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News and Events
9th Annual CASCAID Community Advocacy Conference: "Food Solidarity"
Do not miss this opportunity to hear from Eric Holt-Gimeńez, long-time food activist and Executive Director of Food First!!
9th Annual CASCAID Community Advocacy Conference: “Food Solidarity”
May 18-19, WWU’s new Academic-West bldg. (south end of campus next to Fairhaven College)
The Community Advocacy Support Center (CASCAID) is happy to invite you to our 9th annual Community Advocacy Conference at Western Washington University. The CASCAID Conference brings together activists and academics for a meaningful exchange of ideas and methods. The 2012 theme is “Food Solidarity”, and we will be exploring the many connections between various aspects of the food system (farming, fisheries, nutrition, labor, corporate influence, food sovereignty, hunger, safety, ecology, etc). Everyone is affected by food!
The keynote address will be May 18th at 7pm in WWU’s Academic-West 210, featuring Eric Holt-Gimeńez, long-time food activist, Executive Director of Food First, and author of “Food Movements Unite!” Workshops, discussion forums, academic panels, etc, will take place May 18th and 19th.
All events are free and open to the public. Additional info: www.wwucascaid.info
Co-sponsored by the Western Washington Debate Union, Community to Community, United Farm Workers, Outback Farm, Community Food Co-op, and Western Action Coalition.
6th Annual Cesar Chavez Community Supported Justice Potluck
A HUGE thank you to our community supporters; members and allies who made our 6th Annual Cesar Chavez Community Supported Justice Potluck a success!
With Marc Grossman, the Seattle Fandango Project, Ameyaltonal Aztec dance group, and a community supported silent auction!
Friday, March 30, 2012
St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham ,WA
6:00-8:30 pm
Once again, the annual Cesar Chavez Community Supported Justice Potluck was an evening of good food, fun, music, and friendship. This year we were joined by Marc Grossman, Cesar Chavez’s longtime press secretary, speechwriter and personal aide. Marc still serves as a spokesman for the United Farm Workers of America and is communications director for the Cesar Chavez Foundation. Our program was opened with a traditional Aztec dance honoring the life and work of Cesar Chavez. The local group, Ameyaltonal, brought authentic Aztec tradition and culture to our event.
During this community event, Community to Community launched our Campaign to End Racial Profiling in Whatcom County. Supported by our community members and allies, we are taking the next step forward to change law enforcement tactics that affect our most vulnerable community members. Please watch for more details in the coming months.
Our evening was concluded, with the music and dancing of the Seattle Fandango Project! It was the perfect ending to an event honoring the life and work of Cesar Chavez, Community to Community and community supported justice!
A BIG thank you to our silent auction supporters! Please support these businesses who support C2C!!
Organic Valley. Chuckanut Brewery. Pickford Film Center. Bayou on Bay. Brandywine Kitchen. Merchbot. Lulu. La Vie en Rose. Community Food Coop. Old Fairhaven Wines. Otion. Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro. Fairhaven Runners. Book Fare Cafe. Blue Horse Gallery. Honey Salon. Mt. Baker Theater. Downtown Emporium. Village Books. Mallard Ice Cream. 4th Corner Framers. Chrysalis Inn Spa. Upfront Theater. Cicchiti’s Pizza. Bellingham Farmer’s Market. Sweet Art. Sojourn. The Bagelry. JustSeeds.
Secure Communities 101
A great infographic to understand Secure Communities and how it impacts your community!
The Joe Show, KBAI-AM. Interview with Eric Holt-Gimenez of Food First and Rosalinda Guillen of Community to Community
Listen to Rosalinda Guillen and Eric Holt-Gimenez talk with The Joe Show about food justice, food sovereignty and the need to dismantle the corporate food regime in Whatcom County. Take a moment and listen to this dynamic conversation.
Inside the American Dream
A Poster Child For Promise Rejects it as Myth
Joaquin Martinez’s insight on opportunities and the American Dream in Lynden, Washington. Equal Voice, January 12, 2011
