Our centre and participants
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement is a dynamic space on the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ 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
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Ontario, Canada is a leading hub for innovation on a national and global scale. The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has been consistently ranked as Canada's most innovative university by Maclean's university rankings. UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ 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
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
What a difference a year makes
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement continues to grow each year, and as she returns to the centre for another spring co-op term, Pinar Gurgen reflects on the new ventures, partners, and student achievements that emerged over the past year.
Red Dress Day 2025: Honouring Lives, Demanding Justice
We stop to remember the ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people by participating in the UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ceremonies and a MCC Indigenous Neighbours workshop in progress.
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.Â