Citizens for Peace Present the Film
“Disturbing the Peace” Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 7:00 pm Unity of Livonia — 28660 Five Mile Road DISTURBING THE PEACE is a story of the human potential unleashed when we stop participating in a story that no longer serves us and, with the power of our convictions, take action to create new possibilities. DISTURBING THE PEACE follows former enemy combatants - Israeli soldiers from elite units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison - who have joined together to challenge the status quo and say “enough." The film reveals their transformational journeys from soldiers committed to armed battle to nonviolent peace activists, leading to the creation of Combatants for Peace. While based in the Middle East, DISTURBING THE PEACE evokes universal themes relevant to us all and inspires us to become active participants in the creation of our world. “Let us live in peace and dignity, two peoples on this land.” - Jamel (Former Palestinian Fighter) “It is indispensable for a fighting system to deny the humanity of the other side; otherwise how can you possibly kill somebody? - Avner (Former Israeli Defense Soldier) |
Be a Peace Advocate! Join us on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 7 PM at Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road. MAP. Click the "Contact Us" button at the top of the page, and send your information and any questions you have. Since 2006 we have researched and developed a Nonviolence and Peacebuilding Bibliography of over 800 titles of materials for youth and adults. These materials are available to Michigan residents through their local Library Network and MELCAT. View the complete adult bibliography (2006 - 2015) in the Wayne State Digital Commons. View the complete youth bibliography (2006 - 2015) in the Wayne State Digital Commons. View the 2015 addition to the adult bibliography View the 2015 addition to the youth bibliography |
Citizens for Peace Present the Film
“Dream On” Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 7:00 pm Unity of Livonia — 28660 Five Mile Road DREAM ON investigates the perilous state of the American Dream after decades of rising income inequality and declining economic mobility. In an epic road trip, political comedian John Fugelsang retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville, whose study of our young country in 1831 came to define America as a place where anyone, of any background, could climb the ladder of economic opportunity. Following in the Frenchman’s footsteps, Fugelsang asks whether the optimistic spirit of the American Dream that Tocqueville popularized is alive and well in the twenty-first century, or whether George Carlin was right when he famously quipped, “It’s called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.” The film’s finale is in Detroit! Citizens for Peace present a
Social Media Workshop for Peacemakers Saturday, August 19, 2017 10 a.m. – noon Livonia Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154 Sam Inglot, Deputy Communications Director of Progress Michigan, will cover the basics and best practices of social media in this workshop for peacemakers. He will answer questions regarding the use of social media to reach our audiences and to push for change. The training also covers how to use Facebook ads and promotion to boost our presence online. Beginners and experienced social media users will find the training valuable to learn something new, brush up on skills, and ask questions. He will present a conceptual overview of how to get the most out of our networks. Technology is growing at an ever-rapid pace, and the best thing we can do is to keep up with this tool for change! Please register to save your seat for this free workshop! Call 734-425-0079 to register. _____________________________________________________
"Civil Rights, Human Rights - The March Continues" Robert Weir shared his experience on the Living Legacy Pilgrimage at the June 13th Citizens for Peace meeting. It was an emotional journey into the history of slavery. Read his article from Encore magazine describing his trip: www.encorekalamazoo.com/remembering-struggle _____________________________________________________ 
Citizens for Peace presents
University of Detroit Mercy Professor Gail Presbey “Gandhi and the South African Women of Nonviolence” Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 P.M., Unity of Livonia,
28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI (between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads) Gail Presbey's presentation will cover the beginnings of Gandhi's work for nonviolence in South Africa, and will follow the lives of women who helped to shape the early nonviolent movement in the country, like Sonja Schlesin, Sarojini Naidu and Cissie Gool, among others. Gandhi was very influenced by the British suffragettes as well as South African women's protests against the pass laws. The presentation will highlight a little known chapter of Gandhi's life, and it is important to understand him as someone intent on collaborations across racial, social and gender divides. ____________________________________________________ 
Citizens for Peace present
the Michigan premiere of the film “Gandhi’s Gift” with Co-producer Cynthia Lukas 2 pm Saturday, April 8, 2017 Livonia Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, Mi 48154 Producer-Writer Cynthia Lukas will show the Michigan Premiere of the new film Gandhi’s Gift. She will answer questions, and speak about the inspiring four-year film making journey she and Co-Producer Kell Kearns have traveled in creating Gandhi’s Gift. She will highlight what it was like walking in the Mahatma’s footsteps in India, South Africa and London, and at all the important sites in Gandhi's life. There will be refreshments and browsing tables of peace organizations and children’s art work from around the world starting at 1 pm. Thanks to our cosponsors: Alliance to Halt Fermi 3, Pax Christi MI, Peace Action MI, IHM Sisters Peace Justice and Sustainability, League of Women Voters Northwest Wayne County, Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, Wayne State University Center for Peace & Conflict Studies, Veterans for Peace Chapter 74, MI Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) Detroit Branch. Watch a Trailer: www.gandhisgift.org. ________________________________________________ The Citizens for Peace Present “The Prerequisites of Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding” April 11, 2017 7:00 PM Unity of Livonia (28660 5 Mile) Dr. Fred Pearson, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict studies at Wayne State University will talk about the difference between peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Dr. Pearson has written 6 books on arms and warfare and is a recognized authority in the fields of international conflict resolution. As director of the WSU Peace Center, Dr. Pearson develops programs on war and peace, social justice, multicultural awareness and globalization. This informative presentation will inspire listeners to be active peace citizens! 
