Born in Berlin, New Hampshire, USA, on April 2nd 1930. Rev. Robert Vachon was a Catholic priest, member of the religious order Missionaries of the Notre Dame de La Salette, passed away on April 12, 2020. A philosopher and social activist, he dedicated his life to reconciliation and dialogue between peoples, religions and cultures of our pluralistic world. He was one of the founding members of the Intercultural Institute of Montreal, (formerly known as Monchanin Centre). In 1968 he founded and directed an international journal titled InterCulture until 2011.He has been a passionate defender of the rights of people to their culture and identity against all forms of domination. He was highly recognized and appreciated by some of the First Nations communities for his commitment to the defense of their spirituality and cultures and his relentless efforts to establish dialogue between the dominant society and indigenous communities in Canada. He challenged many in their unquestioned convictions and inspired many others to the cause of reconciliation and dialogue. He will forever live in our hearts and souls. May he rest in Peace.
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