About Us

The Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is an ad hoc network of Burnaby citizens who come together to promote inter-faith dialogue and action in Burnaby. Founded in 2010 by the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT), we include members of an array of faiths/faith groups as well as community agencies, public services, settlement services, allied inter-faith organizations, and advocacy groups. The Network now operates independently of BIPT, but maintains a close working relationship.

Inter-Faith Network Members at an Event
Credit: Jan Taylor

Vision: We imagine Burnaby as a place where people-of-faith learn, share, grow, and celebrate together. Embracing our diversity, we are welcoming and inclusive.

Purpose: The Burnaby Inter-faith Network is a catalyst to create a strong, vibrant inter-faith network in Burnaby. Through respectful collaboration, the Network creates, facilitates, and sustains opportunities that bring together people-of-faith to serve our community

Goal: Our work builds bridges of understanding. We aim to break down barriers, foster inclusiveness, and celebrate Burnaby’s richly diverse faith communities.We strive to make Burnaby a place where people of different faiths live together in harmony and respect each others beliefs.

Leadership: The Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is led by an Advisory Committee that provides input, feedback, guidance, and direction. 

Note: The Burnaby Inter-Faith Network acknowledges and supports the related recommendations contained with the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and affirms the relevant article (#12) of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights on Indigenous Peoples. 

For more information, or to join the Advisory Committee, please email burnabyinterfaith@gmail.com