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WNPJ Member Events Around the State for the Week of April 7th

WNPJ + WISDOM’S Day of Action + Sturgeon Fest in Kashena + Love Knows No Borders event + WNPJ table OPENS at the Madison Farmers Mkt + other statewide events

 

The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization

supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.


 

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WISDOM's Madison Action Day 2025

Thursday, 10 April - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

301 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703



WISDOM's Madison Action Day 2025—a dynamic day of advocacy, learning, and action in the heart of Wisconsin’s capital! This event is a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, connect with a community of passionate changemakers, and advocate for policies that matter most to you.


Here’s what you can expect: The WISDOM planning team preparing this year's Madison Action Day has announced the four state budget issues that will be specially addressed with legislators:


  1. CLOSE GREEN BAY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION WITHOUT BUILDING A NEW ONE

    Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) is outdated and inhumane; it must be closed as soon as possible. Room in the system can be created by investing significant resources in TAD (Treatment Alternatives and Diversions), fully funding the Earned Release program in prisons so that everyone who is eligible can participate, and increasing funding for Alternatives to Revocation for those on Extended Supervision.

  2. RESTORE DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR ALL

    More than 65,000 workers in our state are immigrants without documentation. State law prohibits them from driving legally. Restoring access to legal driving for all immigrant Wisconsinites will make our roads safer, strengthen our economy, and keep families together.

  3. ACCEPT THE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BADGERCARE EXPANSION

    Wisconsin is one of only 10 states which has failed to expand its state Medicaid program, denying affordable health care to roughly 90,000 Wisconsinites.

  4. FUND WISCONSIN EDUCATION

    The Legislature has been short changing our public schools for years. We need a budget that increases per-pupil spending to make up for years of inflation and, especially, that reimburses school districts fairly for the cost of special education.


On April 10, we will be asking everyone to discuss these issues with their elected officials. Of course, we also encourage people to share their own concerns and the concerns of their local communities. If you haven't already, you can register here in advance.


The schedule for Madison Action Day will be:

8:00 am -- Doors Open at the Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave, Madison

9:00 am -- Plenary session

11:00 am -- Lunch

11:30 am -- Gather for our march to the Capitol

12:15 pm -- Rally on the State Street Steps of the Capitol

1:00-3:00 -- Visits with Legislators

2:00-4:00 -- Refreshments, evaluation at Grace Episcopal Church


 


33rd Annual Sturgeon Fest and Celebration Powwow

Menominee Nation High School N500 WI-47 #55, Keshena

Saturday, April 12th - find more info here

10:00am – Sturgeon Walk, Keshena Falls

12:00pm – Grand Entry

6:00pm – Maec-Micehswan “Big Feast”

Contact: Guy Reiter anahkwet@hotmail.com

Director of the Menominee Indian community organization, Menīkānaehkem, Inc




 

Love Knows No Borders: Public Action of Singing & Prayer

Saturday, April 12th @ 10 - 11 am


Dane County Farmers' Market, King Street Entrance, WI State Capitol, Madison

Join communities of faith and conscience calling for an end to the U.S.-Israeli genocide on Gaza/Palestine, an end to the U.S. weapons shipments to Israel and restoration of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Madison-Rafah Sister City Project rafahsistercity@yahoo.com

And also in Madison, from World BEYOND War:

April 11 & 12 * 50 Years Since the Fall of Saigon Symposium - Diasporic Emergence: History and Marginalized Perspectives of Southeast Asia and Its Diasporas

On campus at UW-Madison. Details are here.


 

WNPJ Tabling Opportunity at the Saturday Farmers Market in Madison, starts April 12th!

WNPJ enjoys public interface at a variety of locations. The Network shares the spots we reserve with interested member groups. We already have a spot reserved at the largest farmer’s market in WI at the state capitol in Madison on Saturday mornings. Site #15 at the King St corner of the Square. https://dcfm.org/


Click here for your WNPJ member group to sign up to share the table!​


 


WNPJ Member Group Events

Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!


Madison

  • 4/7 @ 8:30am-4:30pm: Wisconsin Idea Conference – this year’s theme: Exchange!

    UW-Madison Union South (1308 W. Dayton St.) Join us for this one-day event that brings together academics, service providers, community leaders, students, and others interested in fostering partnerships that advance meaningful impacts within our community and state. We’ll explore ways to collaborate for positive change in our communities and across the state, build new relationships, and exchange ideas and resources to innovate solutions for the challenges facing our communities. For more info and to register, visit: https://morgridge.wisc.edu/events/wisconsin-idea-conference/

  • 4/8 @ 11:30am-12:00pm: Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details here. opjustice@sinsinawa.org

  • Tues Apr 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm -- DSA General Monthly Meeting. At First Unitarian Society (900 University Bay Dr.)or via zoom. The monthly general meeting of the Madison chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is a great place to learn about the chapter, join us in making collective decisions, and get plugged into our active campaigns and working groups. If you're coming in person, come early at 6pm for pizza & socializing!  RSVP for the Zoom link to join virtually.   dsamadison@gmail.com

  • 4/10 @ 8:00am-4:00pm: WISDOM's Madison Action Day 2025. See the Spotlight above to register and learn more.

