Ìý​Co-hosted byÌý and Peace and Conflict Studies atÌýConradÌýGrebelÌýUniversity College, this year's conference will tackle the theme of "Peace Studies between Tradition and Innovation."Ìý
Alongside the main academic conference will be a parallel student conference, aimed at engaging high school and undergraduate students in the growing field of peace and justice studies.
Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýregion's history of Mennonite peacemaking existing alongside a growing reputation as one ofÌýCanada'sÌýmost dynamic high-technology hubs inspired the theme of this year's conference. The theme honours the tradition, history, and accomplishments of the peace and justice studies movement while also seeking to expand the movement's frontiers in search of new and innovative ways to promote both the practice and culture of peace in a divided world.
The PJSA conference includes many notable keynote speakers includingÌý1997 Nobel Peace LaureateÌýJody Williams(International Campaign to Ban Landmines),ÌýJames OrbinskiÌý(Global Health Governance),George RoterÌý(Engineers Without Borders),ÌýRhoda Howard-HassmannÌý(Canada Research Chair, International Human Rights),ÌýSylvia McAdamÌý(Idle No More),ÌýDeborah EllisÌý(author - Teachers Professional Development strand), andÌýHoward ZehrÌý(Eastern Mennonite University - Mediation/Restorative Justice pre-conference session).
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