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March for Peru, postponed to Feb. 10th due to snowstorm

Jerry Stookey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:59 +0000

(en español más abajo)

JOIN DJPC IN A

MARCH TO THE PERUVIAN CONSULATE IN DENVER

(IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE
GRAND NATIONAL MARCH FOR THE RIGHT TO WATER AND LIFE
TO LIMA, PERU)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

3:00 – 5:00 PM

MEET AT GARLAND PARK

E. MISSISSIPPI AVENUE & S. LEYDEN STREET

FOR A 3-BLOCK MARCH TO THE CONSULATE

As always, we will follow DJPC’s Guidelines for Nonviolent Activism as listed here:
http://denjustpeace.org/how-we-work/non-violent-activism/nonviolent-activism-guidelines/

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VENGA CON DJPC A LA

MARCHA AL CONSULADO PERUANO DE DENVER

(EN SOLIDARIDAD CON LA
GRAN MARCHA NACIONAL DEL AGUA 2012
HACIA LIMA, PERU)

EL VIERNES, 10 DE FEBRERO DE 2012

3:00 – 5:00 PM

COMENZAMOS EN EL PARQUE GARLAND

E. MISSISSIPPI AVENUE & S. LEYDEN STREET

PARA LA MARCHA DE 3 CUADRAS AL CONSULADO

Como siempre, seguimos los Acuerdos de Activismo No-Violento de DJPC que se puede leer aquí:
http://denjustpeace.org/how-we-work/non-violent-activism/nonviolent-activism-guidelines/

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Denver Justice & Peace Committee
P.O. Box 12403
Denver, Colorado 80212 USA
Tel. 303-623-1463
www.denjustpeace.org

MLK Marade

Jerry Stookey — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:36:18 +0000

JOIN DJPC IN THE

27TH ANNUAL

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR,

MARADE

FROM CITY PARK
TO THE
CIVIC CENTER, DENVER

Monday, January 16, 2012

Meet at 10:15 AM
outside the entrance to City Park
on the grassy island at 17th Avenue & Esplanade

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” MLK

For information on MLK Holiday events in Denver:
http://drmartinlkingjrchc.org/

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Denver Justice & Peace Committee
P.O. Box 12403
Denver, Colorado 80212 USA
Tel. 303-623-1463
www.denjustpeace.org

January 19 – Salon Discussion on Gold-mining

Jerry Stookey — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:01:18 +0000

DJPC’s 2012 Salon Discussion Series

Join DJPC’s MineWatch group

for a presentation and informal discussion

“Human Rights and Gold-mining

in Latin America”

(Photo of march against Newmont Mining Corp.'s Conga gold mining project

in Cajamarca, Peru)

Thursday, January 19, 2012

7:00 – 9:00 PM

at Highlands United Methodist Church

2^nd floor Community Hall

3131 Osceola Street

Northwest Denver

303-623-1463 - djpc@denjustpeace.org

Free parking in church lot at 32^nd & Osceola and on street.

Denver Justice and Peace Committee (DJPC) is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting human rights, economic justice, and lasting peace in Latin America through education, solidarity projects, and nonviolent activism.

Flier attached here: Jan_flier

Thanks for the Holiday Potluck!

Jerry Stookey — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:04:57 +0000

Thanks to all who helped make DJPC’s Holiday Potluck so much fun (and delicious) last Friday, December 16th. The company was great, as were the food and decorations! We were honored by Julio Cochoy’s visit and personal testimony of healing after the genocide in Guatemala. And for those who missed the party, here are the lyrics of one of the holiday songs we sang:

WE WANT PEACE

(to the tune of “Jingle Bells”)

Let’s close the SOA,

Put an end to genocide,

No coups by CIA

Don’t give folks cyanide.

We speak on human rights,

The effects of gold-mining,

We work for Immigration Rights,

Help Project CURE shipping.

(Chorus)

Hey!

We want peace, justice too,

One world family.

We can do it together,

So join DJPC. (Hey!)

We want peace, justice too,

One world family,

We can do it together,

So join DJPC.

Only a week ago

We marched with Occupy,

Said NO to corporate greed,

and Wall Street’s alibis.

We want a more just world,

where peace is breaking out,

Our Justice banner is unfurled,

for Freedom give a shout!

(Chorus)

Holiday fun!

Jerry Stookey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:25:58 +0000

DJPC HOLIDAY POTLUCK SOCIAL

Friday, December 16, 2011

6:30 – 9:00 PM

at DJPC’s office

located in the Highland’s United Methodist Church

3131 Osceola, Denver CO

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· Meet Julio Cochoy, our Quiche Mayan guest from Santa Lucia, Utatlan

· See all your DJPC friends, and meet some new ones!

