2024 Voices for Peace Conference

2024 Voices for Peace Conference

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Peace: Indigenous insights for a better future

Location

Church of the Redeemer

162 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1M4 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Peace: Indigenous insights for a better future

Brought to you by:

Henri Nouwen Society | Thomas Merton Society | Canadian Council of Churches | Citizens for Public Justice | Church of the Redeemer, Toronto | Religions for Peace


Keynote Speaker

Adrian Jacobs:

Adrian Jacobs is Ganosono, Turtle Clan, Cayuga Nation, Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Grand River Country in Southern Ontario, Turtle Island. He is a single father of five and grandfather of four. An artist, writer, indigenous advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker he founded an Indigenous church on his home reserve.

For 45 years he trained Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in spiritual and social service in various venues throughout the United States and Canada. His personal and professional studies include Indigenous worldviews, cultures, and health, through a culturally affirming approach. He serves NAIITS, An Indigenous Learning Community, as Elder Liaison for the NAIITS Elders Circle. Currently he is Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation for the Christian Reformed Church in North America in Canada.

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Henri Nouwen Society

As an organization committed to spiritual and social growth, we expand Nouwen’s footprint in the world through creative programs, partnerships and life-transforming initiatives that have a lasting impact on individuals and organizations. Twenty-five years after his death, Henri Nouwen is perhaps more influential now than when he was alive and we believe the world continues to need his wisdom and witness.

Anchored in Nouwen’s spirituality, our objective is to motivate people – individually and collectively – with a call to action in their various spheres of influence. Our vision is to offer resources for spiritual transformation so that future generations come to know what Henri knew – that we are all the Beloved sons and daughters of God.

Through numerous platforms the Henri Nouwen Society promotes Henri’s body of work to existing and new audiences worldwide, providing valuable spiritual tools and guidance to ministry leaders and spiritual seekers. 

We deliver quality conferences, retreats and workshops on a broad spectrum of topics that Henri covered such as caregiving, social justice, the environment and peace, pastoral care and other themes that resonate deeply with what is happening in the world around us. We also draw academics, spiritual leaders, and ordinary people into the heart of Henri’s spirituality of care and compassion.