Seeking Members!

The Burnaby Interfaith Network is seeking new members! 

Are you interested in working with people of other faiths to move Burnaby forward as a welcoming and inclusive community? If so, this is the group for you. Founded in 2010, 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. 

We strive to make Burnaby a place where people of different faiths live together in harmony and respect each other’s beliefs.

Membership is open to persons living, working or volunteering in Burnaby and non-profit societies active in Burnaby. It is not necessary to espouse a personal faith to participate in the Advisory Committee. However, it is required that you respect the personal faith beliefs of others in an inter-faith context. The goal of the Network is to have a balanced membership that represents the full faith/community diversity of Burnaby. 

Generally, the Network meets 5 times in a calendar year during the day (usually Monday mornings). A one year commitment or more is preferred. For more information please email burnabyinterfaith@gmail.com. 

Burnaby National Aboriginal Day Celebration 2017

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

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

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

Burnaby Civic Square (Map it) 

Kingsborough Street & MacKay Avenue (beside Bob Prittie Library – Metrotown Branch )

Burnaby, BC

Evening Celebration

4:30 PM    Traditional Welcome

5:00 PM    Performance by the Eagle Song Dancers

5:45 PM    Storytelling by Dallas Yellowfly

6:15 PM    Performance by DJ MukLuk with dancer Aryon Jack

7:00 PM    Closing Remarks

* Drop-in kids activities offered throughout the event.

This event is being presented by a community coalition of the following partners:

- Burnaby Neighbourhood House

- Burnaby Public Library

- City of Burnaby

- Burnaby School District

- Burnaby Village Museum

- Burnaby Association for South East Side

- Spirit of the Children Society

- Burnaby Art Gallery

- and local parents

This event is hosted as part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Sharing Cultures initiative.

See you there!

Islam at a Glance Event

Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is pleased to invite you to attend an event about the Islamic faith!

Please join us in an open conversation at the mosque:

Thursday, April 20th
6:30 - 8:30pm 
(light refreshments will be available from 6:30, the program will start at 7:00pm)

Masjid Al-Salaam mosque
5060 Canada Way (at Sperling Ave.)

(underground parking is available off of Sperling)



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 warmly 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.

Metro Vancouver Refugee Response Team - Search for Programs and Services for Refugees

The Metro Vancouver Refugee Response Team has compiled a database of programs and services for refugees throughout Metro Vancouver. The region has many free programs and services to help refugees and their families settle in their new homes and communities. Whether you’re looking to support an individual or family, make a referral, or simply find out what’s available, search here for programs and services in your community.

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!

Interfaith Sharing Event

Interfaith Sharing Event
Monday, November 23 / 6:00 - 8:00pm
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library (6100 Willingdon Ave.)

Are you interested in finding out more about the important role faith plays in building community? Come and join us in sharing our interfaith experiences and found out how we can strengthen our abilities to live and work harmoniously with our friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues from different faiths and cultural backgrounds. This event is being hosted by the Multicultural Helping House Society.

Speakers from different faith groups will be in attendance - including Burnaby Interfaith Network.

Free, but registration is required. Please phone 604-879-3277.

Jewish Faith Event

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

Please join us to learn more about the Jewish Faith:

Thursday, November 19
7:00 - 8:15pm (light refreshments will be provided)

Tommy Douglas Library, Community Room
7311 Kingsay (map)

Senior Rabbi Dan Moskovitz from Temple Shalom will be leading the discussion.

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

Rallying for Refugees

A “must attend” local event for faith communities and individuals wishing to engage in the refugee crisis.

 Program:
1.        Government Sponsorship presentation
2.       Private Sponsorship presentation
3.       Refugee Claimant (asylum seeker) presentation
4.       Refugee story
5.       Concert of prayer
6.       Refugee agency exhibits with personnel for Q & A
 
For more information contact James Grunau: james@grunau.ca  604-329-8112

Ismaili Centre Burnaby Tour!

Burnaby Inter-Faith Network is pleased to invite you to attend a tour of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby!

Please join us:

Tuesday, October 20
5:30 - 7:00pm (a light dinner will be provided)

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
4010 Canada Way (map)

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

This tour is the seventh in a series of faith events organized by Burnaby Inter-Faith Project, 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 an event more welcoming and inclusive community! 

Note: participants will be asked to remove their shoes when entering the worship space.