· Enjoy delicious food!

· Hear brief updates on DJPC activities!

· Sing some new justice and peace holiday songs!

· Win the door prize!

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Non-alcoholic beverages and dinner utensils provided.

Bring a dish (with serving utensils) to share.

Free parking available directly across the street.

Please RSVP to djpc@denjustpeace.org or 303-623-1463.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

--
Denver Justice & Peace Committee
P.O. Box 12403
Denver, Colorado 80212 USA
Tel. 303-623-1463
www.denjustpeace.org

Awards Night 2011 This Saturday

Jerry Stookey — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:58:30 +0000

Awards Night 2011

The
Denver Justice & Peace Committee

cordially invites you

to join them in honoring

EARTHWORKS

with the 2011 Global Justice & Peace Award

for their efforts to protect communities

and the environment from the effects of gold-mining.

Jennifer Krill,

Executive Director of EARTHWORKS,

will receive the award and deliver the keynote address

also honoring

JACK MUDRY

with the "John Proctor - Member of the Year 2011" Award

for his ongoing support of

the people of Latin America and DJPC

on his weekly radio program

"La Nueva Voz", KUVO.

Saturday, November 12, 2011, 7:00 PM

Highlands United Methodist Church

3131 Osceola - Denver, CO

Don't miss this event which includes Latin music by Marcia and Pepe,

a Silent Auction of Latin American crafts,

and delicious refreshments after the Awards ceremony.

Free parking

Adults $15.00
Students & Seniors $10.00

For more information or tickets call:
303-623-1463
www.denjustpeace.org

2011 Awards Night

Jerry Stookey — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:34:40 +0000

Thank You, Builders-for-Peace!

Jerry Stookey — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:53:07 +0000

A HUGE THANK YOU

to all who worked so hard painting
at DJPC’s Build for Peace
last Saturday, October 15th:

Celesté Martínez
Connie Curtis
Frankie Morrone
Gianna Carleo
Gloria Piper
Jerry Stookey
Jorge Quintero Millan
Michell Doherty-Quintero
Rick Clifford
Steve Piper

Family Tree expresses their thanks
for the newly painted 7 bedrooms
on behalf of the women and children
who need a clean, safe place.

In a special way, DJPC thanks
Connie Curtis who coordinated
this Build for Peace.
And DJPC thanks all of you for your hard work
and for all your sponsors
who make it possible for DJPC to keep
working in solidarity with the people of Latin America

¡MIL GRACIAS!

DJPC Build For Peace This Saturday!

Jerry Stookey — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:30:54 +0000

It’s time for the Denver Justice and Peace Committee’s Biannual Build for Peace!

Build for Peace is a work-a-thon (like a walk-a-thon or a marathon!). DJPC members who will be working as “builders” need your pledge of support for their work on October 15th.

This year our “builders” will be painting and restoring a home for homeless women and children of The Family Tree, a non-profit organization that provides a broad range of services and shelter to families and youth of metro Denver to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. So everyone wins! The families get the services and homes they need with the help of Family Tree and the Latin American people get greater justice and peace with your solidarity and help with the Denver Justice and Peace Committee. All thanks to your pledge of support for our “builders”!

Our Builders for Peace for this Saturday, October 15th are:

Connie Curtis

Gianna Carleo

Jonathon “Jonás” Moller

Jorge Quintero Millan

Michelle Doherty-Quintero

Rick Clifford

Steve Piper

Vivis Susa

These “builders” need your support. To make a pledge, click here: djpc donate and put the name of the person you are sponsoring in the donation form!

Let’s keep building a more just and peaceful world!

Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”

Maria — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:15:22 +0000

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[photo courtesy M. Van Der Maaten

Join us as Rob Robinson, leader of the GeoTech team that has been monitoring and researching the cracked houses surrounding the Marlin Mine in Guatemala since 2005 and has researched the issues surrounding the reclamation of the mine, shares a general overview of mining issues, a history of transnational corporations repeating itself in Guatemala, the current impacts of the Marlin Mine on local people and the environment, and the legacy impacts of Guatemala’s Marlin Mine.

Rob Robinson is a mining and environmental engineer with 40 years experience in mine production and engineering, and the remediation of abandoned and historic mines.

Thursday, October 20

7:00-9:00PM

Denver Justice & Peace Committee

at Highlands United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

3131 Osceola Street, Denver 80212

(corner of 32^nd and Osceola)

Free parking is available in the lot east of the building as well as along the street.

Enter through the door located on Osceola Street.

Website: www.denjustpeace.org | Phone: 303-623-1463 | E-mail:djpc@denjustpeace.org