Leadership for Economic and Social Change

Coady Institute offers educational programming for emerging and established community leaders with a passion for social change.

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“Coady acknowledges the time constraints faced by professionals and offers short courses tailored to local contexts, eliminating the need for travel to Canada. ”

Ng’endo Munyui (Towards Decolonial Feminist Leadership, 2024)

“If you want to do good for your community, if you want to create change – Coady is the place to go.”

Tamara Cremo, Miꞌkmaꞌki (Indigenous Women in Community Leadership, 2016)

“The Coady courses are very practical and grounded to community development rather than theorizing. The trainers are very experienced and experts in making everyone learn.”

Jovita S Mlay (Asset-Based Community Development, Livelihoods and Markets, 2023)

“The Coady experience offers a comprehensive hands-on learning opportunity on a global scale.”

Tadele Worku (Climate Change Basics for Community Resilience, Future of Work and Workers, 2023)

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Local Women’s Voices for Peace E-Conference Announces Global Sessions

Local Women’s Voices for Peace E-Conference Announces Global Sessions

Local Women’s Voices for Peace will explore the successes and challenges in implementing UNSCR1325 and its impacts on the lives of women and girls over the past 20 years through the shared experiences of local women in all corners of the world. Conference organizers are pleased to announce the e-conference’s schedule, which will offer a range of participatory sessions in a variety of regions, formats, and time zones. Read more…

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Apply Now! Pathy Foundation Fellowship for Youth Leaders from StFX, McGill, Queen’s, Bishop’s, and UOttawa

Apply Now! Pathy Foundation Fellowship for Youth Leaders from StFX, McGill, Queen’s, Bishop’s, and UOttawa

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship provides community-focused experiential learning opportunities for exceptional young leaders to become active and effective change-makers. Graduating students from five partner universities – St. Francis Xavier University, McGill University, Queen’s University, Bishop’s University, and University of Ottawa – have the opportunity to work closely with communities to foster sustainable and positive social change locally, nationally, or internationally.

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StFX espi-kina’matno’kuom etek Mi’kma’ki, wejkwa’taqanik Mi’kmaq maqamikewmuew mna’q iknmuetu’tik. Nalikitquniejk na Mi’kmawey wisun wjit Antigonish teluek Aklasie’w-iktuk, ‘place where branches are torn off.’ 

 

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Mi’kmaw name for Antigonish is Nalikitquniejk, meaning ‘place where branches are torn off.’

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