• Preparing for the Domestic Terrorism Apparatus

    Virtual Event
    Information Sharing

    Hosted by National Lawyers Guild Register at https://www.nlg.org/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=90 As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates. A recently issued presidential directive, National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7), reportedly identifies a range of progressive, “anti-American,” and “anti-Christian” beliefs as potential indicators of “terrorism.” Paired with inflammatory claims about so-called […]

  • Know Your Rights, Share Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights

    Plymouth Congregational Church 400 South Oakes Street, Helena, MT, United States
    Information Sharing

    Come to a panel discussion with ACLU MT and local immigration attorneys about what you need to know if you are stopped by ICE or if you are a bystander/advocate observing ICE’s involvement in our community. Come get answers from the experts. Presented by ACLU Montana, Sewing Circle, Waking Giant, Indivisible, and Hands on Global.

  • Helena City Commission Meeting (Administrative)

    City County Building, Room 326 316 N Park Ave, Helena, MT, United States
    Hybrid Event
    City or County Meeting

    HPD will discuss ICE and MT4P has drafted 5 demands for HPD. View the agenda or download the meeting packet here   Our allies at Montana for Palestine (MT4P) have put together a petition with the following demands for the city: Local law enforcement does not participate in immigration enforcement operations and activities. This means […]

  • Waking Giant Social

    Waking Giant Social Event

    TBD

    Join us for an informal chance to visit and eat/drink together.  If the weather is good, we often meet in a park.  If not otherwise announced, plan to meet at Brothers Tapworks (40 S Last Chance Gulch).  Occasionally they are booked with private parties, in which case we will go to 10 Mile Creek Brewery […]

  • Chronic Conditions | Collective Care Meeting

    Chronic Conditions | Collective Care Meeting

    Lewis and Clark Library 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT, United States
    Pop-up Rally

    Mutual Aid Support Group for Helenans living with chronic illness and disability. More than 1 in 4 adults (28.7%) in the US reports having some kind of disability (Centers for Disease Control, 2024). Folks with chronic health conditions and disabilities typically face many additional challenges in their daily lives. Chronic Conditions Collective Care (C4) is a […]

  • Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch

    Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch

    Real Food Store 1096 Helena Ave, Helena, MT, United States
    City or County Meeting

    Join us for our informal weekly crafting group. Whether you craft, want to learn, or just want to hang out, come on by 👍🏼 (and/or invite your crafty friends!) WHEN: 5:30-7pm Tuesday nights WHERE: Real Food Store food court (1096 Helena Ave, go left after entering the main doors) WHAT: Stitching up some solidarity! Sewing […]

  • Waking Giant General Meeting

    Waking Giant General Meeting

    Union Hall (IBEW) 110 N Warren St, Helena, MT, United States
    Regular Meeting

    This is our regular bi-monthly business meeting. We ask interested new folk to connect with an existing member before showing up. If you are new, we’d love to meet you.  Use the Contact Us form on this website or send us an email at info@wakinggiant.org and tell us about yourself.

  • Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch

    Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch

    Real Food Store 1096 Helena Ave, Helena, MT, United States
    Pop-up Rally

    Join us for our informal weekly crafting group. Whether you craft, want to learn, or just want to hang out, come on by 👍🏼 (and/or invite your crafty friends!) WHEN: 5:30-7pm Tuesday nights WHERE: Real Food Store food court (1096 Helena Ave, go left after entering the main doors) WHAT: Stitching up some solidarity! Sewing […]