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Indigenous Peoples' Day 2022
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-10
This Indigenous Peoples Day 2022, we uplift all PROTEC17 members and community members with Indigenous identity — not just on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but every day. Our union and the Labor Movement is made stronger because of you. PROTEC17 invites you to collectively join us in acknowledging the injustices against the Indigenous community and work together to pay both respects and reparations to the people on whose land we reside. As a labor union, we continue to acknowledge that economic justice is not truly justice without racial justice. ✊

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022 Events
and Organizations to Support

Please note that this is not an extensive list.

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event at Daybreak Star Cultural Center

More info HERE
UIATF is also looking for volunteers for this event; if you are able, please consider adding capacity. More info HERE.

City of Seattle Native American Employees (CANOES) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More info HERE

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2-Day Event

Traditional Drum Making Workshop | Sun., Oct. 9 @ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Community Gathering and Welcoming Song | Mon., Oct. 10 @ 5 – 7 p.m.
Film Screening of Honor Thy Mother: the Untold Story of Aboriginal Women and Their Indipino Children & Panel Discussion | Mon., Oct. 10 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m.

More info about all three events HERE

Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More info HERE

Support Your Local Indigenous Tribe / Pay Reparations
For example, if you’re in the Seattle area check out Real Rent Duwamish and consider making a recurring donation. Check out their website as there are also periodic volunteer opportunities available.

Support the Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce (ONACC)

The ONACC works to advance educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

More info HERE
Donation Page HERE

Check out our Native Land Acknowledgment page on our website for more info.

Native American Heritage Month 2022
2022-10-31 - 2022-11-30
November is Native American Heritage Month 2022 and we at PROTEC17 invite you join us in honoring and celebrating the Native American community and culture!
Native American Heritage Month 2022
Resources & Events
* Please note that this is not an extensive list.

National Native American Heritage Month Resources
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. More info here.

PBS Native American Heritage Month Collection
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. More info here.

Visit Seattle – Native American Cultural Heritage Resources & Events
Visit Seattle provides a list of resources and events honoring Native American culture and history. Find the full info in this guide here.

Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center – Online Native Art Auction
Annual fundraising event that highlight Native American artists and their work. All proceeds go to the Duwamish Tribe. Bidding goes through Nov. 10 to Nov. 30. Bid at qgive.com with the event ID 989101. Email duwamishgalahelp@gmail.com for questions.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art – Reel Injun – smARTfilms: Native Narratives

Tue., Nov 1 | 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m.
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Winslow
In-person event
Ticket Prices: $10 – $12
Open to All Ages

More info on the event page here.

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner – smARTfilms: Native Narratives

Tue., Nov 8 | 2 – 5 p.m. & 7 – 10 p.m.
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Winslow
In-person event
Ticket Prices: $10 – $12
Ages: 18+

More info on the event page here.

United Indians Native Art Market

Multiple dates between Nov 19 – Dec 18
At the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center Magnolia (Seattle)
In-person event
Free

More info on the event page here.

Regional Arts & Culture Council – Resource & Info
The Regional Arts & Culture Council provides an informative read on honoring Native American Heritage month and the rich history of the Native American community — includes info about things to do in Portland, OR as you honor and pay homage. More info here.

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Located in and serving The Portland area (home to the 9th largest urban Native American community), read more here about what the NAYA is doing to uplift and empower Native American individuals and families. Check out the variety of programs and events that they have and consider supporting their work here.

Venture Portland – Native American Businesses to Support
More info here.

BIPOC Member Meeting
2022-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join your fellow Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) union siblings for our very first BIPOC Member Meeting on Wed., Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. noon via Zoom. PROTEC17 members, please check your email for more details.

BIPOC Member Meeting (Virtual)
2023-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) union siblings for our very first BIPOC Member Meeting on Tues., Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. noon via Zoom. PROTEC17 members, please check your email or the Member Portal for more details.

