by Devon Clunis
Date: Wednesday, March 26 at 9:00 AM PDT
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Cost: Suggested donation $10 US.
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Description
ONE: A Story of Hope in Our Time an inspiring autobiography by Devon Clunis, chronicling his remarkable journey from a small village in Jamaica to becoming Canada’s first Black Chief of Police and later the inaugural Inspector General of Policing for Ontario. This deeply personal narrative reveals how his faith and dedication to improving the lives of others were central to everything he did, both in his career and personal life.
Clunis shares his life story with gratitude for those who supported him and the spiritual grounding that guided his path. The book highlights his leadership lessons, the challenges he faced, and his commitment to serving others with empathy and integrity. Through his experiences, readers gain insight into the power of hope, resilience, and the importance of unity in creating a better future.
ONE is not just a memoir but a call to action, encouraging us all to embrace compassion, build stronger communities, and work towards a more inclusive and caring world. Whether you’re on a journey of faith, seeking leadership wisdom, or looking for inspiration, Devon Clunis’s story will resonate and uplift, showing the profound impact of living with purpose and conviction.
About the Author: Devon Clunis
Devon served 29 years with The Winnipeg Police Service, retiring as Chief of Police in 2016.
Devon has a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and problem-solving. Skilled in evaluating and enhancing community safety systems, he has inspired change and implemented best practices in policing both in Canada and the United States of America.
Adept at building stakeholder relationships and navigating political landscapes, Devon led the development of The Inspectorate of Policing in Ontario, the first of its kind in Canada, ensuring compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act and setting standards for excellence in policing.
Devon was the chair of the Steering Committee for The Public Safety Training Strategy for the government of Manitoba. This framework will impact the future of training for all public safety personnel.
Devon co-author two children's books, The Little Boy from Jamaica and The Little Girl from Osoyoos, with his wife, Pearlene. Both books address equity, diversity, and inclusion from a community centric perspective. In addition, Devon relased his reflective autobiography, ONE, February 1st, 2025. This work aims to address many of the social challenges facing society and help create a more cohesive social climate.
Devon currently works across Canada and the U.S. assisting policing in meeting the emerging needs of community safety and well-being in the 21st century, in addition to speaking extensively on leadership, organizational development, and the need for unity in diversity.
About the Facilitator: Rev. Dr. James Christie
The Rev. Dr. James Taylor Christie, Professor Emeritus of The University of Winnipeg, is the former Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Inaugural Dean of the Global College. He currently holds the status of Adjunct Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Manitoba. Prof. Christie has devoted his life’s work to Christian Ecumenism, Interfaith cooperation, and global governance reform. A congregational minister and dialogue theologian by vocation, training, and practice he is an internationally celebrated author, essayist and editor. He has been contributing author and coeditor of two critically acclaimed books written from the nexus of politics and religion, with two more to be released in 2025. Dr. Christie is the Inaugural Ambassador at Large of the Canadian Multifaith Federation, and a founding member of the G20 Interfaith Forum Foundation.
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