SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue creates space for transformative conv

Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue uses dialogue to generate non-partisan and constructive communication around difficult topics.

In March, we brought together civic leaders from across BC to answer one question: how do we actually strengthen democra...
05/04/2026

In March, we brought together civic leaders from across BC to answer one question: how do we actually strengthen democracy right now?

The result → 7 priority actions with real potential to drive change and a high likelihood of implementation.

These include
• Strengthening civic education
• Improving public consultation processes
• Exploring the extension of voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds

Read the full list of prioritized recommendations in our latest article, Priorities for a Stronger Democracy in BC. Link in bio 🔗

Canadian youth are contributing to national conversations on AI safety and online harms. Through four citizens’ assembli...
05/01/2026

Canadian youth are contributing to national conversations on AI safety and online harms.

Through four citizens’ assemblies, 100 youth participants developed recommendations focused on AI safety and online harms – including proposals for age verification and addressing the addictive design of chatbots – and shared them with federal decision-makers.

This work is part of Gen(Z)AI, a project led by SFU’s Dialogue on Technology Project (DoT) in partnership with the McGill Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and Mila.

Read the full story from SFU and the Gen(Z)AI final report through the link in our bio.

⏳ Tomorrow is SFU Giving Day. For 24 hours, our community will come together to support meaningful initiatives like Equi...
03/25/2026

⏳ Tomorrow is SFU Giving Day.

For 24 hours, our community will come together to support meaningful initiatives like Equity on the Move and Reclaiming the Spark.

Be part of the momentum and see how these programs are creating impact.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/78sq50YyNoF

How are students reimagining the future of Canadian democracy? Watch shortlisted SFU teams take their best shot at stren...
03/20/2026

How are students reimagining the future of Canadian democracy?

Watch shortlisted SFU teams take their best shot at strengthening the resilience and renewal of Canadian democracy – pitching bold ideas to a live panel of judges for over $2,500 in prizes.

Think hackathon meets design lab meets TEDx showcase, but with democracy at the centre.

🗓 Friday, April 10 from 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Halpern Centre, SFU Burnaby Campus

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/final-event-sfu-demshot-dragons-den-tickets-1985074752020?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=245a9b38-dae7-4473-b7a9-2ea4d196676a

Save the date – March 26! 🌟 Be part of SFU’s Giving Day and learn how two community-focused initiatives, Equity on the M...
03/17/2026

Save the date – March 26! 🌟

Be part of SFU’s Giving Day and learn how two community-focused initiatives, Equity on the Move and Reclaiming the Spark, are making an impact.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/s4gN50YvxsY

This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women on our Leadership team! 👭 Their commit...
03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women on our Leadership team! 👭

Their commitment to creating spaces for dialogue and bringing diverse groups together reflects the powerful role women play in addressing society's most pressing issues.

Join us in celebrating this special day by showing your appreciation for the women in your communities who lead with passion and care.

Ever feel like democracy comes up in class… but never really feels made for students? Demshot is changing that. Launchin...
12/23/2025

Ever feel like democracy comes up in class… but never really feels made for students?
 
Demshot is changing that.
 
Launching soon, Demshot invites SFU undergrad and grad students to take a real shot at tackling mis/disinformation and rebuilding trust in democracy — with support, mentorship, and space to test ideas. 
 
No experience required. First year or grad school. 
If you’ve got ideas, this space is yours. 
 
🛠 Workshops: Jan–Feb 2026 
⏰ Submissions due: March 2026 
🎤 Finale: April 2026 
💸 $2,500+ in prizes 
 
👉 SFU students only 
👉 Sign up now for early updates + launch invite 
 
Link in bio. 
 

We’re so excited to welcome Micheal Vonn, CEO of , to the 2025 Sterling Prize Ceremony!A lawyer, educator, and long-time...
10/24/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Micheal Vonn, CEO of , to the 2025 Sterling Prize Ceremony!

A lawyer, educator, and long-time civil liberties advocate, Micheal has taught civil liberties and information ethics at and written widely on topics like surveillance, national security, policing, and free expression.

Join Micheal in conversation with Ron Deibert (2025 Sterling Prize Recipient) and Charles Campbell for an evening of bold ideas, big questions, and meaningful dialogue. 💬
📅 Nov 27, 2025
📍 Wosk Centre for Dialogue
🎟️ Register via the link in bio

In response to the housing crisis and calls for change in land use planning, the Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative ...
04/03/2025

In response to the housing crisis and calls for change in land use planning, the Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative has spent nearly 3 years working to transform BC’s primary form of public participation in land use planning: the public hearing.

This final report consolidates the findings of RPHI’s research and work and presents a set of nine recommendations for strengthening public participation in land use decision-making, upholding housing rights, and enhancing spatial equity and democratic culture in BC and beyond.

HIGHLIGHTS:

⚖️ Understanding and evaluating land use decision-making processes through a human rights framework
🔍 Exploring the landscape of public hearings in British Columbia
💡 Highlighting and evaluating innovative alternatives to traditional public hearings
🔑 RPHI’s key recommendations for change

Read and download the report (full and abridged versions available) through the link in our bio.

From Local to Global: Canada’s Approach to UNDRIP ImplementationNext week, join the Centre and the United Nations Associ...
03/06/2025

From Local to Global: Canada’s Approach to UNDRIP Implementation

Next week, join the Centre and the United Nations Association in Canada (Vancouver Branch) for an all-Indigenous panel to explore and critically discuss Canada’s approach to implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples from local, provincial, and federal perspectives.

This free event includes:

🤝 Informal networking with light catering
💬 Panel discussion followed by Q and A

When: Thursday, March 13 | 6:00PM
Where: SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (580 W Hastings St)

Register now through the link in our bio.

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