APALA 2023 Banquet
2023-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Jerry Brockey Center (South Seattle College), 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, 98106
The Asian Pacific American Labor Association (APALA), AFL-CIO is hosting their annual banquet on Fri., March 17 at 6 p.m. This year the theme is, “Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Workers Transforming Our Labor Movement.” PROTEC17 has up to 5 FREE spots for members — this is first come first serve.
PLEASE RSVP BELOW!

AANHPI Month + Jewish-American Heritage Month
2023-05-01 - 2023-05-31

BIPOC+ Microaggression Training
2023-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
ll Black, Indigenous, and people of color+ (BIPOC+) PROTEC17 members are invited to the very first PROTEC17 BIPOC+ Race and Labor training in partnership with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO!
This group is designed to empower PROTEC17 BIPOC+ union members with a space to provide encouragement, build solidarity, and create community with one another. Our sessions and activities will evolve as we identify shared challenges and helpful resources – we need YOUR voice in this process!
Join our first training on microaggressions on Tues., June 27 from 12 – 2 p.m. Full details including how to join are in your personal email or on the Member Portal here.
We hope to see you there!

Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09

MLK Day 2024
2024-01-15
Join us in collectively honoring and celebrating the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! We’ll be at Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition’s rally and march on Mon., Jan. 15 at Garfield HS (400 23rd Ave). The indoor rally at 11 a.m. We’ll meet at 12 p.m. at the bottom of the main steps to march together — lookout for our PROTEC17 signs! 👀

Labor Teach-In
2024-04-02 17:30 - 20:30
Join other Seattle-based union members and Labor partners for an in-person workshop on April 2 to explore key historical events, concepts, and ideologies that underpin the current round of violence in Gaza, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
In collaboration with MLK Labor Council, this workshop will be an opportunity to bring your experiences, thoughts, and questions forward.
Please come prepared to participate, ask questions, and listen to each other — we will be using each other’s knowledge and inquiry to strengthen our own thinking around the context and the conflict.
Please note that the event is space limited. To provide both a safe and impactful experience, we are capping this teach-in at 75 people. We acknowledge that unexpected life circumstances arise and just ask that you are mindful about registering for the event with commitment. You can find registration information in your personal email or the Member Portal events page HERE.

May Day Sign-Making Party
2025-04-29 17:00 - 18:30 | PROTEC17 Office, 2900 Eastlake Ave. East, Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98102
Join your PROTEC17 union siblings for a May Day/International Workers’ Day sign-making party on Tues., April 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the PROTEC17 office (2900 Eastlake Ave E #300). We’ll gather to make signs for the big Seattle May Day/International Workers’ Day action happening on Thurs., May 1. Sign materials/supplies and good times will be provided!

Federal Unionists: I.C.E. Out of Our Workplaces Info Picket
2025-06-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Henry M. Jackson Federal Building (Downtown Seattle), 915 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98174, United States
The Seattle Federal Unionists Network (FUN) is hosting an info picket on Wed., June 25 at 4:30 p.m. to send the message: I.C.E. (Immigration Customs Enforcement) out of our workplaces! Supported by a variety of organizations and union, including PROTEC17, we demand:

An end to I.C.E. raids and arrests in all workplaces
Due process for all and an end to expedited removals
Federal buildings made accessible and safe for all
Protection for those seeking government services and the workers who serve them

The info picket will take place at the Seattle Federal Building (915 2nd Ave S). Wear your union swag and bring your signs of support for immigrants in our communities!

PROTEC17 & WSLC Training: Part 1 - Know Your Rights
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
We are partnering with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC/WAAFLCIO) to present a four-part immigration series. These trainings were created in the hopes of providing increased knowledge and preparedness for immigrant workers. Join us virtually for all parts if you are able! Please check your personal email address and/or the Member Portal events page HERE for each session’s registration links.

