Since 2003, the Peace Ambassadors' Initiative (PAI) has reached nearly 11,000 youth through more than 500 presentations across Northern Alberta, including communities such as Edmonton, Red Deer, Olds, Athabasca, Nordegg, Cold Lake, Fishing Lake, Sherwood Park and Beaumont . . . and as far away as Pennsylvania State,  USA.

The program was the 2007 recipient of the Canadian Mental Health School Award for the positive effect it had on ameliorating racism's impact on the mental health of young people.

Youth Feedback

"I am glad we had you come to our class because there are so many things I would like to know about racism" - Kids in the Hall

"I learned things that I never knew before about racism" -- YOUCAN youth

"I will try to stand up for myself" -- Edmonton Young Offenders Centre

"Very interactive, not boring, very interesting, informative" -- Archbishop Macdonald High School

"It was surprising and entertaining. Exceeded my expectations." -- Archbishop Macdonald High School

"I thought that it was pretty good. I liked how they let everybody participate." -- grade 11 student - Ross Sheppard High School

"The session provided me with knowledge. I can now see first-hand what discrimination in the world does to people." -- grade 12 student - Ross Sheppard High School

"I liked how there was some humor involved instead of just an average boring presentation. It was cool." -- grade 7 student - Victoria Composite High School

"I learned that most people do not stick up for others when they witness racism because of fear." --grade 7 student