At the @KWMulticultural Festival, 22-23 June 2019

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On Saturday and Sunday, 22-23 June 2019, WR Nonviolence had an information table at the KW Multicultural Festival. We handed out programs for the 15^th Annual Nonviolence Day In The Park (which is on Saturday, 20 July 2019 from Noon to 5:00pm), gave out information about our regular Tuesday Night meetings, chatted about the philosophy and practice of Nonviolence, and invited everyone to come to the Day In The Park!

If you’re an organization that supports the principles of nonviolence please join us as an exhibitor! Register now, it will be will be open for only a few more weeks!

Five people standing in front of the WR Nonviolence information table at the KW Multicultural Festival — We had a great day chatting with folks at the Multicultural Festival. L-R: Peter Jantzi, Matthew Albrecht, Willem Jonkman, Bob Jonkman, Michael Chumakin. Also staffing the table was Diane Wilson, who was not available for the picture.

Many, many thanks to the Fair Vote Canada Waterloo Region Chapter for loaning us their canopy, and saving us from the blazing sun!

Pictures from Viewpoints on Poverty

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On Tuesday, 14 May 2019 WR Nonviolence held its second Viewpoints forum at the Queen Street Commons Cafe, called Viewpoints on Poverty: Exploring Life In The Margins. Matthew Albrecht from WRN hosted, and the discussion panel was:

Sandee Lovas, Alliance Against Poverty
Aleksandra Petrovic Graonic, Social Development Centre Waterloo Region
Michael Parkinson, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

Matthew Albrecht at the microphone — Matthew Albrecht of *WR Nonviolence* introduces the evening and the panelists

Three people sitting at a table on the stage with microphones — The discussion panel: Aleksandra Petrovic Graonic, Sandee Lovas, Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson at the microphone — Michael Parkinson from the *Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council* presents first

Sandee Lovas at the microphone — Sandee Lovas from Alliance Against Poverty tells a personal story of living a life of poverty

Aleksandra Petrovic Graonic at the microphone — Aleksandra Petrovic Graonic tells us of the work the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region does for poverty elimination

Doug McKlusky at the microphone reading notes — Doug McKlusky summarizes his groups discussion

Bob Jonkman at the microphone — Bob Jonkman talks about his group’s discussion

Six people in two rows — Organizers and panelists for *Viewpoints on Poverty: Exploring Life In The Margins*. Front L-R: Peter Jantzi, Sandee Lovas, Michael Parkinson; Back L-R: Aleksandra Petrovic Graonic, Matthew Albrecht, Bob Jonkman

A podcast of the event will be published soon.

Viewpoints on Poverty: Exploring Life In The Margins — 14 May 2019

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Join us for an inclusive evening with a panel presentation, group discussion, and personal action to achieve nonviolent solutions for people living a life of poverty.

This Viewpoints forum tries to bring the perspectives of a person with experience living a life of poverty, a facilitator working in the field, an academic, and a policy maker.

There will be a Question and Answer session after the panel presentation, then we will break into groups with each panelist to discuss common themes and solutions. A spokesperson from each group will then report back to everyone.

The Viewpoints forums are being recorded for release as podcasts. You can listen to previous podcast episodes and view pictures of past Viewpoints forums.

Panel Presentations

Sandee Lovas, Alliance Against Poverty
Aleksandra Petrovic Graonic, Social Development Centre Waterloo Region
Christiane Sadeler, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

Public Small-Group Discussion

Planning A Positive Way Forward

Everyone is invited to contribute their experiences, dreams, and unique perspectives.

When: Tuesday, 14 May 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm iCal
Where: Queen Street Commons Café
Location: 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Map

https://wrnonviolence.org
contact@wrnonviolence.org

Download the poster (.PDF, 503 kBytes)

Registration for the Day In The Park 2019 now open!

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Do you want to participate in WR Nonviolence’s 15th annual Nonviolence Day In The Park celebration with a community group or vendor booth? Registrations are now open!

