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National Housing Day with Community First: Guysborough County Housing Association
November 22 is National Housing Day in Canada – a day that recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing for all, and the need for collaborative solutions to housing insecurity.
Tsigie Haile (WISE) receives Katherine Fleming International Development Award
Tsigie Haile, founder of Women in Self Employment (WISE), received the Katherine (Katie) Fleming International Development Award at Coady Institute’s StFX Homecoming event. The award is presented annually to an African woman leader in memory of Katie, who dedicated her life’s work to overcoming child poverty in Africa until her death in 1999.
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ABCD Pioneer Leaves Global Legacy
ABCD Pioneer Leaves Global Legacy Coady Institute staff and graduates are saddened by the death of ABCD Institute (DePaul University) co-founder John McKnight. McKnight coined the term Asset-based Community Development (ABCD) in 1993 with the release of the book,...
Participants Impress, Inspire Philanthropists
As graduates of St. Francis Xavier University’s class of 1963, John and Adrienne Peacock have always been generous financially and in their service to their alma mater with John recently completing his service as Chancellor of the university. That generosity extends to Coady Institute which they have supported since 2003.
Meet the 2024 Nobel Women Sister-to-Sister Mentees
Nobel Women’s Initiative and the Coady Institute welcome 24 exceptional young feminist activists and leaders from 18 countries to the 2024 Sister-to-Sister Mentorship Program. Through the six-week program they will build connections and strengthen skills for feminist peacebuilding and activism.
Award Winner’s Work in Uganda Honours Katherine Fleming
As the recipient of the 2019 Katherine Fleming International Development Award Grace Arach was recognized for her work in Uganda as founder of the Foundation for Women Affected by Conflicts (FOWAC). After participating in Coady Institute’s Diploma in Development Leadership program, Grace committed herself to honouring and promoting the legacy of Katherine Fleming.
Students Across Canada Now Eligible for $50,000 Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Exciting news for aspiring young leaders across Canada: the Pathy Foundation Fellowship is now open to students from every university in the country! Founded in 2015 by the Pathy Family Foundation in collaboration with Coady Institute, the Pathy Foundation Fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind, self-directed opportunity for youth to immerse themselves in passion-driven work while benefitting from a rich support network.
Circle of Abundance Participant Motivated by Decolonizing Approach to Learning
After hearing about the course from a friend, Ashley Sheppard decided that enrolling in Coady Institute’s Building on Abundance in Indigenous Communities course would be an excellent opportunity to connect with other Indigenous women leaders from across Turtle Island while learning about community leadership.
Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The federal holiday is just one of the 94 calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2015. This day for Truth and Reconciliation coincides with Orange Shirt Day, an...
“My Spirit was Awakened” says Circle of Abundance Grad
When Deidre Lavallee-Tootoosis signed up for Coady Institute’s Indigenous Women in Community Leadership (IWCL) course, she thought it would be about “hard skills” like project management and facilitation. When she arrived, however, she was surprised about what the...
Peace: Our Collective Responsibility
Peace: Our Collective Responsibility By Digafie DeBalke and Darlene O’LearyEarlier this month, we were happy to participate in an event with the Walking Together for Peace group that is using walking as a powerful opportunity to learn, educate, and demonstrate their...
Annual Report 2023-24
In this report, we highlight achievements and milestones that have defined this year. We are proud to share the stories of key participants, alumni, and partners of resilience, creativity, and collaboration that have emerged from our work.
We hope you take a moment to read and learn more about the collective impact we are having in today’s world.
Event: Conversations with Coady (StFX Homecoming)
Oct 4 | Join us as we present the Katherine Fleming International Development Award to Tsigie Haile, founder and director of the Organization for Women in Self Employment (WISE), in Ethiopia.
Event: Movement Building with Coady Institute and StFX
Oct 4 | As we start Homecoming Weekend, join us for a conversation with five dynamic women leaders and Coady graduates leading gender equality and community change in India, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Haiti.
Cross Project Work Strengthening Women’s Empowerment in Tanzania
In her work as a member of the Tanzania Gender Networking Program (TGNP) – one of five partners in Engage! Women’s Empowerment and Active Citizenship – Jovita Mlay supports community members in entrepreneurship and advocacy approaches to increase women’s empowerment. Her connection with Coady extended beyond the Engage project in 2023-2024 when she mentored Pathy Fellow Jacqueline Tomazic in Moshi, Tanzania.
ABCD course helps UHAI create ‘mind shift’
While UHAI and its partners continue to be realistic about the immense barriers they face, UHAI program officer Astheie says that a “mind shift” to focusing on the ABCD principles is necessary for building relationships and making progress.
Engage Partners Convene at Coady Institute
It was four years in the making but there were a lot of smiling faces and plenty of enthusiasm as partners from around the world gathered at Coady Institute early this summer for four days of meetings. Representatives from all partners of the ENGAGE! Women’s Empowerment and Active Citizenship project met at the Coady Institute July 15-18, 2024.
Coady Stands with People of Bangladesh
Such moments are delicate times and present the real risk of opportunism, co-option, and strengthening of systems that prevent local strengths and voices. Based on Coady Institute’s values, work, and experience in Bangladesh, we see a better, brighter, more hopeful future.
Welcoming Pathy Alumnx Aubrey Apps to Fellowship Team
As a recent Pathy Foundation Fellowship alumnx, Aubrey Apps knew she wanted to continue in a role dedicated to social impact work and adult education. Now, as the Pathy Foundation Fellowship Program Assistant, Aubrey supports the program’s marketing and promotion, recruitment, candidate advising, and work with the Fellows on their Pathy journeys.