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On Monday March 23, 2026, PLEDJ hosted a Solidarity Dialogues gathering to demonstrate our Nested Model to our French community in Montreal. This evening brought together students, community leaders and professors to dialogue around: Religion, secularism, and belonging: experiences and perspectives. A crucial reminder that during times of polarization, it is utterly important to find solidarity among those who are impacted by deep rooted conflict, to share the collective resp

In a time of growing polarization across communities and campuses, creating safe and brave spaces for dialogue has never been more important. Recently, the Global Social Justice and Peace (GSJP) McGill School of Social Work , in partnership with PLEDJ and Montreal City Mission , hosted an interfaith panel discussion bringing together scholars, McGill students, and community leaders to reflect on faith, justice, and the collective responsibility to stand up against hate. Op

Building on the successful implementation of the Solidarity Dialogues Program with McGill's School of Social Work, we are thrilled to share that the initiative has now branched out to the McGill Faculty of Law. Last week marked an inspiring expansion in our Solidarity Dialogues Program, with a new partnership with McGill’s Faculty of Law. Over the course of 12 hours spread across four days , 10 participants engaged in a transformative workshop series designed to learn how t

On Monday, September 15th, 2025, PLEDJ hosted the much-anticipated Solidarity Dialogues Conference, a remarkable gathering that united students, faculty, and leaders in a powerful exploration of dialogue’s role in academia. The evening was designed not just to facilitate conversation, but to spark reflection and collective action towards creating an environment where students and faculty feel confident to share their lived experiences. Setting the Stage for Connection and Re