Come Hear Different Perspectives on Peace

Seven keynote speakers will bring to the gathering their perspectives to fostering peace on the planet. You can read their complete biographies at www.hopespringsinstitute.org./peace.html.

A pattern is weaving between these speakers. In terms of peace those at the gathering will hear: current state events that are happening--what can be done--what you can do individually to strive for peace on the planet. The theme and flow emerging is:

Thursday morning/afternoon and Friday morning--Healing:

• Healing the Planet--Flordemayo--Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
• Healing Peace in Northern Ireland--Kate Fitzpatrick--Peace Activist & Musician--Donegal, Ireland
• Healing Collective Trauma--Gina Ross--President International Trauma Institute US & Israel

Friday afternoon and Saturday Morning--Actions:

• Armed with Art--Alice Lovelace--Poet, Playwright & Organizer for Social and Economic Justice
• The Role of Dissent--Ann Wright--Colonel (Ret) US Army & Anti-War Activist
• Pilgrims of Peace--Bhanumathy Vasudevan--Social Scientist & OD Consultant-Tamil Nadu, India

Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning--Stepping into Activism:

• Global Cafe event
• Feminism, Activism and Waging Peace--Alexandra Merrill--Feminist & Transnational Consultant

This gathering will also include a variety of optional activities, entertainment, fabulous food and exciting opportunities for networking with like-minded souls. Go to www.hopespringsinstitute.org/peace.html to register.