Shuswap PeaceBuilders

Peace N Pizza with Santa Quaker, 2025 Dec 19
2025-12-19 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)

Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know and exchange ideas on “Peace to me is…” and an “Ideal Future” looks like for the world, while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza & Veggies + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Santa Quaker & Mike share world views.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 January 16th: TBD
Peace N Pizza: 2026 February 20th: TBD
Peace N Pizza: 2026 March 20th: TBD

EDSI (Economically Displaced Socially Isolated) Syndrome, with Dan Meakes
2026-01-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know and exchange ideas on “Peace to me is…” and an “Ideal Future” looks like for the world, what do I “appreciate and gives me hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Dan Meakes & Mike share world views and facilitate a discussion about EDSI (Economically Displaced Socially Isolated) Syndrome, what is it and what can WE do about it?

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 February 20th: From Scottish Warrior to Man of Peace with Stewart Johnson
Peace N Pizza: 2026 March 20th: China, what is it really all about? with TBD
Peace N Pizza: 2026 April 17th: TBD

From Scottish Warrior to Man of Peace with Stewart Johnson 2026 Feb 20
2026-02-20 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know learn each others “Story”, exchange ideas on Peace and share what you “appreciate and gives hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Stewart Johnson & Mike share world views and life story From Scottish Warrior to Man of Peace.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 March 20th: Doug Geiger, NHL Enforcer transformed – Beyond Belief
Peace N Pizza: 2026 April 17th: Dr. Aref Tabarsi, nexus of Persia, Pathology, Civility, Faith and Peace
Peace N Pizza: 2026 May 15th: TBD

Doug Geiger - NHL On-Ice Official transformed beyond belief - March 20th Peace N Pizza
2026-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know learn each others “Story”, exchange ideas on Peace and share what you “appreciate and gives hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Doug Geiger & Mike share world views and life story NHL On-Ice Official transformed beyond belief.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 April 17th: Dr. Aref Tabarsi, nexus of Persia, Pathology, Civility, Faith, Peace and Unity
Peace N Pizza: 2026 May 15th: Kenthen Thomas – Secwepemc Knowledge Sharer
Peace N Pizza: 2026 June 19th: River Grabowski – a Voice of Community Pride

Apr 17 PeaceNPizza with Dr. Aref Tabarsi
2026-04-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know & learn each others “Story”, exchange ideas on Peace and share what you “appreciate and gives hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Dr. Aref Tabarsi & Riley Boudreau share world views and life story of Persia, Pathology, Civility, Faith, Peace and Unity.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind / Make a Friend / Bring a Friend

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 May 15th: Kenthen Thomas, Secwepemc Knowledge Sharer
Peace N Pizza: 2026 June 19th: River Grabowski – a Voice of Community Pride
Peace N Pizza: 2026 July 17th: Dr Warren Bell – a Voice of the Shuswap
Peace N Pizza: 2026 August 21st: Arjun Singh – people’s representative

May 15 Peace N Pizza with Kenthen Thomas, Story Teller and Knowledge Sharer of Secwepemc
2026-05-15 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know & learn each others “Story”, exchange ideas on Peace and share what you “appreciate and gives hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Kenthen Thomas & Mike share world views and life stories.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind / Make a Friend / Bring a Friend

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 June 19th: River Grabowski – a Voice of Community Pride
Peace N Pizza: 2026 July 17th: Dr Warren Bell – a Voice of the Shuswap
Peace N Pizza: 2026 Aug 21st: TBD

June 19th Peace N Pizza with River Grabowski - a Voice of Community Pride
2026-06-19 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know & learn each others “Story”, exchange ideas on Peace and share what you “appreciate and gives hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

River & Mike share world views and life stories.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind / Make a Friend / Bring a Friend

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 July 17th: Dr Warren Bell – a Voice of the Shuswap
Peace N Pizza: 2026 Aug 21st: TBD
Peace N Pizza: 2026 September 18th: TBD

July 17th Peace N Pizza with Dr Warren Bell - a Voice of the Shuswap
2026-07-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Peace ‘n Pizza Agenda:
Curious, Kind, Respect, Listen to Deeply Understand: Welcome to Humanity
5:30 – 6:20 Gather & Socialize & Eat Pizza, Veggies & Salads (All diets accommodated)
6:20 – 6:40 Introductions & World View sharing
6:40 – 7:40 Speaker Story – World View Fireside
7:40 – 7:55 Questions & Answers
7:55 – 8:00 Call to Action
8:00 Cleanup (please help)
Gathering:
Upon arrival everyone needs to find somebody they don’t already know & learn each others “Story”, exchange ideas on Peace and share what you “appreciate and gives hope” while sharing a meal together,
Remember be curious, be kind, be respectful, listen to deeply understand.
If you have a question or difficulty please see a greeter wearing a greeter nametag.
Eat in the large meeting room:

