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Peace Begins with Me

Remembrance Dinner Theatre & Song ‐ Nov. 10

by Johannes Bosma

“Peace Begins with Me” is the theme of this year’s
Remembrance Dinner Theatre & Song, held at the Kin
Centre on Sunday, November 10, beginning at 5pm. This
year marks the 76th anniversary of the UN Peacekeepers.
Featured will be Canadian Peacekeepers, the Miramichi
Chapter, in particular. Sixteen of its members will be present
and honoured that night.
For 76 years, United Nations peacekeepers have worked
to save and change lives in the world’s most fragile political
and security situations. Since 1948, more than two million
uniformed and civilian personnel have helped countries to
transition from war to peace. The UN Peacekeeping Forces
received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988.
The theme, “Peace Begins with Me,” recognizes the Gary Silliker (Cpl) was an engineer, “sapper”, in the army and
service and sacrifice of UN Peacekeepers, past and present, went on several peacekeeping duties. The MVHS drama students
including those who have given their lives under the UN flag. will be telling one of his stories.
It also pays tribute to the resilience of the communities that
they serve, who continue to strive for peace despite many Following in the footsteps of her parents and five uncles, she
obstacles. served for 23 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including
The evening begins with another one of Susan Butler’s two peacekeeping missions in the Balkans.
delicious meals of baked chicken with all the fixings and In addition, personal peacekeeper anecdotes of local
dessert. State special diet requirements when reserving tickets. soldiers will be presented by the MVHS drama students,
After the meal, the program will include three under the direction of Chris Matheson. The sixteen
peacekeeper acts plus songs of peace and reflection. peacekeepers attending this event are sponsored by
Performers include: the MVHS Drama Club, The Villagers, Newcastle Printing (Paul Barry) and the 68th Miramichi Folk
Aliyah Hossin, Kate & Melissa Barry and Susan Butler. Song Festival (Susan Butler). Overall sponsors for the event
One of the acts is the personal UN Peacekeeper include Town Hill Jewelry and Trevors Hyundai.
involvement of Wendy Jocko in her own words. Born in Join us as we honour our Canadian Peacekeepers on
Pembroke, Ontario, Wendy Jocko is the Chief of the the eve of Remembrance Day.held at the Kin Centre on
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and comes from Sunday, November 10, beginning at 5pm. Reserve tickets
a long line of ($40) by contacting Susan at 506-622-1780 or email
Indigenous Warriors. susanbutler@xplornet.com.

Wendy Jocko, Chief of the Algonquins
of Pikwakanagan First Nation, whose
UN Peacekeeping involvement will be
featured in one of the acts. Aliyah Hossin The Villagers Choir

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