Community Peacemaker Teams
Stories of Peacemaking
This year, CPT celebrates its 40th anniversary. Through that time, we’ve shared moments of joy, grief, and everything in between. On 26 September, we’ll be coming together – online, of course – to look back and look forward to the next 40 years. We’ll hear from Judy Da Silva, who’ll reflect on community, resistance and […]
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When the land burns, who is left to face the fire?
Devastating wildfires have spread across Greece, worsened by government failure to invest in real prevention and rescue infrastructure. As the government aims to open a new detention centre in the middle of a forest, CPT Aegean Migrant Solidarity condemns its determination to place detainees in harm's way.
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River Run will flood the streets of Toronto
Members of Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation (Grassy Narrows) are once again preparing to travel 1900 km to Toronto to call for mercury justice. The people of Grassy Narrows, led by mothers and youth, have been demanding government action for decades since a pulp and paper mill dumped tons of mercury into the English-Wabigoon River […]
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When the earth trembles, faith remains: cry for light and strength for Chocó
When the earth shakes in Colombia, not only do the foundations of mud, wood or cement tremble; the daily life of those who day by day build life with their own hands also trembles. On 10 August, a strong earthquake shook different regions and departments of the country, leaving in its wake irreparable losses, homes […]
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“My people are beautiful, even though they’re poisoned.”
In Grassy Narrows, a decades-long struggle against environmental racism and devastation as a result of colonialism has built a community of resistance. Josiah Neufeld reflects on their determination and steadfastness.
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CPT in the classroom
Are you an educator? Are you looking for ways to help your students link their ideas about justice in the world to practical ways to make positive change? Then I recommend that you invite members of Community Peacemaker Teams into your classroom. I did just that. Last spring, two CPTers came to my classroom. I’m […]
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