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.
Encounter – A Year in Review
As a new year dawns, we want to take a moment to reflect on the year that was. The past twelve months were busy with much happening and we wanted to share some of the challenges our communities face and the gratitude we feel for what readers and supporters like you have helped us accomplish. Here’s some highlights from 2025. Need for Religious Literacy Has Never Been Greater At Encounter, we often observe the growing need for religious literacy in the people who reach out to us, be they police [...]
Upcoming Events
- Sounds, Spaces and Celebrations – The Feel of the World’s Religions (January 28 – February 18)Adriana2025-12-18T01:51:17+00:00
Sounds, Spaces and Celebrations – The Feel of the World’s Religions (January 28 – February 18)
- Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace (February 5)Adriana2026-01-20T21:16:25+00:00
Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace (February 5)
- Jehovah’s Witnesses and Organ Donation (February 5)Adriana2026-01-20T20:53:49+00:00
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Organ Donation (February 5)
- Week of World Religions- Road Scholar (February 9-13)Adriana2025-12-03T16:39:15+00:00
Week of World Religions- Road Scholar (February 9-13)
- Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace – UofT – Rotman School of Business (March 19)Adriana2026-01-07T03:00:10+00:00
Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace – UofT – Rotman School of Business (March 19)
- Religion in Society – University of Toronto – Department of the Study of Religion (March 26)Adriana2026-01-07T03:55:47+00:00
Religion in Society – University of Toronto – Department of the Study of Religion (March 26)
- Police Religious Literacy Program (March 31 – April 2)Adriana2026-01-09T20:13:08+00:00
Police Religious Literacy Program (March 31 – April 2)
- Discovery Week (July 5 to 11, 2026)Adriana2025-12-18T01:51:36+00:00
Discovery Week (July 5 to 11, 2026)
