In a world facing multiple threats including authoritarianism, climate crisis, and war, we will explore the spirituality and strategies of nonviolent social change. A guiding question will be, “How do we create the more beautiful world we so deeply desire?”
We will hear from tribal leaders, community members, and others impacted by the U.S. nuclear weapons program, as well as from Norimitsu Tosu, an 83 year-old atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima.
A training program in nonviolent social change will be woven throughout the immersion. Participants will learn the history, strategies, and spirituality of nonviolent action, and leave with tools for social change they can bring home to their own communities. The immersion may culminate in a nonviolent action at the Trident submarine base, depending on the desires of the group and individual participants.
Ritual, contemplative practice, storytelling, and deep reflection are integral components of this experience.
Dates:
July 28 – August 7
We will hear powerful stories from communities impacted by the U.S. nuclear arsenal, including members of the Spokane and Yakama nations, the Marshallese community, and a hibakusha from Hiroshima. While exploring the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest, we will reflect on its desecration by nuclear weapons, as well as how we can chart a different course towards peace and healing.
Details are subject to change.
July 28 | Arrival Welcome ritual Sharing Our Stories |
July 29 | Visit Midnite Mine and hear stories from Spokane nation members |
July 30 | Visit mine sites on traditional canoes Public Evening Event |
July 31 | Travel to Hanford Nonviolence Training Part 1 |
August 1 | River tour of Hanford nuclear site Hanford Journey event with Yakama nation |
August 2 | Community Storytelling Nonviolence Training Part 2 |
August 3 | Travel to Seattle Nonviolence Training Part 3 |
August 4 | Peace Walk from Bainbridge Island to Chief Seattle’s Grave on Suquamish Reservation to Ground Zero |
August 5 | “The Day Before” Action at Trident base |
August 6 | Peace Walk from Lake Forest Park to Green Lake From Hiroshima to Hope lantern event |
August 7 | Closing Ceremony / Travel home |
Participants are responsible for coordinating travel to Spokane and from Seattle.
Sliding scale $100 – $750.
No one will be denied for lack of funds.