Advertisements in the Day In The Park program support WR Nonviolence activities all year: Viewpoints forums, IDOPAN, Usury-Free Day. Ads in the DITP program can be requested until Thursday, 6 June 2019. $50 for a business card ad, $100 for a quarter-page footer ad. Use the Registration Form to request an ad!

Nonviolence Day in the Park 2019 Invitation

Matt Albrecht 13 March 2019

YouTube: Nonviolence Day in the Park 2019 Invitation

This has always been a special time with community groups, vendors, entertainment, and activities for the kids. Please pass on this invitation!

Pictures from Viewpoints: Exploring Life In The Margins

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WR Nonviolence hosted the first Viewpoints forum Exploring Life In The Margins at the Queen Street Commons Cafe on Tuesday, 26 February 2019.

Seated at the table are David Kuhn, Allan Strong, Elizabeth Clarke; Matt Albrecht is speaking into a microphone — David Kuhn, Allan Strong, and Elizabeth Clarke introduced by Matt Albrecht

David Kuhn at the microphone — David Kuhn speaks on accessibility

Allan Strong speaks into a microphone — Allan Strong speaks on mental health

Waterloo Regional Councillor Elizabeth Clarke speaking in to the microphone — Elizabeth Clarke gives her presentation

David Kuhn, Allan Strong, and Elizabeth Clarke seated at the microphones; an audience member on stage asking questions — Fielding questions from the audience

Peter Jantzi reads from a paper while holding a microphone — Peter Jantzi reads the notes from his discussion group

Peter Glinos speaks into a handheld microphone — Peter Glinos summarizes his group’s discussion

Viewpoints: Exploring Life In The Margins

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WR Nonviolence Presents
Viewpoints Forum Series

Exploring Life In The Margins

An inclusive evening for discussion and discovery on the theme of nonviolent solutions for people living on the ‘social periphery’.

Featuring

Panel Presentations
- David Kuhn, KW Accessability
- Allan Strong, Mental Health Advocate
- Elizabeth Clarke, Regional Councillor
Public Small-Group Discussion
Planning A Positive Way Forward

Everyone is invited to contribute their experiences, dreams, and unique perspectives

Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 6:30pm — 9:00pm
Queen Street Commons Cafe
43 Queen Street South, Kitchener Map

Wheelchair Accessible logo WRN | Waterloo Region Nonviolence https://wrnonviolence.org
contact@wrnonviolence.org

Download the poster (.PDF, 771 kBytes)

Podcast: Introduction to WR Nonviolence

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Welcome to our first podcast episode!

Bob Jonkman, Matt Albrecht, Michael Chumakin, and Peter Jantzi discuss the meaning of nonviolence, how to achieve it, and their personal experience in practicing nonviolence.

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Pictures from the International Day of Nonviolence: Film Night #IDOPAN

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On the International Day of Nonviolence WR Nonviolence held a film showing as part of ANIFF, the Active Nonviolence International Film Festival.

Matt Albrecht introduces the films

Matt Albrecht standing in front of a movie screen with people discussing the movie sitting at tables — Movie discussion at the Active Nonviolence International Film Festival in Kitchener

People in front of a movie screen — Bob Jonkman, Matt Albrecht, Michael Chumakin, Laurel Russwurm, Claire, Peter Jantzi

International Day of Nonviolence: Film Night for #IDOPAN at #QueenStreetCommonsCafe

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Celebrating the International Day of Nonviolence with two short selections of the fourth ANIFF, the Active Nonviolence International Film Festival. Followed by discussion.

All are welcome! This is a free event!

Clash of Morality

YouTube: Clash of Morality trailer

Cajamarca, el Viaje del Desengaño

YouTube: Cajamarca, el Viaje del Desengaño (subtitled)

What: International Day of Nonviolence: Film Night
When: Tuesday, 2 October 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Queen Street Commons Cafe
Location: 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Map