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.
The Sikhs’ Golden Temple
Sikhs today actually make up a larger proportion of Canada's population (2.1%) than they do of India's (1.7%), but the community's spiritual home is in northwest India in the area known as the Punjab. There one finds the magnificent Golden Temple, the central place of worship for Sikhs worldwide. I want to take you on a visit of sorts to the Golden Temple to give you a sense of this spectacular building but also to explore what it teaches about the community that built it and reveres it. [...]
Upcoming Events
- Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace – Bernardi Lawyers (May 28)Adriana2024-04-18T06:31:22+00:00
Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace – Bernardi Lawyers (May 28)
- Religious Minorities and Donation – Kentucky Organ Donor Alliance (June 10-11)Adriana2024-04-18T06:29:29+00:00
Religious Minorities and Donation – Kentucky Organ Donor Alliance (June 10-11)
- Religious Literacy Consulting – Ulteig (July 23-24)Adriana2024-04-18T06:24:17+00:00
Religious Literacy Consulting – Ulteig (July 23-24)
- Visiting Japan and India: Lessons Learned from Two Incredible Places (May 2)Adriana2024-04-18T06:17:41+00:00
Visiting Japan and India: Lessons Learned from Two Incredible Places (May 2)
- Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace – Magnet Forensics (May 13)Adriana2024-04-18T06:11:10+00:00
Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace – Magnet Forensics (May 13)
- Road Scholar World Academy (Feb 26 – Apr 5 )Adriana2024-02-15T20:16:45+00:00
Road Scholar World Academy (Feb 26 – Apr 5 )
- Discovery Week (July 07 to 13, 2024)Adriana2023-11-23T05:43:10+00:00
Discovery Week (July 07 to 13, 2024)