Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace
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      • Day 58 - March 28 - Citizenship
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OUR HISTORY

The Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace was founded in 1988 in Edmonton, Alberta. The founding of this organization was inspired by the anniversary of Gandhi’s birth. We strive to memorialize Gandhi by sharing his teachings of nonviolence and peace.

The foundation has grown over the years to support a summer program of graduate level courses for teachers at the University of Alberta. We also host an annual conference for youth on peace and social justice, and support an annual event marking the International Day of Peace and Nonviolence every year on September 21st.

OUR VISION

We envision a society that lives in justice and peace inspired by the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

OUR MISSION

We promote peace and encourage nonviolent action based on Gandhian principles through education, public awareness, collaboration, and building intercultural understanding.
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NEW MEMBERS

We welcome new members to the Foundation. To become a member or to get involved the Foundation in any capacity, please visit this page or contact us.

FUNDING

Occasionally, the Foundation provides funding for other projects that align with the Vision and Mission statements indicated above. For more information regarding the criteria for funding, download our detailed application form by clicking here.

BYLAWS

Download our current bylaws by clicking here.

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© 2013 - 2024 Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace
Canadian Registered Charity
Established 1990   BN/Registration Number: 89884 5433 RR 0001
Last updated Feb 9, 2026 AJ
  • HOME
  • SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE
    • Letters of Hope
    • Ideas for Educators
    • Week 1 Themes >
      • Day 1 - January 30 - Courage
      • Day 2 - January 31 - Smiling
      • Day 3 - February 1 - Appreciation
      • Day 4 - February 2 - Caring
      • Day 5 - February 3 - Believing
      • Day 6 - February 4 - Simplicity
      • Day 7 - February 5 - Education
    • Week 2 Themes >
      • Day 8 - February 6 - Healing
      • Day 9 - February 7 - Dreaming
      • Day 10 - February 8 - Faith
      • Day 11 - February 9 - Contemplation
      • Day 12 - February 10 - Groundedness
      • Day 13 - February 11 - Creativity
      • Day 14 - February 12 - Humility
    • Week 3 Themes >
      • Day 15 - February 13 - Reverence
      • Day 16 - February 14 - Gratitude
      • Day 17 - February 15 - Integrity
      • Day 18 - February 16 - Freedom
      • Day 19 - February 17 - Acceptance
      • Day 20 - February 18 - Self-Forgiveness
      • Day 21 - February 19 - Inspiration
    • Week 4 Themes >
      • Day 22 - February 20 - Mission
      • Day 23 - February 21 - Prayer
      • Day 24 - February 22 - Harmony
      • Day 25 - February 23 - Friendliness
      • Day 26 - February 24 - Respect
      • Day 27 - February 25 - Generosity
      • Day 28 - February 26 - Listening
    • Week 5 Themes >
      • Day 29 - February 27 - Forgiveness
      • Day 30 - February 28 - Amends
      • Day 31 - March 1 - Praising
      • Day 32 - March 2 - Patience
      • Day 33 - March 3 - Acknowledgement
      • Day 34 - March 4 - Love
      • Day 35 - March 5 - Understanding
    • Week 6 Themes >
      • Day 36 - March 6 - Mindfulness
      • Day 37 - March 7 - Graciousness
      • Day 38 - March 8 - Kindness
      • Day 39 - March 9 - Dialogue
      • Day 40 - March 10 - Unity
      • Day 41 - March 11 - Openness
      • Day 42 - March 12 - Accountability
    • Week 7 Themes >
      • Day 43 - March 13 - Uniqueness
      • Day 44 - March 14 - Cooperation
      • Day 45 - March 15 - Mastery
      • Day 46 - March 16 - Compassion
      • Day 47 - March 17 - Disarmament
      • Day 48 - March 18 - Ecology
      • Day 49 - March 19 - Honour
    • Week 8 Themes >
      • Day 50 - March 20 - Choice
      • Day 51 - March 21 - Advocacy
      • Day 52 - March 22 - Equality
      • Day 53 - March 23 - Action
      • Day 54 - March 24 - Giving
      • Day 55 - March 25 - Responsibility
      • Day 56 - March 26 - Self-Sufficiency
    • Week 9 Themes >
      • Day 57 - March 27 - Service
      • Day 58 - March 28 - Citizenship
      • Day 59 - March 29 - Intervention
      • Day 60 - March 30 - Witnessing
      • Day 61 - March 31 - Peace
      • Day 62 - April 1 - Commitment
      • Day 63 - April 2 - Release
    • Week 10 Themes >
      • Day 64 - April 3 - Celebration
      • April 4th - In Closing
  • EVENTS
    • Savita Shah Award 2025
  • OUR HISTORY
  • OUR TEAM
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Board of Directors
    • Job Board
    • Contact Us
  • More Information
    • 80 KM for 80 years: Pugwash to Truro Peace Walk
    • Bylaws & Funding