The mission of Laughing Peace is to cultivate, nurture and proactively practice peace, joy, harmony and love through laughter, loving kindness and compassion.


The Peace Fairy

Shanti Amani Salaama
Who is she?

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Shanti Amani Salaama, the Peace Fairy, embodies peace, loving kindness and compassion.

Shanti Amani Salaama is fluent in the universal language of love, laughter and peace.

Shanti Amani Salaama comes from the stars and lives in the heart of each of us.

Over the years people have forgotten her. She is now here to remind us of the peaceful, loving people we truly are.


Shanti Amani Salaama
The meaning of her name…

  • Shanti - Peace in Sanskrit
  • Amani - Peace in Swahili
  • Salaama - Peace in Arabic

Shanti Amani Salaama appears in many forms:

  • The morning starlight
  • The clear rivers and oceans
  • A wee baby
  • Jumpa the Therapeutic Clown at the Alberta Children’s Hospital
  • Saucy McCuddle, the Indian-Scottish clown
  • Fif Fernandes, performer for peace, co-founder of The Art of Peace Camp, StoryJam, and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.

Shanti Amani Salaama
has graced…

Calgary Peace Prize

Honouring HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Consortium for Peace Studies, University of Calgary

Make a Joyful Noise

Multi-faith city wide celebration. Jack Singer Concert Hall

Book Launch

“After the Beginning “ By Peace Advocate Carolyn Pogue. Owl’s Nest Bookstore

21st International Peace Research Association Conference (IPRA)

Peace researchers from around the world attend. University of Calgary

Darfur /Darfur: An Internationally Touring Multi-media Exhibit

Glenbow Museum & Afrikadey

Laughter Yoga Teacher Training

Naramata, British Columbia

10th Anniversary Celebration for the Women's Centre

Calgary, Alberta