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IPS seeks to promote peace and intercultural understanding in our community through education and community involvement. 

Upcoming Events

Find updates at PeaceStudiesBillings.org

 

Ryan Busse, author of Gunfight

7pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2023      

RMC Fortin Center

8:15pm Book Signing  

Open to the Public

$10 Reserved Seat, call (406) 998-4229

No fee for Gen. Admission

 

Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive who helped build one of the world’s most iconic gun companies, and was nominated multiple times by industry colleagues for the prestigious Shooting Industry Person of The Year Award. Busse is an environmental advocate who served in many leadership roles for conservation organizations, including as an advisor for the United States Senate Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Biden Presidential Campaign. He remains a proud outdoorsman, gun owner, father, and resident of Montana.

 

Living Safely with Guns in Our Community Conversation

7:00pm, Thursday, September 28, 2023 RMC Fortin Center

No fee to attend this Conversation; Limited seating: register at PeaceStudiesBillings.org or (406) 657-1042.

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Peace at the Holiday Table Workshop

9am-3pm, Saturday, October 7 or 21, 2023

RMC Paul M. Adams Library, Room B216

$50 Fee; Registration at (406) 657-1042

Mary Hernandez leads workshop participants with hosting basics, tips, and research based activities to increase the results for peaceful and purposeful gatherings; and that leave guests satisfied.

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 4-10pm, Fri., November 3 &

10am-10pm Sat., November 4, 2023

Downtown Billings

 Crafts & activities, face painting, food, pop-up cemeteries, procession,

                music, films, costume contests, & fun.

Public Ofrendas available Oct. 30 - Nov. 5, 2023 in select locations

Visit DayoftheDeadBillings.com for updates.

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Contact: 406.998.4229 / PeaceStudiesBillings.org / Follow us on Facebook @InstituteForPeaceStudies

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