Breath & Water is Our Medicine
City Honors School 186 E. North Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBlue-Mindfulness Training: Introduction to mind-body medicine and the healing power of breath, movement, and water. Reduce anxiety and stress Increase safety and comfort in and around water Improve health and fitness See Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Cullen Jones. With Center for Mind Body Medicine, including Thaddeus Gamory, Dena Adler, and Dr. Carol Penn. […]
Camp Peaceprints 2022-Registration Now Closed!
S.S. Columba-Brigid Church 75 Hickory Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesANNOUNCING CAMP PEACEPRINTS 2022! JULY 18-29, M-F 10 AM - 3 PM SS. COLUMBA-BRIGID CHURCH, 75 HICKORY STREET, BUFFALO 14204 Our 2022 theme will be “Justice for All.” We will explore such questions as: What is Justice? What makes a person a citizen? What are our rights and responsibilities as citizens? How do we change laws […]
Ukraine Sponsorship 101
Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center 562 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY, United StatesAn information session for potential sponsors of displaced Ukrainians. August 2nd, 2022 @ 6 PM Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center 562 Genesee Street, Buffalo August 4th, 2022 @ 6 PM Jewish Community Center 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville
Talking Peace Radio: Nuclear Dangers
Facebook LivestreamFeaturing Agnes Williams, Indigenous Womens Initiatives founder and leader; Diane D'Arrigo, Nuclear Information and Resource Service, Radioactive Wast Project Director; with host Vicki Ross, WNYPC Board Chair, PANYS Upstate Chair. Remembering US' devastating Hiroshima & Nagasaki; Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT); Indigenous suffering; West Valley clean-up action plan (urging Gov. Hochul to ensure full enclosure […]
Talking Peace Radio: Indigenous People’s Day
Facebook LivestreamFeaturing Kelly Maracle, Mohawk/Seneca, Bear clan, water protector and land defender, Shell River 7; Vicki Ross, WNYPC Board Chair, PANYS Upstate Chair; and more. UN-declared International Day of World Indigenous People; Indigenous rights and sovereignty (Shell River 7, +++); protecting Mother Earth and the Waters (Water Walk, ceremonies). Taped and live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch; […]
Embracing Buffalo: Healing Opportunities
Buffalo, NYEmbracing Buffalo is a collaborative effort between two trios of women healers – three who live in Buffalo, and three who simply love the place that you call, “Home”. Embracing Buffalo is not only a response to the May 14th shooting– it is an attempt to address the horrors that preceded it, and to serve […]
BTV Lantern Release for Jaylen Griffin
Buffalo Central Terminal 495 Paderewski Dr, Buffalo, NY, United StatesAugust 4th, 2022 will mark 2 years since the disappearance of Jaylen Griffin. Jaylen Griffin's mother is still in search of answers. She will stand with the support of community organizations & concerned citizens to keep the public aware that Jaylen is still missing. In an effort to Get Him Home, any tips or leads […]
Transit Riders Picnic at the Park (Evangola)
Evangola State Park 10191 Old Lake Shore Road, Irving, NY, United StatesIt is NFTA-Metro's last scheduled Parks Adventure Bus event, and BTRU is inviting folks to a special picnic at Evangola State Park! We rented a six-table pavilion overlooking the beach for the day and will be handing out refreshments and snacks so people can feel nourished, hydrated and relieved from the sun. Folks are welcome […]
Igniting Hope Conference 2022
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 955 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesIgniting Hope 2022: Advocating in a New Reality - Breaking Barriers, Maintaining Resilience, & Reconstructing a Community of Care Featured speakers: Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III, Founder, Black Church Food Security Network Ruth S. Shim, MD, MPH, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Associate Dean of Diverse & Inclusive Education, University of California, Davis Keeanga Taylor, PhD, […]
Elmwood Festival of the Arts
Elmwood Ave between West Ferry & St. James, BuffaloStop by the WNY Peace Center's table* at this year's Elmwood Festival of the Arts! 2022 DATES Saturday, August 27th 10-6 6-8:30 After Hours Concert Sunday, August 28th 10-5 Shop – 170 World-class artists See – Four stages with music, dance and puppetry Participate – KidsFest has hands-on activities for all ages, in four big tents Eat – Food […]
Healing the Community: Family Fun Day
New Hope Baptist Church 2090 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by New Hope Baptist Church and Confident Girl Mentoring, this community event is intended to promote youth and family wellness and togetherness in the midst of ongoing violence and the pandemic. In addition to a jump rope competition, there will be bounce houses, games, prices, and giveaways. Competitors can register here: https://form.jotform.com/CGMPINC/j4C2
June & Roger’s Annual Labor Day Sunday Gathering
Riverside Salem UCC Environmental Cottage 3449 West River Road, Grand Island, NY, United StatesDon't miss June & Roger's annual Labor Day Sunday gathering - with live music, food, and camaraderie! Due to COVID, to avoid crowding, they ask that you not bring a dish to share. If you've been exposed to COVID, please test and wear a mask. Please share - all are welcome.
