Friday, September 21, 2018 is the International Day of Peace! The Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute is celebrating by collaborating with Twin Cities Nonviolent to conduct 10 Days Free From Violence, events and trainings across the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Metro Area, September 21-30. Think of it as a Peacebuilding Fringe Festival! During these 10 days full of nonviolent peacebuilding power, we’re excited to join forces with many great peacebuilding community groups’ events such as:
The Gathering of Nations for Peace and Unity Circle Dedication Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach, 3700 Thomas Avenue South, Mpls Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:00am – 11:00am
Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Artist Showcase, New Rules, 2015 Lowry Avenue North, Mpls Friday, September 21, 2018 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Safety Off: A Theatrical Discussion on Gun Violence in America, Phoenix Theater, 2605 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls Friday, September 21, 2018 7:30pm
Turning Points Towards Peace and Justice Workshop, Loft Peace and Justice Writer’s Group, East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street, St Paul Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Waging Peace: Building the Blocks in the Foundation for Peace – Paul K. Chappell. 3400 DuPont Avenue South, Mpls Thursday, September 27, 2018 7:00pm – 9:00pm
For our part, we’re hosting a couple of events during the 10 Days Free From Violence, including our monthly MN Peacebuilding Film Series, Tuesday, September25, 7-9pm. We’ll be screening "Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School", a film that offers a Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools.
The Gathering of Nations for Peace and Unity Circle Dedication Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach, 3700 Thomas Avenue South, Mpls Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:00am – 11:00am
Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Artist Showcase, New Rules, 2015 Lowry Avenue North, Mpls Friday, September 21, 2018 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Safety Off: A Theatrical Discussion on Gun Violence in America, Phoenix Theater, 2605 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls Friday, September 21, 2018 7:30pm
Turning Points Towards Peace and Justice Workshop, Loft Peace and Justice Writer’s Group, East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street, St Paul Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Waging Peace: Building the Blocks in the Foundation for Peace – Paul K. Chappell. 3400 DuPont Avenue South, Mpls Thursday, September 27, 2018 7:00pm – 9:00pm
For our part, we’re hosting a couple of events during the 10 Days Free From Violence, including our monthly MN Peacebuilding Film Series, Tuesday, September25, 7-9pm. We’ll be screening "Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School", a film that offers a Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools.
Check out all the great events at https://twincitiesnonviolent.org/, and to find out more you can follow us on Facebook. Together, we are transforming our communities peace by peace!