Location: U.S. Consulate, 201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg Organizer: ACTION 1:21 Background: We are a Christian group that believes following Jesus involves working for justice and peace. Our name is derived from Phillipians 1:21, a Bible verse “for me, to live…
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Reels for Libya
Where: U of M, Engineering Complex (building 3) Rm E3-270 Movies Night, Discussion and Fund Raising Event 5 -8 pm – Movie: Lion of the Desert (starring Anthony Quinn) 8-9 pm – Discussion: Humanitarian situation in Libya Suggested Donation: $5/person…
Libya Solidarity Rally
Where: Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg THIS IS A NATION-WIDE EVENT. Other cities across Canada will be having peaceful rallies on this day. Please come and show your support! Please come and join the peaceful rally in at the…
2010: Peace Alliance Winnipeg Year in Review
By Glenn Michalchuk, Chair, Peace Alliance Winnipeg The year 2010 was a challenging one for peace activists around the world. Locally, Peace Alliance Winnipeg was active on a number of priorities including opposition to the ongoing wars and occupations in…
Protest in support of Libya
Location: Manitoba Legislature Sponsors: Bushra Ali Mohamed, Asyaa Mohamed More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202770683071267 I WOULD LIKE TO ORGANIZE A RALLY TO BRING AWARENESS AND INSHALLAH GET MEDIA ATTENTION TO HELP LIBYA! IT SEEMS LIKE NO ONE REALLY CARES/DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT…
30th Annual Winnipeg Walk for Peace and the 1st Annual Winnipeg International Peace Festival
This June marks the 30th anniversary of the annual Winnipeg Walk for Peace. We’re planning to continue the tradition of this annual walk and celebrate it with a Peace Festival at Winnipeg’s Vimy Ridge Park. The theme for this years…
Winnipeggers rally for Egyptian democracy
About 300 Winnipeggers rallied Saturday afternoon at the Manitoba Legislature, chanting “Free Egypt Now” and “Step Down Mubarak.” In addition to Winnipeg, Canadians rallied in Edmonton, Kingston, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Windsor. Here is video of the Winnipeg event.
Keep Resisters in Canada Campaign Fundraising Dinner
Help us build the campaign to stop the deportation of U.S. war resisters seeking refuge in Canada from unjust wars. Music and Speakers including Joshua Key, war resister Ethiopian vegetarian food prepared by: Solidarity Committee for Ethiopian Political Prisoners Date:…
5th Annual Social Justice Fair
The 5th annual Social Justice Fair is offered to all University of Winnipeg students by Menno Simons College (MSC) Student Services. The Fair serves as a venue to increase student awareness of organizations working toward social justice locally and globally…
Peace Alliance Winnipeg Annual Meeting
Take this opportunity to connect with old friends, plan PAW’s future activities and renew your $12 membership. Our keynote speaker in Michael Bueckert, of Project Peacemakers, who will be making a presentation on Canada’s and Winnipeg’s role in developing the…