SEattle's trade legacy: a journey through protest & power
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Time: 5:30-7:00pm PT
- RSVP here! This event is free, with donations strongly encouraged
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the 1999 WTO protests, we’ll explore Seattle's rich history of trade organizing. This interactive timeline event features stories from veteran organizers who led the charge against unjust trade policies.
Learn about pivotal moments in Seattle’s fight for trade justice, from early resistance to the WTO protests and beyond. Engage with speakers who were on the frontlines and gain practical tips for building movements that inspire change.
Whether you're an activist, student, or community organizer, this event will equip you with knowledge and strategies to keep Seattle’s protest legacy alive in the fight for a fairer global economy.
We look forward to seeing you there!
WTO Protest walking tour
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Time: 10:30am-12pm
- Register here! $5
Remember the Battle for Seattle in 1999? The historic uprising which strategically shut down the World Trade Organization’s meetings in Seattle using creative, non-violent direct action? Re-live that powerful week of street protests and learn about the solidarity that sparked one of the largest political demonstrations in Seattle history.
Join Heather Day of the Community Alliance for Global Justice for this special anniversary walking tour of strategic sites of action in downtown Seattle (without the tear gas).
This walking tour requires moving between multiple sites in downtown Seattle, totaling about a mile of area covered over 1.5 hours. For accessibility inquiries and support, email programs@mohai.org
Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: Opening Day
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Time: 12-3pm
- Register here! Free with registration
Join MOHAI to honor the 25th anniversary of the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle and to celebrate the new exhibit, Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: The Legacy of the Seattle WTO Protests. Enjoy remarks from protest veterans at 1pm and drop-in crafts from 12-3pm.
A limited number of Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. For more accessibility support, contact programs@mohai.org two weeks before the program.
Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: Curator's talk
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, December 11th
- Time: 7-9pm
- Get tickets here! Free-$50
The Battle of Seattle resonated around the world, changing the conversation about the rules of global trade. The five days of street protests reshaped Seattle politics and the city’s reputation. Join guest curator, Professor James Gregory, filmmaker Jill Freidberg, and Washington Fair Trade Coalition Director Julie Bouanna for a discussion and analysis of the protests and its impacts, 25 years later.
Arrive early to see Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: The Legacy of the WTO Seattle Protests, which will be open before the program from 6-7pm.
ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. In addition, a limited number of Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. For more accessibility support, email programs@mohai.org two weeks before the program.
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Support Wftc - legacy of the battle of seattle
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the WTO Battle of Seattle on November 30th, we stand at a pivotal moment in the fight for trade justice. Your support is crucial to sustaining our momentum and expanding our impact.
Legacy of the Battle of Seattle
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the WTO Battle of Seattle on November 30th, we stand at a pivotal moment in the fight for trade justice. Your support is crucial to sustaining our momentum and expanding our impact!