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Supporting Indigenous Businesswomen: Coady Grad Contributes to IBC Report
The Indian Business Corporation (IBC) has released a study centered on the Indigenous Women’s Loan Fund (IWLF) and the benefits of investing in Indigenous businesswomen.
Indigenous Women Leaders Celebrate Graduation
Eighteen Indigenous women leaders from across Canada have graduated from the award-winning Indigenous Women in Community Leadership Enhanced Mentorship Program. Offered since 2011, the program supports First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women who are committed to creating social change in their organizations, communities, and Nations.
StFX’s Coady Institute to lead $10 million project in support of women’s leadership
Co-designed by Coady Institute and five partner organizations, ENGAGE! will advance gender equality and poverty reduction by enhancing women’s capacity to participate in the social and economic life of their communities.
L’Institut Coady de StFX s’apprête à diriger un projet de 10 millions de dollars à l’appui du leadership des femmes
Le projet, intitulé ENGAGEZ-VOUS! Autonomisation des femmes et citoyenneté active, permettra à l’Institut Coady de travailler avec des organisations sur le terrain au sein de collectivités dans cinq pays (Bangladesh, Éthiopie, Haïti, Inde et Tanzanie) en vue de renforcer les capacités individuelles et organisationnelles tout en fournissant aux femmes des outils et des possibilités d’accroître leur propre autonomie.
Welcoming Participants for New Online Climate Course
We are pleased to welcome 13 global leaders from 8 countries as they begin the Climate Basics for Community Resilience online course. Participants will be logging in from Afghanistan, Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe.
Critical Information Literacy: Coady Staff Published in European Research Journal
The European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults (RELA) has released a new issue under the theme, The Changing Landscape of Literacy and Adult Education. The journal includes an article penned by Coady’s Catherine Irving (Library Specialist) titled, Critical Information Literacy: Adult Learning and Community Perspectives.
In Memory of Glenmary Father John Rausch
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Glenmary Father John Rausch. An advocate for economic and environmental justice for Appalachia and its people, Rausch graduated from Coady Institute in 1974 and served as part-time faculty from 1976 to 1983.
International Women’s Week – Waves of Feminist Resistance: Marching through the Generations
We invite you to join us as we learn, share, reflect, celebrate, and collaborate toward gender equity in all areas of our lives, and in all corners of the globe.
IDW: Stories of Change for Gender Equality
As part of International Development Week, we share these stories of change from Coady graduates in their own words – highlighting their experiences, successes, and challenges, of working toward gender equality around the globe.
IDW: Climate Action for Human Rights through Education
“What we often find out is that in many places people are facing the same kinds of problems, so there is an ability to problem solve with one another.”Dr. Corrine Cash is a Senior Program Staff at Coady Institute, and facilitates the Bachelor of Arts and Science in...
IDW: Life on Land – Asset-Based Renewable Energy in Juchitán, Mexico
As an environmental and gender community project coordinator, Rosa Marina works to mitigate the negative impacts of privatized global renewable energy projects in Juchitán, Mexico through asset-based, citizen-led development and advocacy for Indigenous land rights.
IDW: Youth Leaders #GoForTheGoals
Supporting integration and empowerment for Canada’s newcomers, developing solutions for chronic homelessness, improving inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – young leaders are taking charge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by leading development initiatives in their communities.
IDW: Health and Wellness across Turtle Island
Coady’s Indigenous Women in Community Development program supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit women committed to fostering development and creating social change in their organizations, communities and Nations. Participants Jasmine Collis and Lisa Osawamick are creating impact in their respective communities by providing and supporting health and wellness initiatives.
IDW: Decent Work and Economic Growth for Women in Zimbabwe
“You just have to find ways to survive somehow. And like most women, we have to just look at wherever the opportunities are and go for it.”
GAWN supports women in creating and maintaining income opportunities through self-employment. They offer workshops in enterprise and finance, networking and peer-support opportunities, and host business exposure visits.
Welcoming Women Leaders for Online Peacebuilding Course
We are pleased to welcome 21 women leaders from 13 countries as they begin the Advancing Women’s Leadership in Conflict Transformation, Peacebuilding and Community Development online course, designed to advance understandings of conflict, security and peace for...
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Celebrating 60 Years with $1M Funding Announcement
Coady International Institute hosted an Open House, December 2, in celebration of the institute’s 60th anniversary. The reception included several funding announcements, totaling more than $1 million supporting Coady’s commitment to, “a full and abundant life for all”.
They’re here: Education programs for 2020
We are excited to announce our 2020 education programs! In addition to ongoing programming for Youth, Indigenous, and Women leaders, we are pleased to announce a fresh and globally informed slate of certificate offerings for 2020 that will support local and global leaders in working together to bring about lasting economic and social change.
Global Indigenous Women Fellows Find Strength and Solidarity with Local Indigenous Women Leaders
In the early part of their fellowships, Rosa Marina and Shirley were welcomed into the classroom for Coady’s Indigenous Women in Community Leadership (IWCL) program for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women in Canada. Following the program, they participated in the IWCL Alumni Gathering that welcomed approximately 100 Indigenous women leaders back to campus for an opportunity to come together, forge connections, collaborate, and amplify their impact.
Climate and Democracy Week Event Schedule
As part of Climate and Democracy Week 2019, we are pleased to collaborate with StFX University and others to host this week with the theme, For a Sustainable Future. Join us for one of these upcoming events, or learn more about our commitment to climate action through our educational program offerings.