More About Brian Carwana
Brian is the Executive Director of Encounter World Religions and the self declared Religions Geek. His greatest passion is teaching about religion, ethno-religious diversity and what that diversity means in our modern workplaces, schools and societies. Over the past 20 years, through the various programs delivered by Encounter, Brian has helped thousands of people understand more about religious, spiritual and secular identities in ways that help them be a better leader, colleague, neighbour and friend.
It’s Okay to Celebrate
The news these days is heavy. For admirable reasons, many are trying to educate themselves about contentious issues by reading stories, hearing perspectives, or watching videos. Conflicts abroad are having effects back home with protests, hate speech, and worse. And yet, it is the time of year when many Canadians typically celebrate holidays. Understandably, for some, this might provoke a sense of guilt. Should we celebrate – can we celebrate – knowing how much suffering there is elsewhere? Would that be heartless? Below, I want to suggest that being informed [...]
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- Religion: The Big Questions (Oct 26 – Dec 7)Adriana2023-11-23T05:38:19+00:00
Religion: The Big Questions (Oct 26 – Dec 7)
- Online Lecture: Zoroastrianism (Dec 14)Adriana2023-11-23T05:40:16+00:00
Online Lecture: Zoroastrianism (Dec 14)
- Religious Literacy and Inclusion (Dec 21)Adriana2023-12-07T08:44:17+00:00
Religious Literacy and Inclusion (Dec 21)
- Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Workplace & Corporate Audience) (Jan 17)Adriana2023-12-07T08:45:08+00:00
Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Workplace & Corporate Audience) (Jan 17)
- Learning About Our Neighbours (Jan 18)Adriana2023-11-23T05:40:37+00:00
Learning About Our Neighbours (Jan 18)
- East Asian Cultures and Religions (Jan 25 – Feb 15)Adriana2023-11-23T05:41:17+00:00
East Asian Cultures and Religions (Jan 25 – Feb 15)
- Adventures Online: Exploring the Religions of the World (Feb 5 -9)Adriana2023-11-23T05:42:21+00:00
Adventures Online: Exploring the Religions of the World (Feb 5 -9)
- Discovery Week (July 07 to 13, 2024)Adriana2023-11-23T05:43:10+00:00
Discovery Week (July 07 to 13, 2024)