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20 th World Religions Conference Prince George

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Moderator

Elder Darlene Mcintosh

Darlene is an Elder of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. She is Grouse clan, daughter of Mary Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh and Peter Zatorski of Prince George. She is the granddaughter of Elsie George from Saik’uz First Nation and Augusta Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh. Darlene is devoted to family, she is married, over 40 years, to Neil McIntosh and is mother to Blake (Laurie) and Kyle (Neysa) and a dedicated grandmother to Jake, Konnor and Kade.

Larry Bagnell served as Yukon’s representative in Ottawa for over a decade, served as a federal Member of Parliament from 2000-2020 retired in 2021. During his time as a Liberal MP, Larry was appointed to the Privy Council and served as Parliamentary Secretary to both the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, and the Minister of Natural Resources. Larry also sat on many Parliamentary Committees, developing expertise in the areas of Transport, Defence, Industry, Veterans Affairs, Justice & Human Rights, and Aboriginal Affairs.

Speakers

Jewish Faith Perspective 
Mr.El Klasner

Eli was born and raised in Toronto and earned degrees in economics and music from Queens University, University of Toronto, and University of Ottawa. He has been a resident of North Central British Columbia since 2016 where he is involved in non-profit leadership. Eli is a member of Chabad of Downtown Vancouver and Chabad-Lubavitch of Crown Heights, NYC. He studies Torah, Talmud and Chassidus primarily under the tutelage of Rabbi Binyomin Bitton of Vancouver. Starting in 2017 Eli began the process of identifying and connecting with Jewish residents of this vast area of British Columbia. This was accomplished through exploring personal networks and social media. Eli enjoys information sharing and creating meeting opportunities for the Jewish population of the region (2016 census indicates a Jewish population of approximately 150 people) and is spearheading organizing annual holiday and festival celebrations. His dream is to help establish a dedicated meeting and worship space that will serve a wide spectrum of Jewish residents of Northern BC.

Christian Perspective
Dr. Marie Hay

Dr. Marie Hay is an immigrant medical doctor who came to Prince George from Ireland.

For 30 years Marie served Northern British Columbia as a Consulting Paediatrician and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC/UNBC, providing medical care for children 0-19 years and education for hundreds of medical students. She has been an invited guest speaker at conferences in Canada, the USA and China. Dr. Hay has lived and worked on three continents of the world and from these experiences she developed a great respect and love for different faith traditions.

Marie is a Christian who worships at St. Michael and all Angels in Prince George. She has been the People’s Warden in the Anglican church there, since 2016.

Marie is the Board Chair of Prince George’s inter-faith Centre of Peace and Reconciliation, established in 2019. The Centre promotes the love of the Divine, Mother Earth, Neighbours and Self, to achieve peace, harmony, and reconciliation among all diverse peoples.



Islam Perspective
Maulana Asif Kahn Mujahid

Maulana Asif Khan Mujahid has been serving and representing the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in various capacities since 2011 such as Head Coordinator for the National Youth Education Camp and Researcher for various MTA (Muslim Televison Ahmadiyya) programs & documentaries. 

He has, in recent years, also served as an auxillary Imam in many countries across the globe such as Sierra Leone, Uruguay, Palestine and The U.K. 

Having graduated from the Ahmadiyya Institute of Islamic Studies, he has served as an Imam and Missionary in Toronto and Mississauga and is currently the Imam and Missionary in Vancouver as well as regularly being called upon for various interfaith events and discussions by the National Headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community located in Vaughan, Ontario. 

Hindu Faith Perspective
Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD

Dr. Pranesh Kumar was born in a Hindu family of a Northern Indian State of Utter Pardesh. He was keen interest in literature religion, culture, science and its global impact, in particular on human society. He is fascinated by the diversities which he experienced during the vast travels, interactions with people and observing their social, cultural and religious events. Kumar values life in any form and believes in very ancient, preached and practiced Sanskirtsaying  “VasudhaevaKutumbukam” meaning the “ Entire world is one family. 

Sikh Perspective
Dr. Balbinder Singh Deo, PhD

Dr. Balbinder Deo worked in academic and industrial organizations for more than 29 years. He joined School of Business, UNBC Prince George campus faculty member in 2002. Prior to UNBC, Dr. Deo worked at University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, and at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India. In addition to his work experience in academic institutions, he also worked on various industrial projects and submitted research reports to both private and public sector organizations.

Christian Perspective ( The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Church)
Mr. David Coleman 

David Coleman has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since birth. He has served in many capacities in the church including a two year mission in Peru.  He has also served as a Teacher, a scout leader, a counsellor to the Bishop, five years as a Bishop, a counsellor to other leaders and is now serving as the Stake President for the Prince George BC Stake. This role covers congregations. in Burns Lake, Vanderhooof, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Bella Coola. He is happily married to his wife Laurel and together they have four children and ten grandchildren.

Baha’i Perspective
Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Charlotte Wenninger has been a member of the Baha’i community for over 35 years.  She has served for many years as one of the elected, nine members on the local governing body of the Baha’is of Prince George.  She has served as a chairman of the Interfaith Chaplaincy Committee at UNBC almost since its inception.   She is married and has raised four daughters and now has 7 grandchildren.  She has a keen interest in sharing her religion with others and learning about all aspects of spirituality, especially the science behind spiritual reality.   

Buddhism Perspective
Ms. Ren Stelmaschuk

Ren was born and raised at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T’enneh (Prince George, BC). With deep roots in a faith-based family, Ren values the connection between spirituality, service, and community. She holds a BSc (2009) and BEd (2012) from UNBC, along with a Master of Education (2020) from Thompson Rivers University.

Currently, Ren serves as the Wellness Promotion Coordinator at the College of New Caledonia, where she works to foster holistic wellbeing across the campus. In addition to her professional role, she is a certified yoga teacher, offering weekly classes that encourage mindfulness and emotional balance.