Part 1 – Know Your Rights | Thurs., Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m.
Part 2 – New Policies & Enforcement Tactics | Thurs., March 5, 12-1 p.m.
Part 3 – Workplace Preparedness | Thurs., March 19, 12-1 p.m.
Part 4 – Rapid Response | Thurs., March 26, 12-1 p.m.

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Part 1 – Know Your Rights:
This session provides an overview of fundamental rights in the workplace and the community. Participants will learn what rights apply to all workers, how to assert those rights, and what to do if approached by law enforcement or government agencies, including immigration enforcement.

PROTEC17 & WSLC Training: Part 2 - New Policies & Enforcement Tactics
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
We are partnering with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC/WAAFLCIO) to present a four-part immigration series. These trainings were created in the hopes of providing increased knowledge and preparedness for immigrant workers. Join us virtually for all parts if you are able! Please check your personal email address and/or the Member Portal events page HERE for each session’s registration links.

Part 1 – Know Your Rights | Thurs., Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m.
Part 2 – New Policies & Enforcement Tactics | Thurs., March 5, 12-1 p.m.
Part 3 – Workplace Preparedness | Thurs., March 19, 12-1 p.m.
Part 4 – Rapid Response | Thurs., March 26, 12-1 p.m.

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Part 2 – New Policies & Enforcement Tactics:
This session reviews recent immigration policy updates and current enforcement practices that may impact our workforce. Participants will gain clarity on what has changed, what has not, and how these developments may affect workers, unions, and workplaces.

PROTEC17 & WSLC Training: Part 3 - Workplace Preparedness
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
We are partnering with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC/WAAFLCIO) to present a four-part immigration series. These trainings were created in the hopes of providing increased knowledge and preparedness for immigrant workers. Join us virtually for all parts if you are able! Please check your personal email address and/or the Member Portal events page HERE for each session’s registration links.

Part 1 – Know Your Rights | Thurs., Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m.
Part 2 – New Policies & Enforcement Tactics | Thurs., March 5, 12-1 p.m.
Part 3 – Workplace Preparedness | Thurs., March 26, 12-1 p.m. RESCHEDULED!
Part 4 – Rapid Response | Thurs., April 9, 12-1 p.m. RESCHEDULED!

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Part 3 – Workplace Preparedness:
This session focuses on practical steps unions and worksites can take to prepare for potential immigration enforcement situations. Participants will learn how to establish protocols, define roles, communicate clearly, and reduce disruption while prioritizing workplace safety and solidarity.

Seattle No Kings Rally & March
2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Seattle Indivisible is hosting another No Kings rally and march on Sat., March 28 from 12-4 p.m. The event’s theme is “Neighbors Fighting Fascism: ICE Out!” The rally will start at 12 p.m. at Cal Anderson Park, with the march kicking off around 1:15 p.m. to the Space Needle.

More info HERE
RSVP form HERE
Volunteer sign up HERE

PROTEC17 & WSLC Training: Part 4 - Rapid Response
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
We are partnering with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC/WAAFLCIO) to present a four-part immigration series. These trainings were created in the hopes of providing increased knowledge and preparedness for immigrant workers. Join us virtually for all parts if you are able! Please check your personal email address and/or the Member Portal events page HERE for each session’s registration links.

Part 1 – Know Your Rights | Thurs., Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m.
Part 2 – New Policies & Enforcement Tactics | Thurs., March 5, 12-1 p.m.
Part 3 – Workplace Preparedness | Thurs., March 26, 12-1 p.m.
Part 4 – Raid Rapid Response | Thurs., April 9, 12-1 p.m.

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Part 4 – Raid Rapid Response:

This session provides practical guidance on responding to workplace immigration enforcement actions. Participants will learn rapid response fundamentals, coordination planning, and how unions can assist impacted members and maintain stability during and after an incident.

Seattle May Day
2026-05-01
Various labor unions/organizations, nonprofits, and community members are uniting together for an annual Seattle May Day rally and march on Fri., May 1. More details to come soon—in the meantime, mark your calendars!
Event website HERE
