SECOND ANNUAL SPIRIT OF PEACE

2017 CONFERENCE REPORT

Wale Idris Ajibade | African Views | September 7, 2017

African Views Organization

September 8, 2017

For Immediate Release

Wall Street, New York, on Tuesday July 18 and Wednesday July 19, 2017, the 2nd Annual
Spirit of Peace Conference took place at the Federal Hall National Memorial. Another
milestone in world cultural history was reached when Monarchs from Africa, and Chief Schem
from Native American Tribal Government came together to participate in the Spirit of Peace
conference and celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day with a special truth and
reconciliation ceremony.

We are proud, indeed, to share with the rest of the world that we brought an end to the historic
conflict between Dr. W.E.B DuBois (co-founders of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People {NAACP}) and the honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey,
(founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association {UNIA}) through mutual apologies
and forgiveness from one generation of one descendant to another to resolve the conflict
between their ancestors.

Rather than just a symbolic gesture, we believe that the Spirit of Peace initiatives provide the
opportunity to respectfully engage collective and transgenerational traumatic disorder and
correct them with the appropriate and necessary healing approaches. Our hope is that Mandela
Day continue to serve as a light house for conflict resolutions and as guide for forging a more
peaceful and congruous society.

The Spirit of Peace is an annual high-level conference of leaders, representatives, kings from
Africa, and Chief Schem from Native American Tribes on the role of culture in sustainable
development. This years program featured African Kings meeting with native American Chief
Sachems focusing on the following programs:

July 18, 2017: Day I: Peace and Security (Sustainable Development Goal 16)

July 19, 2017: Day II: Global Economic Partnerships (Sustainable Development Goal 17)

Visit the following links for presentations, photo slides, and videos of the Conference

The 2017 Spirit of Peace Conference Report: http://bit.ly/spiritofpeaceconferencereport2017

The 2017 Spirit of Peace Photo Album: http://bit.ly/spiritofpeace2017photoalbum

Call for Proposal to participate in the 2018 Spirit of peace conference: http://bit.ly/sopcfp2018

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Conference Agenda:

July 18, 2017: Day I: Peace and Security (Sustainable Development Goal 16)

Goal: to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to
justice for all and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

July 18 marks Nelson Mandelas birthday and we observe the day in partnership with the Mandela
Foundation, the United Nations, African Union, and a host of other organizations across the
world who regard the former South African President as a symbol of peace. We also conduct the
Truth and Reconciliation ceremony in honor of President Nelson Mandela as an integral part of
the program.

The philosophy and doctrines of Dr. William Edward Burghardt "W. E. B." Du Bois, Co-founder
of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP, 1909) was
Integration and Integral Civil and Human Rights Institution, while that of Marcus Mosiah
Garvey, Jr. founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA, 1914) was based on
the ideology of the need for Separate and Equal Black Institutions and Enterprises. These ideas
clashed, it got personal and both went on an all-out offensive and both suffered the consequences
from the very rogue state that they were both against. This conflict was never resolved and many
historian and African Scholars though these differing ideologies to be divisive and overbearing.

Dr. Julius Garvey (Son of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey) and Mr. Arthur McFarlane
(Grandson of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois) both spoke on behalf of their ancestors. The conference also
featured a dramatic performance to invoke the spirit of the protagonists with Dr. Charles Cornell
Jarvis, president and founder of All Saints Village Funds in Antigua and Barbuda reenacting
Marcus Mosiah Garveys dynamism, and legacy; with Mr. Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr.,
Attorney at Law, President of the Haitian Lawyers Association, National Haitian American
Elected Officials Network (NHAEON), Mayor Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr., Chairman,
Former Mayor of the Borough of South Toms, River reenacting President Nelson Mandela; and
with Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director, African Views Organization invoking the spirit of
Dr. W.E.B DuBois.

This years program featured remarks from Mrs. Shirley McKinney, Superintendent, National
Park Services Manhattan Sites; comments by Sara Wolf, Retired Director, NER Museum Services
at National Park Service a panel of His Royal Highness Oba James Oladipo Aroko-Ola Buremoh,
Ajagungbade 1, Wmpimeequin Wampatuck, His Excellency Henry Leonard Mac-Donald,
Baffour Opoku Agyeman I, the Twafuorhene of the Asante Kingdom, Chief Carol Fowlkes, Chief
Dwaine Perry, Tecumseh Cesar ~ Matinecock Tribe of New York, Chief Kenneth Barber, Chief
Ray Watson, Chief Ronald Holloway, the emissary of the Royal Kingdom of Buganda: Mr. Kato
Kajubi, Mrs. Helen Kajubi and other chiefs.