Ren’s spiritual journey began during her undergraduate studies when she encountered Mahayana Buddhism. Since then, she has embraced the Bodhisattva path, focusing on compassion, selflessness, and the pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Her life’s purpose is to cultivate and share bodhicitta—an open, loving heart—through both her personal practice and her work with others.

Ren is honored to be part of the World Religions Conference, and she hopes to share insights on the intersection of mindfulness, spirituality, and community service.

May all beings be happy, healthy, safe, and at peace.
Om Mani Padme Hum

Program

  • 6.25pm Announcement 
  • 6:00 PM Recitation of the Holy Qur’an
  • 6:10 PM Welcome Remarks by dignities 
    • David Coleman, President the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    • Mrs. Darlene Mcintosh, Chncellor UNBC
  • 6:10 PM Introductory Remarks & Moderator Introduction 

               Mr. Rizwan Peerzada, Regional President , AMJ BC

  • 6:20 PM Speakers Panel  (Time Allocated 10 minutes)
    • Jewish Faith Mr. El Klasner
    • Christianity Mrs. Marie Hey
    • Islam Maulana Asif Khan Mujahid
    • Hindu Faith Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD
    • Sikh Faith Dr. Balbinder Singh Deo
    • Christianity Mr. David Coleman (The Church of Jesus Christ     Latter day Saints)
    • Baha’I Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger
    • Buddhism Ms. Ren Shelmaschuk
    • Q.A with speaker’s panel
  • 8:20 PM Concluding Remarks by Moderator
  • 8:27 PM Vote of Thanks by Mr. Khalid A. Khan, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Prince George 
  • 8: 30 PM East Indian Dinner

Map

Registration

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19th World Religions Conference Prince George

  • Topic: Healing in Polarized World?
  • Day: Monday, September 16th, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Tel: 604-767-1965
  • Toll Free: 1-877-767-1965
  • Email: info.bc@ahmadiyya.ca

Program

  • 6:25 PM Announcement
  • 6:00 PM Recitation of the Holy Qur’an
  • 6:10 PM Welcome Remarks by dignities
    • David Coleman, President the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    • Mrs. Darlene Mcintosh, Chncellor UNBC
  • 6:10 PM Introductory Remarks & Moderator Introduction
    • Mr. Rizwan Peerzada, Regional President , AMJ BC
  • 6:20 PM Speakers Panel (Time Allocated 10 minutes)
    • Jewish Faith Mr. El Klasner
    • Christianity Dr. Marie Hay
    • Islam Maulana Umran ul Haq Bhatti
    • Hindu Faith Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD
    • Sikh Faith Mr.Surjit Singh Minhas
    • Christianity Mr. David Coleman (The Church of Jesus Christ Latter day Saints)
    • Baha’I Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger
    • Buddhism Ms. Ren Shelmaschuk
    • Q.A with speaker’s panel
  • 8:20 PM Concluding Remarks by Moderator
  • 8:27 PM Vote of Thanks by Mr. Khalid A. Khan, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Prince George
  • 8: 30 PM East Indian Dinner

Moderator

Elder Darlene Mcintosh

Darlene is an Elder of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. She is Grouse clan, daughter of Mary Quaw
of Lheidli T’enneh and Peter Zatorski of Prince George. She is the granddaughter of Elsie George
from Saik’uz First Nation and Augusta Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh. Darlene is devoted to family,
she is married, over 40 years, to Neil McIntosh and is mother to Blake (Laurie) and Kyle, and a
dedicated grandmother to Jake and Konnor.
Darlene comes from a long line of healers and is a sought after healing touch practitioner
working with individuals and groups – in particular she was recently invited by the First Nations
Health Authority to attend three of their conferences. She is a founding member of the
women’s Spirit Keepers and is often at the center of women’s gatherings for meditation, prayer
and healing.  

Darlene is the Cultural Advisor in the Aboriginal Resource Centre of the College of New
Caledonia (CNC) where she support students, advises faculty and is a spiritual leader for the
wider community. Darlene’s center, especially within this role, is one of balance and harmony
within the teachings of The Medicine Wheel. She is a natural teacher who brings a fresh
perspective into the notion of indigenization and truth and reconciliation. Darlene’s most
recent contribution to this process was to organize a powerful offering of The Blanket
Ceremony for administrative and executive staff.
Darlene has a gift of weaving her spiritual connection into words that resonate beyond her
responsibilities as Elder, Advisor and teacher. Darlene’s writing has been published, most
recently, in an anthology called In Our Own Voice, A Collection of Aboriginal Writers and Artists
in BC as well as in two publications on health in Front Lines – Portraits of Caregivers in Northern
British Columbia and Introduction to Aboriginal Health and Healthcare in Canada. Darlene is an
advocate for health, the arts and education.

Speakers

Jewish Faith Perspective
Mr.Eli Klasner

Eli Klasner was raised in Toronto and earned degrees in economics and music from Queens University, University of Toronto, and University of Ottawa. He also studied music and lived in Hungary and France as a youth. Eli had a successful business career in Toronto and then relocated to Vancouver where he founded a successful arts and sports marketing agency. He has been a resident of Prince George since 2017 where he is currently the Executive Director of the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District. In Prince George, Eli is involved with many community and arts groups, and is currently involved in several cultural infrastructure projects, including the development of a new entertainment complex and a community creative hub for the region.  Eli is active in the Jewish community of Prince George, the Lower Mainland where he is active with several synagogues and sits on the Board of the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, and also Brooklyn, NYC where he resides part-time.  

