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.