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H.E. Mr. Henry Leonard Mac-Donald, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,
Permanent Representative of the Mission of the Republic of Suriname to the United Nations is
chairing the event.

The convener of the event was Trustee and Assembly Member Emeritus, Mr. Carmelo G Garcia,
MSIS, IM, SPHM, FHO, SHRM, CPM, Executive Vice President, and Chief Real Estate Officer of
Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (Newark CEDC)

Closing Remark by African Views Organization, Representative H. E. Isaiah Z. Chabala, Former

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations, European Union
and various other international organizations and agencies.

Conference Agenda:

July 19, 2017: Day II: Global Economic Partnerships (Sustainable Development Goal 17)

Goal: to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for
sustainable development.

Economics of Culture and globalization of cultural trades at the Federal Hall National Memorial
(26, Wall Street New York). The conference offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore and
engage a host of international country representatives in Public Private Partnership prospects
and High Level Alternative Investment in Africa, West Indies, and North America; featuring
Majestic Kings, Chief Sachem, dignitaries representing nations and institutions, cultural
presentation, art exhibition, trade and investment promotions, panel discussion, international
networking opportunities, entertainment, shows, and much more.

Globalization of Cultural Trades and Alternative Investment.

The event featured analysis on existing trading patterns between countries in Africa, Caribbean,
and between inter-indigenous societies around the world by Wale Idris Ajibade. Presentations
included Economy of Waste and Efficient Waste Management by Curtis Jones, CEO Copley
Global, Population Health by Arthur McFarlane, Indigenous Economic Sustainability by
Tecumseh Cesar, Chief Kenneth Barber, Chief Ray Watson, Nessu Wushuwunoag ~ Director
General of FANA ( Federation of Aboriginal Nations of America ) - discussed the challenges of
UNDRIP implementation through commerce and working with state, national and international
government agencies, Monika London Human Rights and sustainability in Western Sahara,
and Chief Wmpimeequin Wampatuck. Detail about the National Park Service and Importance
of cultural arts, monuments, and museums was conducted by Diana Pardue, Chief, Museum
Services Division Statue of Liberty NM, and Ellis Island, NPS. Global Reflection: His Grace,
Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha - National Chair, Christian Association of Nigeria,
and South Africa (Message from Bishop Dr. Chiemezie Ogbu).

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A Wampum Belt was presented to Wale Idris Ajibade by Chief Schems led by Chief
Wmpimeequin Wampatuck, Chief Nessu Wushuwunoag, and Tecumseh Cesar in recognition
for his contribution to the worlds culture of peace and freedom.

Exhibition from Artists and Photographers and presentation of the most valuable museum
quality African Art ever sold with an effort to explore the intersection of art and economy, and
promotion of tourism.

Closing Remark by African Views Organization, Representative (Acting Chair) H. E. Isaiah Z.

Chabala, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations,
European Union and various other international organizations and agencies.

The Spirit of Peace initiative is predicated on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Declaration on the Decade of People of African
Descent. The Initiative allows for effective implementation of the principles enshrined in the
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Declaration on the
Decade of People of African Descent. The main objective is to encourage solidarity with the cause
of humanity and foster good human relations by facilitating and promoting candid discussions,
clearing the path for mutual respect, cultural integrity, reconciliation, rapprochement, social
congruence, diversity in cultural expressions and socio-political discourse, and globalization of
cultural trade.

Appreciation to the National Park Service (NPS)

We are deeply grateful to Sara Wolf for putting a touch of magic on our effort, and for delivering a
heart rending speech; to Shirley McKinney for opening the door and welcoming us where we belong
at the right time; to Diana Pardue, for her patience and generous contributions, to Barbara
Applebaum and Migdalia Figueroa-Pinedo for their generous support beyond the call of duty, as
well as the entire NPS staff.

Many thanks to Dr. Julius Garvey (Son of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey) and Mr. Arthur
McFarlane (Grandson of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois) and Mrs. Teresa McFarlane for making a meaningful
Truth and Reconciliation between W.E.B DuBois and Garvey possible and thereby writing a new
chapter in African history; allowing us to tell African story from an African view within the history
of the world.

Many thanks to His Grace, Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha - National Chair,
Christian Association of Nigeria South Africa, and Bishop Dr. Chidiebere Ogbu, presiding Bishop
at Dayspring Ministries International South Africa, International Gathering for Peace and Human
Rights in Africa, University of South Africa, Johannesburg Area, who travelled from South Africa

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to the US to consecrate this reconciliation on behalf of the Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and the
Christian World.