Christianity Perspective
Dr. Marie Hay

Dr. Marie Hay is an immigrant medical doctor who came to Prince George from Ireland. For 30 years Marie served Northern British Columbia as a Consulting Paediatrician and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC/UNBC, providing medical care for children 0-19 years and education for hundreds of medical students. She has been an invited guest speaker at conferences in Canada, the USA and China. Dr. Hay has lived and worked on three continents of the world and from these experiences she developed a great respect and love for different faith traditions. Marie is a Christian who worships at St. Michael and all Angels in Prince George. She has been the People’s Warden in the Anglican church there, since 2016. Marie is the Board Chair of Prince George’s inter-faith Centre of Peace and Reconciliation, established in 2019. The Centre promotes the love of the Divine, Mother Earth, Neighbours and Self, to achieve peace, harmony, and reconciliation among all diverse peoples.

Maulana Umran Bhatti
Islam Perspective

Umran ul-Haq Bhatti is a Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. Umran acquired his degree in Islamic Theology and Comparative Religions in 2013, Canada. He has served in Ghana, Atlantic Canada, and Toronto. During his 4 yrs in Atlantic Canada he was a monthly columnist writing for the local newspaper in removing misconception about the peaceful teachings of Islam and building bridges in the community. Currently he is the Imam of the Baitur Rehman Mosque in Delta, BC. He served as an Imam and Missionary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the Calgary  branch at Baitun Noor Mosque from 2013- 2015.For the last 4 years he was serving Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Jamaica, West Indies, in the capacity of Missionary in Charge. He was recently appointed to serve the British Columbia chapters and the community based around Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta, & Surrey BC. He is currently living in Delta with family (wife and 3 children)

Hindu Faith Perspective
Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD

Dr. Pranesh Kumar was born in a Hindu family of a Northern Indian State of Utter Pardesh. He was keen interest in literature religion, culture, science and its global impact, in particular on human society. He is fascinated by the diversities which he experienced during the vast travels, interactions with people and observing their social, cultural and religious events. Kumar values life in any form and believes in very ancient, preached and practiced Sanskirtsaying “VasudhaevaKutumbukam” meaning the “ Entire world is one family.

Sikh Perspective
Mr. Surjit Singh Minhas

Surjit Singh Minhas is an active member of the Guru Gobind Singh Sikh Temple serving in Prince George since 1977 to residents by providing “Langar” meal free to the public. Surjit moved to Prince George in  1973 from India. He has a degree in B.SC & B.Ed from Punjab University, India. He worked in lumber industry for two years and retired from BC Rail in December 2005. Now he volunteers for the temple and has been supporting charities including donating his blood to Canadian Blood Services seventy three times.

Buddhism Perspective
Ms.Ren Shelmaschuk

Ren was blessed to be born and raised at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, on the traditional ancestral lands of Lheidli T'enneh (Prince George, BC) to a Catholic family who instilled a strong love of God, family and faith. She works as a high school teacher after completing Bachelor of Science (2009) and Bachelor of Education (2012) degrees at UNBC and a Master of Education (2020) degree from Thompson Rivers University. She has also completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2018, and teaches yoga weekly. In addition, Ren is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church. She first heard about Buddhism and became a Buddhist in her first undergraduate degree and has been exploring Mahayana Buddhism, also known as the Universal Vehicle, ever since. This branch of Buddhism focuses on finding Buddhahood and enlightenment through service to others by following the path of the Bodhisattva. Her purpose in this life is to teach and awaken bodhicitta (open, loving-kindness enriched heart space) in herself and all beings.No one needs to change religions to follow the basic tenets of this path: be kind, help others,and look beyond the self to find peace.May you and all beings be happy, healthy, safe, and peaceful Om Mani Padme Hum

Christian Perspective ( The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Church)
Mr. David Coleman

David Coleman has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since birth. He has served in many capacities in the church including a two year mission in Peru.  He has also served as a Teacher, a scout leader, a counsellor to the Bishop, five years as a Bishop, a counsellor to other leaders and is now serving as the Stake President for the Prince George BC Stake. This role covers congregations. in Burns Lake, Vanderhooof, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Bella Coola. He is happily married to his wife Laurel and together they have four children and ten grandchildren.

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Baha’i Perspective
Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Charlotte Wenninger has been a member of the Baha’i community for over 35 years.  She has served for many years as one of the elected, nine members on the local governing body of the Baha’is of Prince George.  She has served as a chairman of the Interfaith Chaplaincy Committee at UNBC almost since its inception.   She is married and has raised four daughters and now has 7 grandchildren.  She has a keen interest in sharing her religion with others and learning about all aspects of spirituality, especially the science behind spiritual reality.

Map

]]> The Question of Timeless Suffering https://worldreligionsconference.ca/the-question-of-timeless-suffering/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:11:20 +0000 https://worldreligionsconference.ca/?p=1877 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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The Question of Timeless Suffering

18th World Religion Conference Prince George 2023

Topic:  The Question of Timeless Suffering

Day: Monday, September 18, 2023

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Dinner: East Indian

Admission: Free

Venue: Trinity United Church Conference Hall 

Address: 3555 5th Ave, Prince George 

Tel: 604-767-1965
Toll Free: 1-877-767-1965

Email: info.bc@ahmadiyya.ca

Moderator

Elder Darlene Mcintosh

Darlene is an Elder of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. She is Grouse clan, daughter of Mary Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh and Peter Zatorski of Prince George. She is the granddaughter of Elsie George from Saik’uz First Nation and Augusta Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh. Darlene is devoted to family, she is married, over 40 years, to Neil McIntosh and is mother to Blake (Laurie) and Kyle, and a dedicated grandmother to Jake and Konnor.


