Building Non-Violent Economy

Are you a changemaker, a social entrepreneur, a business leader, student, academic, activist or policy maker? We are excited to invite you to join us in Antigonish, Nova Scotia for a 3-day workshop on nonviolent economy. Our workshop offers and opportunity to journey together to rethink and re-envision an economy that is supportive of Gandhian principles of non-violence and redefining success beyond profit, to include sustainability, equity and community well-being.

This 3-day workshop will explore:

• Nonviolent Enterprises: what do they look like in practice?
• Principles & Practices: what makes an enterprise truly non-violent?
• Case Studies: learning from live examples in India and Nova Scotia
• Interactive and arts-based activities

Facilitators

1. David Fletcher works as an educator, action researcher and capacity building consultant specializing in community-driven development and transformative education. He has a PhD in community resilience.
2. Anuj Jain is a dynamic educator and advocate of learning inquiry, specialized in inclusive economies (including market systems, microfinance and urban economies) He holds an MBA in finance and marketing.
3. Reva Joshee is associate professor emerita from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto and an author on peace, diversity and policy.
4. Annie Luk is an adult educator and a lecturer at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. She has published on education for social justice.
5. Jill Carr-Harris is a Gandhian organizer and community educator with over 30 years of experience working in India. She holds a PhD in educational leadership and policy from the University of Toronto.

What is the cost of the workshop?
We believe that the workshop is worth $750, but we ask participants to give what they can afford. All money collected will go to cover for the expenses for facility rental and refreshments during the workshop and also toward funding future mentorships.

For More Information and to REGISTER please visit: https://www.iginpcanada.org/building-nonviolent-economy.html