Peace Team Training

More and more, communities are facing hostility, harassment, and threats to their safety — and a lot of us want to show up for the people and places we love but aren’t sure how. The wanting is there. It’s the how that’s missing.

This training is the how. Over two evening sessions online and an optional full day in person in Calgary, you’ll learn practical skills in nonviolent action, de-escalation, and community-led safety – taught by Nonviolent Peaceforce, who have spent more than 20 years keeping people safe in some of the most dangerous places on earth, from Ukraine to South Sudan.

You’ll leave with real skills, the confidence to use them, and everything you need to start a peace team of your own – through your church, your organization, or your community.

Whether you’re showing up for queer and trans communities, standing with immigrant and refugee neighbours, organizing for a ceasefire, or helping keep any gathering safe under pressure, the tools are the same. If you’ve ever wanted to be a steadying presence when tensions rise, this is where you learn how.

HOW IT WORKS

The program runs in two parts. The two online sessions are required for everyone. The in-person day is optional — and because it builds directly on the online trainings, completing both online sessions is required before attending in person. As such, registration for all sessions closes Sept. 9th. The online session recording will be available to registrants for two weeks after the session to catch up before Oct. 3.

You’re welcome to take the online sessions only; many people will.

For the full schedule and to buy tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peace-team-training-registration-1991244502911