WNPJ Assembly Videos and Podcast + Peace Action WI Annual Meeting & Chili Dinner + “Collective Liberation” event + Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Service + 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.
Videos and Podcasts from our October Fall Assembly speakers are here!
Samer Alatout, Elena Terry, and Alan Chavoya
Elena Terry is a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe, food sovereignty advocate and activist, and founder of WildBearies. She speaks about healing and restoring communities by providing ancestral foods in a nurturing and nourishing way.
Alan Chavoya is Outreach Chair of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. He speaks on bringing awareness to and ending militarism on our campuses and in our communities.
Dr. Samer Alatout, recipient of the WNPJ 2024 Peacemaker of the Year Award, is a Professor in the Dept. of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This award is given in recognition of Dr. Alatout's consistent urging to collectively build a culture of global and environmental justice. As a Palestinian American, and through his life's work, Dr. Alatout brings valuable witness to what is possible and encourages us to explore new ways of critically examining notions of nationalism and nations.
Appreciation for video editing and podcast goes to WNPJ Member group Northern Spirit Radio!
Peace Action Wisconsin 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
AND CHILI SUPPER
Tuesday, 19 November, 5 - 8 pm
Zao Church Family Room. 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee
Music by Julianne Lovely Thompson
Program:
Rachel Ida Buff, Jewish Voice for Peace, on the Genocide in Gaza
Jamie Kellicut will introduce the Daughters of Tradition, Native American youth group.They will be selling baked goods as a fundraiser to travel to the United Nations in New York.
Election of 2025 Steering Committee. See our website for candidate’s bios: https://www.peaceactionwi.org/ Wheelchair accessible.
Palestinian and Israeli Former Combatants Turned Peace Activists to Discuss a Peaceful Future on November 19
Palestinian Osama Iliwat, who was displaced from Jerusalem to Jericho, where he grew up during the first Intifada, and Rotem Levin, who served in the Israeli military, will discuss their vision of a shared future of security, equality, and justice for all people on Tuesday, November 19th @ 7 pm, Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2j8d5p8c
Known as Salt of the Earth, Levin and Illiwat have been touring Europe and the USA, raising awareness and cultivating safe spaces where everyone can engage in creating a new narrative and fighting together for collective liberation rather than fighting each other.
They will share their personal stories and the reality on the ground as well as a vision for a path toward shared safety, justice and liberation.
This event is cosponsored by co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace Madison, Mennonite Action-Madison, Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ,Christ Presbyterian Church, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Veterans for Peace Madison, Clarence Kailin Chapter, and World Beyond War-Madison.
More information is available at https://madisonfriends.org/nov-19-palestinian-israeli-peace-activists/
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service - Madison
Wednesday, November 20th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
At Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Rd
Each year on November 20th, the world recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance – a day to commemorate the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming persons who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. Trans individuals are a part of every country, every culture, and every faith tradition.
In a powerful show of solidarity and remembrance, local faith communities in Madison and the surrounding communities are coming together to host an Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance service on November 20, 2024, at 6 PM at Madison Christian Community Church, co-sponsored by WI Faith Voices for Justice.
This years’ service will bring together people of diverse faiths and backgrounds to remember those lost, raise awareness about the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community, and promote acceptance and understanding. This event is a vital opportunity to reflect on the lives of those we’ve lost and to stand together against hate and violence. Together, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate world. All are welcome to attend this meaningful service.
Bowler, WI screening of Bad River has been rescheduled to December 8th
Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Council is hosting the screening of the documentary “Bad River” starting at 12 noon on Sunday, December 8th at the North Star Mohican Casino Resort in Bowler, WI - with real Wild Rice dishes and wonderful speakers. All welcome.
Questions? Contact Mary Kay Baum marykbaum@gmail.com
WNPJ Member Group Events
Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!
Madison
11/18 @ 12pm-1pm: Vigil for Peace - Meet at the corner of MLK Jr. Blvd and Doty St. For more information, call Tim at 608-630-3633
11/18 @ 3:30pm-6:30pm: Mutual Aid Supper Club! Monthly in Madison, every third Monday. Wil Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St. Madison MAN (Mutual Aid Network) Cooperative. If you have any extra ingredients, bring them. We'll make a Stone Soup-style meal that will feature a healthy vegan entree plus other treats based on what's available.
3:30-4pm Create menu, get additional supplies, and get ready to cook.
4-5pm Cook together. Teachers and learners and grunt-workers all welcome
5-6pm Eat together
5:30-6pm Annual membership meeting with quick Board election. Want to run? Email info@madisonman.coop. Those who want to keep eating and visiting instead of doing business are welcome to. 6-6:30pm Pack extra food in to-go containers, clean up.
