Community Peacemaker Teams
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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Join us to celebrate 40 years!
This year, Community Peacemaker Teams marks its 40th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a special online gathering that brings together stories spanning four decades of peacemaking, solidarity, and transforming violence and oppression. We’re honoured to welcome Judy Da Silva, Anishinaabe Elder and Land Defender from Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows), as our keynote speaker. Judy […]
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Is love real?
In a cafe, In Al-Khalil, five teenage girls approached me, an older white woman, and asked lots of questions. Is love real? was their last question. I was leaving and there wasn’t time to say much. But I thought about it afterwards. Is love real? she asked,speaking for the five bright eyed girls,shy but eager […]
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