How to Stop a Dam with Indigenous Resistance José Gómez from the Association of Communities for Development and the Defense of Land and Natural Resources will speak about their struggle to protect land and water, cultivate indigenous leadership, and build community power in the face of harmful corporate and state-led megadevelopment. Friday, November 9th 12:00 … Continue reading How to Stop a Dam with Indigenous Resistance
Join the Delegation to Chiapas: November 27th – December 3rd 2018
Delegation to Chiapas: Human Rights and Alternatives to Development Join our one week delegation to Chipas, Mexico. From November 27 through December 3, 2018. The delegation will start in San Cristobal de las Casas where you will have the opportunity to see firsthand anti-systemic alternatives to the neoliberal development model. Then you will travel to several … Continue reading Join the Delegation to Chiapas: November 27th – December 3rd 2018
Newmont Mining Shareholders Confronted by Protesters. By thenationreport
Newmont Mining Shareholders Confronted by Protesters Posted by thenationreport Denver residents protest the Newmont Shareholders’ meeting at the Hilton Inverness Hotel on Wednesday. (all photos: The Nation Report) The Denver Justice and Peace Committee (DJPC) has years of experience fighting the mining practices of Newmont Mining. So it wasn’t a surprise on Wednesday to see … Continue reading Newmont Mining Shareholders Confronted by Protesters. By thenationreport
April Forum: The SOA Watch Borderlands Encuentro and Experiences
In the current political climate with talk of building walls, heightened security, and fear, what does it mean to the lives of the people living at or near our southern border who exist in the shadows? Come and hear the experiences of students, community members, and professors from several universities in Denver who attended the … Continue reading April Forum: The SOA Watch Borderlands Encuentro and Experiences
Global Day of Action Against Open Pit Mining: July 22 @ 11 AM
Join us for our annual action on the Day of Action Against Open Pit Mining! Many coalitions from around the world will be organizing actions on this day to build awareness on the devastating effects of climate chaos. Saturday, July 22nd at 11 am at the West Steps of the State Capitol. This is the … Continue reading Global Day of Action Against Open Pit Mining: July 22 @ 11 AM
Thank you for your support, we raised $2,475 by running for peace!
The DJPC running team, ran on Saturday May 20th the 5K part of the Colfax Marathon would like to thank you for you all your donations to support DJPC, as of today May 24 we have received a total of $2,475!!! . Our target was $3,000, there might be a few checks in the mail … Continue reading Thank you for your support, we raised $2,475 by running for peace!
Thank you for your support, we raised $2,730 by running for peace!
The DJPC running team, ran on Saturday May 20th the 5K part of the Colfax Marathon would like to thank you for you all your donations to support DJPC, as of today May 24 we have received a total of $2,730!!! . Our target was $3,000, there might be a few checks in the mail … Continue reading Thank you for your support, we raised $2,730 by running for peace!
Journey to Chiapas: Accompaniment, Community, and Resistance
Journey to Chiapas: Accompaniment, Community, and Resistance Jim Chaney, DJPC member of the year 1986 and University of Denver Students Victoria Watson-Nava and Amy Czulada will share their experiences during our Delegation to Chiapas. Sunday, February 12, 2017 12:30 p.m. after 11:00 a.m. mass Ten-Thirty Catholic Community 1100 Fillmore St Denver Social Systems … Continue reading Journey to Chiapas: Accompaniment, Community, and Resistance
Save the date: October 29th 2016. Global Justice & Peace Award
ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT – October 29th 2016 DJPC Global Justice & Peace Award 2016: We have the honor to announce that the recipient for this year’s Global Justice & Peace Award is Otros Mundos de Chiapas. Otros Mundos de Chiapas is committed to the search for alternatives to the social, economic, political and environmental crisis … Continue reading Save the date: October 29th 2016. Global Justice & Peace Award
Global Day of Action Against Open-Pit Mining – July 22, 2016.
Today, July 22, many citizens of various countries around the world took action to raise awareness of the serious social and environmental impacts posed by open pit mines on the Global Day of Action Against Open-Pit Mining. Mining companies destroy the living environment, monopolize the natural wealth that is essential for human communities, they transform … Continue reading Global Day of Action Against Open-Pit Mining – July 22, 2016.