Oct. 20 What is Peace Education? By Educators for Peace and Justice Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM. An Interview with Walter Dorn: Two World Wars and the Status of UN Peacekeeping. Nov 17 at 7 PM. Educators for Peace and Justice. Conflict Resolution Training in Schools featuring Alyson Zwack by Educators for Peace and Justice Nov….
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2020 Events
Oct. 20 What is Peace Education? By Educators for Peace and Justice Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM. An Interview with Walter Dorn: Two World Wars and the Status of UN Peacekeeping. Nov 17 at 7 PM. Educators for Peace and Justice. Conflict Resolution Training in Schools featuring Alyson Zwack by Educators for Peace and Justice Nov….
Upcoming Events
Fall 2024
Past Events
2024 Events: January 17th – Hearts And Minds In A Digital Landscape: What Shapes Individuals’ Sensitivity To Misinformation? February 7th – Sexual Violence In The Context Of Mass Atrocities March 13th – People Power Peace: How Civil Society Stops War April 10th – From Stress to Strategies for Nuclear Weapons Abolition May 8th – Governing…
Welcome
Ploughshares Calgary Society seeks to educate and encourage research to create mutual respect and understanding so as to contribute to human security and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. By holding educational events, engaging in advocacy and publishing a regular newsletter, we seek to build sustainable peace, encourage practical steps towards nuclear disarmament and minimize recourse…
Calgary Floating Lanterns for Peace
Who are the Calgary Floating Lanterns for Peace? Calgary Floating Lanterns for Peace is a committee of Ploughshares Calgary Society. Since 2013, Calgary Floating Lanterns for Peace has brought you the Lantern Peace Festival in honor of those who were lost in Hiroshima and Nagasaki – with the aim of educating the public about the…
Educator and Parent Resources
We created a guide for teachers to start implementing Peace Education easily in their classrooms! Please check it out and share! Peace-Education-A-Guide-to-Action-in-Alberta-Schools-1 In this Page: Peace Education Resources Books Lessons/Activities Podcasts Instagram Videos Curriculums Events Websites Peace Education Resources https://www.peace-ed-campaign.org/ https://www.i-i-p-e.org/ https://www.seedsofpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PeaceGames.pdf Books Adult Books Racism, Anti-Racism White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard…
Educators for Peace & Justice
In 2021, we created a guide for teachers to start implementing Peace Education easily in their classrooms! Please check it out and share! Peace-Education-A-Guide-to-Action-in-Alberta-Schools-1 Our group is to discuss relevant topics, learn from others, and create community. There is a lack of connection for educators who are implementing peace and justice education in their…
Calgary Floating Lanterns
Your favourite summer event, the Floating Lanterns Ceremony, now called “Peace Memorial Week”, will be moving online! From August 1st-8th enjoy online daily entertainment centred around
Lights for Liberty – A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps
On July 12th, Lights for Liberty will shine a light on the horrific abuses of the Trump administration in human detention camps. In Calgary, hosted by Victoria Goleski and Myles Nahal, it will be held at the Olympic Plaza, 228 – 8 Avenue SE at 7:00 pm If you are interested in participating in this […]
2019 Summer Event
Come, experience the breathtaking beauty of lanterns floating on the Olympic Plaza pool and vibrant live music commemorating Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Launch your lanterns (rent available for $5 donation) for peace and happiness for your family, our community, and the world. Free event. DATE: August 3rd, 2019 TIME: 8:00 pm -9:30 pm WHERE: Olympic Plaza…
Floating Lantern 2018
Join us as we commemorate the 226,000 lives lost in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and take a stand for peace. We’ll release hundreds of lanterns on the pool at Olympic Plaza in solidarity with people participating in similar events in cities around the world. Lanterns are available to rent for a donation of…
Check Out Our April Newsletter
Download our April newsletter. Read about the history of Canada’s involvement in UN peacekeeping missions and the peacekeepers’ latest deployment to Mali and find out about our upcoming events.
Volunteer
Ploughshares Calgary relies on volunteers like you to carry out its work. We are currently seeking volunteers for the following tasks: office and other admin tasks set up and take down at events To get involved, fill out our contact form, email us at [email protected] or call (403) 270-7366.
FAQ
What are the objectives of Ploughshares Calgary? We seek to educate and encourage public discussion concerning human security, nonviolent conflict resolution, ongoing violent conflicts, Canadian foreign and defence policy, and the control of weapons, especially nuclear weapons. What does this group do? We hold educational meetings; sponsor and arrange conferences and events of…
Impact
Ploughshares Calgary has been active on issues of peace, justice and disarmament since 1982 and has made contributions to advocacy efforts on a local and national level. Initiatives of Ploughshares Calgary and individual members of the organization have won a total of 10 peace medals from the YMCA of Calgary. 1980 Raised awareness of American cruise…
Donate
Support Us Ploughshares Calgary is sustained by donations from individuals, groups and faith-based organizations as well as annual fundraising events. Your generous support goes towards carrying out our monthly educational meetings and other events. We are unable to provide tax receipts at this time. How to Donate Fill out our donation form Call the Ploughshares…