International Day of Peace

Human Peace Sign
Be a piece of peace!
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. Why post that today? What should we post tomorrow? WR Nonviolence thinks there are so many days to recognize such as the end of war, the birth of advocates for peace and nonviolence, so why do we pick today?

We do it because 21 September is a recognized day. We pick various days to mobilize human beings. There is more to do than hold a sign or make a blog post to make a difference, which is why we hold events to bring together people to talk, face challenges, overcome resistance, identify important roles. But on the Internet those messages just get sucked up into the ether, and are not so useful or effective.

The Covid pandemic has really limited the work that we can do to build, spread the word, and create the conditions to ensure Peace, Nonviolence, and the things that bring us all together. We hope to be back with Day In The Park next year.

Chat In The Park

Let’s get together to chat and re-connect.

Bring your own drinks & snacks (not to share).

Weather / restrictions permitting.

When: 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturday 18 September 2021
Where: Near the Picnic Shelter in Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario Map

OpenStreetMap showing the Picnic Shelter at Victoria Park
Picnic Shelter, Victoria Park, Kitchener

Description of Economic Nonviolence

We believe that a nonviolent economic system is one that shifts the focus from profit by large multi- national corporations and individual wealth gained by exploitation of the individual to a system that treats the individual fairly with the result of a non victimized work force.

Stakeholders in a nonviolent economic system would not be treated as a commodity but rather as valued partners in the distribution of monetary exchanges.

If you have any questions or want to submit an article please email us contact@wrnonviolence

Join Our Meetings

Please join us online for our regular planning meeting on Tuesdays at 7:00pm Eastern Time.


Join the meeting

What: Online Planning Meetings for WR Nonviolence
When: Every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm iCal
Where: https://wrnonviolence.org/meeting

The meeting software is BigBlueButton™, Freedom-respecting web conferencing software provided by our friends at KWLUG. All you need is a browser, there’s nothing to install.

See you on Tuesday!

In Anticipation of Day In The Park

People sitting beside the Gazebo (off-screen) watching a performance
Enjoying the performances at the Day In The Park
Things are still uncertain in this time of Covid, but we at WR Nonviolence are hopeful that we’ll resume our annual Day In The Park in September of 2021.

The City of Kitchener has not yet determined if outdoor events in the Summer or Fall will take place, but we’re following their announcements closely, and we’ll let everyone know when things are happening.

–Matt, Peter, Gary, Bob
Your WR Nonviolence Day In The Park Planning Team.

@KWPeace Meeting Spring 2021: Online, 21 April at 7:00pm

Potluck dinner Hello KW Peace friends

Thanks to everyone who let us know what date would best suit for an online chat.

Wednesday 21 April 2021
7:00-8:30 pm
https://wrnonviolence.org/meeting

Add this event to your calendar iCal

This is a web conference using Free Software called BigBlueButton. Click on the meeting link and enter your name for the meeting (how others in the room will see you)

In the next window select that you want to use a microphone.

In the meeting:

  • You can make the welcome banner go away by clicking the — in its top right corner
  • You can turn the chat room (the left parts of your screen) on / off by clicking the < in the top left
  • You can share your video by clicking the camera icon in the bottom centre
  • For other tips and tricks Bob Jonkman will be there to help us all 😊

In the past KW Peace would hold occasional pot luck meetings – just a time for folks to share what their group’s been up to, to chat about projects, successes, difficulties, share resources etc.

The format of our online meeting will be to (re)introduce ourselves, talk about the group(s) you work with, and whatever else we want to chat about.

If you have thoughts or questions please let us know.

Looking forward to virtually meeting

Matt

WR Nonviolence

Planning Meetings for WR Nonviolence Are Back — Online!

illustration of five people with speech bubbles Because of Covid, WR Nonviolence has been meeting online all summer. It’s time we publicized it!

Please join us for our regular planning meeting on Tuesdays at 7:00pm online!


Join the meeting

What: Online Planning Meetings for WR Nonviolence
When: Every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm iCal
Where: https://wrnonviolence.org/meeting

The meeting software is BigBlueButton™, Freedom-respecting web conferencing software provided by our friends at KWLUG. All you need is a browser, there’s nothing to install.

See you on Tuesday!

Get Your Ad in the Programme!

We regret announcing that our 16th Nonviolence Day in the Park will be cancelled. We felt that there is too much uncertainty in the coming weeks and months.
WR Nonviolence continues to meet virtually every Tuesday to plan our way forward. Contact us if you’d like to join the discussion – how can we communicate the importance of nonviolence during our current pandemic?

WATERLOO REGION NONVIOLENCE

Day in the Park

PROGRAM ADVERTISING

WRN continues to bring the community and community groups together with our 16th Nonviolence Day in the Park – a time for fun, as well as to recognize the many positive forces in Waterloo Region.

This year’s event will be taking place during Stage 3 of the COVID 19 Recovery Plan, as per the Region of Waterloo’s social gathering requirements.

The event features community group displays, vendors, music, art, children`s activities. 500 Nonviolence Day in the Park programs will be distributed 1 month before the September 26 event date to local businesses, as well as to visitors at the event. All activities of the Nonviolence Festival are organized by volunteers and funding of events come solely from ad revenues of local businesses and donations. Your ad in the Nonviolence Day in the Park program will help promote nonviolence in our community.

Full Colour Business Card Ad
1.5” x 2.5” – $40

Full Colour Banner Ad
1.5” x 5” – $90

AD DEADLINE August 15, 2020

Cash or cheque payable to:

Waterloo Region Nonviolence
3218 Roseville Road
Ayr ON N0B 1EO

Or fill in the “Ad” section of the Day In The Park Exhibitor Registration form.

E-mail: contact@wrnonviolence.org
Website: https://wrnonviolence.org

WATERLOO REGION NONVIOLENCE | Day in the Park | PROGRAM ADVERTISING | WRN continues to bring the community and community groups together with our 16th Nonviolence Day in the Park - a time for fun, as well as to recognize the many positive forces in Waterloo Region. This year's event will be taking place during Stage 3 of the COVID 19 Recovery Plan, as per the Region of Waterloo's social gathering requirements. The event features community group displays, vendors, music, art, children`s activities. 500 Nonviolence Day in the Park programs will be distributed 1 month before the September 26 event date to local businesses, as well as to visitors at the event. All activities of the Nonviolence Festival are organized by volunteers and funding of events come solely from ad revenues of local businesses and donations. Your ad in the Nonviolence Day in the Park program will help promote nonviolence in our community. | Full Colour Business Card Ad 1.5” x 2.5” - $40 | Full Colour Banner Ad 1.5” x 5” - $90 | AD DEADLINE August 15, 2020 | Cash or cheque payable to: Waterloo Region Nonviolence 3218 Roseville Road Ayr ON N0B 1EO | E-mail: contact@wrnonviolence.org | Website: https://wrnonviolence.org
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