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Palestinian Land Exercise – A Free Community Learning Event

A poster for a free community event titled “Palestinian Land Exercise.” It includes event details, a small white dove illustration near the top, and a Palestinian flag illustration near the bottom.

Palestinian Land Exercise – A Free Community Learning Event

The Just Peace Working Group are inviting community members to a meaningful and participatory learning experience on Sunday, November 23rd, from 1:00–3:00 pm in the Community Room of the Bus Stop Theatre, located at 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

This Palestinian Land Exercise, facilitated by the Just Peace Working Group, offers an opportunity to explore the complex history of Palestine/Israel through a human-centred lens. Together, we will walk through some of the major events that have shaped the region since the late 19th century and reflect on their impact on the people who continue to be affected today.

This session is designed to be thoughtful, grounded, and interactive—an invitation to learn, listen, and engage in peaceful dialogue with others in our community.

Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, November 23rd

  • Time: 1:00–3:00 pm

  • Location: Bus Stop Theatre, Community Room
    2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax

  • Facilitator: Just Peace Working Group

  • Cost: Free

  • Registration: Required — please email jpwg2023@gmail.com

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early.

Whether you’re new to this subject or deepening your understanding, this learning opportunity offers a supportive space to explore history, ask questions, and participate in a shared commitment to peace and justice.

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Shoulder to Shoulder: We Are All Treaty People — Rally in Kjipuktuk/Halifax

Promotional graphic for the “Shoulder to Shoulder: We Are All Treaty People” rally on November 15 at 12 p.m. at the Halifax Commons, Robie and Cogswell. Includes a photo of a land defender camp with a tipi, stacked logs, and an orange flag.

Shoulder to Shoulder: We Are All Treaty People — Rally in Kjipuktuk/Halifax
Saturday, November 15th, 12 noon —Halifax Commons

Shoulder to Shoulder: We Are All Treaty People — Rally in Kjipuktuk/Halifax

Communities across Mi’kma’ki are gathering on Saturday, November 15 at 12 p.m. for a rally on the Halifax Commons (Robie & Cogswell). The event brings people together in support of land and water protectors, including those at Tqamuoweye’katik (Hunter’s Mountain) and other sites where communities are raising concerns about environmental destruction.

This rally centres on a simple truth: Treaty relationships carry responsibilities for all of us. These responsibilities ask us to show up, to protect the places that sustain life, and to ensure that community voices are heard when decisions impact our shared future.

Participants are invited to bring banners, signs, flags, regalia, drums, songs, and prayers as we stand with neighbours, Elders, youth, and families from across Mi’kma’ki.

NSVOW stands in solidarity with all who work for peace, justice, and the protection of land and water.
We encourage our members, friends, and allies to join and show support in whatever way feels right for them.

 

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White Poppy Vigil: Remembering for Peace

Black background poster with white and green text announcing the White Poppy Vigil on November 11, 2025, in front of the Halifax Central Library from 12 to 1 PM, hosted by Nova Scotia Voice of Women for Peace. Includes white poppy symbols and a black handprint with a peace sign in the palm.

White Poppy Vigil: Remembering for Peace

November 11, 2025 | 12 to 1 PM | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd

Every year on November 11th, we pause to remember. But remembrance can be more than silence—it can be an act of peace.

The White Poppy Vigil, hosted by the Nova Scotia Voice of Women for Peace, invites our community to gather in front of the Halifax Central Library from 12 to 1 PM to reflect on the true cost of war and to renew our commitment to peace.

The white poppy is a symbol of remembrance for all victims of war—civilians and soldiers alike—and a reminder that we must work together to create a world without war. It asks us to hold space not only for loss, but also for hope, reconciliation, and courage in the face of militarization.

Black background poster with white and green text announcing the White Poppy Vigil on November 11, 2025, in front of the Halifax Central Library from 12 to 1 PM, hosted by Nova Scotia Voice of Women for Peace. Includes white poppy symbols and a black handprint with a peace sign in the palm.

This year, we gather under the theme:

“To Remember is to Work for Peace.”

While military spending continues to rise, our call remains the same:

Fund Peace, Not War.

We believe our collective future depends on compassion, dialogue, and justice—not weapons and war.

Join us on November 11th to stand for peace, remember those affected by conflict, and imagine a world built on cooperation instead of destruction.

All are welcome. Bring a friend, a sign, or simply your presence. Together, we honour the past and commit to shaping a peaceful future.

“Our budget is a promise of a war-filled future.” — World Beyond War