by Glenn Michalchuk, Chair, Peace Alliance Winnipeg In 2013 Peace Alliance Winnipeg further developed its capacity as an organization dealing with the issue of peace. Peace, however, is not something in the abstract; rather it is very closely linked to…
By Paul S. Graham A common refrain among voters is that once elected, Members of Parliament become invisible, until the next election, anyway. Stories of MPs frustrated by the their lack of freedom to speak their minds are growing, as…
By Peace Alliance Winnipeg September 21, 2013 – For now, the threat of a US-led military strike on Syria has receded. Nevertheless, we cannot afford to be complacent. While the crisis is not currently front-page news, the slaughter continues inside…
Sept. 7, 2013: For the second time in a week, Winnipeggers rallied in solidarity with the people of Syria and in opposition to a US led attack.
After a brief gathering on the steps of the Manitoba Legislature, the demonstrators took to the streets to hand out literature and talk with their fellow Winnipeggers.
Speakers
by Cheryl-Anne Carr I am here today on behalf of the Manitoba Peace Council, an affiliate of the World Peace Council established in 1949. We’re an anti-imperialist peace organization with a long history in Canada. I am currently the Aboriginal…
By Peace Alliance Winnipeg As the United States moves closer to a direct military strike on Syria, the world draws closer to a conflict that could spread well beyond the boundaries of that war-torn nation. The pretext for an American…
About 50 Winnipeggers rallied at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights Saturday afternoon to express their opposition to foreign military interventions in Syria. The rally, organized by Winnipeg Alternative Media, was one of many held on Saturday across Canada, and…
Commemorating the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945) Program: 7:30 to 8:30 – Lantern Making (all materials supplied) 8:30 – Lantern Ceremony Help publicize this event Download and distribute: Lanterns for Peace Poster: 8.5…
Commemorating the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945) Program: 7:30 to 8:30 – Lantern Making (all materials supplied) 8:30 – Lantern Ceremony More information: Project Peacemakers at 775-8178 If you have never been to…
By Paul S. Graham For more than 30 years, Winnipeggers have come together, in June, to march for peace. In doing so, we strive to educate our neigbours about the the roots of war and to keep alive the…
