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91探花鈥檚 International Relations Office joins ACIC

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91探花's International Relations Office was approved as a new member of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) during its annual general meeting and symposium from June 13-15. The annual event was hosted by the Coady Institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and it provided an opportunity for the ACIC to select new members, including 91探花.

The International Relations Office of 91探花 is committed to collaborating with organizations that work in the international development field. By joining ACIC, the office is expanding 91探花's commitment of collaboration and partnership in the region, and around the world.

Two individual board members from PEI were also acclaimed-both with 91探花 connections-Leo Cheverie, Librarian Technician, and Digafie Debalke, Project Officer in 91探花's International Relations Office. Cheverie, also involved in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) as the PEI representative, returns to ACIC as co-chair; while Debalke joins the board for the first time, as ACIC member-at-large.

Debalke believes the ACIC is an important organization in Atlantic Canada, one that is committed to advancing mutual collaboration and partnership with communities and international development organizations in Canada and beyond.

'The challenges facing ACIC and other international development organizations are numerous, and I am looking forward to serving the organization to the best of my abilities to address these challenges,' says Debalke. 'And in doing so, I hope to strengthen our vision for international cooperation.'

The ACIC has over 70 members located in Atlantic Canada, and is actively involved in a variety of activities, including public engagement, international internship placements, capacity-building efforts, and networking.

More about the ACIC

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation is a coalition of individuals, organizations, and institutions working in the Atlantic region, which is committed to achieving global sustainability in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social and economic justice, human dignity, and participation for all. ACIC supports its members in international cooperation and education through collective leadership, networking, information, training, and coordination, and represents their interests when dealing with government and others. To learn more, visit:

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