Where: Memorial Park – by the fountain, (by the fountain) in Winnipeg Every August, Peace Alliance Winnipeg, the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba, and Council of Canadians-Winnipeg Chapter commemorate the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima (Aug. 6) and Nagasaki (Aug.…
13 Fires Winnipeg and “reflects in water” are excited to bring together communities on Sat, July 16 to highlight critical concerns about access to clean water in First Nations communities. Family-friendly event! Bring the kids! WISH LIST: – Firewood –…
By Glenn Michalchuk The 2016 Walk for Peace had as its theme “Freedom for Palestine”. It was the culmination of several events in the month of May which dealt with issue of Palestine and the right of the Palestinian people…
By Candice Bodnaruk In so many ways children are the greatest victims of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. We know Israel deliberately targets children, whether it’s sniper attacks in the West Bank that kill kids on their way to school, or…
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 13 2016 (IPS) – The world’s nuclear arsenal continues to decline – from 15,850 warheads in early 2015 to 15,395 in 2016, according to the latest figures released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).…
by Rana Abdulla We will talk today about the significance of the traditional scarf (keffiyeh as a show of solidarity), the controversy around it, its emergence in fashion and cultural appropriation, and how to wear it. The keffiyeh is one…
by Mary Elizabeth Stanley Good afternoon! And welcome to everyone here and thank you all for showing support in this year’s Walk for Peace. It is truly an honor to be asked to give a few opening statements as a…
The theme of the 35th annual Walk for Peace was “Freedom for Palestine.” Speakers included First Nations educator Mary Elizabeth Stanley, Palestinian-Canadian human rights activist Rana Abdulla and Peace Alliance Winnipeg member Candice Bodnaruk. You can watch their presentations…
Location: Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 432 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg All are welcome.
The 35th annual Winnipeg Walk for Peace takes place on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The theme chosen for this year’s march is “Freedom for Palestine.” This sponsors are Peace Alliance Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Chapter of the Council of Canadians.…