Darlene comes from a long line of healers and is a sought after healing touch practitioner working with individuals and groups – in particular she was recently invited by the First Nations Health Authority to attend three of their conferences. She is a founding member of the women’s Spirit Keepers and is often at the center of women’s gatherings for meditation, prayer and healing. Darlene is the Cultural Advisor in the Aboriginal Resource Centre of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) where she support students, advises faculty and is a spiritual leader for the wider community. Darlene’s center, especially within this role, is one of balance and harmony within the teachings of The Medicine Wheel. She is a natural teacher who brings a fresh perspective into the notion of indigenization and truth and reconciliation. Darlene’s most recent contribution to this process was to organize a powerful offering of The Blanket Ceremony for administrative and executive staff. Darlene has a gift of weaving her spiritual connection into words that resonate beyond her responsibilities as Elder, Advisor and teacher. Darlene’s writing has been published, most recently, in an anthology called In Our Own Voice, A Collection of Aboriginal Writers and Artists in BC as well as in two publications on health in Front Lines – Portraits of Caregivers in Northern British Columbia and Introduction to Aboriginal Health and Healthcare in Canada. Darlene is an advocate for health, the arts and education.

Speakers

Baha’i Perspective
Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Charlotte Wenninger has been a member of the Baha’i community for over 35 years.  She has served for many years as one of the elected, nine members on the local governing body of the Baha’is of Prince George.  She has served as a chairman of the Interfaith Chaplaincy Committee at UNBC almost since its inception.   She is married and has raised four daughters and now has 7 grandchildren.  She has a keen interest in sharing her religion with others and learning about all aspects of spirituality, especially the science behind spiritual reality.

Buddhism Perspective
Ms.Ren Shelmaschuk

Ren was blessed to be born and raised at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, on the traditional ancestral lands of Lheidli T'enneh (Prince George, BC) to a Catholic family who instilled a strong love of God, family and faith. She works as a high school teacher after completing Bachelor of Science (2009) and Bachelor of Education (2012) degrees at UNBC and a Master of Education (2020) degree from Thompson Rivers University. She has also completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2018, and teaches yoga weekly. In addition, Ren is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church. She first heard about Buddhism and became a Buddhist in her first undergraduate degree and has been exploring Mahayana Buddhism, also known as the Universal Vehicle, ever since. This branch of Buddhism focuses on finding Buddhahood and enlightenment through service to others by following the path of the Bodhisattva. Her purpose in this life is to teach and awaken bodhicitta (open, loving-kindness enriched heart space) in herself and all beings.No one needs to change religions to follow the basic tenets of this path: be kind, help others,and look beyond the self to find peace.May you and all beings be happy, healthy, safe, and peaceful Om Mani Padme Hum

Rev. Bob K. Fillier 

Rev. Bob hails from the isle of Newfoundland and brings with him that east coast sense of hospitality, humour, and fun. He is a graduate of Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador, Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and Chicago Theological College in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years he has also been an internship supervisor, congregational consultant, mentor, and served on almost every committee you can think of at all levels of the church. Most recently he was published in: “Reflections on Emancipation and Anti-Black Racism in Canada” and in “Called to be The Church: Discipleship Is Stewardship." In 2022 his sabbatical time took him to Scotland and the UK focusing on sacred places, music, and a wee dram. His passion is preaching and using digital resources to live out the great commission of Jesus to make disciples. Along with his spouse, two adult children, grandchildern and Prinn the dog, he lives a full life and loves to go for coffee…seriously…he roasts his own beans!.Favourite quote: "There's an app for that!" and "We have the technology!"

Jewish Faith Perspective
Mr.El Klasner

Eli was born and raised in Toronto and earned degrees in economics and music from Queens University, University of Toronto, and University of Ottawa. He has been a resident of North Central British Columbia since 2016 where he is involved in non-profit leadership. Eli is a member of Chabad of Downtown Vancouver and Chabad-Lubavitch of Crown Heights, NYC. He studies Torah, Talmud and Chassidus primarily under the tutelage of Rabbi Binyomin Bitton of Vancouver. Starting in 2017 Eli began the process of identifying and connecting with Jewish residents of this vast area of British Columbia. This was accomplished through exploring personal networks and social media. Eli enjoys information sharing and creating meeting opportunities for the Jewish population of the region (2016 census indicates a Jewish population of approximately 150 people) and is spearheading organizing annual holiday and festival celebrations. His dream is to help establish a dedicated meeting and worship space that will serve a wide spectrum of Jewish residents of Northern BC.
Hindu Faith Perspective
Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD

Dr. Pranesh Kumar was born in a Hindu family of a Northern Indian State of Utter Pardesh. He was keen interest in literature religion, culture, science and its global impact, in particular on human society. He is fascinated by the diversities which he experienced during the vast travels, interactions with people and observing their social, cultural and religious events. Kumar values life in any form and believes in very ancient, preached and practiced Sanskirt saying  “ Vasudhaeva Kutumbukam” meaning the “ Entire world is one family. 

Islam Perspective
Maulana Umran ul Haq Bhatti

Umran ul-Haq Bhatti is a Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. Umran acquired his
degree in Islamic Theology and Comparative Religions in 2013, Canada. He has served in Ghana,
Atlantic Canada, and Toronto. During his 4 yrs in Atlantic Canada he was a monthly columnist
writing for the local newspaper in removing misconception about the peaceful teachings of
Islam and building bridges in the community. Currently he is the Imam of the Baitur Rehman
Mosque in Delta, BC.
He served as an Imam and Missionary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the Calgary 
branch at Baitun Noor Mosque from 2013- 2015.For the last 4 years he was serving Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community Jamaica, West Indies, in the capacity of Missionary in Charge. He was
recently appointed to serve the British Columbia chapters and the community based around

Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta, & Surrey BC. He is currently living in Delta with family (wife
and 2 children)

Sikh Perspective
Mr. Surjit Singh Minhas

Surjit Singh Minhas is an active member of the Guru Gobind Singh Sikh Temple serving in Prince George since 1977 to residents by providing “Langar” meal free to the public. Surjit moved to Prince George in 1973 from India. He has a degree in B.SC & B.Ed from Punjab University, India. He worked in lumber industry for two years and retired from BC Rail in December 2005. Now he volunteers for the temple and has been supporting charities including donating his blood to Canadian Blood Services seventy three times.

