Peace Education in 2010: A lot to be optimistic about

CANADA:   Visions of a Canadian Peace Institute

Canadian Peace Institute/Initiative - A Draft Summary December, 2000

A Canadian Peace Institute/Initiative ("CPI") - work to date 

In October 2001, the "Council of Ministries of Education, Canada" (CMEC) has issued a 160 page document entitled "Education for Peace, Human Rights, Democracy, International Understanding and Tolerance".    Click here for a brief summary and our suggestion for action.

First Annual Peace Education Conference in Canada hosted by McMaster University November 7 - 11, 2002: The complete "Detailed Conference Outcomes Document" is now available Online.  If you wish to access all of the documents associated with the Conference, click on http://www.peace.ca/detailedagenda.htm .  A brief summary of the Proposed Vision and Action Plan for Peace Education in Canada can be accessed directly at http://www.peace.ca/conference2002summary.htm .  Near the bottom of that page is the link to the Detailed Conference Outcomes Document (which is 12 pages single spaced, probably 20 double spaced which is how I posted it) - to access this document directly, go to http://www.peace.ca/Conference2002OutcomeDocument.htm .  There is a lot of reading, but it is very worthwhile.  As I say in the Introduction, I believe you will find the results truly amazing (for what could be accomplished in one grass roots conference) and ground breaking.  - 5 Star Must Read

Second Annual Peace Education Conference in Canada hosted by McMaster University November 20 - 24, 2003: The Agenda and Outcomes Summaries are available at http://www.peace.ca/CanadianAgenda2003.htm . 

Third Annual Peace Education Conference in Canada hosted by McMaster University , Rotary Club of Okotoks and Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace November 18 - 21, 2004: The Agenda and Outcomes Documents are available at http://www.peace.ca/CanadianAgenda2004.htm .

Third Annual Peace Education Conference in Canada hosted by McMaster University, Rotary Club of Okotoks and Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace November 24 - 28, 2005, with a theme “Peace Pedagogy: Educating Peace Educators”. The Agenda is available at http://www.peace.ca/CanadianAgenda2005.htm .  This event is too important for peacebuilders, students or educators (of all sorts) to miss.

INVENTORY OF UNIVERSITY AND OTHER PEACE STUDIES PROGRAMS IN CANADA

INVENTORY OF UNIVERSITY AND OTHER PEACE STUDIES PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD (I.E. OTHER THAN CANADA)

  I believe that there is a lot complimentary between the work (and challenges) of Futurists (working to build a better world) and Peacebuilders (working to build a more peaceful world).  I think we can learn a lot from each other, and work together.  This is a new section linking Peace and the Future.

INTRODUCTION TO PEACE STUDIES - Ken Blanchard, noted professor and author of the One Minute Manager and Situational Leadership series of training materials, suggests giving students the 'final exam' questions at the start of the course and then teaching how to arrive at the answers - his formula for win/win learning.  That is what I wish to do here, by providing the highlights of what you will find in our web site and related materials. http://www.peace.ca/introductiontopeacestudies.htm - 5 Star Must Reading

Peace Curricula and Classroom Resources

UNESCO (1994) International practical guide on the implementation of the Recommendation concerning education for international understanding, co-operation and peace and education relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms [including Appendix 1 summary of UNESCO (1974) Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms approved and agreed by your Government] 

UNESCO (1994) Declaration and Integrated Framework of Action on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Democracy [approved and agreed by your Ministries of Education]

MODELLING A “CANADIAN PEACE INSTITUTE” - This piece is intended to respond to the question, "What would an ideal Canadian Peace Institute look like if we had the opportunity and freedom to do what we want?"   It is intended to challenge others to put their suggestions on the table, generate discussion and work towards a best case model for the classroom and institution.  

Canadian Peace Education Foundation: For a World Fit For Children 

If annually every Canadian just donated $1.00 to building peace then it would create an annual fund of approximately $30,000,000 - imagine the possibilities!

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