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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 3h

Peace museum in Bancroft takes a big step

thevalleygazette.ca/peace-museum...

Peace museum in Bancroft takes a big step

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 4d

Today is the National Day of Action for MMIWG2S+.

APTN News is sharing a new episode of Our Relatives: Life on the Streets. It tells the story of four Indigenous women who were murdered while living on the streets of Winnipeg.

Hear the final episode: pod.fo/e/336a57

Our Relatives: The Trial

The murders of four homeless women shattered their families, shocked Canadians and forced politicians to take action. The tragedy tested the police and the justice system, while again shining a spo...

pod.fo

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 7d

Delighted to see news of our recent awards in Bancroft This Week.
www.calameo.com/read/0032892...

Newspaper article with headline: Canadian Peace Museum celebrates its third annual Award Ceremony

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 13d

What does peace mean to you? 3rd annual peace awards in Bancroft

www.mybancroftnow.com/71230/news/c...

What does peace mean to you? 3rd annual peace awards in Bancroft : My Bancroft Now

My Bancroft Now delivers the latest local news, events, contests, and radio features for Bancroft, Ontario.

www.mybancroftnow.com

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The New Humanitarian @newhumanitarian.bsky.social · 16d

Commissioned by The New Humanitarian, these original poems from leading Congolese slammers call for dignity, demand peace, and denounce the politics keeping war alive in the east. Watch, listen, and share:
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/feature/2025...

Hope and resistance: Slam poets capture the weight of war in DR Congo

These powerful new poems examine the escalating crisis in the east.

www.thenewhumanitarian.org

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 17d

On International Day of Peace, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 17d

Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.

My statement: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Quote graphic featuring the following quote from Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Canada’s recognition of Palestine: “Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 17d

Today is officially
▪️International Day of Peace
▪️Peace Day in the Town of Bancroft
▪️International Day of Peace in the City of Toronto

"Peace means not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of democracy, healthy people, a healthy planet, good relations with neighbours, and a fair society"

Town of Bancroft graphic: "The International Day of PEace was established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly...Peace means not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of democracy, healthy people and a healthy planet, good relations with neighbours, and a fair society.

Town of Bancroft graphic:
"Act Now for a Peaceful World"
Town Council of Bancroft had proclaimed September 21, 2025 as Peace Day in the Town of Bancroft.

WHEREAS today we recognize the importance of achieving a global culture of peace.
Today, we highlight the importance of speaking up against violence, hatred, discrimination and inequality, while sharing messages that promote hope, respect and understanding and encourage us to embrace our diversity. We also remember the fundamental values that can lay the foundation for a more just and harmonious society for all.
We are stronger when we work together to make Toronto a city where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Olivia Chow, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim September 21, 2025 as "International Day of Peace" in the City of Toronto.
Olivia Chow Mayor of Toronto

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 17d

It's International Day of Peace. Tonight, Niagara Falls, the @tourcntower.bsky.social , and the @toronto.ca Sign have agreed to illuminate in 🌈 or our museum colours 💜🤍🩷. Thanks!

Niagara Falls, illuminated in White, Pink and Purple

CN Tower, illuminated in rainbow colours

The City of Toronto sign, illumianted in rainbow colours

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 21d

Thank you Madoc Township Public School for your Stories of Peace award submission.

Everyone else, you have until the 19th to submit a video or painting.

canadianpeacemuseum.ca/awards

Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 21d

This cheque could have your name on it.

Photo of $500 cheque and the Stories of Peace trophy.

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 22d

You have three days left to win $500. Submit a painting or short video answering what peace means to you.

News: www.intelligencer.ca/news/what-do...

Details: canadianpeacemuseum.ca/awards

"What does peace mean to you?" asks Canadian Peace Museum contest

The Bancroft-based Canadian Peace Museum is soliciting area citizens’ written or visual concepts of peace as part of its annual contest.

www.intelligencer.ca

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 22d

We need a Canadian Peace Museum. And we’re getting one:

A 2 story building covering 8,000 square feet.

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 24d

The Canadian Peace Museum is happening.

We've been gifted a building and land!

canadianpeacemuseum.ca/pr-building-...

Canadian Peace Museum

canadianpeacemuseum.ca

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · 25d

This year's trophy has been carved by Richard Williams & Nalini Kumar-Williams. Thank you for donating your time and materials

The wooden Stories of Peace trophy. It incorporates the ☮️ symbol and the words "Story of Peace 2025 Winner"

Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Sep 5

Care about peace? Wanna win $500? Great news:

www.intelligencer.ca/news/what-do...

"What does peace mean to you?" asks Canadian Peace Museum contest

The Bancroft-based Canadian Peace Museum is soliciting area citizens’ written or visual concepts of peace as part of its annual contest.

www.intelligencer.ca

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Nina Wilen @ninawilen.bsky.social · Sep 3

"For centuries, the maps used to understand the world have distorted Africa’s size compared to most northerly nations...
".#Africa is about 3 times larger than #Canada & more than 1,5 the size of #Russia"

www.reuters.com/graphics/AFR...

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 31

Tell you what peace means to you, and you could win $500.

Share a short video or painting before 19 September for your chance to win!

$500 Prize
Stories of Peace Award

Submit a short video or painting that answers that question “What does Peace mean to you?” for a chance to win $500.

Competition details:
canadianpeacemuseum.ca
Deadline to submit 19 Sept 2025

Canadian Peace Museum
17 Valleyview Drive, Bancroft

Sponsored by Jimmy’s Italian

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Sep 1

You can see the previous winners and learn more about how to win $500 here:

canadianpeacemuseum.ca/awards

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 31

Tell you what peace means to you, and you could win $500.

Share a short video or painting before 19 September for your chance to win!

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 30

Today is International Day of the Disappeared

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...

International Day of the Disappeared - Wikipedia

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 24

Thanks to the generosity of our little community, planning for the Canadian Peace Museum has began.

www.mybancroftnow.com/70749/news/c...

Design of Canadian Peace Museum underway in Bancroft - My Bancroft Now

Hugh Spencer, James Jensen and Diane Oliver-Jensen of the Museum Planners Group recently spent two days at the museum building on Valleyview Drive.

www.mybancroftnow.com

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Deb Jeffrey @debjeffrey.bsky.social · Aug 23

In my little town...a passionate and talented team is ready to contribute to the global dream of #peace and look at Canada's role as well.

Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 22

“Planning for the new Canadian Peace Museum in Bancroft is now underway, with a decorated team of planners tackling the project.”

www.mybancroftnow.com/70749/news/c...

Design of Canadian Peace Museum underway in Bancroft - My Bancroft Now

Hugh Spencer, James Jensen and Diane Oliver-Jensen of the Museum Planners Group recently spent two days at the museum building on Valleyview Drive.

www.mybancroftnow.com

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 22

“Planning for the new Canadian Peace Museum in Bancroft is now underway, with a decorated team of planners tackling the project.”

www.mybancroftnow.com/70749/news/c...

Design of Canadian Peace Museum underway in Bancroft - My Bancroft Now

Hugh Spencer, James Jensen and Diane Oliver-Jensen of the Museum Planners Group recently spent two days at the museum building on Valleyview Drive.

www.mybancroftnow.com

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 21

BBC News contemplates: "Are museums in [Washington] D.C. too 'woke'?" 😐

www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Trump says museums in DC are too 'woke' - We ask visitors

President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad Slavery was".

www.bbc.com

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Canadian Peace Museum @canadianpeacemuseum.ca · Aug 17

Exciting times!

Newspaper article: Planning begins for the Canadian Peace Museum

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