  • 4/11 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: Madison Weekly Vigil in support of Palestine. Meets near the entrance to the Memorial Library across from the Catholic student center. Signs not provided. Contact joel.garb@gmail.com

    Contact: robert@workerjustice.org or Issy at issy@scfl.org

  • 4/11-12: 50 Years Since the Fall of Saigon Symposium - Diasporic Emergence: History and Marginalized Perspectives of Southeast Asia and Its Diasporas.

    On campus at UW-Madison. Details are here. Events for this weekend of events sent to WNPJ by Madison World Beyond War: warabolition@gmail.com

  • 4/12 @ 10:00am-11:00am: Love Knows No Borders: Public Action of Singing & Prayer…see the SPOTLIGHT above for details.

  • 4/12 @ 10:00am-12:00pm: Coffee with Comrades! DSA event at the Social Justice Center - 1202 Williamson St. Come craft, chat, or co-work in community with cool comrades over coffee and donuts (vegan ones too)! Drop by Saturday morning to socialize with other socialists, meet some new people, and chat with old friends! This event is in-person only. RSVP to help our donut headcount! Contact: dsamadison@gmail.com

  • 4/12 @ 12:00pm-3:00pm: Anti-War Café, 12:00 noon – 3 pmThe Crossing, 1127 University Ave.The Café is a new monthly Madison gathering of anti-war & anti-genocide activists, a time to be together, plan for action, make music & art, eat & drink. This month we’re featuring open mic and small group discussions - with Stefania Sani on war tax resistance & with John Peck on previous divestment struggles at UW-Madison: South Africa, Burma, Sudan, etc - leading up to today (including the last major Palestine-related effort 2014-2016).

    Can you help?

    • Bring music or words for the open mic

    • Bring food or drink

    • Lead a small group conversation on an antiwar topic of your choice

    • Lead a small group project/ art/ craft/ create a canvas for the Peace Flag

    • Publicize - Bring the kids! Bring the adults!

    Get in touch: warabolition1@gmail.com

    The Crossing is on campus and easy to reach by bus, bike and walking. There is free parking nearby on weekends in UW lots 34 and 20.

  • 4/13 @ 11:00am-12:00pm: MARCH FOR VETERANS HEALTH CARE. State Capitol Grounds. Meet at the King St corner. JOIN US - NO CUTSTO VA SERVICES! March peacefully around Capitol Square to support our Veterans. March organized by Michael Siebers, Retired MD, Middleton VA Hospital, 27 years service. Permit #: 2025P168. Learn more here. Event sent to WNPJ by Brad Geyer, 920-650-0052,~ Veterans for Peace Madison ~Clarence Kailin, Chapter 25 geyerb@yahoo.com

  • 4/13 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm: Resilient Families: Parenting for Peace and Justice. Madison Friends Meeting at 1704 Roberts Ct. We invite families to gather for food and discussions around raising children in today’s challenging world. The goal is helping parents encourage inquiry, reflection and action—essential qualities for young people growing up in a diverse society. Topics: Conflict Resolution in the Family, Making Social Media Safe, and Environmental Justice with Children: Action and Appreciation versus Anxiety. Everyone is welcome! Hosted by Quaker Meeting, the program includes no religious content and is open to families of all faiths—or those with no religious affiliation. Informal meal and child care provided at no charge. Please register in advance for one or more of the sessions to help us with planning. Details at https://madisonfriends.org/resilientfamilies/

    Questions? Rebecca Malke: FDSprogram@madisonfriends.org


Milwaukee


Racine


La Crosse

  • 4/10 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details at the Vigils list. Contact dbuffton@yahoo.com


Viroqua


Superior


Keshena


Virtual

  • 4/7 @ 7:00pm-8:30pm: A Radically Relational Approach to Working with Our Elected Officials. Please join 350 Wisconsin virtually when Pamela Minden, PhD, RN, will share some lobbying principles and best practices used by the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). FCNL is a nonpartisan Quaker-led organization that lobbies Congress for peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. Founded in 1943 and located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, it is the oldest registered religious lobby in the country. RSVP here. Questions? marian.fredal@350Wisconsin.org

  • 4/8 @ 2:00pm-3:00pm: WNPJ Environmental Justice Monthly Zoom call. The WNPJ Environmental Justice Task Force works to increase awareness and build connections among people and groups in Wisconsin to bring marginalized and frontline voices, understandings, and experiences to the forefront. We meet via zoom on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm CT.

    If you are interested in joining, please contact Dena Eakles: dena.eakles@gmail.com

  • 4/8 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm: WISDOM's Know Your Rights Webinar. Zoom Forward Latino and WISDOM are hosting a FREE informative session for families at risk of separation due to immigration issues. Immigration attorney Cain Oulahan will discuss a to-do list for at-risk families and review the rights of all immigrants in the U.S. Register here

    office@wisdomwisconsin.org


 

WNPJ has a NEW website page on IMMIGRATION JUSTICE! Many WNPJ member groups are organizing around Immigration with webinar events and more. Send any events you're involved with to WNPJ info@wnpj.org and we'll add them to this developing page!



 

Videos of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Spring Assembly are available!

March 24-28, 2025

We gathered each evening for this week to bring you the voices of Wisconsin activists as we championed our diversity and our unity.


Topics included:

Coalition and Community Building: Our Common Denominators · Immigration & Palestine: The Connections · Protecting All Our Rights · Environmental Justice · Anti-war / Anti-militarism / Abolition



 

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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization

supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

 
 
 

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