MAHATMA GANDHI PEACE COUNCIL OF OTTAWA

Peace, Compassion & Harmony

Building Peace Together

Inspired by Gandhi | United by Compassion

MGPC OTTAWA
Our Upcoming Event
Saturday, 26 September
PEACE WALK 2026

Join hundreds of people from across Ottawa as we walk together from City Hall to Parliament Hill in celebration of peace, non-violence, compassion and inclusion. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring vision, the Peace Walk is a joyful expression of our shared commitment to building stronger, more connected communities.

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Registration is FREE, and takes less than a minute.

Peace and Compassion Forum
...Conversations that Inspire Connection, Kindness, and Community

A community-rooted initiative by MGPCO that brings people together through talks, panel discussions, and intimate Peace Cafés, sparking conversations that cultivate kindness, bridge divides, and nurture a more compassionate society. Grounded in Gandhian values, each gathering is an invitation to listen deeply, connect authentically, and take small but meaningful steps toward healing and harmony.
Past PCF Conversations

Our Mission

Promoting Gandhi’s timeless principles of truth, non-violence, compassion, and self-reliance to inspire personal transformation and social harmony.

How we Pursue our Mission

Through community education, dialogue, and action-oriented initiatives, we strive to cultivate a culture of peace, justice, and sustainability. We believe that by embracing ethical leadership, inclusivity, and mindful living, individuals and communities can create meaningful change in the world.

We aspire to engage, educate, and empower people from all backgrounds to apply Gandhi’s values in their daily lives, fostering a more just, peaceful, and compassionate society.

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Board of Directors

Elected Directors

Santosh Shail (President)
Rajesh Jain (Vice-President)
Sima Vyas (Secretary)
Sudeshna Chakraborty (Director)
Punita Patel (Director)
Dr. Noel Salmond (Director)
Dr. P. M. Vasudev (Director)

Directors by Special Appointment

Dr. Kanta Marwah
Dr. Jagmohan Humar, C.M.

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