Every year, on September 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Peace.
Peace Week began when Conrad Grebel University College initiated a series of community events for the week surrounding the International Day of Peace. Since 2017, we have been opening up this initiative to Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond.
We invite you to continue to make Peace Week a region-wide celebration by attending an event in your community or planning your own event to mark the occasion your way!
Submit your 2019 event to Amy Zavitz at alzavitz@uwaterloo.ca.
Queen Street Yoga class with proceeds going to the Healing of the Seven Generations
$5 Basics Class at Queen Street Yoga
$5
Proceeds from Queen Street Yoga's Sunday $5 Basics classes in September and October will be given to the Healing of the Seven Generations. This is a beginner-friendly yoga class. This class is $5 with no one turned away due to lack of funds.
Sundays from 4pm-5pm starting Sept 8 (no class on Thanksgiving Sunday), 44 Queen Street South.
Growing Family: Design & Desire in Mennonite Genealogy
Growing Family: Design & Desire in Mennonite Genealogy
free
What does genealogy have to do with peace? Connection, healing, inclusion, and identity are some common themes.
Growing Family is an exhibit from the collections of the Mennonite Archives of Ontario about family and the art of remembering. During Peace Week, special captions reflecting on peace themes will be added to the display. Tours are self-guided. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the Archivist, Laureen Harder-Gissing lharderg@uwaterloo.ca. Location: Milton Good Library and Mennonite Archives of Ontario (3rd floor, Conrad Grebel University College)
HeForShe Get Free Tour: Campus Rally & President's Lecture
Indigenous Speakers Series presents Jesse Thistle
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Designing Humanitarian Goods: Refugee Shelter in a Logistical World
Designing Humanitarian Goods: Refugee Shelter in a Logistical World
free
Photo credit: Better Shelter via MyNewsDesk
Join the Balsillie School of International Affairs for a lunch and learn presentation on "Designing Humanitarian Goods: Refugee Shelter in a Logistical World" with Elisa Pascucci, Academy of Finland Postdoctoral Researcher at the EuroStorie Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Humanities, University of Helsinki.
A Christian's Perspective on the Islamic Notion of Service
March of 1,000 Umbrellas
March of 1,000 Umbrellas
$10
Join us on Friday, September 20th as we kick off United Way Waterloo Region Communities’ 2019 fundraising campaign with a vibrant celebration of local love.
One Sky Festival
One Sky Festival
free
Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the One Sky Festival at Renison University College. This FREE community event is perfect for families and will include live music, dance performances, local delicacies, and face painting!
Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement Fifth Anniversary
Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement Fifth Anniversary
free
On September 21, we will celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement. We invite you to join us in remembering the impacts from the past five years, reconnecting with individuals and organizations that have collectively shaped our work, and re-imagining what it means to advance peace in Waterloo region beyond.
10,000 Steps for Shalom
Doors Open Waterloo Region with Mennonite Central Committee
An Evening of Peace 2019
An Evening of Peace 2019
SAVE THE DATE!
The Liberation will again be recognizing the International Day of Peace on September 21, as part of Peace Week, with another installment of "An Evening of Peace". This year we are proud to be teamed up with Rhythm & Brews Brewing Company, and are looking forward to releasing details as we move closer to the day.
Time: To be confirmed