Many thanks to the event Chairperson H.E. Mr. Henry Leonard Mac-Donald, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Mission of the Republic of
Suriname to the United Nations for believing in us, sharing the vision, and supporting it.

Many thanks to His Royal Highness Oba James Oladipo Aroko-Ola Buremoh, Ajagungbade 1, The
Onidera of Idera for steadfastness and generosity as well as for sharing the vision and
representative of the African Royal Delegation at the Spirit of Peace Conferences.

Many thanks to AV Trustee, His Royal Majesty, King (Oba) Aderemi Adedapo Adeen, Secretary
(BoT) National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (Abuja), Under the co-Chairmanship of
Ooni of Ife & Sultan of Sokoto for Coordinating the African Royal Delegation and for encouraging
the vision with ideas and resources.

Many thanks to His Royal Majesty King Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan, for his support
and contribution toward the success of the Spirit of Peace Initiative.

Many thanks to His Royal Majesty, Igwe, Agbogidi Alfred Nnaemeka Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR,
MNI, the Obi of Onitsha for sending his blessings.

Many thanks to Tecumseh Cesar, and, Nessu Wushuwunoag ~ Director General of FANA
(Federation of Aboriginal Nations of America) for the precious honor and the gift of Wampum

Many thanks to His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Asiwaju of Lagos and the Jagaban of
the Borgu Kingdom for sending his blessings.

Many thanks to His Excellency Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, Governor of the State of Osun, of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria for sending his blessings.

Many thanks to the Trustee H. E. Isaiah Z. Chabala, Former Ambassador and Permanent
Representative of Zambia to the United Nations, European Union and various other international
organizations and agencies for his leadership and representation, on behalf of AV Chair of the
board, Mr. William Verdone

Many thanks to the Trustee Chief Schem Larry L. Fisher Jr. (Wmpimeequin Wampatuck),
Mattakeeset Tribal Government, H.E. Ambassador Delegate to the UNPFII (United Nations
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues) & Indigenous OAS Rep to the Inter - American
Commission on Human Rights -- for his commitment to the predisposed indispensable role in the
Spirit of Peace.

Many thanks to AV Trustee Honorable Carmelo G Garcia, MSIS, IM, SPHM, FHO, SHRM, CPM,
Assembly member Emeritus, Executive Vice President, and Chief Real Estate Officer of Newark
Community Economic Development Corporation (Newark CEDC) for conducting the Spirit of

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Peace Conference and especially for his impeccable anchoring of the Truth and Reconciliation of
the Houses of Garvey and DuBois as well as the dramatization and invocation of DuBois and
Garvey.

Many thanks to AV Trustee Mrs. Regina Askia-Williams, Philanthropist, Educator, Producer,

Actor for her support and encouragement.

Many thanks to Dr. Charles Cornell Jarvis, president and founder of All Saints Village Funds in
Antigua and Barbuda for his reenactment and impeccable portrayal of Marcus Mosiah Garveys
life, dynamism, and legacy; to Mr. Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr., Attorney at Law, President
of the Haitian Lawyers Association, National Haitian American Elected Officials Network
(NHAEON), Mayor Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr., Chairman, Former Mayor of the Borough
of South Toms, River New Jersey, President of the Association of Haitian for his reenactment and
impeccable portrayal of President Nelson Mandela; while Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director,
African Views Organization stepped in to portray DR. W.E.B DuBois.

Many thanks to Dr. Barryl Biekman, Chair of the National Platform Dutch Slavery past; Chair of
the African European Women's Movement 'Sophiedela'; and board member of Tiye International
Surinam and The Netherlands, Civil Society Speaker of the United Nations' International Decade
for People of African Descent for her strategic support in planning of the event and for locking in
key commitment necessary for the Spirit of Peace success.

Many thanks to Mr. Curtis M Jones, Managing Director, Copley Global, W K Kellogg Person XV,
Boston, Massachusetts; to the Emissary of the Royal Kingdom of Buganda: Honorable Wycliffe
Lule Musoke, Mr. Omolungo Kato Kajubi, Mrs. Helen Kajubi, Philly Jjemba.

Many thanks to Mr. Dosso Kassimou for representing the City of Newark, Country of Ivory Coast,
and the Pan African Organization.

Many thanks to the Youth Initiative team: Damilare Lawal, Jafar Danesi, Justin Kilpatrick, Tristan
Demetri, Aashray Harishankar, Ettini Ukpong, Tyra Plaisimond, Tammy Merilan, Allester Hull,
Akil Charles, Denai Wilson, Desirae Ranger, Franklin Boateng, Terrell Saraphin, T-Roc Saraphin,
Yaw Agyarko Sr., Zafara Smith, as well as Coach Anthony Hall, and Mervyn Francis as well as other
members of the Halls Express Youth Track CLub for representing the Youth interest and supporting
the spirit of Peace initiative and volunteering their talent to the cause.