Citizens for Peace present
Manufacturing Bigotry! We don’t need bigotry in the law! September 13, 2016 7 PM Unity of Livonia (286605 Mile) Dr. Saeed Khan Click HERE to listen to the program. Dr. Saeed Khan is a lecturer in the Department of Near Eastern and Asian Studies at Wayne State University. He is also a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. He co-authored the (ISPU) REPORT “Manufacturing Bigotry”. Dr. Khan will share the findings of his research including the anti-sharia/ anti-foreign laws, strict voter ID laws, and right to work laws. He will discuss how these laws negatively and disproportionately impact minorities. he will connect the Muslim animus to other forms of bigotry, and suggest bi-partisan political engagement and coalition building around common values, common interests and common solutions. _________________________________________________ Citizens for Peace present Water is Life! Why Safe, Affordable Water is a Human Right! With People’s Water Board members Lila Cabbil & Kim Redigan August 9, 2016 7 PM Unity of Livonia (28660 5 Mile) Click HERE to listen to the program. Thousands of families in Detroit are living without water as a result of water shutoffs, while people in Flint continue to suffer the effects of having been exposed to toxic water. This presentation will focus on the human, health, and social cost of unsafe and unaffordable water and raise questions about the political and economic policies behind the crises in Detroit, Flint, highland park and beyond. some of the questions that will be explored include: Is water a commons or a commodity? What is the difference between the existing water assistance plans and the Water Affordability Plan that was passed by the Detroit City Council but never implemented? Why is bottled water not the solution? Lila Cabbil is a founding member of the People’s Water Board and represents the Raymond and Rosa Parks Institute, and Kim Redigan represents the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights. __________________________________________________ 
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Mark you calendars for our 2017 meetings!
Tuesday, Jan. 10: "The Power of Nonviolence to Transform Ourselves and Our World: with Rev. C. Peter Dougherty, founder of the Meta Peace Team - www.metapeaceteam.org Tuesday, Feb. 14: "How to De-Stress and Face any Future Challenges with Ease" with Licensed Professional Counselor, Judy Lipscomb - www.SpiralWisdom.com Tuesday, March 14: Freedom House Detroit with Executive Director Deborah Drennan. https://www.freedomhousedetroit.org Tuesday, April 11: Dr. Fred Pearson, Head of Wayne State University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, will present "Peacemaking, Peacebuilding, and Peacekeeping". Tuesday, May 9 – Dr. Gail Presbey - "Gandhi and the South African Women of Nonviolence". June 13 – Robert Weir - "Civil Rights, Human Rights: The March Continues" Tuesday, July 11 – Showing the film "Disturbing the Peace"! Tuesday, August 8 – Showing the film "Dream On"! Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Dr. Saeed Khan - "Understanding Islam" Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Scott Nichols - MI Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence. Tuesday, Nov. 14 – 14th Anniversary Celebration Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Holiday Veggie Potluck Party/Fundraiser _____________________________________________
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"FREEDOM HOUSE DETROIT"
MARCH 14, 2017 7:00 PM Unity of Livonia (28660 5 Mile) Join the Citizens for Peace as we welcome Deborah Drennan, Executive Director, Freedom House Detroit to share her experiences and insights on the residents of Freedom House Detroit, people who are survivors of persecution from around the world who are seeking asylum in the United States and Canada. “Our mission is to uphold a fundamental American principle, one inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty, providing safety for those “yearning to breathe free.” Guided by our belief that all persons deserve to live free from oppression and to be treated with justice, compassion, and dignity, we offer a continuum of care and services to our residents as well as to other refugees in need. We advocate for systemic change that more fully recognizes the rights of asylum seekers.” In 2012 Freedom House became a formal partner in the Northern Tier Anti-Trafficking Consortium servicing victims of human trafficking Please visit the website… www.freedomhousedetroit.org ALL ARE WELCOME! |
Why We Still Need a Department of Peace!
