Center Hours
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Store Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Hours are subject to change. Call 802-863-2345 x2 to confirm.
Location
60 Lake Street, 1C
Burlington Waterfront.
(Next to The Skinny Pancake)
If you would like an event listed, please email [email protected]
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$2.00 Vouchers to Flynn MainStage
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 Saturday, October 18, 8:00 PM
 Friday, Oct 24, 8:00 PM
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Canvas Peace Project: Speaker and Auction to Benefit Sudanese Women and Girls
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Saturday, October 18, Skinny Pancake, Burlington, VT
6:00 presentation by Gabriel Bol Deng, Sudanese "lost boy"
7:00 - 9:00 reception and art auction
A letter from Gabriel Bol Deng, Sudanese "Lost Boy:"
Dear Friends and Artists of The Canvas Peace Project,
I am profoundly moved by the support of The Canvas Peace Project painters. The paintings donated touch a deep place in my heart. They recall the memory of my mother, the beauty of the Sudanese women, and their resiliency during each arduous day of their lives. I have spoken for 6 years across the US about growing up during war, and how education opened my eyes and acted as my mother and my father. I have told of my dream to rebuild my homeland through the building of a school, wells and through training teachers and nurses so that the next Sudanese generations would have true peace and freedom. lt is through the passionate supporters like you that I am able to see the beginning of that dream coming true-the vision of the first generation of children who may reap the benefits of healthy living, clean drinking water and quality education. A generation knowledgeable of their inalienable rights and their human dignity.
Now that South Sudan is an independent African country, it is more important than ever to empower young Sudanese women. The money raised from the sale of the paintings tonight will directly affect the future of the women in my village, empowering them to use their skills and become independent. Through the education of these mothers and young women, the school will be sustained.
It is events like The Canvas Peace Project that restore my faith in humanity and give me the strength and hope to continue this mission. On behalf of the women and children of Ariang Village and South Sudan, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
-Gabriel Bol
The Canvas Peace Project was founded to support education and training for women in South Sudan and to raise awareness for the ongoing conicts in the region that continue to have an impact on the lives of civilians. As artists, our paintbrushes are a tool and a voice for the voiceless. These paintings, photographs and stories send a message that violence against innocent people will continue unless we speak up against it. They show the beauty and humanity of every woman. It is time for the world to listen and put an end to decades of war in the region of Sudan. The paintings donated by our generous artists bring the women of Sudan and South Sudan to life and honor the survivors and victims of war and genocide.
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Beyond the Peel:
Fair Trade Month looks at Bananas |
Fair Trade Bananas with Equal Exchange
Wednesday, October 22
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Peace & Justice Center
60 Lake St, Burlington
According to the USDA, the average American eats 26 pounds of bananas per year. That's a lot of bananas - and a big opportunity for impact in an industry that has a nefarious history. Over many decades, large banana corporations, supported by local and foreign governments, have oppressed the rights of farmers and their families by artificially suppressing prices, polluting land and ground water, outlawing labor unions, and more. However, there are a number of bold small farmer, fair trade cooperatives that use their collective power to gain resources and clout.
Join members of the Equal Exchange banana team to learn about Equal Exchange's work with these cooperatives, and how they are creating a trade model that respects farmers, builds communities, and supports the environment. In addition to talking about the environmental and political issues facing banana farmers in Latin America, they'll highlight the work that has been done in Burlington to raise awareness about the banana industry, and discuss plans to work with Burlington consumers to demonstrate demand for more ethical bananas at area supermarkets.markets.
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| Bread & Puppet Theater in Vermont and Beyond |
 By Robin Lloyd
August 24, a beautiful day on the farm in Glover VT: only a few potato like clouds in the sky. Halfway up the hill director Peter Schumann blows the double horns: Bread and Puppet's The Nothing is not Ready Circus is about to begin! Some of the characters are old, some new. The rambunctious tigers always need training; the washerwomen want to dance; cows wander by; women with scythes sing: "the harvest is near, the trumpets shall sound, the angels shall hear..." A caribou herd is threatened by tar sand ghouls. We meet Captain Charles Boycott (from whom comes the noun boycott), and the invisible hand reveals statistics on casualties in Iraq and Gaza. The cows reappear with their new friend, a zebra, and finally, this Very New: the role of grand maestro Uncle Sam, Pied Piper on stilts, danced by Peter on taller and taller stilts over the years, is performed by longtime puppeteer Michael Dennison. The end of an era. The Pageant following the Circus was focused on Gaza. At the beginning of the summer, the plan for the pageant was to create a piece around the threat of tar sand crude oil being piped through northern VT via the Montreal-Portland pipeline. But the Gaza invasion hit Peter hard, according to Linda Elbow, the tour manager for the company. One morning they dropped everything, made banners questioning the bombing and fanned out to 8 nearby towns in groups of three to create a tableau on street corners of a woman with arms raised, a banner and a sign 'Gaza'. These vigils became part of the pageant. "For us it was a great experience," Peter said, " because our young participants hadn't done anything like this before. To be silent, and standing" instead of yelling and marching; this was a new way to express themselves. "The youngsters took to it very strongly." He pointed out that young people in the arts are trained to be soloists, "as soloistic as possible," Peter said, and not to do art in a group. The puppeteers performed on Sundays in Glover through the summer and also took part in the big climate march in NYC on September 21. As a long time demonstrator/protester, I remember the dazzling three part cavalcade of B&P floats that led the huge disarmament march in NYC on June 12, 1982: the World, the End of the World, and the Fight Against the End of the World. (For a float by float description, look up Stefan Brecht's magnificent book: The Bread and Puppet Theater: volume two). Linda Elbow said that their presence this year was a lot smaller. Nevertheless, it's heartening to know that accompanying the more than15 busloads of activists streaming to NYC from northern Vermont was our inspiring Vermont theatrical/activist/never-not-ready community treasure, the Bread and Puppet Theater. Go to: http://breadandpuppet.org/ for more information.
