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The First Unitarian Congregation
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Edith Holtom Peace Lecture Series
The Edith Holtom Memorial Lecture Series presents lectures promoting conflict resolution and peace.
Click Here to open a PDF providing further background on "The Holtom Lectures".
2026 Holtom Lecture Featuring the Honourable Bob Rae
"What is the Direction for Canada post DAVOS?"
Tuesday, November 3
7:30pm
Worship Hall
Free to Attend (Donations Encouraged)
Join us for this year's Holtom Lecture, where the Honourable Bob Rae will provide his insights and perspective on Canada's direction and a peaceful, prosperous future.
Read the Honourable Bob Rae's bio HERE.
Reception and book signing to follow. Donations gratefully accepted.
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Past Lectures
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Dr Donna Hicks presenting at Harvard about Conflict Resolution. She presented this lecture on May 8, 2014, as a Holtom Lecture.
Peggy Mason presented "“Building Peace in the 21st Century: Reflections Over Four Decades” as a Holtom Lecture on January 30, 2013. Peggy Mason served as Canada’s UN Ambassador for Disarmament from 1989 to 1994. She is currently a Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson school of International Affairs.
Noah Richler presented "Stories and What They Do" as a Holtom Lecture on April 29, 2013.
This lecture features Noah Richler, internationally acclaimed journalist, addressing the transformation of Canada's focus from a peace oriented country to a warrior nation. How permanent is this change in Canada's character?
Desmond Morton presented this Holtom Lecture on November 25, 2015.