October 11, 2016 7 pm. Unity of Livonia (28660 Five Mile) Click HERE to listen to the program. The Department of Peacebuilding legislation was just re-introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee. It is House Bill 1111.! Colleen Mills, President of the Citizens for Peace, will share the history of the movement calling for a Department of Peace, and discuss the importance of having a place in our government that would focus the resources, talent, and structures on decreasing violence in our country and our world. The vision of a more peaceful world needs a shift in thinking that moves from violence to nonviolence as a successful way to handle conflict. The research on nonviolence will be presented. Mrs. Mills will also report on the important work the Peace Alliance has been doing to humanize the justice system, empower community peace-building, and foster peace internationally, personally , and in our schools. _____________________________________________________ |
Citizens for Peace Present
"The Power of Nonviolence to Transform
Ourselves and Our World"
January 10, 2017 7:00 PM
Unity of Livonia (28660 Five Mile Road)
"The Power of Nonviolence to Transform
Ourselves and Our World"
January 10, 2017 7:00 PM
Unity of Livonia (28660 Five Mile Road)
Rev. C. Peter Dougherty will share his wisdom and experience of the transformative effect of nonviolence on individuals, groups, and countries around the world. As the co-founder of the Michigan based Meta Peace Team, Rev. Dougherty has seen the positive effects of nonviolence to deter inter-group violence at hate group rallies, LGBT Pride Parades, and other controversial events all around the U.S. The Meta Peace Team has also had a far-reaching effect in countries around the world, including Bosnia, Mexico, Haiti, Iraq, Canada, El Salvador and Palestine.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
For more information, call 734-425-0079
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ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
For more information, call 734-425-0079
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Citizens for Peace present
The Refugee Crisis:
We Are All Related
June 14, 2016 7 PM
Unity of Livonia (28660 5 Mile)
Patrick McLean, board member of the Syrian American Rescue Network (SARN), will share information about the people coming to our state to escape the war in Syria, and what is being done to help them. SARN’s mission is to provide humanitarian and economic support to refugees as they reach self-sufficiency in Michigan.
Click HERE to view the presentation.
The Refugee Crisis:
We Are All Related
June 14, 2016 7 PM
Unity of Livonia (28660 5 Mile)
Patrick McLean, board member of the Syrian American Rescue Network (SARN), will share information about the people coming to our state to escape the war in Syria, and what is being done to help them. SARN’s mission is to provide humanitarian and economic support to refugees as they reach self-sufficiency in Michigan.
Click HERE to view the presentation.
"How to De-Stress and Face any Future Challenges with Ease"
February 14, 2017 7:00 PM
Unity of Livonia
(28660 Five Mile)
Join the Citizens for Peace as we welcome Judy Lipson to share
her tools and practices
on how to remain calm, focused and relaxed despite the ups and downs we are facing and will face in 2017. Judy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. www.spiralwisdom.com
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.” - Martin L.King, Jr.
Attend this meeting as a gift of love to yourself!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
February 14, 2017 7:00 PM
Unity of Livonia
(28660 Five Mile)
Join the Citizens for Peace as we welcome Judy Lipson to share
her tools and practices
on how to remain calm, focused and relaxed despite the ups and downs we are facing and will face in 2017. Judy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. www.spiralwisdom.com
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.” - Martin L.King, Jr.
Attend this meeting as a gift of love to yourself!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
