From l. to r. Léopold and Delvina Hervieux, Innu Nation, Rev. Isaiah Dada, from Nigeria, Rachid Raffa, Muslim leader, Dominique Rankin, hereditary Algonquin Grand Chief. Photo taken at the launching of the Citizen Project in Victoriaville on March 17th. |
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"If I spend my time to judge people, I won't have time to love them."
Mother Teresa
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COMMENTARY
Mercy Okalowe, a project coordinator with IofC for Toronto / SW Ontario recently attended the Africa Rising: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Frontiers conference in Toronto, in the hope of networking with individuals who were passionate about encouraging sustainable change in Africa and interested in building a stronger bridge between the array of diverse African nations and the diaspora in Canada. To read her article click here.

The March 2012 Canadian Newsletter - This edition focuses on the first Circle of Trust held in Quebec as part of the Citizen Project. There is also mention of the film "An African Answer" featured at Vancouver's Missions Fest Film Festival and a fascinating personal account of Richard Week's nostalgic return to India and Burma. Click here to read more.
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Recent Publications and Video
New video - Banking on Change
An encounter with Initiatives of Change as a University student changed the course of J S Parthiban’s life.
The South Indian bank manager set out to challenge the system and bring about change for those who need it most.
The 12-minute video produced by Andrew Hinton of Pilgrim Films for IofC India is a testament to what one person can do to bring
change where they live and work. A 3 minute version of the video can be viewed at www.ca.iofc.org (see Home page , lower right hand side) or ordered
on DVD for $5.00 + p&p from mraproductions@ca.iofc.org or tel: 604 575 1264.
Marina Cantacuzino, founder of "The forgiveness Project", in an article in the Huffington Post, mentions No Enemy to Conquer - by Michael Henderson, calling it "a fascinating examination of forgiveness in an unforgiving world". For information to order a copy of the book click here
New Books - great gifts and valuable resources for 2010
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To see information on all dvd's and video click here.