Global Peace Alliance BC: Multicultural Peace Festival
Hear inspiring speakers and activists for a better world, and a panel discussion on ending racism
Date/Time: Oct 1 2022, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
Surrey, Bell Performing Arts Centre | Event calendar6250 144 St
Tickets
Cost: $5.00
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Free entry for children and seniors.
Presented by the Global Peace Alliance BC (GPA). Our yearly “Give Peace a Chance” festival for the International Day of Peace follows the UN’s theme this year: “End Racism, Build Peace”.
We are very excited to showcase the talents of singers and dancers bringing to you our diverse cultures, all in the spirit of peace, love and nonviolence. You will hear inspiring speakers and activists for a better world, and a panel discussion on ending racism.
Speakers
Keynote speaker: Kachina Melinda Bige, from Kwantlen Nation and the Indigenous Chair at Kwantlen University. She will speak to the Intersections of Truth and Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Action towards Peace.
Other excellent speakers include:
Political Science Professor Emeritus Peter Pronzos from Langara
Chuka Ejeckam from the think tank Canadian Center of Policy Alternatives
Activities
- Engage and view an Art4Peace exhibit
- Enjoy free treats
- Children’s corner
- Other cultural sharing
Doors will open at 11:30. Global Peace Alliance BC (GPA) celebrates 10 years since it was formed by community leaders in Surrey! What better way to celebrate our diversity and community through the arts. Join us as we urgently call for change and a focus on saving our beautiful planet and humankind.
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