Many thanks to the Exhibitors: Leni Charles (Ms. Charlene Janecek) on site performance exhibition
of Kids of the Diaspora

Mr. Pedro Jardim de Mattos (Photo Graphic exhibition of Brazil and Ghana Intertwined, Ms. Cheery
Stewart Joseph (virtual Art Exhibition)

Many thanks to Dr. Monica Sanchez, Miss CARICOM for the support and encouragement as well
as sharing the vision of the Spirit of Peace with Mr. Danny Glover.

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Many thanks to Mr. Danny Glover for his advice and lectures

Many thanks to Mr Anthony Olabode, Black Voice Publisher in the UK, for producing a version of
the 2017 Spirit of peace flyer.

Many thanks to Ms. Charlene Janecek Ajibade, Kids of the Diaspora for producing a version of the
2017 Spirit of peace flyer.

Many thanks to the following people for their various kinds of support:

Mr. Jerry Kwabena Kansis, Ghana Foundation for his support.

Mrs. Ora Welch, Hopes Foundation Inc. for her donation to the cause.

Many thanks to Ms. Christine Bridgelal, BCB Community Bank for her support.

Many thanks to Mrs. Giselle Mudiay, of the United Bank for Africa for her support.

Many thanks to Mrs. Martina Donlon for inviting the Spirit of Peace Guest to the Mandela Day
program at the United Nations

Many thanks to Mrs. Monika London for representing the Saharawi

Many thanks to Chief Carol Fowlkes, Chief Dwaine Perry, Tecumseh Cesar, Matinecock Tribe of
New York, Chief Kenneth Barber, Chief Ray Watson, Chief Ronald Holloway, Chief William Guy,
International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb, Chief Tereygua, Taino Cay, Chief Nekot
Amonsoquath, Chief Dwayne Perry, Two Clouds

Many thanks to Chef Lookman Moshood - Buka Restaurant (www.bukanewyork.com) for donating
the refreshment for the reception

Many thanks to Kenneth Joseph, and the whole team of Sounds of Tomorrow

Many thanks to Brian Grant, of Grant Engineering for his donation to the cause

Many thanks to Professor Robert Harari for his encouragement and support.

Many thanks to Ms. Christina Petrakis for her encouragement and support.

Many thanks to Mr. Sacha Chavez for his encouragement and support.

Many thanks to Mr Alexander Petti for his advice and press outreach and support

Many thanks to Ms. Ama Nimley for her encouragement and support.

Many thanks to Ms Tashima Allen, Dr. Remi Alapo, and Ms. Joanna Meyer

Many thanks to Mrs. Marie Plaisimond for her encouragement and support

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Many thanks to Ms. Sophia Fleming for her outstanding performance

Many thanks to Floxy Bee the Queen of Hikosso Music (www.floxybee.com) for a remarkable
Performance

Many thanks to Ms. Tiffany Obi (singer) for an impressive performance

Many thanks to Mrs. Antoinette Pitcan, President G-CUED for her support and deliberation

We thank all event attendees and all who supported the Spirit of Peace initiative

Finally, our thanks go to those who have taken the time to provide valuable feedback on ways to
continuously improve the Spirit of Peace program and conference. We are in the process of making
many changes in response to your suggestions. We know from your input that attending and
presenting at Spirit of Peace Conference provides an immense opportunity for professional growth,
learning, and networking, and we take very seriously our responsibility in ensuring those goals are
achieved. We recommend that you please see the Call for Proposal document attached to see how
you can be directly involved in the organizing of the Spirit of peace conference. We do hope you will
help us celebrate our 3rd Annual conference. I am truly honored to be a part of the planning team
and greatly look forward to seeing everyone in 2018!

On behalf of the Sacred Fire organization and the United Indigenous peoples and Tribes of the
America's We would like to sincerely thank you all for attending our 2nd annual Spirit of Peace
conference and ceremony in July. With your support, the Spirit of Peace ceremony now opens doors
for so many to a world of much needed healing. We are pleased that you shared this sacred moment
with us. We will keep you all posted on our progress and our upcoming Spirit of Peace conference
for 2018 and hope you can visit us again and shed the light we collectively shared that day with the
rest of the world.

Peeskunsh

Chief Schem

Wmpimeequin Wampatuck

On Behalf of African Views Organization, the Sacred Fire Constituency, and the Spirit of Peace
Steering committee, please accept my highest consideration. Thank you!

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