News
2025
Third Party Neutral Graduate
Mangalam Lena graduates from the Canadian Institute of Conflict Resolution
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Peace Days 2025
Join Initiatives of Change Canada during Peace Days activities in Montreal.
Global Fellowship Gathering at Asia Plateau
Although a number of people from IofC Canada had registered for the Global Fellowship Gathering at Asia Plateau in January 2025, I was the only one who was able to attend.
2024
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the victims of residential schools, survivors, and their loved ones.
Chris and I, along with hundreds of people who gathered near East Beach, White Rock, British Columbia, to join with the Semiahmoo Nation.
Peace Builders Award 2024
It is with great honor that the Collectif 21 Septembre, of which Initiatives of Change Canada is a founding member, received the inaugural Peace Builders Award in the “Collaboration” category on October 2.
Peace Days Montreal, 2024
Peace Days take place in Montreal every year from September 21st, which is the International Day of Peace, to October 2, the International Day of Non-Violence.
Unprecedented Times
I am pleased to encourage the amazing, ongoing work of IofC (MRA) with its integration of mind, body and spirit work for a better world.
Gathering of new immigrants - April 14
Since last year, Montreal like other big cities in Canada, welcomed a large number of new immigrants.
Young Adults Dialogue on Healing and Reconciliation
Our most recent monthly young adults dialogue, which took place on April 21, was on the theme of healing and reconciliation.
Reconciliation sealed with a handshake
The spirit of intercommunity goodwill so evident at the Sept.
Inspiring visit from Lebanon
Wadiaa Khoury (in centre with computer) surrounded by IofC Canada colleagues.
Three Gatherings in Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton
At the Initiatives of Change Canada Consultation in Ottawa in November, some participants decided to create opportunities for local IofC groups to meet together on a regular basis.