DJPC’s 2012 Salon Discussion Series Join DJPC’s MineWatch group for a presentation and informal discussion on “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 2nd floor Community Hall 3131 … Continue reading January 19 – Salon Discussion on Gold-mining
Thanks for the Holiday Potluck!
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 … Continue reading Thanks for the Holiday Potluck!
Holiday fun!
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 *************** · Meet Julio Cochoy, our Quiche Mayan guest from Santa Lucia, Utatlan · See all your DJPC friends, and meet some new ones! · Enjoy delicious food! · … Continue reading Holiday fun!
Awards Night 2011 This Saturday
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 … Continue reading Awards Night 2011 This Saturday
2011 Awards Night
Thank You, Builders-for-Peace!
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 … Continue reading Thank You, Builders-for-Peace!
DJPC Build For Peace This Saturday!
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 … Continue reading DJPC Build For Peace This Saturday!
Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”
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 … Continue reading Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”
September Salon: What does Globalization have to do with Migration?
The focus of this popular education based workshop is globalization, migration, and the economic implications of these factors. Come and learn how people are affected by neoliberal economic policies and how we can respond. This workshop is filled with hands-on activities and sports a companion zine with resources and more. Jordan Garcia is the Immigrant … Continue reading September Salon: What does Globalization have to do with Migration?