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October is Conflict Resolution Month
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The Peace & Justice Center is pleased to support VT's Conflict Resolution Month. All over the State various organizations, groups and individuals are hosting workshops, speakers, drafting and declaring conflict resolution proclamations, and facilitating dialogue about ways to resolve conflict peacefully. The Peace & Justice Store and various other book stores, libraries and educational institutions have joined in by featuring a conflict resolution month display with books that can serve as tools for the all in the community to support and nurture nonviolence in their lives. Below are some of the upcoming Conflict Resolution Month events and instructions in how to register.
Friday, October 17th from 9:30AM - 12PM: Eric Ronis presents "Are You Listening?" an improv workshop for mediators, professionals, students or really anyone interested at Champlain College (AIKE 103) in Burlington. FREE
Saturday, October 18th from 6PM - 9PM: Canvas Peace Project, reception and art auction at Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake Street in Burlington. FREE
Monday, October 20th at 6PM: Conflict Resolution Movie Night Screening of "Burning Bridges" at the University of Vermont (Davis Center) in Burlington. FREE
Tuesday, October 21st from 7PM - 8PM: Robin Guillian presents "Listening for What Matters Most" at the Peace & Justice Center, 60 Lake Street, Burlington. Click here to register online.
Wednesday, October 22nd from 4:30PM - 6PM: Community Reception and Volunteer Appreciation Night for the Center for Restorative Justice at the Bennington Elks Club in Bennington.
Wednesday, October 22nd at 7PM: "Conflict Minerals and Congo: Different Perspectives," in Roy Event Room, Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael's College in Colchester.
Thursday, October 23rd from 9:30AM - 4PM: Michael Lang presents a One-Day Intensive Introductory Workshop on Reflective Practice for Conflict Resolution Practitioners at Champlain College (Morgan Room), Burlington.
Wednesday, November 5th from 7PM-8:30PM: Ben Bosley presents "Engaging Conflict For Peace" at the Peace & Justice Center, 60 Lake Street, Burlington. Click here to register online.
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October 17, Friday
- Conflict Resolution Day is an International Event of the Association for Conflict Resolution, http://www.acrnet.org/crday For a full list of Vermont events, click here.
October 18, Saturday - 6-9pm Canvas Peace Project is an initiative inspiring artists across the US to raise awareness of genocide and the ongoing conflicts in the region of Sudan. The Canvas Peace Project will host an auction and event October 18 at the Skinny Pancake in Burlington. For more infomation click here or contact Rachel Cosponsored by PJC, Skinny Pancake, SUDEF, and Hope for Ariang. Gabriel Bol Deng, "lost boy," speaks at 6:00.
October 21, Tuesday - 7-8pm Listening for What Matters Most. A workshop lead by Robin Guillian held as part of Vermont's Conflict Resolution Month activities. $5 fee for participation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information contact Kyle at 802-863-2345 x6 or email. At PJC, 60 Lake St, Burlington.
October 23, Thursday - 5:30-7pm PJC Annual Meeting! Enjoy a delicious donated meal, meet our amazing staff and volunteers, hear a short presentation on our inspiring work, share your ideas, and elect board members. At PJC, 60 Lake St, Burlington.
- 6:15 presentation and elections
October 29, Wednesday - 6:30-8:30pm Recycled Aluminum Jewelry Art Class with Kenyan Artist Leah Mitula. In honor of Fair Trade Month, the PJC will be hosting Leah Mitula, the founder of Denur Crafts -- an all women's jewelry cooperative in Kenya. All of their jewelry is made from raw, locally sourced materials: carved bone pendants from the butcher, earrings made from aluminum cans, and glass beads made from sand. Leah is traveling all the way from Nairobi to Vermont to share with us the craft of making jewelry from recycled aluminum! Davis Studio,4 Howard St, Studio 2, Burlington. $30 register here.
November 5, Wednesday - 7-8:30pm Engaging Conflict For Peace. By seeing oneself in all beings we automatically create a frame of mind for a peaceful coexistence. And only by embracing peaceful resolution to conflicts can we can truly experience justice and joyous living. Come learn powerful skills for engaging conflict peacefully from Ben Bosley a professional in the field of conflict resolution. $5 Adults. Free for Kids. Register here.
November 8, Saturday - Vermont Worker's Center Sweet 16th Celebration Dinner! Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St, Barre, VT. RSVP or to make a donation in lieu of attending. For more information, call 802-861-4892.
November 15, Saturday - Peace & Justice Center presents the Ed Everts Social Justice Activist Award to Migrant Justice. With special presenter Julia Alvarez. Food, music, and more. Co-sponsored by Main Street Landing. 1 Main St, Train Station Lobby. For ticket info please contact [email protected]
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