We welcome contributions of money or ingredients, and that's how we'll keep sustaining Supper Club. steph@at-home.coop
11/18 @ 4:15pm-5:15pm: Press Conference in Madison - Stop Arming Israel! with World BEYOND War at Tammy Baldwin's Senate office, 30 W Mifflin St. (check here for day-of-event rain location) This week, the Senate is expected to vote on blocking weapons sales to Israel, through the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD), supported by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and others. On Monday, Madison College and UW-Madison students with World BEYOND War will meet with Tammy Baldwin's staff to ask her to block weapons sales to Israel. Can you attend a press conference to hear from the students after their meeting? Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren signed on to the JRD. 77% of Democrats and 62% of independents support an arms embargo against Israel, details here. Event sent to WNPJ by Madison World BEYOND War. warabolition@gmail.com
11/18 @ 6pm: Screeing of Bad River. At UW-Madison, Wisconsin Union Theater (800 Langdon St.) This is a public screening of the acclaimed documentary about the indigenous-led struggle against the Line 5 tarsands pipeline in northern Wisconsin, followed by a moderated Q&A with some of those featured in the film. Hosted by the Nelson Institute. Sent to WNPJ by Infoshop peckje@gmail.com
11/19 @ 5pm-6:30pm: JustDane Reentry Service Fair - Madison College Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St. In partnership with United Way of Dane County, JustDane's Journey Home program presents a Reentry Service Fair for individuals recently released from prison to get connected to resources. Vendors will present about the opportunities that they can offer people reentering, after incarceration. Food will be provided.Contact: info@justdane.org
11/19 @ 6pm-8pm: Screening of Bad River. At Madison College, Rm. D1630 (1701 Wright St.) Free public screening of the acclaimed documentary about the indigenous-led struggle against the Line 5 tarsands pipeline in northern Wisconsin. Hosted by the Native American Student Association.
11/19 @ 7-9pm: Presentation on “Collective Liberation” with Palestinian and Israeli activists Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. Meet at Christ Presbyterian Church (944 E. Gorham St.) This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace Madison, Mennonite Action-Madison, and Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, World BEYOND War and Madison Vets for Peace no. 25. Register now. See the Spotlight above to learn more.
11/20 @ 6pm: Dinner and Conversation with Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. At the Crossing, 1127 University Avenue on the Madison campus. You are invited to dinner and conversation with Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin, who are presenting a program on Nov. 19th. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/158nNTTN9M/
Meal provided and no pre-registration required. Sponsored by World Beyond War UW-Madison, Veterans for Peace Madison, and UW-Madison Faculty + Staff for Palestinian Liberation (FSPL). warabolition@gmail.com
11/20 @ 7:00pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance Service, at Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Rd. See the Spotlight above for details.
Milwaukee
11/19 @ 5pm: Peace Action Wisconsin 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHILI SUPPER. Zao Church Family Room, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd. Music by Julianne Lovely Thompson and speakers, Rachel Ida Buff, Jewish Voice for Peace, on the Genocide in Gaza as well as Jamie Kellicut introducing the Daughters of Tradition, Native American youth group.They will be selling baked goods as a fundraiser to travel to the United Nations in New York. Election of 2025 Steering Committee. See our website for candidate’s bios. https://www.peaceactionwi.org/ Wheelchair accessible.
11/21 @ 12pm-1pm: Anti Gun Vigil at Noon at Dunham’s , 2550 S 108th St, West Allis. Guns are the number one killer of our children and teens, disproportionately harming people of color. Sent to WNPJ by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee. shadmuss1983@gmail.com
11/23 @ 12pm-1pm: Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at Chavez (16th) and Garfield. Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org
Racine
11/23 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace at NW corner of Highways 31 and 20. Park in the SW corner of the Kohl's parking lot, near the AT&T store. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. We have signs, banners and flags available for all. Check out our website for weather concerns. Free Palestine!
La Crosse
11/21 @ 12pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. A weekly vigil for peace every Thursday. Questions? Email dbuffton@yahoo.com
Viroqua
11/23 @ 11am-12pm: Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Action Alert: The Driftless Palestinian Solidarity group has a petition to demand that Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and end financial aid to Israel's military. If your group is interested in getting signatures, please email driftless.solidarity@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!
Virtual
11/20 @ 6pm: You are welcome to an Introduction to TPRF's Peace Education Program hosted by Echo Valley Hope. This introduction will offer a sample of the 10 week course which is available via zoom. The entire program is free. The interactive course is being used around the world and people are appreciating the insights and strengths that they are discovering within themselves. Please register in advance and a zoom link will be sent to you. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-gqTMoGNQuflVk30Jm58WMtziFtIzE#/registration.
Questions? Contact dena.eakles@gmail.com
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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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