I am honoured to return again this year to play my song Love and Not Fear in remembrance of war's victims. Join like-hearted others to mark and mourn the ravages of war and gather inspiration and courage to continue your commitment to a better alternative. Come in person to Vancouver Unitarians 949 W 49th Ave (at Oak Street) 2:00pm-4:30pm on November 11, 2026
To join the live stream, please join us at 2 pm on November 11th using the “Watch” button below.
Keynote speaker: Ellen Woodsworth, Co President Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, WILPF Canada
Welcome: Musqueam representative
Opening and closing words: Janet Pivnick
The Let Peace Be Their Memorial (LPBTM) ceremony aims to broaden our Remembrance Day focus to better reflect the diversity of Canadian perspectives on war and remembrance, and the personal war experiences of many immigrant Canadians. War’s victims include the civilians who now make up an estimated 90% of conflict victims, and immense damage to the environment. We must challenge the beliefs, values and institutions that make war seem inevitable; and to urge our government to promote and fund effective non-military means of dispute resolution.
RECEPTION
Please join the Social Justice Team and other peace activists in Hewett Hall immediately following the ceremony.
Light refreshments will be served at the reception and everyone will have a chance to socialize and view posters related to conflict and peace building efforts. Time will be provided for informal discussion with the wreath layers, photographs, and viewing the wreaths.
Click https://vanu.ca/event/let-peace-be-their-memorial-a-remembrance-day-peace-ceremony-reception/ to watch the 2026 LPBTM ceremony.
