Video of Examining the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Now Available

On October 24, 2024, the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation and the G20 Interfaith Forum hosted a webinar examining the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The session brought together experts to discuss the historical context, current challenges, and potential pathways to peace in a conflict that has deep cultural, economic, political, and religious dimensions spanning over a thousand years of shared… Continue Reading Video of Examining the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Now Available

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Ukraine & Russia webinar with IF20, IAMC & G78 October 24, 2024

On October 24, at 2 PM EDT join the G20 Interfaith Forum, International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, and the Group of 78 to discuss the causes of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, diplomacy, and the possibilities for peace. You can register to attend the Zoom meeting here: https://bit.ly/ukraine-and-russia Or Join us for Facebook or YouTube Livestreams at the links below:… Continue Reading Ukraine & Russia webinar with IF20, IAMC & G78 October 24, 2024

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ICYMI: Geneva Convention Video

In early September, the Group of 78 partnered up with the HRREC at the University of Ottawa for a special discussion about the Geneva Convention – 75 years later. Led by John Packer, this presentation and discussion is worth watching.

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Corey Levine featured on CBC News

Earlier this year, Corey Levine spoke to us about the plight of Afghani women and the urgent need to help them escape the brutality of life in Afghanistan under Taliban leadership. We are sharing the link to this video. If the segment doesn’t come up right away, search for 25:30 and it will bring you to Rescuing Afghanistan’s… Continue Reading Corey Levine featured on CBC News

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Conference Videos Now Available

The G78 2024 Conference was a great success. We had powerful speakers, animated participants, dedicated volunteers, and insightful rapporteurs helping us make this a conference to remember. If you’re one of the folks who have been looking forward to viewing the conference videos, look no further. The full playlist is now available on our YouTube channel at the… Continue Reading Conference Videos Now Available

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Truth and Reconciliation Day

On September 30, we remember the violence that the Canadian Government, as well as the Catholic and Anglican Churches, has committed against the sovereign peoples of North America.   We commit to learning from history –  and make certain that we never forget the actions that have benefitted settlers while causing harm to First Peoples. We commit to… Continue Reading Truth and Reconciliation Day

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Climate Action in Photos

This past weekend, the Group of 78 hosted our Annual Conference. We had a wonderful time working on climate action plans that we, as organizations and as individuals, can follow through on. Our report and recommendations will be published soon. In the meantime, please enjoy some photos of our speakers and participants.

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Register now to hear Tzeporah Berman & Cat Abreu speak at conference

In addition to Tzeporah Berman and Cat Abreu, speakers from Seniors for Climate Action, Ecojustice, Nature Canada, UNITAR, Environmental Defense, CAPE, and CAFES Ottawa will be there to share strategies that are working to hold government and business accountable. Check out the PROGRAM to get a better idea of what’s happening and when. REGISTER NOW to join us for… Continue Reading Register now to hear Tzeporah Berman & Cat Abreu speak at conference

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Group of 78 Salutes Lois Wilson

The Group of 78 is saddened by the passing of Lois Wilson, one of G78’s “Originals”, on September 13, 2024, in Fredericton, NB.  Lois was one of the 78 prominent Canadians who in 1981 signed an open letter to then Prime Minister P.E. Trudeau to urge progressive action on Canadian foreign policy, an initiative that led to the… Continue Reading Group of 78 Salutes Lois Wilson

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Building an exit ramp from”the highway to climate hell”

Every day the headlines bring more disasters, fuelled by climate change: fires, floods, and hurricanes in Canada and around the world. Scientists say we are all heading for catastrophe but Governments are not acting as if it is a crisis. Many Canadians have suffered, this year alone, from forest fires in Alberta and British Columbia, flooding from torrential rains in Toronto and Quebec,… Continue Reading Building an exit ramp from”the highway to climate hell”

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