Category: Environmental Justice

PERIL IN THE PACIFIC

People in the Pacific Rim countries are protesting the Trans Pacific Partnership “free trade” agreement (known as TPP).  The following video shows some of the harm being done to communities and environments. The TPP will affect all other of our issues, including fossil fuel exports, outsourcing of jobs, labor unions, wages for workers, clean air …

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THE FISHY CARS ARE HERE!

We are coming down to the wire here and Monsanto is pouring in the dollars to defeat initiative 522. We have the right to know if our food is genetically modified. The following statement is taken from the web site HERE.  This web site is also linked to our page on the left. “There is something …

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ROB HERRING AND DANA LYONS SHARE A TUNE ABOUT GMO’S

MUSIC IS ANOTHER WAY TO UNDERSTAND OUR WORLD   AND FROM OUR “OWN” BELOVED DANA LYONS

MORE ON GMO FOODS – WE ARE NOT ALONE

There are several sites educating America about the many, many inherent dangers of genetically modifying our food.  From the humorous to the scientific to the personal stories told by people around the world.  Here is a sampling of 2 more videos.   And another one made by GreenPeace – GROWING DOUBT This video contains comments …

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PEOPLE’S FIGHT FOR GMO FOOD LABELING

At GA on October 4, 2013 Debbie announced the formation of a 522 working group that will show films and  table to promote education about this State Initiative.  The group passed a proposal to endorse YES ON 522. From the minutes: Debbie started a working group, and would like help. So far we have scheduled a showing of …

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LEARN ABOUT THE TRANS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP – TPP

RESISTING THE TPP IN AUSTIN TEXAS THIS VIDEO SHOWS WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF TPP IS ENACTED  & THE CORPORATE COUP IS COMPLETED Here is a great primer on the TransPacific Partnership in case you are unfamiliar with the issue.      

TOTEM POLE JOURNEY – Kwel hoy’: We Draw the Line

Greeting Ceremony upon Return: The following is an announcement from Lummi on the upcoming Totem Pole Journey event at Northwest Indian College and at Cherry Point.  All events and activities are open to the public.  This is an important event for Lummi Nation and we strongly encourage you to show your support by attending both …

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NEZ PERCE FIGHTING TAR SANDS

An attempt to haul mega loads of equipment through Northern Idaho and Montana to the Alberta tar sands has brought out the Nez Perce Leaders and tribal members to protest the crossing through their land.  It has resulted in arrests of some protesters. You can read about this event HERE and watch the you tube below for …

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FLUSH the TPP STOP the corporate Coup

What is the Trans Pacific Partnership? Here is some basic information about the TPP –    This summer commit to taking action to Flush the TPP   CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE PLEDGE SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN IS WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE SUPPORT HER WHEN YOU CAN      

WHAT IS THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (TPP) TRADE AGREEMENT?

IF you don’ t know what TPP is about watch the two videos below.  First is blurb from Dennis Kucinich when he was in office and asking for information about the TPP.  He was not happy with our other trade agreements as they harm citizens.   the video above was filmed in 2012 – it …

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