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ABCD in Cameroon with Research and Advocacy for Gender Justice (RAGJ)
Coady graduate, Patience Agwenjang recently spoke with Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV) alongside the High Commissioner of Canada in Cameroon, Richard Bale on the site of their “ABCD Institute” workshops.
Engage Learning Forum (2022)
A key component of the Engage program is the priority placed on creating a co-learning environment whereby the partner organizations have ongoing opportunities to share their expertise, learn from each other, and collectively explore new ideas, techniques and tools. The annual Learning Forum is one of the venues for this collaborative learning process.
Strengthening Grassroots Women’s Leadership in Latin America
A partnership between Coady Institute and the Santiago, Chile-based Educación Popular en Salud (EPES) Foundation has strengthened Latin American women’s networks through the course Women’s Leadership, Participation and Community Works, held November 8 to 26.
Saugeen First Nation Youth Council – One Day Leadership Training
Youth from Saugeen First Nation came together on Friday, November 5, 2021 to participate in a one day Leadership Training facilitated by Coady’s Circle of Abundance Teaching Staff, in partnership with the Saugeen Youth Council and Further Education Society of Alberta (FESA).
The Coady Connection Newsletter – November 2021
Read the November edition of The Coady Connection. We are pleased to share with you this collection of stories, accomplishments, and news from the past six months.
ENGAGE: CLE Haiti Launches Women’s Leadership Program while Supporting Earthquake Relief
The Centre Haitien du Leadership et de l’Excellence (CLE) recently launched the Fanm Angaje Fellowship Program, despite facing significant challenges and barriers. The women’s leadership program, supported through the ENGAGE partnership, is aimed at empowering young women working in economic development and/or social enterprise initiatives.
A Warm Welcome to New Coady Staff
We are pleased to welcome two new team members, and announce a new role for a Coady colleague. Our warmest welcome to Martha Fanjoy and Emilie Chiasson, and congratulations to Yogesh Ghore.
Graduates Research Women’s Peace and Security in Cameroon
A group of Coady graduates in Cameroon have come together to map efforts within the country to improve women’s peace and security, with the ultimate goal of identifying opportunities and next steps.
Coady Grad Making Big Impact in Nepal
The Government of Nepal has appointed Coady graduate, Saloni Singh to the country’s National Planning Commission (NPC).
Circle of Abundance E-Zine
New from Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership is an online magazine aimed to highlight the experiences of Circle of Abundance program graduates, mentors, Elders, staff, and advisors.
Youth Leaders Engage in Community Building
Meet Pathy Fellows Lauren Sobot and Ben Heywood-MacLeod and learn more about their community initiatives and Fellowship experiences.
Annual Appeal 2021
Throughout the pandemic Coady continues to support and engage with community leaders working on the ground where change needs to happen the most, prioritizing youth, women, Indigenous leaders, and particularly participants from developing countries. Please consider supporting Coady International Institute so we may continue to offer educational programming for emerging and established community leaders with a passion for social change.
Anthony Scoggins Retires from Coady Institute
Join us in congratulating Anthony Scoggins on his retirement from Coady Institute and StFX University.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day
September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Today, and every day, we strive to repair relationships with each other as we acknowledge the many tragedies Indigenous people across this country have endured – particularly through the residential school system. We wear orange today to acknowledge all who have been affected by – and lost to – violence against Indigenous peoples and harmed by our colonial history and ongoing practices.
Working While Black
September 29 | Working While Black will address some of the behaviours Black Workers in Nova Scotia face every day in their workplaces. Join us as we learn of some of the challenges facing those who provide counselling and other psychological services to those same Black workers.
Donation Highlights East Coast Credit Union’s Links to Coady Institute
The Antigonish Movement lives on and it is evident when you step into the Bergengren (Antigonish) branch of the East Coast Credit Union.
Youth Leaders Build Foundation for Community Change
Meet three of the thirteen young leaders from across Canada who recently completed the first of five key components of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship.
Event: The Future of Work and Workers – A Conversation with Coady Graduates
September 9 | The world of work is fast changing. In this conversation, Coady graduates from across the world will share their reflections on the changing nature of work and its implication for workers.
Event: Engaging with Feminist Leadership – A Personal Journey with Alejandra Colom
September 22 | Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership.
Event: To Think, To Learn, To Do – Learning in and for Community Development
Aug 5 | This webinar highlights diverse practices of learning in and for community development in different contexts around the world.