Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice

10/16/2026

Friday, October 23 (12:00 noon)
The AI Emperor is Naked, and Why that Matters to Global Peace and Security

A Brown Bag Lecture with Dr. Peter Denton
Adjunct Associate Professor, Royal Military College of Canada

General misunderstanding (and misuse) of the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) has skewed the ethical debate about the potential applications of AI tools and their value, especially in the field of defence and security studies. This presentation explores how the reification of AI (turning an abstract idea into something real) is dangerous for global peace and security, as it disguises, distorts or deliberately avoids serious ethical questions surrounding its use.

Free and open to the public - In-person @ St. Paul’s College (Room 225) on online via Zoom registration: https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6917821420868/WN_mwEv7JgJS0O9gpF9F_eNtA

Dr. Peter Denton has taught at RMC since 2003 in the department of History and in the graduate programme in War Studies, as subject matter expert in technology, warfare and society. An ordained minister of the United Church of Canada, he also teaches history at UWinnipeg, and philosophy at the International College of Manitoba and UManitoba. His most recent book is The End of Technology (2nd edition, 2026).

The Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice presents: A Brown Bag Lecture with Dr. Peter Denton, Adjunct Associate Professor, Royal Military College of Canada General misunderstanding (and misuse) of the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) has skewed the ethical debate about the potential ...

10/09/2026

Friday, October 16 (12 noon)
Restorative Justice: Accountability, Healing and Hope

A Brown Bag Lecture with Dianna Bussey, Executive Director, and Janith Rajamanthri , Diversion Programs Supervisor, The Salvation Army’s Correctional & Justice Service

Dianna Bussey and Janith Rajamanthri’s presentation explores how restorative justice is implemented within The Salvation Army's Correctional & Justice Services, highlighting outcomes such as personal growth, community engagement, reduced reoffending, and pathways toward a more responsive and compassionate justice system.

Free and open to the public - In-person @ St. Paul’s College (Room 225) on online via Zoom registration:

Restorative justice aligns with The Salvation Army’s mission to restore dignity, inspire change, and build safer communities through compassion, integrity, and practical support. Rather than focusing on punishment, it emphasizes healing, accountability, and understanding. Our speakers will discuss...

10/02/2026

Friday, October 7 (12 noon)
Getting Published: What I Wish I Had Known

A Brown Bag Lecture with Dr. Laura Reimer
Executive Director, Program Development, Strategic Initiatives, & Desautels Business Law Accelerator

An honest conversation about academic publishing. Dr. Laura Reimer shares the successes, the rejections, the peer review process, and the practical strategies that help transform ideas into publications.

Free and open to the public - In-person @ St. Paul’s College (Room 225) on online via Zoom registration:

The Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice presents: A Brown Bag Lecture with Dr. Laura Reimer Executive Director, Program Development, Strategic Initiatives, & Desautels Business Law Accelerator An honest conversation about academic publishing. Dr. Laura Reimer shares the successes, the reje...

09/25/2026

Always a good time! Join Winnipeg Story Slam in October!

THE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP IS BACK 🎤

We tried this for the first time before our September Slam and we’re doing it again!

Come early on October 14 for a free, one-hour storytelling workshop before Winnipeg Story Slam.

Have a story in your head but don’t know where to start?
Wondering what makes a story different from just telling people what happened?
Want to get better at holding a room?

Bring an idea. We’ll help you find the story in it.

No experience needed.
No additional cost.
And no pressure to get on stage afterward. You can take the workshop and then simply stay to watch, listen and cheer.

🧠 STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Public Domain | 633 Portage Ave.
🎟️ Open to everyone + no additional cost

Then stick around…

🔥 7 PM: WINNIPEG STORY SLAM
Theme: UNDER PRESSURE

It’s our final regular-season Slam and the last chance to qualify for November’s Grand Slam.

Come learn. Come listen. Or maybe… come tell us a story. 🎤

09/11/2026

Friday, September 25 (12 noon)
The Stories We Tell: Memory, Identity, and the Future of Justice

A Brown Bag Lecture with Johise Namwira - Strategic Communications Leader, TEDx Speaker, Bilingual PR Expert

Stories shape what we remember, who we believe, and what we change. This lecture examines how storytelling functions as a tool of power, shaping collective memory, identity, and access to justice.

