Peace Cafe Events: Fall 2011
The Missing Pages
When Fur Trade explorer David Thompson travelled in the region 200 years ago this month, what did he see....and what did he miss?
Join authors Jack Nisbet (Sources of the River) and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes (The Geography of Memory), as well as Sinixt spokesperson Marilyn James - for a fascinating round-table discussion about Thompson's role in shaping Columbia River history.
Please note...
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 ♦ 7:00 pm
Location: Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar BC
Fee: Admission is by donation
How to Organize a Community Campaign
"A small group of thoughtful people can change the world" Margaret Mead
A hands-on workshop that will give you some practical skills on how to take your idea to action. Be part of the change you see! Peace Cafe - Community Campaign Fall 2011 Poster
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011 ♦ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar BC
Fee: Adults $30 ♦ Students/Seniors $20
Please call 250.365.1208 to register for this event.
For more information call 250.365.1234.
Conflict Resolution African Style
Traditional Reconciliaton Practices from Darfur
Join anthropologist Robin Thelwell as he discusses his research and offers innovative conflict resolution practices from Africa. Peace Cafe - Conflict Resolution African Style Fall 2011 Poster
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011 ♦ 7:00 pm
Location: Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar BC
Fee: Admission is by donation
Refreshments will be served.
Rising Up Together
Taking Care of our Commons
Much of what we share - water, atmosphere, land, internet, knowledge, health care - are at risk. A rising movement called The Commons Movement has been inspiring new ways for citizens to collectively manage and preserve these resources, now and for future generations. Join public issues analyst Jan Inglis for this four-part series of video, lecture, and discussion on how to develop new structures of governance and economics. Peace Cafe - Rising Up Together Fall 2011 Poster
Date: Thursday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24 ♦ 7:00 pm
Location: Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar BC
Fee: $25 for the series ♦ $8 for a single evening
Please call 250.365.1208 to register.
For more information about Peace Cafés call 250.365.1234.