Program

  • 6.25 pm Announcement
  • 6:30 PM Recitation of the Holy Qur’an
  • 6:35 PM Welcome Remarks by dignities
  • David Coleman, President The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • 6:40 PM Introductory Remarks & Moderator Introduction
    • Mr. Rizwan Peerzada, Regional Coordinator B
  • 6:45 PM Speakers Panel (Time Allocated 10 minutes)
    •  Baha’I Mrs. Charlotte  Wenninger
    •  Buddhism Ms. Ren  Shelmaschuk
    •  Christianity Rev. Bob K. Fillier
    •  Islam Maulana Umran ul Haq Bhatti
    •  Christianity Mr. David  Coleman (The Church of Jesus  Christ Latter day Saints)
    •  Hindu Faith Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD
    •  Jewish Faith Mr. El Klasner
    •  Sikh Faith Mr.Surjit Singh Minhas
    • Q.A with speaker’s panel
  • 8:20 PM Concluding Remarks by Moderator
  • 8:27 PM Vote of Thanks by Mr. Khalid A. Khan, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Prince George
  • 8: 30 PM East Indian Dinner

Map

Registration

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The Contribution of Religions to World Peace?

15th World Religions Conference

Topic: The Contribution of Religions to World Peace?

Date: Monday, October 19th, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Venue: Lewis Hall, Whitehorse United Church

Address: 601 Main St, Whitehorse YT Y1A 1M6

Tel: 604-767-1965
Toll Free: 1-877-767-1965

Email: info.bc@ahmadiyya.ca

Moderator

Mr. David Coleman

David Coleman has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since birth. He has served in many capacities in the church including a two year mission in Peru.  He has also served as a Teacher, a scout leader, a counsellor to the Bishop, five years as a Bishop, a counsellor to other leaders and is now serving as the Stake President for the Prince George BC Stake. This role covers congregations in Burns Lake, Vanderhooof, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Bella Coola. He is happily married to his wife Laurel and together they have four children and ten grandchildren. 

Profiles

Christian LDS Perspective
Mr. Jon Duncan

Jon Duncan is a lawyer in Prince George and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  They have three children.

Christian Our Savior`s Lutheran Church Perspective
Pastor Fleming Blishen

Fleming Blishen have been the pastor at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Prince George for the past 10 years. He is married to Vanessa and have three adoptive children – Hunter, Mila and Daxton.Pastor Blishen been part of the Christian tradition from birth, first as a participant through his parents and in baptism as an infant, and then through my own confession of faith at confirmation when he was a teenager. More specifically he has been part of the Lutheran Church both here in Canada and in Denmark. All this is to say that Fleming  thoroughly indoctrinated into a certain version of Christianity. There are many other versions, each focusing on a different aspect of who God is in Jesus. It’s through Jesus that we find ourselves connected to Judaism and Islam as Abrahamic faiths. Over the years I’ve come to appreciate the ways in which God is revealed in so many other faith traditions throughout the world. May our time together be part of the ongoing work of manifesting the Divine will in this world.

Protestant Christians Perspective
Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts, AKA Beth, is representing Whitehorse United Church . Beth who identifies as a farmers daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandma, retired Tuberculosis (TB) nurse, story teller and long time member of Whitehorse United Church, was one of the folks who worked together to establish the Whitehorse United Church Social Justice Committee.  Drawing on her love of stories that parallel the scriptures she will reflect on her experiences with the Social Justice Committee  as they worked together to promote a”Just Society” 

Baha’i Perspective
Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Charlotte Wenninger has been a member of the Baha’i community for over 35 years.  She has served for many years as one of the elected, nine members on the local governing body of the Baha’is of Prince George.  She has served as a chairman of the Interfaith Chaplaincy Committee at UNBC and is active in interfaith activities.  She is married and has raised four daughters and now has nine grandchildren.  She has a keen interest in sharing her religion with others and learning about all aspects of spirituality, especially the harmony of science and religion.

Hindu Faith Perspective
Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD

Dr. Pranesh Kumar was born in a Hindu family of a Northern Indian State of Utter Pardesh. He was keen interest in literature religion, culture, science and its global impact, in particular on human society. He is fascinated by the diversities which he experienced during the vast travels, interactions with people and observing their social, cultural and religious events. Kumar values life in any form and believes in very ancient, preached and practiced Sanskirt saying  “ Vasudhaeva Kutumbukam” meaning the “ Entire world is one family. 

Imam Umair Khan
Islam Perspective

Umair Khan was raised in Toronto and New York as a child and spent his adolescent years in Calgary. After graduating from High School in Calgary, he attended Jamia Ahmadiyya (Missionary training school of the community, in Ontario) which is a 7 year program. He graduated from Jamia Ahmadiyya in 2012 and then was given the opportunity to serve as a Trainee Missionary in Sierra Leone (West Africa).

He served as an Imam and Missionary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the Calgary  branch at Baitun Noor Mosque from 2013- 2015.For the last 4 years he was serving Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Jamaica, West Indies, in the capacity of Missionary in Charge. He was recently appointed to serve the British Columbia chapters and the community based around Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta, & Surrey BC. He is currently living in Delta with family (wife and 2 children)

Sikh Perspective
Dr. Balbinder Singh Deo, PhD

Dr. Balbinder Deo worked in academic and industrial organizations for more than 29 years. He joined School of Business, UNBC Prince George campus faculty member in 2002. Prior to UNBC, Dr. Deo worked at University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, and at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India. In addition to his work experience in academic institutions, he also worked on various industrial projects and submitted research reports to both private and public sector organizations. 

