Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar

View of the Mir Centre for Peace through lilac bushes

Building Cultures of Peace

The Mir Centre for Peace builds cultures of peace through learning and dialogue. Our lecture series, trainings, workshops, films, research and collaborations with community organizations help advance peace and justice both locally and in our wider world.

Mission, vision and values

Mission

Understanding and building cultures of peace through learning.

Vision

The Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College is a place of learning and dialogue where peoples of diverse cultural and historical backgrounds are welcome to safely and compassionately enquire and seek pathways to peace.

This vision is built on a commitment to the peoples, histories and landscapes of our region, from which cultures of peace may grow.

Values

The Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College holds the following values:

We believe in, honour and respect:

The right to peace, social justice and human security for the individual, family, community and the world
The diversity of the human community in its most inclusive sense–culturally, philosophically, spiritually and intellectually
The multiplicity of cultures and histories of the land in this region and beyond
That education and learning are fundamental requisites in the development and maintenance of a peaceful world
That human health, justice and peace are inseparable from our respectful, sustainable interaction with the earth
That peace lies not only in resolution of conflict but also in the human need for healing and sacredness–individually, culturally and in relationship to the land
The dignity of work and service for the betterment of humanity

Explore the work of the Mir Centre for Peace in the annual report. Discover the speakers, events and book clubs we hosted, the programming we offered, and the people who helped us make a difference.

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Promoting Learning and Dialogue

Lecture Series

Listen to high-calibre speakers speak on a wide range of themes related to peace and justice. To learn about upcoming speakers please sign-up for our newsletter.

Upcoming lecture: Omar El Akkad

Video Series

Exceptional people speaking on criminal and social justice issues that are important to Canadians.

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Nonviolent Communication Courses

Develop skills to connect empathically and have more satisfying relationships; increase your ability to live with authenticity, compassion and connection; and to communicate in ways that honour everyone's needs.

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