Intro to Restorative Circles with Dominic Barter This October Dominic Barter, from Brazil, will offer a weekend introduction to the design of dialogical social systems. We’ll focus on how communities, families, groups and institutions can discover and strengthen their own effective responses to conflict through the unique Restorative Circles process developed by Dominic and colleagues […]
Join our Directors for breakfast & conversation! Come to get to know us and talk about your part in supporting nonviolence in Rochester and beyond. Share breakfast with Gwen & Erin, our Co-directors of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. Chat with us to learn more about the Institute's programs and plans. Stay for some good […]
Explore a groundbreaking approach to fighting racism and white supremacy culture through compassionate yet fierce dialogue, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King's Beloved Community. Dr. Roxy Manning provides practical tools and frameworks that foster connection and courage, reimagining antiracist conversations. Join us for this event at Spiritus Christi Church on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 3 […]
Join us in this community empowerment series, rooted in essential dialogues. This series is focused on bringing together generations, to draw on collective wisdom towards naming, understanding and galvanizing around issues that are critical to our community. The third meeting of the Rochester Roundtable series will take place on Saturday, October 21 at 11 AM […]
Join Gwen and Bianca for an evening filled with tasty alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks as well as fun and interactive drawing activities. No drawingskills or materials required, just come as you are! This event is a mini-fundraiser for the Institute so a $10 donation is requested. However, if you want to come and are short […]