Jewish Faith Perspective
Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan

Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan is Director of Inter-Religious Studies and Professor of Jewish Studies at the Vancouver School of Theology, and the former rabbi leading Or Shalom Synagogue. She lives in Vancouver with her husband and musical partner Charles, their young adult children and a changing array of companion animals.

Program

  • 5:55 PM Announcement by Rizwan Peerzada
  • 6:00 PM Recitation of the Holy Qur’an
  • Welcome Remarks by President of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Church
  • 6:10 PM Introductory Remarks & Moderator Introduction Mr. Naeem Ahmad Lakhan, Regional President BC
  • 6:20 PM Naeem Ahmad Lakhan, Regional President Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at BC will present introductory remarks and Introduction to moderator by Rizwan Peerzada. He will request to moderator to start the session by reading her biography.
  • For Chair / Moderator
  • A: Read guideline
  • B: Introduce speaker by reading their speaker biography as turn come.
  • Speakers are requested to consider the following Guidelines:
  1. Each speaker is requested to observe a strict 10 minutes time limit
  2. Speakers are requested to speak on the topic from their religious perspectives, philosophical & religious traditions and Holy Books.
  3. Speakers are requested not to make any comparisons with other faiths and only speak with reference to their own faiths
  4. Speakers are requested to be present during the entire conference and be available for a Questions/Answer session at the end.
  5. Speakers are expected to be available during the refreshments break to answer informal queries of the attendees and to mingle and chat with the general audience at the conclusion of the conference.
  6. Please inform the audience that they have two forms. One is a question card for the Q/A session; it will be collected by volunteers later on. Second is a brief survey form to collect data from the audience.
  7. Introducing dignitaries
  • Speakers Panel         (Time Allocated 10 minutes)
  • Christianity                  Pastor Fleming Blishen
  • Baha’I                          Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger
  • Hindu Faith                  Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD
  • Islam                           Imam Umair Khan
  • Christianity                  Mr. Jon Duncan, The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Church
  • Sikh Faith                     Dr. Balbinder Singh Deo, PhD
  • Jewish Faith                 Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan Kaplan
  • 7:20 PM Concluding Remarks by Moderator
  • 7:27 PM Vote of Thanks by President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Prince George 

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The Object of Man’s Creation

14th World Religions Conference Prince George

Topic: The Object of Man’s Creation

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:25 PM
Dinner: 5:25 PM

Venue:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4180 5th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3K6

Tel: 604-767-1965 or
Toll Free: 1-877-767-1965
Email: info.bc@ahmadiyya.ca

Moderator

Dr. Yasar Ahmad, MD

   Dr. Ahmed obtained his medical degree in 2007 from Cairo University, Egypt. He completed General Practitioner training in Cairo university hospitals and practiced rural medicine for few years. He also holds a Master’s degree in Community Health Science from the University of Northern British Columbia. Dr. Ahmed has experience in research, medical education and leadership. He currently works as the Cardiac and Stroke executive lead in Northern Health. He is also currently appointed as a lecturer with UBC faculty of Medicine – Northern Medical Program. His research interests are in the chronic disease epidemiology, and more specifically the association between different diet pattern and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Dr. Ahmed has been living in Prince George since 2011 and appreciates all that Northern BC offers. He is involved in volunteer work facilitating translation during medical appointments and interpretation of medical records for refugee families in Northern BC. He also volunteers on the board of Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society, serving as the vice president. 

Profiles

Indigenous Perspective
Elder Darlene Mcintosh

Darlene is an Elder of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. She is Grouse clan, daughter of Mary Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh and Peter Zatorski of Prince George. She is the granddaughter of Elsie George from Saik’uz First Nation and Augusta Quaw of Lheidli T’enneh. Darlene is devoted to family, she is married, over 40 years, to Neil McIntosh and is mother to Blake (Laurie) and Kyle, and a dedicated grandmother to Jake and Konnor.

Darlene comes from a long line of healers and is a sought after healing touch practitioner working with individuals and groups – in particular she was recently invited by the First Nations Health Authority to attend three of their conferences. She is a founding member of the women’s Spirit Keepers and is often at the center of women’s gatherings for meditation, prayer and healing.

Darlene is the Cultural Advisor in the Aboriginal Resource Centre of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) where she support students, advises faculty and is a spiritual leader for the wider community. Darlene’s center, especially within this role, is one of balance and harmony within the teachings of The Medicine Wheel. She is a natural teacher who brings a fresh perspective into the notion of indigenization and truth and reconciliation. Darlene’s most recent contribution to this process was to organize a powerful offering of The Blanket Ceremony for administrative and executive staff.

Darlene has a gift of weaving her spiritual connection into words that resonate beyond her responsibilities as Elder, Advisor and teacher. Darlene’s writing has been published, most recently, in an anthology called In Our Own Voice, A Collection of Aboriginal Writers and Artists in BC as well as in two publications on health in Front Lines – Portraits of Caregivers in Northern British Columbia and Introduction to Aboriginal Health and Healthcare in Canada. Darlene is an advocate for health, the arts and education. 

Christian LDS Perspective
Mr. Brock Campbell

Brock Campbell grew up in the Prince George and he/ his wife Sandra have been married for 34 years. They have blessed with four children, all grown up now, and have five grandchildren. His interests are varied, among which are spending time with his ever-growing family writing music, playing with piano, wood working and reading the scriptures and good literature. He owns and managed a successful forestry consulting firm here in the Prince George region and has spent most his working career in the forest that surround us for past thirty-five years.
Brock is the member of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Church and has served diligently in the calling which he has been assigned for many years. 1983-1984 he has served as a full time proselyting missionary in the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission. Over the years he has been teacher, a young’s Man leader, Elder’s Quorum President, a Bishop of local congregations, and currently serving as counselor in the Prince George stake Presidency. He has always felt is blessing of God. Heavenly Father continues to watch over all His children and involved in the details of all our lives. 

