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YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO

Peace Week

A nationwide celebration of peace. Every November, YMCAs across Canada celebrate Peace Week and reflect on the actions that we need to take to build more peaceful communities. When we all act for peace, we build vibrant communities where everyone can shine.

Peace Week Events

2022 Peace by Piece Youth Conference (Live event)Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Central YMCA
2021 Peace by Piece Youth Conference (Hybrid event)Saturday, November 20, 2021, 12:30–3:30 pm (Live, in-person event at Central YMCA), 12:40–2:15 pm (Virtual)
2020 Peace by Piece Youth Conference (Virtual event)December 10, 2020 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
2019 Lunch & Learn: Our Journey to Reconciliation
2019 Yoga for Peace

Peace Medal Awards

For the past 30 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has celebrated acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere in the world.

About the Peace Medal

The Peace Medal recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups who demonstrate in their lives and activities the values of participation, empathy, advocacy, community, and empowerment.

In 2018, the YMCA recognized two of our community members who’ve shown exceptional leadership in building peace.

The President’s Peace Medal Award was introduced in 2018 to recognize and focus on a select individual who may already be in the public eye for a wide variety of reasons, but who is using their stature to advance the cause of peace. The President’s Peace Medal helps us celebrate an even wider range of peace builders.

Peace Medal Award Winners
Meet Dale Swift, 2018 Peace Medal Recipient
Meet Loizza Aquino, 2018 Peace Medal Recipient
Meet Masai Ujiri, 2018 President's Peace Medal Recipient

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