The Canterbury Workers Educational Association (CWEA) are celebrating Christchurch Heritage Festival in partnership with The Disarmament and Security Centre (DSC.)  

Join us as we explore individuals and groups who have shaped our city and contributed to New Zealand's peace movement.

Nuclear Reaction: The Peace Heritage of Christchurch

Thursday 29 Oct, 7pm to 8.30pm

Brought to you by the Disarmament and Security Centre (DSC).  Join us for an annotated film evening where we will celebrate Ōtautahi/Christchurch as New Zealand's first Peace City and New Zealand as a nuclear free nation.  Through film and discussion we will travel the journey of how these two important milestones were achieved, highlighting the role of Cantabrians in these achievements and revisiting why these issues are important for us in the present day.

Anti-Militarism and Anti-Conscription in Christchurch Before & During WWI - Martin Crick

Saturday 31 Oct, 1pm to 2.30pm

Anthony Wilding, three times  Wimbledon tennis champion, who died on the Western Front, said 'it would take a braver man to stand down than become a soldier'.  In this talk local historian Martin Crick will look at those individuals and movements in Christchurch who said 'No' to war, and 'No' to conscription.

Pacifists in Time of War – Margaret Lovell-Smith

Wednesday 4 Nov, 1.30pm to 2.45pm

Charles Mackie and members of the Christchurch-based national Peace Council who stayed true to their beliefs during World War I felt isolated and under attack.  But how effective were they and were they more widely supported than they knew?

The Socialist Movement in Christchurch c.1880 - c.1920 – Martin Crick

Wednesday 4 Nov, 7pm - 8.30pm

Join local historian Martin Crick as he explores the development of our Socialist Movement, examining some of its leading characters and influences.