WNPJ + Peacemaker of the Year, Samer Alatout + Olive Harvest Festival + CSP Film in Seneca + CWAC Employment Opportunity + WAVE’s ACTION TEAM + Nov Referendum + other statewide events
The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.
WNPJ’s Fall Assembly was held October 19th. To see photos, videos of the presentations and more, check out this site for updates!
WNPJ's Peacemaker of the Year award was presented to Dr. Samer Alatout, Professor in the Dept. of Community and Environmental Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. This award was given in recognition of Dr. Alatout's consistent urging to collectively build a culture of global and environmental justice. As a Palestinian American, and through his life's work Dr. Alatout has brought valuable witness to what is possible and encourages us to explore new ways of critically examining notions of nationalism and nations. To read more about this Peacemaker award – see https://www.wnpj.org/awards.
Olive Harvest 2024: Honor Palestinian Resilience
Sunday, October 27 @ 1-4 pm
Tenney Park Shelter, 402 N Thornton Ave, Madison
Please join us to honor Palestinian resilience at this free event. Enjoy delicious Palestinian bread & hummus and sample olives, olive oil & zaatar.
Learn about Madison's efforts to educate grocery stores about the Sabra Hummus boycott, and write a customer comment to ask Willy Street Co-op to remove Sabra from the shelves. Enjoy live music presented by Ensemble Shamaali.
Sponsor an olive tree in the Madison-MasaferYatta olive grove, or shop for Palestinian olive oil, olive oil soap and hand-crafted treasures and Stand with Palestine yard signs. Explore or purchase children's books about Palestine with Read Palestine.
Children's activities will include a read-aloud, kite decorating, window sign making and temporary tattoos. Learn about the Andaleeb Cartonera project to produce beautiful cartonara ( cardboard covered books) about Palestine, and borrow or purchase one of these works of art.
Hear from Madison groups working to end the Genocide in Gaza, and learn about the Madison-Masafer Yatta Olive Grove, a project to help farmers remain on their lands in the southern West Bank, despite a spiking campaign of settler and military violence, including the burning and destruction of olive groves.
The event will close with a public vigil on E. Johnson St. We'll provide materials to make signs, or bring your own signs and banners, calling for an end to Genocide and occupation.
This event is free and open to the public, donations accepted, presented by Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, Palestine Partners and Jewish Voice for Peace-Madison
Contact: Barb Olson, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, (608) 843-8417, barbieolson@yahoo.com
Cassandra Dixon, Palestine Partners, 608-445-0357, palestinepartners4justice@gmail.com
Join the Crawford Stewardship Project for a film and discussion in Seneca on Sunday, Oct 27th!
Crawford Stewardship Project will be hosting a film screening of “Livestock on the Land,” a film by Practical Farmers of Iowa, at Seneca High School on Sunday, October 27 from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM.
The film, with a runtime of 75 minutes, covers many topics surrounding agriculture and the positive impacts that a diversified farm can have on the community, environment, and pocketbook.
Following the film, we will have a panel discussion between CSP Ag Coordinator Joe Childs, Vance Haugen of Great River Graziers, and Rod Ofte of WI Grassfed Beef Cooperative regarding the film and its topics before moving into open discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. contact@crawfordstewardship.org
Clean Water Action Counsel is looking for an Executive Director to begin January 2025 or earlier
This is a 20-24 hours-per-week position with flexible hours offering the opportunity to guide the organization, founded in 1985, into the next decade. Work at the UW-Green Bay office with college interns, board members, and volunteer members to carry out the mission of protecting human health and the environment in NE Wisconsin. Help determine priority issues and actions with this well-established organization.
The salary range is $22,000-$28,000, depending on experience and additional staffing. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation, use of laptop computer, mileage and phone expenses.
Learn more about CWAC here. For a complete job description and benefits, email contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org with “Requesting Executive Director Application Information” in the subject line.
Constitutional Amendment on the Ballot November 5th!
The Constitutional Amendment on the November 5 ballot is harmful and can diminish our voting rights. Learn from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin why you should vote no to this constitutional amendment. This constitutional amendment aims to divide us. Let's come together and vote no! Learn more and watch the webinar recording HERE. Questions? Reach out to lwvwisconsin@lwvwi.org.
From the WI Democracy Campaign: https://www.wisdc.org/news/commentary/7657-non-citizens-matter-vote-no-in-november
And member group WAVE says: Vote "No" on the "Eligibility to Vote" constitutional amendment question.
Learn more and watch the LWV webinar recording HERE.
WAVE has a new ACTION TEAM – Join today!
Join the newly forming WAVE Virtual Action Team! Together, we can take meaningful action every month to help reduce gun violence—all from the comfort of our own homes. Click here to join the WAVE Virtual Action Team today.
Why Join the WAVE Virtual Action Team?
The WAVE Virtual Action Team is an opportunity to connect with other passionate advocates and make an impact. Every month, we’ll meet to discuss progress, hear updates on the latest gun violence prevention efforts, and take actions that drive real change in our communities. Whether it’s reaching out to legislators, supporting voter engagement, or spreading awareness, your participation will help protect lives across Wisconsin.
Monthly Meetings: We'll meet once a month to get updates on gun violence prevention, hear from guest speakers, and stay informed about our progress.
Direct Actions: Each month, we’ll take action together. From contacting legislators to encouraging voter registration, every effort will contribute to our shared mission of reducing gun violence.
Our first meeting will be held on October 23rd, with two times available: noon and 6 pm. We’ll start with a presentation from the Violence Policy Center on their new report, Gun Death in Wisconsin, followed by an explanation of what our action team will do moving forward. You’ll also have the opportunity to share updates from your local area, and we’ll wrap up by making sure our loved ones have a plan to vote on November 5th. admin@waveedfund.org
WNPJ Member Group Events
Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!
