In cooperation with Ottawa civil society groups, Canadian Peace Initiative is holding its 8th Annual Ottawa Peace Festival from September 21st to October 2nd. The 12-day peace festival with 29 events celebrates the United Nations International Days of Peace and Nonviolence. The events include peace exhibits, film screenings, musical performances, public talks, peace awards, and […]
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St. Paul conference on nonviolence
“Nonviolence: a Weapon of the Strong,” a conference hosted by St. Paul University in Ottawa, will explore nonviolence, spirituality, and social transformation (May 8-11, 2014).
Nonviolence guru cited in Mideast revolutions
Credit for the “people power” revolutions that have swept longstanding despots out of power in the Middle East and now threaten many similar regimes goes first and foremost to the courageous people in those countries who have taken it upon themselves, often at great personal risk, to demand the right to rule their own lives. […]