Baha’i Perspective
Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Charlotte Wenninger has been a member of the Baha’i community for over 35 years. She has served for many years as one of the elected, nine members on the local governing body of the Baha’is of Prince George. She has served as a chairman of the Interfaith Chaplaincy Committee at UNBC almost since its inception. She is married and has raised four daughters and now has 7 grandchildren. She has a keen interest in sharing her religion with others and learning about all aspects of spirituality, especially the science behind spiritual reality. 

Christian Faith Non Denomination Perspective
Pastor Danny Legault

Raised in Prince George, Danny Legault came to Christ while a young man and responded to God’s call in 1984 by going to Elim Bible Institute, in Lima, NY. There he met and married his wife, Donna. Together they served in a college ministry in the northeastern United States as campus ministers. Danny then studied at Regent University, in Virginia Beach, VA graduating with an M.A. in Theology and Ministry. In 1994, they moved to PG and served on the pastoral staff at Westside. In 2002, they relocated back to the east for a church planting venture in NY state. Upon the completion of that time, they moved to Garner, NC where they served on the leadership team of their church, while Danny worked in the biotech industry. In 2017, they moved back to Prince George and Danny once again joined the pastoral staff at Westside. He and Donna have been married for 31 years and have been blessed with their 4 daughters and expanding family: Brianna, married to Steve Ogden, and their son Bryson; Destinee, Janelle, married to Patrick Carbary; and Melody.

Hindu Faith Perspective
Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD

Dr. Pranesh Kumar was born in a Hindu family of a Northern Indian State of Utter Pardesh. He was keen interest in literature religion, culture, science and its global impact, in particular on human society. He is fascinated by the diversities which he experienced during the vast travels, interactions with people and observing their social, cultural and religious events. Kumar values life in any form and believes in very ancient, preached and practiced Sanskirt saying “ Vasudhaeva Kutumbukam” meaning the “ Entire world is one family.

Christianity Perspective
Dr. Marie Hay, MD

  After a very personal and profound stirring of God’s Spirit, together with my wife Leanne and our three awesome children (Adriana, Malia, and Colin), followed God’s leading to Westwo

Marie Hay came as an immigrant to Canada from Ireland, in 1988. She has dual citizenship, Canadian and Irish. As a young physician she served as a volunteer for two years in a bush hospital, in the depths of a West African Rain Forest in Nigeria. She has been the parent to four children as the guardian to twin boys Ali and Reza, who fled Iran in 1986, as a step parent to a mixed race son Japanese/Caucasian, and to a daughter adopted from China 21 years ago. For almost 30 years Marie has served Northern BC, in her capacity as a Consulting Pediatrician medical doctor, caring for the health of children 0-19 years.
Dr. Hay has worked at UHNBC; Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace, Smithers, Burns Lake on outreach/She has also worked at the PG Child Development Centre, and as an assistant Professor in the medical school in PG. She was a founding member of the teams from Northern Health, ‘The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect clinic’, and the ‘Northern Health Assessment network. ’She also ran her own private clinic. Dr. Marie Hay retired in February of this year 2019.Marie has a deep faith in God, and she chooses to worship in the liberal Christian tradition, as practiced at St. Michael and All Angel’s Anglican Church PG.
Today she is a member of the Interfaith Council of Prince George and sits on their education sub-committee. Through this committee, she has participated in some of the monthly Radio talk Shows hosted by CFIS FM radio.

Marie is currently spearheading the development of Prince George’s multi denominational New Centre of Peace and Reconciliation, established at the beginning of this year, housed at St. Michael and All Angel’s Anglican Church in 5th and Victoria.

od.  I am excited to use my gifts in this ministry context and throughout this community and am inspired by the ministry team with which I have the opportunity to serve.  I look forward to shepherding this faith community trusting God to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine… (Ephesians 3:20).

Islam Perspective
Imam Umair Khan

Umair Khan was raised in Toronto and New York as a child and spent his adolescent years in Calgary. After graduating from High School in Calgary, he attended Jamia Ahmadiyya (Missionary training school of the community, in Ontario) which is a 7-year program. He graduated from Jamia Ahmadiyya in 2012 and then was given the opportunity to serve as a Trainee Missionary in Sierra Leone (West Africa).
He served as an Imam and Missionary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the Calgary branch at Baitun Noor Mosque from 2013- 2015.For the last 4 years he was serving Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Jamaica, West Indies, in the capacity of Missionary in Charge. He was recently appointed to serve the British Columbia chapters and the community based around Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta, & Surrey BC. He is currently living in Delta with family (wife and 2 children). 

Dr. Sikh Perspective
Balbinder Singh Deo

Dr. Balbinder Deo worked in academic and industrial organizations for more than 29 years. He joined School of Business, UNBC Prince George campus faculty member in 2002. Prior to UNBC, Dr. Deo worked at University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, and at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India. In addition to his work experience in academic institutions, he also worked on various industrial projects and submitted research reports to both private and public sector organizations.

Program

2:55 PM Announcement
3:00 PM Recitation of the Holy Qur’an
3:10 PM Welcome remarks by dignitaries
3:20 PM Introductory remarks & moderator introduction

3:25 PM Speakers Panel (Time allocated 12 minutes)

Indigenous perspective Elder Darlene Mcintosh

Christianity Mr. Brock Campbell

Baha’i Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Christianity Pastor Danny Legault (Non- Denominational Perspective)

Hindu faith Dr. Pranesh Kumar. PhD

Christianity Dr. Marie Hay, MD (Anglican Perspective)

Islam Imam Umair Khan

Sikh faith Dr. Balbinder Singh Deo, PhD

5:00 PM Award distribution by Rizwan Peerzada
5:05 PM Question/Answer Period
5:20 PM Concluding remarks by the moderator
5:25 PM Vote of thanks by president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Prince George
5:25 PM Dinner

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Root Causes of Poverty & Homelessness

