Aboriginal Spirituality Event

POSTPONED: Aboriginal Spirituality Event

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is postponed until further notice. Please check back in 2017 for future inter-faith events.

Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is pleased to invite you to attend an Aboriginal Spirituality Event!

Please join us to learn more about Aboriginal Spirituality:

Tuesday, November 22
6:30 - 8:30pm (light refreshments will be provided)

Tommy Douglas Library
7311 Kingsway 

Leading the discussion will be Terriea Harris. Terriea is is a Dakota, Aborigine and Columbian woman who integrates traditional Indigenous healing methods, teachings and culture both personally and professionally.

This tour is the eleventh in a series of faith events organized by the Burnaby Inter-Faith Network, designed to build knowledge and understanding about Burnaby's richly diverse faith communities.

Everyone is welcome at this no cost event! Please share with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours. Help us make Burnaby a more welcoming and inclusive community.

Pre-registration is required. Please email burnabyinterfaith@gmail.com or call 604-294-7421.

Burnaby National Aboriginal Day Celebration!

Join us for Burnaby’s first ever National Aboriginal Day Celebration! June 21^st is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

Afternoon Celebration

*activities focused on elementary school aged children. All are welcome. However, registration is required as space is limited. Please email socialplanning@burnaby.ca or call 604-294-7421 by June 17th.

1:00 / Traditional Welcome

1:15 - 2:45 / Various kid’s activities

Community Dinner and Celebration

Everyone is welcome at this free, family-friendly event!

5:15 / Traditional Welcome

5:45 / Performance by the Musqueam Nation Wolf Pack dance troupe!

6:15 - 7:15 / Food (tasty stew and bannock) is served until supplies run out. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

7:15 / Closing Remarks

*Drop In Kids Activities Offered!

See you there!

*This event is being presented by a community coalition: Burnaby Art Gallery, Local Parents, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, Burnaby School District, Burnaby Village Museum, and the Spirit of the Children Society. This event is hosted as part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Sharing Cultures initiative

Buddhist Faith Event

Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is pleased to invite you to attend a Buddhist Faith Event!

Please join us to learn more abut the Buddhist Faith:

Tuesday, May 3

7:00 - 8:30pm (light refreshments will be provided)

Tommy Douglas Library (Adult Community Room)
7311 Kingsway (map)

Leading the discussion will be Melitis Kwong. Melitis is one of the Dharma instructor for Siddharthas Intent, an International Buddhist non profit association, and she has been a practicing Buddhist since the early 80’s. Melitis has studied in Nepel and India under many Buddhist masters. She also has completed a traditional 3 years retreat in France and for 6 years she was manager at Sea to Sky Buddhist retreat Center near Whistler.

This tour is the tenth in a series of faith events organized by the Burnaby Inter-Faith Network, designed to build knowledge and understanding about Burnaby's richly diverse faith communities.

This event is being hosted as part of the Burnaby Festival of Learning. 

Everyone is welcome at this no cost event! Please share with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours. Help us make Burnaby an event more welcoming and inclusive community.

Pre-registration is required. Please email burnabyinterfaith@gmail.com or call 604-294-7421.

Happy World Inter-Faith Harmony Week

Looked what was proclaimed last night at Burnaby City Council!

Zoroastrian Centre Tour

Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is pleased to invite you to attend a Zoroastrian Centre Tour!

Please join us to learn more about the Zoroastrian Faith:

Tuesday, February 2
6:45 - 8:15pm (light refreshments will be provided)

Zoroastrian Society of British Columbia
6900 Halifax St. (map)

Pre-registration is required. Please email burnabyinterfaith@gmail.com or call 604-294-7421. All are welcome. See you there!