Drawing on her experience at the intersection of communications, policy, and human rights, Johise Namwira’s talk will explore how dominant narratives can reinforce exclusion, while alternative storytelling can disrupt systems and open pathways toward more equitable futures.

Free and open to the public - In-person @ St. Paul’s College (Room 225) on online via Zoom registration:

The Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice presents: A Brown Bag Lecture with Johise Namwira Strategic Communications Leader, TEDx Speaker, Bilingual PR Expert Stories shape what we remember, who we believe, and what we change. This lecture examines how storytelling functions as a tool of pow...

08/26/2026

September 25 (12 noon)
The Stories We Tell: Memory, Identity, and the Future of Justice

A Brown Bag Lecture with Johise Namwira - Strategic Communications Leader, TEDx Speaker, Bilingual PR Expert

Stories shape what we remember, who we believe, and what we change. This lecture examines how storytelling functions as a tool of power, shaping collective memory, identity, and access to justice.

Drawing on her experience at the intersection of communications, policy, and human rights, Johise Namwira’s talk will explore how dominant narratives can reinforce exclusion, while alternative storytelling can disrupt systems and open pathways toward more equitable futures.

Free and open to the public - In-person @ St. Paul’s College (Room 225) on online via Zoom registration: https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1317805969011/WN_TRMKglLxSpOAj0NMG6j4RQ

07/06/2026

A look back at the Mauro Institute's 2025-2026 Brown Bag Lectures.

Click on the link to watch YouTube recordings of these and other lectures in the Brown Bag Lecture Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjRL4i5_fRmFFTHJBEXwFAIwqffSfVI25&si=u53nO65BdETzC5qo

The Brown Bag Lecture Series welcomes professors, practitioners, community leaders, and graduate students dedicated to the pursuit of peace and justice, human rights, and conflict resolution.

05/04/2026

On May 13-14, 2026, global changemakers from diverse sectors—education, health, social justice, business, arts, and more—will come together to foster a more compassionate and equitable world.

Mauro Institute Director, Dr. Stanley Amaladas will be presenting Compassion in Action: Four Pathways to Peace Leadership at The Compassionate Action Conference (virtual) on May 13th at 1:00pm CST.

This is a virtual conference - pay-what-you-can registration: bit.ly/4d5nBKn

04/20/2026

The Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival presented by the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice is pleased to present the Canadian premiere of:

Adam Booth’s
The Heron’s Journey

The Heron’s Journey combines spoken storytelling, quilting, paper sculpture, and intentional movement. Meet the title character Lake in various forms of self-discovery on his journey from boy to heron.

This performance art piece shares an allegory filled with magic, challenges to opposition, and transformation.

Audience members have found themselves deep within the story, echoing themes such as immigration, orientation, ability, spiritual freedom, and self-awareness.

After the performance, the audience will be invited to stay for a talkback discussion session about the story.

Also Featuring: Somia Sadiq and Rylee Nepinak

Thursday, April 30, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage Theatre
Prairie Theatre Exchange

TICKETS (free): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1986565951237

Recommended for ages 12 years and older.

A story echoing themes of immigration, orientation, ability, and spiritual freedom; imbued with magic, perseverance, and transformation.

04/16/2026

The Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival presented by the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice in collaboration with Winnipeg Story Slam is pleased to present:

Saturday Night Storytelling
The best of featured and local storytellers from this year’s festival – a unique evening of traditional and personal narrative storytelling.

Featuring:
ADAM BOOTH, 2022 West Virginia Governor’s Arts Awards Folk Artist of the Year, creator of The Heron’s Journey (Winnipeg show: Thursday, April 30)
LEIGH-ANNE KEHLER, Winnipeg-based, internationally acclaimed storyteller, playwright and actor
SCOTT WHITEHAIR, Producer of This Much is True, one of Chicago’s longest running personal narrative series, creator of Story Lab Chicago

Also Featuring:
Additional Local Storytellers in collaboration with Winnipeg Story Slam

Saturday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Fr. Jensen SJ Theatre (Room 100), St. Paul’s College (University of Manitoba)
Tickets (free): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winnipeg-international-storytelling-festival-saturday-night-storytelling-tickets-1987157748318

Recommended for ages 12 years and older.

The best of featured and local storytellers from this year’s festival – a unique evening of traditional and personal narrative storytelling.