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Details: Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00; Written by editor

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Employment Opportunity: Peace Program Coordinator

CFSC staff Matt Legge is shifting his work responsibilities to be focused more on communications, so CFSC is now hiring a Peace Program Coordinator.

This is a part-time position (17.5 work hours/week) with the possibility of being expanded into a full-time position based on the work plan... developed by the Coordinator and the Peace Program Committee and results achieved from the work.

Consideration will be given to all qualified applicants regardless of their location in Canada; however, preference will be given to those able to commute to the CFSC office in Toronto.

The Peace Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and adapting effective peace programming, one of the three core program areas of CFSC. This is a dynamic position requiring someone who is highly motivated to work alone and in a small team with volunteers. The Coordinator must be a self-starter excited about continually identifying opportunities to expand our work and impact.

The ideal candidate will have:

A background in peace and conflict with solid knowledge of peace policy,
Strong experience engaging with civil servants, politicians, and others around peace and/or social justice issues,
Experience with public outreach or organizing on peace and social justice concerns,
Experience working with small (under 10 staff) businesses or nonprofits that require adaptability,
Proven leadership and creative and flexible on-the-job problem-solving skills.

Find out more and consider applying before the Feb 17 deadline: https://QuakerService.ca/PeaceProgramCoordinator

CFSC's remarks at the Wet'suwet'en Peace and Unity Gathering

On January 15 the Office of the Wet’suwet’en held a Peace and Unity Gathering to discuss the ongoing challenges in the protection of their human rights in northern BC. Many Nations came and spoke to the need for respect for Indigenous governance, particularly with regard to resource development on Indigenous territories.

CFSC's Indigenous Rights Program Coordinator Jennifer Preston and associate member Paul Joffe were invited to send a pre-recorded video in support of the event. You can now watch their six minute video.

QUNO virtual summer school for young people

The Quaker United Nations Office is offering a virtual summer school for young people interested in the UN. This is a wonderful learning and networking opportunity running virtully from July 4th to July 15th. Applications close on February 27th: https://quno.org/quaker-united-nations-summer-school.

Thich Nhat Hanh. Source: Duc/Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-2.0

Thich Nhat Hanh, Quantum Physics, and Relationships

Quantum physicists, philosophers, and spiritual figures such as the renowned Zen Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh have converged on an idea. Our latest post for Psychology Today—picked by their editors as "essential reading" on the topics of religion, ethics and morality, and relationships—looks at this inspiring shift in understanding that can help in transforming conflicts.

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