Initiatives of Change (IofC) is a world-wide movement of people of diverse cultures, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behavior, starting in their own lives. We are looking for volunteers who would dedicate their time and talent, and join our small and vibrant international team.

Peter Hayes from IofC Canada and his strong conection with IofC Cambodia

Ottawa, March 5, 2015—The University of Ottawa’s IofC Club has launched a program of activities to introduce students to some core values and practices of IofC.

'We need to talk about hope as we talk about history,' stated the president of the University of Richmond, Dr Edward Ayers, at the opening plenary of Initiatives of Change’s (IofC) three-day Healing History: Memory, Legacy and Social Change conference.

It was an evening of sharing ideas on making positive changes in the world - changes such as those illustrated in IofC’s documentary Beyond Forgiving.

Ottawa, March 10, 2015—Several women who participated in the Multicultural Women’s Friendship Circle in the fall of 2014 gathered at IofC’s new office for a multicultural potluck supper and a screening of the film Beyond Forgiving.

It is with joy and satisfaction that we welcome Joseph Vumiliya, hired by IofC Canada to work full time from Montreal.

The 2015 Annual General Meeting of Initiatives of Change Association (Canada), will take place at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 - 19th Avenue SW., Calgary in the afternoon of Saturday, June 6.

Gordon Crowchild of the Tsuu T’ina Nation, Calgary, Alberta passed away in the early hours of Monday, January 12, 2015 at the age of 85. Gordon played a pivotal role in the MRA/IofC revue Song of Asia's visit to Canada in 1976 and in 1977, travelled with 40 other indigenous peoples to New Zealand to commemorate the signing of Treaty 7 (the 1877 agreement between the first nations of southern Alberta and the Queen that basically set the stage for the development of what has become modern Alberta.)

Melanie writes about her experiences as an intern at Asia Plateau, IofC’s Centre, in Panchgani, India.