Kindred Centre for Peace Advancement

Reminder that applications to the Program Coordinator role for the new “Localizing the SDGs: University-Municipal Collaboration” project will start being reviewed November 15th. You can find the job details here: https://lnkd.in/esSGk26C

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Welcome Jon Beale, the director of the new Grebel Peace Incubator initiative, "Localizing the SDGs: University-Municipal Collaboration." This initiative works to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Jon Beale previously worked as the founding director of Sustainable Development Solutions Network Canada. We are currently recruiting for a full time Program Coordinator to support Jon—more details are available here https://lnkd.in/esSGk26C, we will begin reviewing applications starting on November 15. 

The Centre for Peace Advancement is hiring a Program Coordinator for the new “Localizing the SDGs: University-Municipal Collaboration” project. This role involves collaborating on key aspects of an initiative aimed at driving the localization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across Canada. Applications will be reviewed starting November 15th. You can find the job details here: https://lnkd.in/esSGk26C

Join the Peace and Conflict Studies department for an information session to learn more about the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo. These info sessions will give you an overview of the MPACS program and an opportunity to connect with staff, faculty, and current students. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKte62SM

Rachel Jenson, Faculty Relations Manager, from Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), presented Laurel Boytim, Executive Director of The Ripple Effect Education (TREE) in the Centre for Peace Advancement, with the 2023 CEE Employer Impact Award. TREE was awarded honorable mention for the Impact on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion category. Of the 7,000+ employers that hire UW co-op students, TREE is among a small handful of employers receiving this designation. Congratulations Laurel and the TREE team! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehiWikxz

MEDA Convention 2024 is approaching, and one of the many workshops 'Catalyzing Systems Change' will feature the Centre's Director, Paul Heidebrecht, and Entrepreneur, Ben Sywulka. The workshop's objectives are to help participants appreciate the complexity of tough social challenges and gain insights on where to focus their efforts in tackling these issues. There will also be details about the Map The System competition, which will take place in Winter 2025. Register here: https://ow.ly/sIQI50TBB5l

On Saturday, September 21, the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement celebrated its 10th anniversary! This event united a diverse group of attendees, including past and present staff with affiliate organizations, Grebel Peace Incubator alumni, Grebel staff, family, and friends, and representatives from our inspiration partner, Kindred Credit Union. It was an afternoon full of community, conversation and reflections. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dA7zg6KH

Next week, the Centre for Peace Advancement will be introducing a new workshop for those interested in applying an interdisciplinary lens to their research: The Foundations of Systems Mapping. This is a great opportunity for those with academic research, capstone projects, social impact start-ups, or advocacy initiatives. Where: The Centre for Peace Advancement in Conrad Grebel University College When: October 3, 2024 1-2 PM

Over the last 6 months former CPA Coordinator and recent MPACS grad Fatoumatta Camara has been participating in the Tamarack Changemakers Experience with other incredible people from across the country. Read the full interview style article here: https://lnkd.in/gK8cyXEm