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Lawyer-turned-activist from Iraqi Kurdistan excited to share what he’s learned at the CSOP

Lawyer-turned-activist from Iraqi Kurdistan excited to share what he’s learned at the CSOP

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‘Everybody is accepted’ at the CSOP, Jordanian peacebuilder finds

‘Everybody is accepted’ at the CSOP, Jordanian peacebuilder finds

Duha Alassaf is passionate about peacebuilding.

"Peacebuilding is a subject that should be mandatory in schools and universities for how to deal with others," she said. "If people only knew peacebuilding, we wouldn't have these conflicts and wars."

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Mary Jane McCallumm

Senator finds strong spirituality, support at Canadian School of Peacebuilding

One of Canada's newest senators is an alumnus of CMU's Canadian School of Peacebuilding.

Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, who was appointed late last year as one of two independent senators to fill vacancies in the Senate, studied at the CSOP in 2016 and 2017.

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Singer-songwriter Steve Bell will be the recipient of the 2018 CMU PAX Award on April 5

CMU to honour musician Steve Bell with 2018 PAX Award

Acclaimed Winnipeg singer-songwriter Steve Bell will receive the 2018 CMU PAX Award.

President Dr. Cheryl Pauls will present the award to Bell on April 5, 2018 at Gather. Give. Celebrate. Spring at CMU*, an annual fundraiser in support of the university.

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Panelists Max Wadell, Nelson Martens, Erin Morash, and Daniel Dacombe

Pastor, police officer discuss cannabis legalization at CMU event

A Mennonite pastor hopes that the legalization of cannabis will allow the church to open up “theological discussions” about all sorts of substance use.

The legalization of cannabis gives the church an opportunity to discuss the New Testament emphasis on healing and reconciliation as God’s response to brokenness, said Erin Morash, pastor at two rural Mennonite churches located two hours southwest of Winnipeg.

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