I’m in the process of recruiting interns for the upcoming semester, and I wanted to see if you know of any students who may be interested in working with us. We’re offering internships in our usual five areas of Racial Justice, Fairtrade, Peacework, Programming & Fundraising, and Volunteer Coordination. The specifics of what each internship entails can be found […]
Continue readingOur Annual Meeting is next Sunday. See details below. Click here for quarterly Peace & Justice Newsletter. In This Issue Upcoming PJC Events Voices from Palestine Flynn Vouchers Abolish Ice Banner Drop From the Blog: Sexism, Intersectionality, and Action Community Calendar Action Highlight: Avoid Unethical Chocolate PJC Educational Programs & Events People of Color in VT […]
Continue readingNortheast Regional Bulletin October 2018 Happy Fair Trade month! In honor of October being Fair Trade month, we are hosting a series of free webinarsfor advocates and allies to learn from and engage with one another. Stay tuned for recordings of past webinars, and tune in on October 23 for a training on telling authentic Fair Trade stories. […]
Continue readingChocolate for kids made by child slaves? Please avoid it! Click here for quarterly Peace & Justice Newsletter. In This Issue Upcoming PJC Events A Well for Kunsi Keya Tamakoce. Voices from Palestine From the Blog: Fair Trade and Racism Chocolate Made by Child Slaves? Community Calendar Action Highlight: Say “naw” to Kavanaugh PJC Educational Programs […]
Continue readingSAVE THE DATE Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference March 8-10, 2019 | Chicago, IL In March 2019, Fair Trade Campaigns will welcome hundreds of local, national and global leaders in the Fair Trade movement to downtown Chicago. Join us for two and a half days of inspiring keynotes, hands on workshops and opportunities to grow […]
Continue readingRegulating for the Seventh Generation Tribal Nations & Environmental Law Friday, Oct. 26 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. UConn School of Law William F. Starr Hall 45 Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT You’re invited to the 2018 Connecticut Law Review Symposium to explore how tribal nations are at the center of environmental battles today, […]
Continue readingChamplain has partnered with Better World Books for a decade. Ever wonder what happens to the books we send them? Read more below. Better World Books Awards $125,000USD in 2018 Literacy Grants In March, Better World Books announced the application period for their eighth Annual Literacy Grants designed to address the literacy needs of communities […]
Continue readingToward a greener, healthier transportation system What’s new at Sustainable Transportation Vermont Making Strides Toward Better Health Vermont Health Department Coordinator Jared Ulmer describes how our auto-based transportation system is affecting our health, and what public health officials and civic leaders are doing to help make travel more active. Cycling Infrastructure: A Social Justice Issue Laura Jacoby and Sammy Hedlund of Old […]
Continue readingMore information can also be found on Facebook: https://350vermont.org/rise-for-climate/ Action Network: bit.ly/BtvPDwP 350Vermont: https://350vermont.org/rise-for-climate/ All paddle-driven watercraft are welcome to join with Kayaktivists. Please, sign-up here: bit.ly/PDwPpReg In Solidarity, Michelle Robbins (802) 730-5446
September 2018 Arts & Culture Events at The Clemmons Family Farm Saturday September 8, 3:00 – 4:30 pm. To Sing of Common Things: The Voices of Young People in 2018 In these times of increasing civil unrest, social injustices and violence across our nation as well as in our beloved Vermont, how are young people coping and […]
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