengthen Northwest communities. Join Backbone Campaign to discuss what this means for wild salmon and the regional economy, in a Conversation with Sam Mace of Save Our wild Salmon and Elliott Moffett and…

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Feeling Powerless About Coronavirus? Join a Mutual Aid Network
ByDeb Cruz December 3, 2020

New York Times – Washington Post – LA Magazine – Boston Magazine Mutual aid is a form of community and political action – it’s when neighbors work to collectively take care of each other, in recognition that solidarity and interconnected survival is absolutely crucial. Mutual aid has been a long-standing practice, especially for Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities systematically harmed by…

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Food Justice Film Festival 2020
ByDeb Cruz September 22, 2020

Food is a big deal and the films presented in this festival will reveal the link between environmental injustice, climate change, food insecurity and white supremacy. The award-winning films will include “Gather,” “Invisible Vegan,” “Dolores” and “Urban Root”. In addition the films, there will be interviews with the filmmakers themselves. Each film will be…

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Webinar on Agriculture, Food and Climate
Bywebmaster September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

On September 15 a webinar on agriculture, food and climate will cover issues of land use, soil policies, food supply, environmental justice and climate change. The webinar is sponsored by the EU Delegation to the U.S. (European Union Embassy) in DC. Registration is free, at https://events.euintheus.org/events/bringing-farmers-to-the-table-agriculture-climate-economy-and-equity/?sf128592465=1

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28 Organizations Promoting Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Bywebmaster August 13, 2020

The world’s Indigenous Peoples face severe and disproportionate rates of food insecurity. While Indigenous Peoples comprise 5 percent of the world’s population, they account for 15 percent of the world’s poor, according to the World Health Organization. But through seed saving initiatives, financial support, mentorship, and community feeding programs, many organizations are working to protect…

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