Madison
10/21 @ 12pm-1pm: Vigil for Peace - Meet at the corner of MLK Jr Blvd and Doty St. Questions? Call Tim at 608-630-3633
10/21 @ 3:30pm-6:30pm: Madison MAN Coop's annual general member meeting and Supper Club! At the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St. This is a Planning Meeting for a Monthly Mutual Aid Supper Club, the third Monday of each month through 2024; a place where we'll cook and eat together and also make some meals-to-go that people can get for their MAN hours. If you want to help make that happen, email to let us know.
10/22 @ 6:30pm: Craftivism: Creating Protest Posters and Buttons with The Raging Grannies of Madison. At Nancy Nicholas Hall - UW Madison. UW-Madison is honoring Madison Raging Grannies - with displays and presentations in Sept-Oct. It’s All the Rage: Activism, Aging, and the Raging Grannies of Madison grows from a two-year archival and oral history project. It’s All the Rage explores the past, present and future of this organization, with a focus on the community, engagement with social justice issues, and the friendships formed in the process. Learn more HERE.
10/27: Annual Olive Harvest Event. Tenney Park Shelter, 402 N Thornton Ave. Madison Rafah Sister City Project and Palestine Partners will host the annual Olive Harvest Event in the afternoon. rafahsistercity@yahoo.com See the Spotlight on this event, above.
Milwaukee
10/23 @ 11:00am-12:00pm: Rally Against Solitary Confinement. At Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility, 1015 N 10th St. Organized by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee. shadmuss1983@gmail.com
10/24 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: Anti Gun Vigil - At Dunham’s Sports 2550 S. l08th St. Those who sell guns and other weapons are accomplices to the crimes committed with them. No one should be manufacturing and selling any gun since they are meant to hurt others. No blood for financial gain. It is better to die than it is to kill or hurt another. Make it easier for people to be good. From Casa Maria Catholic Worker in Milwaukee shadmuss1983@gmail.com
10/25 @ 10:00am-12:00pm: Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition Networking Brunch. 5235 S 27th St, Greenfield. They will host Huda Alkaff, founder and director of Wisconsin Green Muslims, as our special guest. Wisconsin Green Muslims is a grassroots environmental justice group formed in 2005 to connect faith, environmental justice, sustainability and healing through education and service. For over two decades, Alkaff has advocated for environmental justice, initiating Muslim and interfaith programs on energy democracy and water equity and receiving many accolades for her work. Taqwa's Bakery and Restaurant delivers a delicious buffet of classic dishes, bread and sweets. Register HERE! Huda's email: interfaith.earth@yahoo.com
10/26 @ 12pm-1pm: Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at St. Paul and Water. Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org
Racine
10/26 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace at NW corner of Highways 31 and 20. Park in the SW corner of the Kohl's parking lot, near the AT&T store. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. We have signs, banners and flags available for all. Check out our website for weather concerns. Free Palestine!
La Crosse
10/24 @ 12pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. A weekly vigil for peace every Thursday. Questions? Email dbuffton@yahoo.com
Viroqua
10/19 @ 11am-12pm: Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Action Alert: The Driftless Palestinian Solidarity group has a petition to demand that Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and end financial aid to Israel's military. If your group is interested in getting signatures, please email driftless.solidarity@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!
Seneca
10/27 @ 2:00pm-4:30pm: Film screening of “Livestock on the Land,” hosted by Crawford Stewardship Project . At Seneca High School . See the Spotlight above to learn more.
Statewide
10/24 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm: Echo Valley Hope will offer an Introduction to the Peace Education Program via Zoom. Please register in advance to attend.
TPRF's Peace Education Program offers free, video-based workshops empowering individuals to reflect on their humanity and inner resources. The program includes excerpts of Prem Rawat, reflection time, participant discussions, activities and reading materials on these topics: Peace, appreciation, inner strength, self-awareness, clarity, understanding, dignity, choice, hope, contentment.
For more information contact Dena Eakles at 608-606-4450 or dena.eakles@gmail.com
Join WNPJ - Individual members and groups welcome!
For individuals, join at a sliding scale rate of $35/year – or whatever fits your budget!
For between $50 - $75/year, a WNPJ membership keeps your group connected with peace and justice efforts and helps keep the Network going - and growing!
Visit our website to find out more about the benefits of membership and join us!
We help our member organizations reach a wider audience by amplifying your peace and justice events and actions on our list-serve and Facebook page. Membership also provides access to our community tabling opportunities, our online toolbox of peace and justice resources, and a community that cares about your peace and justice journey.
Here's an opportunity for WNPJ member groups!
WNPJ member groups can sign up to table at the Dane County Farmers Market on Capitol Square every Saturday from April 13th through November 9th at 7am - 1pm. Bring your own table and handouts to SITE 10 on the King Street corner of the Square (next to Veterans for Peace) - you can't sell anything at the non-profit table, but donations to your group are acceptable. Sign up today!
Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org
If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US!
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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.
From the WNPJ archives! Some of our WNPJ members may still have these Immigrant Welcome yard signs we were selling back in 2008. If you do, send us a photo of the sign in your yard – and we’ll post it on our WNPJ Facebook page! Stand up for immigrant rights. These signs featured handwritten messages of "welcome" in six languages by people from many of Wisconsin’s immigrant communities. The two-sided yard sign featured "welcome" in Spanish and Hmong, and we had single-sided window signs featured in either Spanish or Hmong.
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