Peace and Reconciliation Centre

UFV/Peace and Reconciliation Centre

Peace and Reconciliation Centre

Enhancing the vision for peacebuilding and reconciliation at UFV and in the community

The Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) at UFV is the first of its kind in British Columbia. It brings together students, faculty, and community partners to explore pathways of conflict transformation and reconciliation locally and globally. 


PARC is connected to a wide range of academic programs, including Peace and Conflict Studies, Indigenous Studies, History, Global Development Studies, Criminology, and Social Work. Through research, education, and community engagement, the Centre supports dialogue and learning across disciplines. 

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What We Do

 

Foster Constructive Dialogue

We create space for meaningful conversations that address the roots of conflict and support reconciliation locally and globally. 

 

Advance interdisciplinary partnerships

Through partnerships across academic programs and communities, we lead and support research that informs peacebuilding and social change.

 

Engage communities in learning & action

From classrooms to public forums, PARC connects students, faculty, and community members through education and engagement that transforms understanding into action. 

Featured projects & news

Partner: Matsqui First Nation (2025-Present)

Beaver Tales: A Matsqui First Nation Book Project

In partnership with Matsqui First Nation, PARC helped illustrate and format a book.

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University of Alberta (Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies) and Ivan Rosypskye (Ongoing)

Carving Lost Family History

This project was initiated by Ukranian-Heiltsuk carver Ivan Rosypskye and PARC’s director Dr. Keith Thor Carlson.

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