Armistice Day 2023 – Veterans for Peace – Milwaukee
Saturday – November 11TH, 2023 – 7 PM (Central Time)
A Free Public Event
Endorsed by the United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee, Peace Action
Wisconsin, Building Unity Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Network for Peace & Justice
Attend in person at the Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda
200 E. Wells Street – Milwaukee, WI
Or
Register to attend Via Zoom by clicking on this link.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fbo6dp3GQx6gMSq9seWBQw#/registration
The 17th annual Armistice Day program is intended to reclaim the day as one to promote peace, not celebrate militarism.
Speakers
Medea Benjamin will speak on “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict"
Medea Benjamin. Co-founder of the women-led peace group Codepink, human rights group Global Exchange, Peace In Ukraine Coalition, and more. An advocate for social justice for 50 years. “One of America’s most committed and most effective fighters for human rights.” – NY Newsday. “One of the high profile leaders of the peace movement” – LA Times
Mark Denning will speak on “Aakode’ewin – The Fearless Heart and the Cost of War”
Mark Denning is an enrolled tribal member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Mark is an educator, lecturer, and curriculum specialist in Native American history and culture, who has been involved in public education programming for over 40 years. His work has taken him all over the world, working with people, communities, and organizations.
Music by singer-songwriters Holly Haebig and Harvey Taylor
Music begins at 6:45 PM
For more information, contact Bill Christofferson:
Veterans for Peace - Milwaukee Chapter 414.486.9651 (Phone) / vfpchapter102@gmail.com (email)