YMCA Peace Week is a time when we celebrate the presence of peace in our local and global communities, reflect on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA, and honour those who work for peace in our community and around the world.
From November 17-24, 2018 the Kamloops Community Y, together with YMCA-YWCAs across Canada, celebrate the presence of peace in our communities, and reflect on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA-YWCA.
Do you know an individual or group who, without any special resources, demonstrates a commitment to peace through individual contributions made within their local, national or global community? Nominate them today for the Peace Medal!
Peace Medal Nomination Form
Yoga for Peace, Friday, November 23, 5:30pm—6:45pm
Join this FREE Community Yoga class with VYC Ambassador, 200hr Yoga Teacher, and YMCA-YWCA Fitness Coordinator Deb Twemlow! Help celebrate YMCA Peace Week with this ages 12+ community inspired class designed to rejuvenate the body for all levels of participant. Please bring your own yoga mat.
More than the absence of violence and conflict, peace is the presence of conditions like fairness, inclusion, empathy, security, and respect for diversity. Peace is also the ongoing work of building and rebuilding these conditions. The YMCA is dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community -- and peace is fundamental to strong and healthy communities.
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