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Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies

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Oct 17, 20222 min read

Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies

We all know that many religions have prophecies that they believe have been fulfilled or are yet to be.

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An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose

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Aug 31, 20222 min read

An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose

Over 80 conferences are taking place across Canada alongside many others around the world that are teaching how to build vibrant communities

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Our Whole Society conference features UN Special Rapporteur

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Jun 11, 20223 min read

Our Whole Society conference features UN Special Rapporteur

The seventh iteration of Our Whole Society, a national conference dedicated to examining the role of religion, took place as a hybrid event.

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Earth Day conversation examines gender equality and climate change

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Jun 10, 20222 min read

Earth Day conversation examines gender equality and climate change

Following the 66th session of the UN CSW the Bahá’í Community of Canada’s Office of Public Affairs hosted a virtual discussion.

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Prime Minister Trudeau sends Ridván greetings

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

Prime Minister Trudeau sends Ridván greetings

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, has written to extend his greetings to the Canadian Bahá’í community on the occasion of Ridvan.

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Canadian delegates participate in the 66th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

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Apr 12, 20222 min read

Canadian delegates participate in the 66th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

From March 14–24, 2022, two staff from the Bahá’í Community of Canada’s Office of Public Affairs participated in the annual U.N. Commission.

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All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Group examines the moral dimension of climate change

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Apr 12, 20223 min read

All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Group examines the moral dimension of climate change

“We are in a moment of peril, but… we are also in a moment of great promise,” said Member of Parliament Elizabeth May.

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Canadian Interfaith Conversation marks the second anniversary of the pandemic

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Apr 12, 20222 min read

Canadian Interfaith Conversation marks the second anniversary of the pandemic

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic.

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Bahá’í institutions and agencies gather to plan new phase of development

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Apr 12, 20223 min read

Bahá’í institutions and agencies gather to plan new phase of development

Over 150 representatives of local, regional and national Bahá’í institutions and agencies recently gathered at the Toronto Bahá’í Centre.

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Apr 12, 20223 min read

Imagining a future of gender equality

How could we imagine a future in which the equality of women and men has been fully realized in society?

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Film premiere celebrates world’s first “global conservationist”

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Jan 7, 20224 min read

Film premiere celebrates world’s first “global conservationist”

A film about Richard St. Barbe Baker, who is the world’s first global conservationist, premiered in a virtual showing hosted from Saskatoon.

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New podcast season highlights themes of dialogue, equality and justice

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Nov 11, 20213 min read

New podcast season highlights themes of dialogue, equality and justice

The Public Discourse, a podcast made by the Canadian Baha'is , has launched a third season that covers the life of 'Abdu'l-Baha.

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Youth reach out to build community during the summer months

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Oct 17, 20212 min read

Youth reach out to build community during the summer months

During the summer break from a hard year in school when many youth were isolated from their friends, youth decided to connect the community.

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New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society

In a dialogue about the role of faith in governance, Canadian representatives of the country’s religious communities came together.

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Canadian Parliamentarians and activists call on Iran to #StopHatePropaganda

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Canadian Parliamentarians and activists call on Iran to #StopHatePropaganda

For two hours on July 15th, one of the trending issues on Twitter in Canada was a campaign to stop anti-Bahá’í hate propaganda in Iran.

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Association for Baha’i Studies commemorates the life and legacy of ‘Abdu’l-Baha at annual conference

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Association for Baha’i Studies commemorates the life and legacy of ‘Abdu’l-Baha at annual conference

For the second consecutive year, the Association for Baha’i Studies – North America will hold its annual conference as a virtual gathering.

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Bahá’ís prepare to commemorate the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing

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Oct 6, 20213 min read

Bahá’ís prepare to commemorate the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing

On November 28, 1921, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá passed away in the Holy Land. His life and legacy will be commemorated across Canada and the world.

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Luminous Journey: ‘ Abdul-Bahá in America

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Aug 24, 20211 min read

Luminous Journey: ‘ Abdul-Bahá in America

Luminous Journey: ‘ Abdul-Bahá in America, 1912 is a two and a half-hour documentary film shot in High Definition.

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“We stand with the Bahá’ís of Iran”: Former Canadian Prime Minister and judges condemn persecution

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Feb 15, 20212 min read

“We stand with the Bahá’ís of Iran”: Former Canadian Prime Minister and judges condemn persecution

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is among a group of more than 50 high-ranking legal professionals in Canada

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds virtual meeting with religious leaders

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Dec 12, 20203 min read

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds virtual meeting with religious leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined a dialogue with a diverse group of religious leaders from across Canada.

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Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression examines digital technologies and public discourse

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Dec 8, 20202 min read

Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression examines digital technologies and public discourse

More of our public discourse takes place in virtual spaces, and this is presenting new challenges to democratic processes in Canada

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