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FAIRWILD – Building a World where Biodiversity, People, and Business Thrive in Harmony through Sustainable Wild Harvesting

November 7, 2024

Have you heard of the newest Fair Trade certifier? FAIR WILD – protecting wild collectors – Wild plant collectors supply the world with essential consumer ingredients, but often come from some of the world’s most marginalised communities. FairWild certification requires that collectors are paid fair, long-term prices, at approximately 5% above the market level. In […]

Fair Trade Gift Fair, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Marquette Ave, Mpls.

November 7, 2024

Sunday, Nov. 24, 9:15-10:30am & 11:30am-1pm Meet us at the Fair Trade Gift Fair! One dozen vendors will gather in Westminster Commons for the Fair Trade Gift Fair. Our purchases of sustainably sourced and fairly exchanged goods support livable wages, training, and business development for craftspeople and farmers around the world. Global Mamas will participate […]

41st Annual Holiday Fair and Artisan Market, Minnesota Waldorf School, St Paul, East 70 County Rd B

November 7, 2024

Fun activities and beautiful artisanal crafts return to the MN Waldorf School’s free and open-to-the-public 41st annual Holiday Fair and Artisan Market on Saturday November 23rd, 2024. Join us for a full day of wintery festive fun, with children’s activities, puppet shows, food trucks, live music, a silent auction and of course visits from our […]

Twinkles & Toast – AnnualNight Market, Minnesota Waldorf School, St Paul, 70 East County Rd B

November 7, 2024

Friday, November 22, 6-8 pm – We invite you to celebrate the 41st Anniversary of the Minnesota Waldorf School Holiday Fair with the return of our Shop & Sip event Friday, November 22nd 6:30pm-9pm. Take the night off and enjoy live music, food and drinks while shopping the Artisan Market during this special adults (21+) […]

Field and Festival Holiday Market, WAGNERS GARDEN CENTER, South Minneapolis, 6024 Penn Ave S

November 7, 2024

November 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 + December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22. 10am-2pm Everybody is welcome to these great free holiday markets! – indoors – in the warm greenhouse – with the poinsettias! Meet us for gorgeous art made by parents being paid fairly for their work with Papillon Marketplace in Haiti! […]

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October 21, 2024

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October 21, 2024

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October 21, 2024

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October 19, 2024

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October 18, 2024

Fair Trade educational material

October 18, 2024

A slideshow that teaches people about the basics of Fair Trade

Fair Trade Soccer Balls

October 18, 2024

Educate physical education teachers and coaches about the production of soccer balls and the benefits of using a fair trade certified options.

Fair Trade explanatory lesson

October 18, 2024

Educated Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Port Washington Chapter about Fair Trade and its benefits

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October 17, 2024

Paul D Schreiber High School

October 17, 2024

Paul D. Schreiber High School empowers the diverse student body to be self-sufficient, socially conscious and engaged members of society. Our school and Fair Trade School Campaign’s share a united vision to promote equity and opportunity for all.

Sustainable Clothing Guide: Finding Ethical Clothing Options

October 16, 2024

Your clothing should express who you are: your unique personality, your style, your values. We wear Fair Trade to know confidently we’re making the kind of fashion statements and impact we want to make. It’s important to know that the best options for sustainable clothing come from brands that ethically source with both people and planet […]

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October 16, 2024

With COPAL MN: 2nd Annual Dignity and Democracy Gala

October 14, 2024

Fair Trade Minneapolis joins COPAL Minnesota for the 2nd Annual Dignity and Democracy Gala! We’ll sell Fair Trade Haitian art made by parents being paid fairly in Haiti at Papillon Marketplace. We’ll donate 15% of our sales (before taxes) to COPAL Minnesota. Established in 2018, COPAL is a member-based organization dedicated to building collective power, […]