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National Fair Trade Weeks May 1st - 15th 2009

May 1st 2009

It has been two year since our transition to being a 100% Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster. We want to say "Thanks" to all of our customers who were patient with us during the transition period and have joined us in making a difference by choosing Fair Trade products.

Choose Fair Trade - Everyone Wins!

A variety of events, including Fair Trade Fairs, retail displays, documentary movie nights, and much more, are hosted by local partners across the country. Check out TransFair website for events in your area.

Fair Trade Town Campaign

To become a Fair Trade Town, a community must attain a list of six goals. These goals encourage access to Fair Trade Certified products in the community, as well as increasing education and public awareness on the issue of Fair Trade.

The Six Goals of a Fair Trade Town:

1. Support from the local city council
2. Fair Trade Certified products available in shops & cafés
3. Fair Trade Certified products used and promoted in workplaces, faith groups, and schools
4. Demonstrated interest in the Fair Trade Town campaign from media and public
5. A steering group is created to ensure continued commitment
6. Promotion of other ethical and sustainable initiatives within community

The Fair Trade Towns' campaign empowers local communities, offering citizens and advocacy groups a creative and concrete tool to promote Fair Trade within their communities. It brings together different members within a community to support Fair Trade. While it is a grassroots-led project, it is also linking communities across Canada and beyond in a common campaign.

Have a look at TransFair's Fair Trade Towns Action Kit for all the details on becoming a Fair Trade Town.