Mni Ki Wakan: Pre-Summit Fundraiser

July 25 6-9 PM
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55408

Hau Mitakuyapi, dear friends, relatives, supporters, allies, and organizations, you are cordially invited to the Mni Ki Wakan (Water is Sacred): Pre-Summit Fundraiser on July 25th in support of the upcoming second annual of the Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples’ Decade of Water Summit, August 8-9.

The Mni Ki Wakan: Water Summit will convene indigenous peoples and youth from the world community around water., it is dedicated to water and human rights. The Pre-summit Fundraiser will feature indigenous guest speakers, artists, and presentations from co-conveners of the water summit.

Support Our Pre-Summit Fundraiser
By sharing our poster, Inviting others, and our Facebook event page.

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Donate At The Door:
$25, $50, $100, $200
No one is turned away if unable to donate.
All Are Welcome

Mail Your Check Donation To:
Barbara Schneider Foundation
2419 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

Donations and contributions will benefit the Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples’ Decade of Water Summit

Gathering at the Gasthouse

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant 8390 Lofton Ave., N., Stillwater
12:00 to 3:00pm (program at 1:30

Bring family, friends, and co-workers to the Gathering. Every time someone registers and indicates that you invited them, you get entered into drawing for gifts cards which range in value from $40 to $5. Two gift card limit.

Register at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter or at www.peacemakermn.org
No cost to join friends and family.

2018 Gathering at the Gasthaus Flyer

 

Community Peace Celebration

Come to the 22nd Annual Community Peace Celebration! This year it will be taking place on June 15th from 3pm – 7pm, at the Ober Community Center, 376 Western Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota.

Would you or your organization would like to table at the Peace Celebration? Fill out this exhibitor form.

Would you like to Voulenteer? Please Sign up.

The Community Peace Celebration is an all-volunteer effort, and depends solely on financial support from local businesses, community organizations, and neighborhood friends. It is a grassroots effort, organized by the people in the community for the benefit of people in the community. The event is always free and open to the public, with games, live entertainment, good & free food, and activities for all ages.

We’re here to reinforce the symbolic significance of peace poles in the community, instill healthy community and cultural values and create a shared vision of peaceful relationships.

If you have questions, contact Jane Powers.

Collaborator Meeting, 6/7

Just reminding you that our next collaborator meeting will this Thursday.

Thursday, June 7: 7-9pm
Central Midway Building (home of Friends for a Nonviolent World)
393 North Dunlap Street, St. Paul

This is just west of Lexington Ave. Take the frontage road on the north side of I-94 (St. Anthony Ave.), turn right on Griggs (the first right you can take), you will see Central Midway to your right.

Our meeting will be in the conference room on the 4th floor.

These two documents describe Twin Cities Nonviolent (TCNV) and the 10 Days Free From Violence (September 21-30, 2018). You may find them helpful in describing what is being envisioned and who TCNV is.

Peace Literacy in Practice

Check out the Project s.t.a.r.t. Leadership blog, “Eyes on the Pies: Peace Literacy in Practice” to read about how local student leaders are applying the skill set of peace literacy to honor shared humanity by engaging in a community model called Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. Peace literacy is a concept defined by peace educator and author Paul K. Chappell, who will be a guest speaker and presenter during 10 Days Free From Violence.