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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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