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 peacebuilding field. The common goal of advancing peace collaboratively and creatively 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
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is a leading hub for innovation on a national and global scale. 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.
Events
Peace Innovators Showcase 2025
You're invited to the 8th annual Peace Innovators Showcase on Thursday, April 24 at 7pm to celebrate the achievements of TREE's 2024-2025 cohort of Peace Innovators! Hear about their amazing projects and all that they have learned throughout the program. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided - all are welcome!
Art is Always Conflict Exhibit OPEN
The Grebel Gallery’s latest exhibit features over 50 pieces that invite reflection on the intricate nature of conflict and art. The artwork is created by Elizabeth Ann Wenger (1946-2022), a Mennonite artist who lived and worked in Goshen, Indiana, USA. This exhibit will run from Tuesday, April 1 to Tuesday, June 17.
News
Reflecting on a memorable winter term
As the Winter 2025 term comes to a close, the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement staff team would like to take a moment to reflect on the last few months for our community. With a term filled with many events, opportunities, and achievements, here are some highlights that made this term truly memorable.
UWaterloo finalists map a better tomorrow
On April 7, the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement hosted the University of Waterloo campus finals for the global Map the System competition. Congratulations to Gabriel Jabile for winning 1st place for his research on livestock disease outbreaks in Uganda. Coming in 2nd place were Femi Adedayo, Mya Nantambu, and Vanessa Young-Dede. The 3rd place award went to Benjamin Longley and Connie Chong.
Stitching threads of pain and joy
The Grebel Gallery’s latest exhibit features over 50 pieces that invite reflection on the intricate nature of conflict and art. This retrospective exhibit weaves intertwining themes of disability, abuse, suffering, belief, unbelief, destruction, and regeneration. The artwork is created by Elizabeth Ann Wenger (1946-2022), a Mennonite artist who lived and worked in Goshen, Indiana, USA. Elizabeth (Liz) used textile arts – line drawings, needlework, and poetry – to express themes that are both religious and universal. The exhibit is curated by Carol Penner, Director of Theological Studies at Conrad Grebel University College, and Sadie Ingle, a current Master of Theological Studies student.