Pizza, Salad & Fun Food for all dietary needs + Water / Tea / Coffee + Fun & Laughter

Introductions & World View Sharing in the Nexus:

Welcome, Introductions, Guidelines – curious, respect, listen to deeply understand
Land Acknowledgement & Blessings
Acknowledge Sponsors
Meditation
Participants are invited to the microphone to share their experience of Peace N Pizza
Expression of gratitude.

Speaker Story – World View Fireside

Warren & Mike share world views and life stories.

Questions & Answers

How can we help you realize your vision of the future?

Call to Action

Practice what you learned here today with strangers, friends, & family
Upcoming Events
Please help Clean Up
Be Kind / Make a Friend / Bring a Friend

Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events
Peace N Pizza: 2026 Aug 21st: TBD
Peace N Pizza: 2026 September 18th: TBD
Peace N Pizza: 2026 October 16th: TBD

2026 Community Peace Builder Gathering
2026-09-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road, Enderby, BC, V0E1V0, Canada
Mark your calendar for 2026 September 19th for a fun filled informative Community Peace Building Event.
Admission: you are requested to bring a person from a different social community with you + donation

Programme:

Greeting, Blessings, Acknowledgement
Story Telling (active workshop led by Kenthen Thomas)
Sacred Circles: pick one of 8 facilitated roundtable breakout subjects: * All my relations (indigenous) * Economically Displaced & Socialliy Isolated (homeless) * Energy Jobs & Environment (climate) * Food Security * Sexual Identity * Mental health & Addiction * Immigration & Racism * Children & Youth
Story Making (active workshop led by Kenthen Thomas)
Drumming & Singing Closing Remarks

Included:
* Lunch * Art Display & Voting * Community Service Displays * Children’s Program
Additional Program Information
Family Programme for kids of all ages

Peace Bubbles
Peace Art Projects
Virtues Project

Community Service Organizations
Community Service Organizations that work enhance Positive Peace or Harmony in our communities are invited to present their table top information booths. For guidelines, orientation, and registration please complete the Community Service Organization Registration form Here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to help make this a success with either volunteer, financial, or other forms of support please contact us at peacebuilderworld@gmail.com.

For more info call Mike 250-833-6158

Grassroots Harmony Action Project
2026-10-30 - 2026-11-01 | First Community Nexus, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E1J4, Canada
Grassroots Harmony Action Project 2026

Take Action
Help build better community
around one or more of these topics:
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Homelessness (EDSI),
Food Insecurity,
Mental Health & Addiction,
All My Relations (Indigenous Reconciliation),
Energy, Jobs and Environment,
Sexual Identity,
Immigration & Racism,
Children & Youth
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Your point of view is important
Let’s start by moving forward together.
Join us
Peace Builders Gathering – September 19th
Grass Roots Harmony Action Development – ongoing

Imagine our community in harmony where everyone feels that they belong, with purpose and meaning, helping each other while embracing our differences and recognizing each persons unique contribution and worth. Our problems challenge us to understand others deeply and inspire others in the process. Each of our stories matter and are part of the fabric of our community.
Join a team of citizens and work with a trained facilitator on your topic of interest to come up with ideas on how to improve situations, and action plans going forward for our community.
The Bridge Institute methods grown over two decades shows us step by step how to grow to our full community potential.
Can you positively impact community harmony by stepping up?
Please Join Us, everyone and all opinions are welcome.
Sponsorship is available for those of limited means.
Discussion Facilitators/Leaders/Champions:

Indigenous Reconciliation, Kenthen Thomas (kenthen@rootsandblues.ca), Rena Novotny, Jim Ellis
Immigration & Racism,
Mental Health & Addiction,
Ecology, Climate and Environment
Homelessness, Dan Meakes (singing.salsa.dan@outlook.com)
Food Insecurity,
Sexual Identity,
Children & Youth (Julie & Sajee)

Resources
Additional Program Details
Video of Community Building Event to address Human Trafficking using the Breakthrough Process
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to help make this a success with either volunteer, financial, or other forms of support please contact us at peacebuilderworld@gmail.com.
Contact
For more info call Mike 250-833-6158
