Host a speaker in Manitoba

Invite MCC to speak or facilitate an interactive learning experience for your class, community or church. Topics range from the root causes of disaster, conflict and poverty, to climate action and creation care. All MCC facilitations are done by our staff and have no cost.

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Darryl Loewen (MCCM Executive Director), addresses guests at the Grow Hope harvest celebration hosted by Crystal Spring Hutterite Colony. Grow Hope is an MCC project that brings farmers together with
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From left, School Director Lay Yim,* MCC Education Program Facilitator Martin Hofkamp and MCC Education Project Officer Chhourn Maly listen during a discussion about improving education at Svay Chor S
Our Shared Future

Work together to find ways to fight climate change while building peace. In small groups, participants explore scenarios, global challenges, and shared solutions that strengthen communities and protect the planet. For 6-40 people, ages 15 and up. 60-90 min.

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Kairos blanket excercise with staff at 140 Bannatyne
KAIROS Blanket Exercise

Guided by a script, participants will explore the impacts of colonization and the resilience of Indigenous communities in Canada. This is an interactive activity with time for shared reflection. Options for youth or adult groups of 20 or more people. 75-120 min.

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A child* who lives in a large room in the shelter run by Blaho Charitable Fund in Uzhhorod. This room used to be a restaurant in a hotel, but the building is now being rented by Blaho to provide tempo
Forced to Flee

Experience the tough choices families face when forced to leave their homes due to conflict, disaster or persecution. In small groups, participants make decisions to stay safe, fed and healthy. For 15-80 or more people, this is an intergenerational exercise for ages 12 and up. 90 min.

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Palestine and Israel are MCC countries of sensitivity. While this photo has been vetted and may be used without further checking, please consult the MCC content vetting guidelines when communicating
Palestine Land Excercise

Explore the history and current context of Palestine and Israel. Participants “walk through” more than 100 years of history with readings and guided actions, ending with time for reflection and discussion. Ideal for groups of 25-30 people, ages 16 and over. 90 min.

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Valorie Hiebert speaking to audience
Abuse prevention

Invite an abuse prevention specialist to walk alongside a challenging abuse situation in your community or talk about important topics like abuse prevention, healthy boundaries and relationships. Sessions focus on social media, gender stereotypes and active bystanders. Can be adapted for youth or adults.

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Wesley Ncube speaking
Custom presentation

Host a speaker to learn about topics like MCC’s mission, disaster relief, comforter-making, climate change, or sermons for Sunday school and church groups. Sessions and discussions can be customized for groups of all ages.

If you have questions or want to host a speaker, fill out the request form.