Our centre and participants
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement is a dynamic space on the University of Waterloo campus, home to peace-oriented innovators, and established organizations from the regions vibrant peace-building field. The goal of advancing peace is the lifeblood of the Centre for Peace Advancements unique working community. The Centre for Peace Advancement stands as a bridge between campus and community, academics and practice, and faith and justice.
Our ecosystem
The University of Waterloo has been consistently ranked as Canada's most innovative university by Maclean's university rankings. UWaterloo operates the world's largest co-operative education program, and now supports a wide array of student entrepreneurship opportunities. In addition to being the home of countless cutting-edge tech companies, our surrounding community has nurtured significant social innovations in areas such as restorative justice, poverty alleviation, and refugee resettlement.
News
Getting Ready for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up on September 30th, and it is a day to honour the survivors of residential schools and better understand the ongoing impacts that colonization has on the lives of Indigenous peoples. Reconciliation is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning and understanding, and decolonizing our minds and communities is just the first step.
Ready, Set, Innovate
A reflection on the Fall 2025 Innovation Open House, where aspiring entrepreneurs and students alike got to connect, network, and discover untapped resources, useful for their various endeavours.
A Season of Change: Reflecting on Spring 2025
Outgoing Program Assistant Pinar Gurgen reflects on the term past: awards won, incubator ventures joining, long-term Core Collaborator staff leaving, and the way meaningful work is built through relationships.