Peace Week 2023 officially kicked off on September 21, the International Day of Peace, marking a meaningful celebration dedicated to social justice, peace, and community building. As the week culminates with this year's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on many of the events that have taken place.
Welcome BWOSS to the Grebel Peace Incubator! Lena Thibeh, Hana H., and Razan Qaoud are the team behind BWOSS; a professional development program that empowers Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour (BIWOC) to thrive in the tech sales industry.
On July 16, 1945 the United States Army successfully detonated the first atomic bomb in the desert of New Mexico. Mary Kavanagh’s exhibition, Trinity, Then and Now, located in the Grebel Gallery at the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, explores the lasting impact of the Trinity atomic bomb test in a narrative context.
The Peace Innovators Scholarship & Mentoring Program, a collaborative effort by Kindred Credit Union, the Centre for Peace Advancement, and The Ripple Effect Education, empowers young leaders from Ontario high schools to tackle community issues. Through workshops and mentorship, participants gain practical skills and a strong support network to drive positive change, culminating in a showcase event in April.
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement (CPA) and Conrad Grebel University College joined Green Care Farms for a Community Day focused on therapeutic gardening and fostering belonging for individuals with dementia. This collaborative event showcased the intersection of peacemaking, community, and ecological awareness in a meaningful and inclusive manner.
Experience the unifying spirit of Peace Week 2023 in Waterloo Region, celebrating diversity while advocating for global peace and justice. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this transformative event inspires collective action for a more sustainable and harmonious world.
The Grebel Peace Incubator sponsored a student-led hackathon on AI Governance, where participants aimed to address AI policy gaps and propose responsible solutions. The successful event emphasized the importance of shaping a secure AI-driven future.
In July 2023, the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement at Conrad Grebel University College will welcome the Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) as a Core Collaborator.
Learn about the highlights and challenges the University of Waterloo team had in their journey while participating in the Map the System competition from campus finals to the Canadian finals!
Intersecting peace-building and the arts can be shown in the inspiring work by our past incubator participant, Theatre of the Beat, and current participants such as The Ripple Effect Education, and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute. Learn more about how Theatre of the Beat uses their thought-provoking theatres to educate and inspire the audience in peacemaking and social justice.