Lead for Change Blog

18th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#11 in 2021) – 1st ever in-person event!, Monday, July 12, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00+ pm

Happy July! Thank you for your interest and participation in Fair Trade Minneapolis! Let’s get together tonight at Boom Island Park – at 724 Sibley St NE, in Minneapolis – tonight (Monday, July 12) at 7:30 pm. At Boom Island Park, we’ll look for each other there at 7:30 pm. We’ll start in the parking […]

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Bloomfield Hills High School

Bringing Fair Trade Products and ethical awareness to Bloomfield Hills High School! Through grassroots organizing, we’re working to educate our school community about the importance and benefits of Fair Trade Certified Products.

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2021 Fair Trade Consumer Insights

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New Study Reveals Fairtrade America Is Gaining Awareness and Trust in the U.S. As the Global Pandemic Awoke Americans to the Connectedness of Global Supply Chains

2021 GlobeScan-conducted study includes favorable implications for brands and retailers carrying and promoting the Fairtrade Mark; Fairtrade to share details of study in August webinar. PUBLISHED 07-27-21 SUBMITTED BY FAIRTRADE AMERICA Fairtrade America is hosting a webinar for brands and retailers to learn more about the implications of the GlobeScan survey findings, focused on U.S. […]

Fair Trade Resolution

The Fair Trade Resolution was first brought to the Student Senate by the Campus Structure Chair, a Net Impact member, and a student Senator. It was approved by the Senate, and brought to the Executive Council by the Sustainability Institute, where it was approved, signed by the Provost, and officially enacted. The Sustainability Institute and […]

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22nd Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#15 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

’tis the season to continue delivering Fair Trade Awards! Let’s ask about a Fair Trade Holiday Market & have a great and restful hibernation until 2022.

21st Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#14 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

At 7:30pm, we’ll host a Speaker from Chicago Fair Trade: Executive Director Katherine Bissell Cordova will speak about her experience! Also, October is Fair Trade Month – Let’s deliver our Fair Trade Awards to small businesses and food co-ops in Minneapolis!

20th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#13 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Oct 4, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

At 7:30pm, we’ll meet & greet, and discuss our progress towards posting our Fair Trade Awards at the exit doors of small businesses and food co-ops in Minneapolis that sell two or more Fair Trade products!

19th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#12 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Sep 20, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Goals: To start up for Fall 2021 & to get further with our Fair Trade Awards!

17th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#10 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, June 21, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

This was our last virtual Zoom meeting before our in-person meeting on July 12.