A good, brief overview of the tribal enrollment process and it's complexities and challenges for Indian Country. Native scholars have asserted that as 'American Indian' people, we occupy a liminal status in the United States, neither fully part of the status quo or apart from it, due to our … [Read more...]
State of Alaska threatens a takeover of subsistence management
"The total subsistence take by Alaska Native tribes amounts to only 2 percent of all fish and game while commercial and urban interests get the remaining 98 percent" "This has been a contentious issue between Alaska Native people and the state of Alaska since the passage of the Alaska Native … [Read more...]
A Story About Immigration from Side With Love
Sarah is telling us about first time she heard a knock on her door from someone seeking her support. Outside was a 13 year old girl, alone, with bloody feet, with love in her heart. Sarah was new to southern Arizona and did not know what to do. She gave the girl water and called border patrol. Sarah … [Read more...]
The bill on electrification of transportation, HB 1512, becomes law
Both the House and the Senate have passed HB 1512 that would incentivize utilities’ installation of electric vehicle infrastructure. (Note: EV infrastructure consists primarily of chargers, which would extend the range of EVs and make them more feasible for longer trips). On March 12, the bill … [Read more...]
Guestworker Program H2A Needs Oversight Now
Farmworker leaders from Community to Community Development and Familias Unidas por la Justicia have been in Olympia this month supporting bills concerning much-needed oversight of the H2A guestworker visa program. Take action to make sure this bill becomes a law! C2C has been demanding increased … [Read more...]
House Committee on Public Safety Hearing on Improving law enforcement response to missing and murdered Native American women
The House Committee on Public Safety held a hearing on February 12, 2019, and the House passed on March 5, 2019, HB 1713, improving law enforcement response to missing and murdered Native American women. Staff reported that the State Patrol will conduct studies, working with tribes, and report on … [Read more...]
Legislation Targets Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic
Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Seattle and Washington rank among highest in nation This congressional session, U.S. Senators are stepping up efforts to address the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women through the introduction of legislation designed to … [Read more...]
Why Are So Many Native American Women Abused, Missing and Murdered?
Take action! Go to the website below read the bill and comment on this legislation. "At the state level, Republican Rep. Gina McCabe introduced a House bill in Washington State that would bring the federal, state, and federally recognized sovereign tribal governments together to ensure that … [Read more...]
Trump’s border wall construction threatens sacred lands of Carrizo/Camecrudo
President Donald J. Trump’s border wall will do more than just keep out asylum seekers. Its construction will also damage the ecosystem, destroy ancient Native village and burial sites, and tear out fields where sacred Native medicine is grown, according to Juan Mancias, chairman of the … [Read more...]
Initiative 1000 qualifies for legislative action
The Initiative 1000 campaign on January 4, 2019, submitted more than 387,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office. If I-1000 qualifies, it could be approved during the current legislative session or could be sent to the November ballot. Initiative 1000 would change Washington state law to … [Read more...]
Hearing of House Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee on homelessness bills 1219, 1377, 1406 and 1207
The state legislature’s Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee passed four homelessness bills (described below). These bills would enable local communities and religious organizations to develop affordable housing using existing tax bases. … [Read more...]
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passes three bills for Indian Country
Bills approved concern Native languages, Native veterans, and tribal economic development Indian Country Today (Press Pool) News Release: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (Feb 2019) Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, announced that the … [Read more...]
Schools, Pipelines to Prisons: Change the Cycle-North Puget Sound Conference on Race 2019, April 24, 2019, Everett WA
Save the Date for the upcoming North Puget Sound Conference on Race on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Everett Community College, EvCC Fitness Center, Everett. Please mark your calendars: NPSCOR 2019, April 20. The theme of the NPSCOR 2019 is Schools, Pipeline to Prisons: Change the Cycle. More … [Read more...]
Futurewise overview and recommendations on upcoming housing legislation
We're a month into the legislative session and it's heating up, with a host of bills related to minimum density, accessory dwelling units and urban growth expansions being considered. Let's dive in with a few key bills: SB 5440, SB5353, SB5424, SB5384, HB1213 … [Read more...]
Support House Bill 1603/Senate Bill 5684 to Reverse Punitive Family Policies
WorkFirst program cuts over the last decade are hurting low-income families. During the Great Recession, Washington state lawmakers implemented harsh sanction and time limit policies that have made it more difficult for families to receive the support they need. These program changes … [Read more...]
Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in WashingtonState
Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in Washington State There is an emerging and compelling desire to acknowledge the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process is a sincere acknowledgement of the … [Read more...]
U.S. Extinction Rebellion, Jan. 26, 2019, Everywhere
US REBELLION DAY The US Extinction Rebellion begins on January 26th through a nationwide day of nonviolent civil disobedience and protest. Extinction Rebellion is an international movement dedicated to raising the alarm about the dire threat of climate change and using mass nonviolent civil … [Read more...]
House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee on HB 1398, SB-5438
Ramon Torres, President of Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Rosalinda Guillen, C2C both testified Support House Bill- 1398 and Senate Bill -5438 You can take action on these bills by clicking on the links above, and then click on "Comment on this Bill." The comment link will take you to a … [Read more...]
Fossil-Free Infrastructure
On January 28th, King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove will introduce an ordinance that prohibits all new major fossil fuel infrastructure projects - such as gas pipeline expansion and new oil terminals - in King County. Can you sign our petition calling on King County leaders to … [Read more...]
21st Annual Commemoration of MLK, Keeping the Dream Alive, Jan. 21, Bellingham WA
THE COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 21st ANNUAL COMMEMORATION OF MLK KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE! MONDAY, JANUARY 21 - 7 to 9 PM BELLINGHAM UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP 1207 ELLSWORTH STREET FREE. EVERYONE WELCOME. … [Read more...]
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