Keynote by Women of Color Speak Out 

Women of Color Speak Out is a collective of Seattle activists working to educate and inform communities about the connections between the climate breakdown and systems of oppression. They are focused on shifting the narrative of the climate movement to one that is beyond the superficial causes (fossil fuels) to the deeper injustices of the world by decolonizing our minds. They speak from their personal truths and share unique perspectives on demanding climate justice and collectively creating a new, just future for us all.

And much more!

​Last year we...

• Were welcomed by Emcee Victoria Matey-Mendonza
• Opened our hearts to the beautiful writings of Lummi Poet Rena Priest
• Introduced Aline, the Center's new Executive Director
• Sang along with the Sweet Goodbyes
• Honored Kerry Johnson with Howard Harris Award
• Heard from the WA Youth Climate Strike Organizers 
• Engaged with an intergenerational crowd and learned from community groups in town
• And scored many fun items from local businesses who donated to our silent auction <3 

Over 200 people attended Bellingham's 16th annual International Day of Peace in 2019. Videographer Mark Allyn and photographers Ty Campbell and Sarah Sasek documented the evening for WPJC. To share your photos and videos, please email them to [email protected].
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2019 Sponsors

A-1 Builders & Adaptations Design Studio
Om Foods Inc
Boundary Bay Brewing Company
Amnesty International Group 270
Chuckanut Builders
​Community Food Co-op
Daylight Properties
Environmental & Social Justice Committee of the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
First Congregational Church of Bellingham, UCC
​The Majestic
​Phoebe Bird
Steele Financial Services
​United Church of Ferndale
Veterans for Peace Chapter 111
HandDancer Interpreter Services
​Garden Street United Methodist Church
​First Christian Church

Drink & Dine for Peace Sponsors:
Black Drop Coffeehouse, Camber, The Daisy Cafe, The Racker Pinball & The Shakedown, and Good Local Brews
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Become a Sponsor for Peace!

Contact WPJC at 360-734-0217 or [email protected] if your business or organization wants to sponsor International Day of Peace.

Learn More Here!