13th World Religions Conference Prince George

Topic: Root Causes of Poverty & Homelessness
Date: Saturday, September 22nd , 2018
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM

Tel: 604-767-1965 or
Toll Free: 1-877-767-1965
Email: info.bc@ahmadiyya.ca

Moderator

Kenora Stewart

Kenora Stewart belongs to the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, of which she is an elder. She has one son, Sherman, with her late husband James, and a 15 month old grand-daughter Vayda. She has 3 sisters Lenora, Renata and Dolleen, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Profiles

Indigenous Perspective
Mrs. Karin Hunt

Karin Hunt joined the association as one of the prinicpal artitects of an Aboriginal labour market delivery strategy. Karin is certified adult instructor, studied Leadership as a Banff center for the management, and certifed Professional Managemnet Institute, earned Master Certificate in Program Management at UNBC. She is proud member of the BC A-Team, an alliance of First Nations professionals in Labour force development. At the home front, Karin is currently the chairperson of the Prince George Nechako Urban Aboriginal Working Group, is a member of the College of New Caledonia President’s Council, and a member of the University of Northern British Columbia First Nations Senate.

Baha’i Perspective
Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger

Charlotte Wenninger has been a member of the Baha’i community for over 35 years.  She has served for many years as one of the elected, nine members on the local governing body of the Baha’is of Prince George.  She has served as a chairman of the Interfaith Chaplaincy Committee at UNBC almost since its inception.   She is married and has raised four daughters and now has 7 grandchildren.  She has a keen interest in sharing her religion with others and learning about all aspects of spirituality, especially the science behind spiritual reality. 

Buddhism Perspective
Mr. John DeGrace

John DeGrace has been practicing in the Theravada Buddhist tradition (mostly vipassana meditation since 1991 and, since 2006, jhana meditation as well).  He has been teaching part-time since 2000.  He has taken many meditation retreats, mostly at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and Cloud Mountain near Castle Rock, WA; and he has taken several courses related to Buddhist practice at the Barre Center for Buddhist studies.  He coordinates and teaches a vipassana meditation group (sangha) in Prince George, and also coordinates a Christian meditation group. 

Christianity Perspective
Mrs. Carla Anderson

   Charla Anderson grew up in Williams Lake as the oldest of 10 children.  She has been living in Prince George for the past 21 years.  She has raised 4 children here with partner Darryl and they love this community.  Over the years she has had many opportunities to serve both professionally through Postpartum Passages, as a doula and with her church family. 

Christianity (Mennonite) Perspective
Pastor Rob Dyck

  After a very personal and profound stirring of God’s Spirit, together with my wife Leanne and our three awesome children (Adriana, Malia, and Colin), followed God’s leading to Westwood.  I am excited to use my gifts in this ministry context and throughout this community and am inspired by the ministry team with which I have the opportunity to serve.  I look forward to shepherding this faith community trusting God to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine… (Ephesians 3:20).

Hindu Faith Perspective
Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD

Dr. Pranesh Kumar was born in a Hindu family of a Northern Indian State of Utter Pardesh. He has a keen interest in literature religion, culture, science and its global impact, in particular on human society. He is fascinated by the diversities which he experienced during the vast travels, interactions with people and observing their social, cultural and religious events. Kumar values life in any form and believes in very ancient, preached and practiced Sanskirt saying “ Vasudhaeva Kutumbukam” meaning the “ Entire world is one family. 

Maulana Tariq Azeem
Islam Perspective

Tariq Azeem graduated from Ahmadiyya Islamic University in Toronto in 2013. His study was on Theology and Religions. He served as an Imam in Liberia (Africa) for a period six months. He served as a missionary from May 2014 to April 2017 in Lloydminster, appointed by the Worldwide Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He is married and currently serving as missionary incharge of British Columbia.

Dr. Sikh Perspective
Balbinder Singh Deo

Dr. Balbinder Deo worked in academic and industrial organizations for more than 29 years. He joined School of Business, UNBC Prince George campus faculty member in 2002. Prior to UNBC, Dr. Deo worked at University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, and at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India. In addition to his work experience in academic institutions, he also worked on various industrial projects and submitted research reports to both private and public sector organizations.

James Miller

James Miller has always taken an active interest in what it was to be alive. He attended the United Church while young and practiced Transcendental Meditation for many years. Looking further afield, Miller was profoundly influenced by “The Forum”, a seminar developed out of Werner Erhard’s est training and the teachings of Eckhardt Tolle and American spiritual teacher, Gangaji. In 2013, Miller was introduced to A Course in Miracles and, since then, has been reading the book’s Text and practicing its Workbook, a series of daily lessons in mind training. Two other books, companions to ACIM, Journey Beyond Words and The Other Voice have become staples of his spiritual enquiry. Miller is an artist, writer and musician, living and working in Prince George. His work can be viewed on his website jamesmillercreative.com. 

Program

2:55 PM Announcement

3:00 PM Recitation of the Holy Qur’an

3:10 PM Welcome remarks by Dignitaries

3:20 PM Introductory Remarks

3:30 PM Introduction by the moderator

3:35 PM Speakers Panel (10 minutes per speaker)

Indigenous Perspective Mrs. Karin Hunt
Baha’I Perspective Mrs. Charlotte Wenninger
Buddhism Perspective Mr. John DeGrace
Christianity Perspective Mrs. Carla Anderson
Christianity (Mennonite) Perspective Pastor Rob Dyck
Hindu Perspective Dr. Pranesh Kumar, PhD
Islam Perspective Maulana Tariq Azeem
Sikh Perspective Dr. Balbinder Singh Deo, PhD

5:05 PM Award Distribution Rizwan Peerzada

5:15 PM Question / Answer Period

5:50 PM Concluding Remarks by Moderator

6:00 PM Vote of Thanks by President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Prince George

6:00 PM Dinner 

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