Our goals

 

• to be an intentional place of engagement for those who share a passion for spiritual and social transformation;

• to be a safe space for people from diverse backgrounds through the practice of radical hospitality, open dialogue and shared action to develop healthy people, relationships and communities;

• to be a stage for emerging Maritime voices in the spheres of the arts, justice work,  spiritual practice and the environment;

• to be a living expression of inclusive hospitality created by people from diverse spiritual backgrounds.

 

 

Our values

 

• a family-friendly celebration, inclusive and accepting of all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, background or belief

• collaborative and creative partnerships with allies in the work to create a healthy, just, and peaceful community

• an environment and opportunities that encourage dialogue and inspire activism for the health and wellbeing of all creation

• an expression of the Christian tradition that is world-affirming, politically and culturally engaged, and rooted in the ethos and inclusive nature of The United Church of Canada

• a sustainable and responsible use of all of the gifts of the earth

 

 

Our commitment to sustainability

 

Festimagouche is hosted by Tatamagouche Centre and its volunteers.

 

Tatamagouche Centre is a leader in pursuing ambitious, thoughtful, and comprehensive sustainability initiatives that:

 

• Reduce our environmental footprint (through waste reduction, composting, recycling, water conservation, local food purchasing, toxic use reduction, etc),

• Integrate social and environmental considerations (serving Fair Trade products whenever possible),

• Support vibrant rural communities and justice, (with fair, living wages and inclusive hiring practices) and

• Reduce and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) (through efficiency upgrades that reduce our energy consumption).

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All initiatives are in keeping with our mission, values, community, context, and support and enhance the long-term vitality of the Centre.

To learn more about our sustainability initiatives: http://www.tatacentre.ca/uploads/new_website/Sustainable_Profile_final.pdf

 

 

Tatamagouche Centre is a learning retreat and conference centre, recognized internationally for its experiential learning model, facilitation design, and programming related to transformational learning and spiritual deepening. Tatamagouche Centre is a registered charity and an accredited education centre of the United Church of Canada. Learn more >>