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Organizers Statement |
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At the time of the 2008 Republican National Convention, national and world attention will be focused on the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on the banks of the Mississippi River. |
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Peace Island will convene a solutions driven conference to promote and celebrate peace, justice, harmony, nonviolence and care of the earth. Nationally known speakers have been invited to participate in panels and discussions relating to their field of expertise. |
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Background |
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Peace Island was conceived by Friends of Coldwater founder Susu Jeffrey of Minneapolis. She was joined by Dennis Dillon in October of 2006, and shortly thereafter most of the current committee members joined in the planning and organizing. |
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The Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers (MAP) became official sponsor of the conference in October 2007. |
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Many on the committee are members of organizations that belong to MAP. Organization affiliations include AlliantACTION, ELCA Synod Committee, Hawkinson Foundation, National Night Out, Saint Mary's Basilica, St. Joan of Arc, Twin Cities Peace Campaign - Focus on IRAQ, and Women Against Military Madness. |
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St. Joan of Arc Church has provided a financial grant to Peace Island. |
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