Attend a Workshop.
Always be prepared to deal with violence with Nonviolence. At home, with friends, at work, or in the community. It’s obvious that guns don’t work. We have the most open gun laws among wealthy nations and the most violence. Having inner peace and knowing how to de-escalate provides the best protection. It is the best hope for the Beloved Community.
Tools to Build the Beloved Community.
Our workshops center around the concepts of Indigeneity and Kingian Nonviolence. Indigeneity is a lifestyle that focuses less on controlling our environment and more on enjoying what we have. It requires long-term thinking and considers the long-term consequences of our actions today on the generations to come. Moreover, indigeneity suggests working and living in cooperation with others rather than attempting to dominate them.
Kingian Nonviolence teaches it’s students very important skills to confront injustice in a nonviolent manner. It provides a structure for conflict reconciliation that is rooted in the best aspects of philosophers, spiritual leaders, and activists such as Gandhi, Tolstoy, and Dr. King who promote the Beloved Community.
Current Workshops
(by invitation only)
(by invitation only)
Past Workshops
Please contact Mark at markaklym@phoenixpeacebuilders.org if you would like us to hold one for you.
Kingian Nonviolence & Conflict Reconciliation
Kingian Nonviolence Core Training
Peace Building and Indigeneity
This workshop is designed to encourage a more collaborative work or home environment by discussing concepts of Indigeneity and Peace Building.
Mitigating Racism & Building Community
Within safe, brave spaces, These circles help participants explore sensitive topics such as White Privilege; the history of dehumanization; intention to have an open heart, mind and be anti-racist as a way of life.
Peace Circles & Conflict Reconciliation
Peace Circles, developed and used in Native American cultures, make it possible for civil dialogue to happen. We have taken this concept and developed a new approach to Peacemaking.
Movie Experience + Discussions
This program features lively discussions centered around a variety of “Hot Topics” that are of concern to people in today’s divisive world. Come discuss, ask questions and listen to differing views after watching a thought-provoking movie.
Healing of Memories for Veterans
The Healing of Memories workshop is a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others.
Building the Beloved Community
In this interactive and inspirational training Participants learn practical steps for using Compassionate Conflict Resolution for today’s challenges within and without.
Past Events
Annual Casa Peace Pole Prayers and Blessing
World Peace Day
Talking Circles
Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly & Moral March on Washington, D.C. & to the Polls
Juneteenth Celebration 2024
Popcorn Pizza and Peace Movie Night: Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom
John Dear, The Gospel of Peace
2/1/24
Within safe, brave spaces, These circles help participants explore sensitive topics such as White Privilege; the history of dehumanization; intention to have an open heart, mind and be anti-racist as a way of life.
Chief Ken McCoy, Tempe PD
2/13/24
Peace Circles, developed and used in Native American cultures, make it possible for civil dialogue to happen. We have taken this concept and developed a new approach to Peacemaking.
Gaza Cease Fire March
Peter Beinart talk
Philip Farah’s talks
Talking Circles Faith Forum / Workshop Luncheon
Let’s Stay In Touch.
Our mission is to help communities heal from generations of trauma by creating positive change from within. We promote the principles of Kingian Nonviolence and conflict reconciliation, and with your help, more people can learn these powerful tools that bring lasting peace.
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Testimonials
“This training has been a great experience that I would highly recommend to others. With everything that is going on in our world today people think it's impossible to lead a nonviolent life, but this training has taught me otherwise.”
— Nestaho Kahsai
College Freshman
“This event is very worthwhile. Nonviolence changed my life and the way I deal with conflict. This event gets doctor's approval from me! Highly recommended!!!!”
— Artemis Parvati
Naturopathic Doctor
“I hope you'll want to take this two day workshop. It's the real deal on how Martin Luther King, Jr. and those brave people from the 1960's who helped end segregation did it.”
— Joy Marx Mendoza
Chrysalis Domestic Violence Shelter
“I am a strong supporter of the training and would like to see this training be part of our curriculum and training for all employees and students.”
— Raúl S. Monreal, Jr.
Associate Dean of Student Development, South Mountain Community College
“The presentation experience was unique, refreshing, educational and, deeply inspiring. It is easy to see that this work, having begun many years ago, will hugely impact the way every day citizens show up in their individual lives.”
— Caitlin B. Flaherty
Executive Director, AZ Dept. of Peace Campaign
“I strongly feel this training in Kingian Nonviolence should be made available to lawyers for continuing legal education. It should be required for graduation in the curriculum of all high schools, community colleges and universities.”
— G. David DeLozier
P.C., Attorneys at Law