Edmonton Peace Day 2017

On September 21st, 2017 the United Nations International Day of Peace will be celebrated worldwide by millions of individuals, communities, nations and governments by highlighting their efforts to end conflict and 
promote peace.

The Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace and the United Nations Association - Canada, Edmonton branch invite you to take part in Edmonton’s Peace Day Celebration at
12:00 Noon in the City Room at Edmonton's City Hall.

Admission is FREE! Full event details below.
Event times and locations:
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Displays by peace-related agencies
indoors at City Hall, City Room

12:00-1:00 pm
Programmed Event
"Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All" Celebration indoors at
City Hall, City Room
 Co-hosted by the United Nations Association in Canada, Edmonton Branch and the Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace

1:00 pm
 Peace Flag Raising Ceremony
outside on the City Hall Plaza
Hosted by Edmonton Interfaith Centre

Mistress of Ceremonies
Portia Clark
CBC Radio Active

Greetings from the City of Edmonton
Edmonton City Council

Speakers:
Nina Delling
President, United Nations Association in Canada, Edmonton Branch

Heather McPherson
Executive Director, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation

Performers

   Martin Kerr
 Acclaimed Edmonton Singer/Songwriter

Ahmed "Knowmadic" Ali
Spoken Word Poet
Edmonton's Poet Laureate

Roy Abdalnour
Syrian Refugee
Concert Pianist

   
Exhibits
By community
   organizations working for peace and
   social justice initiatives in and around
   Edmonton.
Click here for Dr. Jane Goodall's message for the United Nations International Day of Peace
Information regarding International Day of Peace can be found by clicking on the following links:
Peace One Day:  http://www.peaceoneday.org/peace-one-day-drc
The International Day of Peace:  http://internationaldayofpeace.org/
United Nations:  http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/
For more information about the Edmonton celebration, please contact us.