THINK PEACE INTERNATIONAL
IDP SCHEDULE
September 21-25, 2015*
Monday, September 21, 2015 ~ 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The International Day of Peace
OPENING: Prayer Led by Juan Mancias of the Esto’k Gna Tribe (aka
Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas)
Making the Invisible … VISIBLE in Ceremony
Rothko Chapel Plaza, 8 a.m. (outside)
WORKSHOP: Janet Windwalker Jones, Facilitator
“Preparing for Discovery and Partnership”
The Montrose Counseling Center
401 Branard St., Houston, TX 77006
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 ~ NOON to 2 p.m.; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
After the Peace/Partnering through Imagination
Noon to 2 p.m.
WORKSHOP: Noah Rattler, Facilitator
“Imagining A Better World”
Smith Public Library
3624 Scott St., Houston, TX 77004
7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
PANEL
DISCUSSION: “Partnering for Justice and Equality: Cross-
Pollination of Our Efforts”
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
3815 Live Oak St., Houston, TX 77004
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 ~ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 7:00 to 9 p.m.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Half-Day Activity for Children (HISD is closed)
Bridging the Intergenerational Divides
DAY ACTIVITY: Terri Sanders, P.K. McCary, Joy Jackson, Facilitators
“What We Think, What We Say: Peace Words”*
Location: Project Row Houses
2501 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004 (courtyard)
7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PANEL
DISCUSSION: “Addressing the Future with Lessons
from Our Past”
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
3903 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004
Thursday, September 24, 2015 ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Continuing the Conversation: Bridging the Intergenerational Divides
SPECIAL
EVENT: The Elders Circle, S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
Special Guest: Audri Scott Williams
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
3815 Live Oak Street, Houston, TX 77004
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
PANEL
DISCUSSION: Special Conversation with Inez Torres Davis
“Ending Racism and Building Community”
"Perspectives of Community and Activism
for the Future"
Rice University, Center for Civic Leadership
Sewall Hall, Houston, TX 77006
Friday, September 25, 2015 ~ 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Building Intercultural Relationships Through Ceremony
SPECIAL
EVENT: Opening: Drumming Circles
Past, Present and Future:
Healing and Reconciliation
Hare Krishna Temple and Center
1320 W. 34th, Houston, TX 77096
Saturday, September 26, 2015 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 11:00, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Preparing for Our Future
Gathering 9:00 a.m. (PRH) to 11:00 a.m.
SPECIAL
EVENTS: A Walk for Justice and Peace (Non-Violence)
Historical Third Ward Community
A Review of the Week
Table Discussions at University Museum
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SPECIAL
EVENT: A Spoken Word Open Mic on Dignity for All
Middle School and High School Children