SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

The SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue acts as a hub for dialogue and engagement initiatives. As a trusted convener, we create a space for respectful conversations between diverse stakeholders, where mutual curiosity and collaborative inquiry act as alternatives to adversarial approaches. Our Dialogue Fellows, Associates and staff lead dedicated programs in six focus areas and one undergraduate program OUR MISSION To foster shared understanding and positive action through dialogue and engagement. OUR VALUES We work in service of the public to generate solutions for our most pressing challenges. We bring together and honour diverse voices and actively remove barriers to participation to reflect the full range of community interests and create conditions for innovation. We believe in the importance of transparency in our methods and our motives, and in how we share what we learn with the wider world. WHAT WE DO We create space for respectful conversations, where mutual curiosity and collaborative inquiry act as alternatives to adversarial approaches. We support student success through experiential learning and participation in our research and programming. We connect the university and community partners to work towards shared objectives in ways that value each party’s unique knowledge and contributions. We serve as a trusted convenor, grounding our work in research and evidence-based information. We act as a hub for dialogue and engagement initiatives, fostering a culture of shared learning and support that enables ongoing improvement and innovation. We work across sectors and across borders to support communities locally, nationally and internationally.