The Peruvian Canadian Institute has been in development since 2015. It aims to support and foster enhanced relations between both nations through activities such as a Distinguished Fellowship program, scholarships, educational partnerships and events in both Canada and Peru.
During 2021, the 200th anniversary of Peru’s Independence, events and activities of the Peruvian Canadian Institute will focus on celebrating and highlighting outstanding contributions in culture, education, diplomatic relations, business, mining, and more. Among some of the initiatives in development to recognize the bicentennial of the Independence of Peru, are the establishment of commemorative academic awards for students in both countries, agreements with post-secondary partners in Peru, presentations of Distinguished Fellowships to citizens and/or groups in Canada and Peru.
Our events for 2021 kicked off on January 21st when His Excellency Roberto Rodríguez Arnillas, Ambassador of Peru to Canada, was named the inaugural recipient of a Distinguished Fellowship from the Peruvian Canadian Institute, for his contributions in the development of international relations between both countries. The work of the Peruvian Canadian Institute continues, with planning now underway for a virtual Summit to be held May 20, 2021. We hope you will join us!
Join us for this online event which aims to support the enhanced relations between both nations, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Independence of Peru. The PCI virtual summit will focus on three main pillars: Indigenous Relations, Education, and Economic Development/Partnerships.
“The establishment of the Peruvian Canadian Institute is truly historic as it is the first institute of its kind to develop highly collegial bridges between the countries of Canada and Peru. As we move in to 2021, the 200th anniversary of Peruvian Independence, we will endeavour to highlight and celebrate remarkable individuals and groups in both countries, while building dynamic partnerships in a multitude of areas including education, the economy, politics, resource management, trade and culture.”
- Dr. Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Peruvian Canadian Institute
"The Peruvian Canadian Institute is bringing together leaders from both countries, as well as several sectors including education and mining, to promote Peru and Canada and to foster enhanced relations between both countries. In the coming year, you can expect to see exciting things from the Peruvian Canadian Institute, including events and activities that will focus on celebrating and highlighting outstanding contributions in culture, education, diplomatic relations, business and mining, and more.”
- M.P. Marc G. Serré, Founding Chair Peruvian Canadian Institute Advisory Council
Huntington University Summit |May 20, 2021
Huntington University is celebrating a successful inaugural virtual Summit of the Peruvian Canadian Institute (PCI), held in recognition of the bicentennial of the Independence of Peru. The full day, international event was held May 20, 2021 and included experts from Peru and Canada for panel discussions and keynote presentations focused on high-level topics such as Education, Indigenous Relations and Economic Development.
Huntington University Launches Peruvian Canadian Institute |December 4, 2020
Huntington University is celebrating the official launch of the Peruvian Canadian Institute. The institute, its vision and mandate, were made public this morning in a virtual ceremony which included invited guests from Canada and Peru.