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Every year since 1986, the Foundation has commemorated the anniversary
of Gandhi's birth with a garlanding ceremony. Since 1987, the ceremony
has been followed by a
banquet attended
by some 300 people. The banquet program includes addresses from
one or more prominent individuals on topics related to the relevance
of Gandhi's message to the world today.
The foundation also holds its Annual General Meeting and Open House
every summer.
The Foundation also endeavors to underscore the importance of Gandhi's
teachings through a number of other activities. This page highlights
some of these activities.
Youth Programs
Youth Conferences
Since 1992, the Foundation has worked with teachers in Alberta
to conduct conferences for secondary school students on the significance
of Gandhian principles to their lives. Past conferences have addressed
such issues as the environment, Canadian unity, prejudice and discrimination,
violence in the schools, and service to the community.
Youth Conference 2010
This year's Youth Conference will take place October 1, 2010 at Jasper Place High School in Edmonton. This year's conference theme is 'Culture of Peace'. For more information about this conference please contact the Educational Coordinator, Sonia Houle at
sonia.houle@ualberta.ca .
The Foundation in Education
Mahatma Gandhi Millennium Scholarship
We have established a scholarship at the University of Alberta
called "Mahatma Gandhi Millennium Scholarship." It is
a doctoral level scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 at the Faculty
of Education. Its objective is to promote advanced educational studies
in the theory and application of Gandhian philosophy in a contemporary
context in Western society. The scholarship is awarded annually.
This year's recipient of the
Mahatma Gandhi Millenium Scholarship is Khadeeja Ibrahim-Didi, a
student in Secondary Education. Congratulations Ms. Ibrahim-Didi!
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The Foundation also recently awarded six
scholarships for graduate students to attend the 2006 Summer Institute:
Building Peaceful Communities. The scholarship recipients were: Susan
Burwash, Simmee Chung, Brenda Kelly, Byung-Geuk Kim, Jennifer Mitton,
and Katherine Teske. Congratulations!
Academic Conferences and Lectures
From 1989 to 1991, the Foundation organized scholarly conferences
on Gandhi and his philosophy. In conjunction with the University
of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Lethbridge,
the Foundation has also arranged for many noted scholars to give
special lectures at these three institutions.
Guest Speakers
The Foundation has also had the distinct privilege of hosting a
number of reknowned guest speakers. Transcripts
of some past keynote addresses and special speeches are available.
Film and Video Productions
Film on the Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi to Canada — The Foundation
has produced, with the National Film Board of Canada, a documentary
entitled "Half a World Apart and a Lifetime Away," a film
that informs Canadians about Gandhian principles and examines the
application of these principles in contemporary Canadian society.
Educational Videos
The Foundation has also produced two educational videos intended
for classroom use: "Living Gandhi" and "Warriors
for Peace."
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