Winnipeg, Feb. 18, 2012: Glenn Michalchuk delivers his report on Peace Alliance Winnipeg activities in 2011 at the organization
By Glenn Michalchuk
Overall 2011 saw a continuation of the disturbing trend in Canadian foreign policy of actively supporting war on Iran, denial of Palestinian rights and a readiness to move anywhere in the world in support of [...]
Derrick McCandless performed before a small but enthusiastic audience at the most recent Peace Alliance Winnipeg House Concert, January 28, 2012. McCandless is an engaging performer with a wide repertoire of folk ballads, instrumentals and pop standards. (he’s also builder and fixer of musical instruments.) His rendition of Luka Bloom’s “I Am Not at War [...]
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 Afghanistan, Iraq and Gaza as well as support for human rights and for the war resisters seeking [...]
[ June 18, 2011; ] 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 march is the UNESCO Manifesto for a culture of Peace and Non-violence, a statement that has [...]
[ February 20, 2011; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
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 Stealth Fighter jet.
Date: Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011
Location: 2nd floor boardroom, Crossways-in-Common (222 Furby St. at [...]
[ February 8, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Location: Project Peacemakers Office, Upper Level -745 Westminster Avenue (Westminster Avenue and Maryland Street), Winnipeg
Everyone is welcome.
[ December 4, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Dan Frechette will perform at Peace Alliance Winnipeg’s Winter House Concert.
When: Sat., Dec. 4, 2010 (arrive at 7:30 pm concert at 8 pm)
Where: 2 Jade Place WINNIPEG (Southdale neighbourhood)
Tickets: $25.Call Garth Duncan at 470-7487. Proceeds will support the work of Peace Alliance Winnipeg.
About Dan . . .
Dan Frechette is a modern traditionalist troubadour in the [...]
[ October 12, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Date: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
Time: 7:00 [...]
September 25, 2010 — More than 250 Winnipeggers signed a petition this afternoon calling on the Canadian Parliament to withdraw all Canadian troops from Afghanistan and to “not extend the military mission in any way, shape or form including training of local forces.”
Today’s two-hour information picket in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village marked the beginning of a [...]
[ September 25, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Avenue and Osborne Street, Winnipeg
Sponsor: Peace Alliance Winnipeg
Join Peace Alliance Winnipeg, and thousands of Canadians across the country in urging Parliament to end Canada’s role in the military occupation of Afghanistan. That means “ALL TROOPS HOME!” Forget the baloney about military training that the Conservatives [...]