I am a CPT Reservist (part-time worker) in my early 40s, a member of the Toronto Catholic Worker community, and a queer activist.

 

Where have you worked with CPT?

Chiapas (Mexico), Burnt Church (Esgenoopetitj, Canada), Colombia, Palestine, Anishnabe territory (Canada)

 

How did you get involved?

Carol is the Co-Director of CPT, a poet, and pastor. Carol was part of the formation of the Colombia project who regularly served on that project until becoming Co-Director. Since that time she has also served on site in Iraq , Palestine , Arizona and Kenora. She is the facilitator/presenter for the Biblical Non-violence portion of the CPT Core Training. An active peacemaker since the late 1970's. Carol worked with Mennonite Voluntary Service with refugees from Central America in Dallas , Texas in the early 1980's.

Reservist with Christian Peacemaker Teams since 1990, with experience in Vieques, PR; Colombia; Gaza Strip and West Bank, Palestine; Chiapas, Mexico; Iraq; and with First Nation communities in New Brunswick, South Dakota, and New York. Organic market gardener. Represented the Church of the Brethren on CPT's Steering Committee.