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Canadian Peace Museum
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Peace promotion is urgent. Learn more and support us at 🌐 canadianpeacemuseum.ca

Opening 2026. A registered charity.
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Overheard today:

▪️“How come John Lennon and Yoko Ono got to sit in bed for peace and we need to dry wall?”

▪️“I was told this would be fun”.

Only joking. Our volunteers are in good spirits.

Donate to fund the renovations:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
A big hall with drywall work underway. A big hall with drywall work underway.
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Massive thanks to volunteers Dave Maris, Jim Green, Stu Vickars, Brandon Tarcey, Trevor Williams, and Bill Kilpatrick for helping us prepare our main room for painting.

Our renovation plans are partly funded…financial donations attract a tax receipt:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
Our large empty double height main room Our large empty double height main room
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Our peace library just leveled up. With massive thanks to Tom Hastings and @riverasun.bsky.social for this donation!
Books: the Dandelion Trilogy, and the Ari Ara Series
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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The latest opinion piece by our Exec Director "More peace, no nukes" quotes: @gordjohns.bsky.social, @elizabethemay.bsky.social, @taleeb.bsky.social, @alexneve.bsky.social

Photo credit @jdl56.bsky.social
Screenshot of a newspaper column titled "More peace, no nukes"
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Please join @natesmelle.bsky.social and @antifascistwizard.bsky.social on November 15th for an afternoon of art, stories, and book signings.
’TWAS A SUNNY DAY BOOK LAUNCH! DATE: Sat, Nov 15th, 2025 TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM LOCATION: The Peace Museum 19 Valleyview Drive, Bancroft, Ontario JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING AFTERNOON CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF ’TWAS A SUNNY DAY — a powerful chronicle of a century of stories told through the life and art of Estonian-born painter Arne Roosman, as reflected by Canadian journalist Nate Smelle. From a childhood in Estonia, through war-torn Europe, to the quiet beauty of rural Ontario, this book captures the humour, resilience, and creative spirit of an artist shaped by history and forever chasing light. ALL ARE WELCOME! Enjoy stories, artwork, book signings, and refreshments. “I had to have it on a sunny day. On the worst days the sun had to shine, or else I wouldn’t have been able to live through it.” — Arne Roosman TWAS A SUNNY DAY Written by Nate Smelle With Art and Poetry by Arne Roosman
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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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
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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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
September 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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
September 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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This cheque could have your name on it.
Photo of $500 cheque and the Stories of Peace trophy.
September 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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We need a Canadian Peace Museum. And we’re getting one:
A 2 story building covering 8,000 square feet.
September 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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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"
September 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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You can see the previous winners and learn more about how to win $500 here:

canadianpeacemuseum.ca/awards
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 Jimmi’s Italian Kitchen
September 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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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
August 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Exciting times!
Newspaper article: Planning begins for the Canadian Peace Museum
August 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Peace is more than just the absence of war.

Some nice reporting on a recent talk that we did in Barry’s Bay.
A newspaper article on how peace is not just the absence of violence, but the presence of health, democracy, inclusive societies and access to education.
July 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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🌈We're speaking at this @pflagcanada.bsky.social event tonight.
Event flyer that reads "Making Peace - The Valuye of Building Peaceful, Inclusive Communities" 23 June 2025. 6:30pm to 7:30pm (doors open 6pm) Barry's Bay Legion, 250 John Street. Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Chris Houston, president and co-founder of the Canadian Peace Museum....Chris will talk about his time in conflict zones, outline the concept of positive peace and connect the doors to rural communities in Canada"
June 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Music festival fundraiser, from the good people at Bancroft's WoodShare program. You can read more about them here: woodshare.ca
Rainbow psychedelic coloured flyer for WoodStack Music Festival. Saturday 28 June 1pm to 8pm at Millennium Park, Bancroft. Performers include the Salt Cellars, John Foreland and more.
June 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Today we celebrate Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde (@braindrum.bsky.social) for winning the @afmc-ca.bsky.social Mentorship Award.

Dr. Ayonrinde serves on our board of advisors: canadianpeacemuseum.ca/advisors

Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada 2025 award winners: www.afmc.ca/awards/ #ICAM2025
Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde receiving his award
April 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Thanks to the Institute for Economics & Peace for their donation to our museum collection.
A collection of peace related publications
April 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Meme based on the TV show severance that reads “Your outie finds peaceful ways to resolve disagreements”
April 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Our stickers are made in Ontario and purchased from a local small business. We're not into Shopify etc, so if you want one, make a donation over $5 via the link below. We've got about 20 left. 1st come 1st served. $10 if outside Canada.

Chewed cat toy 🍌 for scale.

canadianpeacemuseum.ca/support-us
Canadian Peace Museum sticker with ☮️🌈 logo
February 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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"While the events that sparked the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation as we know it today get some attention, we often forget that the movement was led by trans women of color and Black lesbians."- JCFS Chicago

www.jcfs.org/response/blo...
A Black woman holding the pride flag.
February 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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The Corruption Perception Index 2024 notes:

"In addition to the United States and New Zealand, Canada is another decliner on the CPI that has traditionally driven climate action around the world, highlighting a worrying trend for global climate leaders."

www.transparency.org/en/news/cpi-...
Chart showing a downwards trend of the perceptions of corruption in Canada
February 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Corruption Perception Index world ranking (by @anticorruption.bsky.social)
1 - Denmark
2 - Finland
3 - Singapore
4 - New Zealand
5 - Luxembourg
5 - Norway
5 - Switzerland
8 - Sweden
9 - Netherlands
10 - Australia
10 - Iceland
10 - Ireland
13 - Estonia
13 - Uruguay
15 - Canada (down 1 from 2023)
Global heat map on perceptions on corruption
February 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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"Countries with lower corruption levels generally show better readiness to face the challenges posed by climate change." From the @anticorruption.bsky.social 's Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

www.transparency.org/en/news/cpi-...
Chart: "CORRUPTION AND READINESS TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE" showing a correlation between higher levels of corruption linked to lower readiness to adapt to climate change.
February 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM