Carrying the Message: Fall River & Dartmouth — Sept 19–20, 2024

A smiling woman in a sunhat works on a laptop at a small wooden table in a storage room filled with bins, folded tables, and supplies. Bags and a rolled-up banner sit nearby, showing the busy, improvised nature of event organizing.
A smiling woman in a sunhat works on a laptop at a small wooden table in a storage room filled with bins, folded tables, and supplies. Bags and a rolled-up banner sit nearby, showing the busy, improvised nature of event organizing.
A group of people stands together at the front of a warmly lit church with wooden beams and pews, preparing to record the song “Peace Train.” A camera on a tripod is set up in the aisle while others smile and get ready, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose.
A group of people stands together at the front of a warmly lit church with wooden beams and pews, preparing to record the song “Peace Train.” A camera on a tripod is set up in the aisle while others smile and get ready, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose.
A colorful children’s drawing in the shape of a footprint titled “Walking Together for Peace.” Inside the footprint are peace signs and messages such as “Peace means be respectful,” “Peace looks like being friendly,” “Peace is love and harmony,” “Peace feels safe,” and “Peace feels good.” The paper is labeled for the Office of the Prime Minister, with the child’s name, Harlowe, written at the bottom.
A colorful children’s drawing in the shape of a footprint titled “Walking Together for Peace.” Inside the footprint are peace signs and messages such as “Peace means be respectful,” “Peace looks like being friendly,” “Peace is love and harmony,” “Peace feels safe,” and “Peace feels good.” The paper is labeled for the Office of the Prime Minister, with the child’s name, Harlowe, written at the bottom.
Two peace walk participants smile while holding drums in a parking lot under a cloudy sky. One wears a reflective vest and colorful skirt, while the other wears yellow robes and a white head covering. Their drums are decorated with artwork and writing.
Two peace walk participants smile while holding drums in a parking lot under a cloudy sky. One wears a reflective vest and colorful skirt, while the other wears yellow robes and a white head covering. Their drums are decorated with artwork and writing.
A woman in a reflective safety vest and headband plays a drum while walking across a pedestrian bridge. The sky is overcast, and buildings and construction cranes are visible in the distance.
A woman in a reflective safety vest and headband plays a drum while walking across a pedestrian bridge. The sky is overcast, and buildings and construction cranes are visible in the distance.
A large group of high school students sit in an auditorium listening to speakers on stage during a peace walk event. Behind the speakers, colorful murals are painted on the wall, including symbols like an avocado, a bowl of soup, and the word “energy.”
A large group of high school students sit in an auditorium listening to speakers on stage during a peace walk event. Behind the speakers, colorful murals are painted on the wall, including symbols like an avocado, a bowl of soup, and the word “energy.”
Piles of backpacks, sleeping bags, and supplies are stacked on a small church stage, with handmade signs leaning against them reading “Demilitarize Decarbonize Decolonize,” “Honk 4 Peace 4 All,” and “Pa’qeak / Pugwash to Kjipuktuk / Halifax.” Musical instrument art decorates the wall above.
Piles of backpacks, sleeping bags, and supplies are stacked on a small church stage, with handmade signs leaning against them reading “Demilitarize Decarbonize Decolonize,” “Honk 4 Peace 4 All,” and “Pa’qeak / Pugwash to Kjipuktuk / Halifax.” Musical instrument art decorates the wall above.
A group of peace walkers carrying banners and flags marches along a city sidewalk lined with autumn trees. Signs read “Demilitarize Decarbonize Decolonize” and “Peace Walk: Pugwash to Kjipuktuk/Halifax.” A strip mall with a pharmacy and other shops is visible in the background.
A group of peace walkers carrying banners and flags marches along a city sidewalk lined with autumn trees. Signs read “Demilitarize Decarbonize Decolonize” and “Peace Walk: Pugwash to Kjipuktuk/Halifax.” A strip mall with a pharmacy and other shops is visible in the background.
A peace walker holds a young child’s hand as they walk together along a road during a peace march. Other participants ahead carry colorful banners and signs with peace messages. Autumn trees and a large brick building form the backdrop under a cloudy sky.
A peace walker holds a young child’s hand as they walk together along a road during a peace march. Other participants ahead carry colorful banners and signs with peace messages. Autumn trees and a large brick building form the backdrop under a cloudy sky.
Three peace walkers sit together on outdoor concrete steps, smiling and holding hands. One person in a bright safety vest and white clothing rests while another in a yellow robe sits behind, clasping their hands in a peaceful gesture. The mood is friendly and reflective under a partly cloudy sky.
Three peace walkers sit together on outdoor concrete steps, smiling and holding hands. One person in a bright safety vest and white clothing rests while another in a yellow robe sits behind, clasping their hands in a peaceful gesture. The mood is friendly and reflective under a partly cloudy sky.
A man in a white shirt leans over a long table covered with colorful “Walking Together for Peace” footprint drawings made by participants. Each footprint is uniquely decorated, expressing personal visions of peace. Another person sits quietly in the background.
A man in a white shirt leans over a long table covered with colorful “Walking Together for Peace” footprint drawings made by participants. Each footprint is uniquely decorated, expressing personal visions of peace. Another person sits quietly in the background.
Inside a church, a small group of people gathers around a laptop showing a Zoom call projected on a large screen. Participants on the call appear joyful, connecting from different places around the world. One woman stands smiling with a water bottle, while others sit and watch attentively.
Inside a church, a small group of people gathers around a laptop showing a Zoom call projected on a large screen. Participants on the call appear joyful, connecting from different places around the world. One woman stands smiling with a water bottle, while others sit and watch attentively.