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Katherine Fleming Award Continues to Strengthen Communities and Inspire Change
Friends, family, and supporters of the Katherine Fleming International Development Award came together during St. Francis Xavier University homecoming celebrations earlier this month to honour and remember the woman who inspired the award.
A Lifetime of Advocacy Through Women for Change
For more than two decades, Emily Sikazwe dedicated her life to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of rural communities in Zambia.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As an institution focused on the local as well as the global, we are also mindful of the vast range of Indigenous voices, languages, cultures, histories, and lived experiences.
Coady and Marthas Deepen Roots
“With shared commitment toward social justice, truth, and reconciliation.”
Coady and Partners Working Together for Social Change
Coady Institute’s 2024-25 Annual Report illustrates a commitment to providing programs focused on asset-based and community-driven development and adult education.
Warm Hearts, Wider Change
Warm Hearts Foundation in Uganda focuses on empowerment through practical tools. From cosmetology and beautification skills to backyard farming and legal literacy, the foundation builds pathways to dignity, income, and self-sufficiency.
Honoring Dr. Leonard Pluta
Coady Institute shares with great sadness the death of Dr. Leonard Pluta. A former St. Francis Xavier University Economics professor, Leonard worked closely with Coady Institute during the 1970s and 1980s conducting field research and teaching around the world. He...
Lessons in Adaptability for Canadian Youth Interns in Bangladesh
Coady Institute has supported the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) by facilitating connections between ACIC and partner organizations of the Engage: Women’s Empowerment and Active Citizenship project.
Wallace Internships Combine Entrepreneurship and Social Awareness
The Wallace Family Internship exemplifies how institutional partnerships can help bold ideas take root and how, through mentorship and mission-driven learning, they can grow into something with lasting impact.
Welcome Home
Coady Institute welcomed members of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Martha to campus July 16. The visit was a part the Antigonish Heritage Museum’s launch of “Gospel Hospitality in Action: Sisters of St. Martha in the Antigonish Area.” More than 20 Sisters, and 100...