Through Encounter, Brian offers programs to the public both in person and online. He works with private industry and government as well as schools, universities, and community organizations. Check out our events and contact him if you would like to arrange a talk for your place of work, your educational institution, or your lifelong learning group.
Upcoming Events
Religious Holidays with the Town of Innisfil (May 24)
[Closed] Holidays are special events where we gather with friends, [...]
Workplace Courageous Conversations (June 1)
[Open] June 1, 2023 - 12:00-1:00 - Brian will be [...]
Forum on Workplace Inclusion – 2023 Conference (March 27)
[Open] - Session: Exploring Religious Literacy and Inclusion A full [...]
A Boat, A Buddha, and Big Lessons from My Trip Abroad – (April 5)
[Open & Free] 7:30 pm EST - Brian had a [...]
Rastafari – Probus Club of Stouffville (April 13)
[Closed] 11:00 - 11:45 am EST - We will explore [...]
Police Religious Literacy Program (May 3-5)
[OPEN to Police Service Employees], May 3-5 Toronto Police [...]
Discovery Program (May 15 to 19)
[Closed] Students from three American universities (Arizona State University, Middle [...]
Religious Literacy Consulting for Organ Procurement Organizations (June 5 – 8)
[Closed] - We will be working with Lifeshare of Oklahoma [...]
Discovery Week (July 09 to 15)
[Registration Opening Soon] Toronto - Discovery Week takes you on [...]
The Western Lens – Seeing Religions More Clearly
This presentation is especially popular with schools. We help [...]
Past Events
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad
Thirteen centuries ago, an illiterate orphan heard a voice while [...]
Love and the World’s Religions
Unitarian congregation, Winnetka, Illinois - We explored the role of [...]
American Exceptionalism
The Meeting House, Oakville - Hosted by Sheridan Probus Club. [...]
Daoism: The Way and its Power
Daoism is one of China's great philosophical systems that is [...]
Panel on Alums Outside Academia – University of Toronto
University of Toronto on "Alums Outside Academia." Brian was part [...]
Road Scholar World Academy
Brian joined this around-the-world learning cruise for 6 weeks of [...]
The Master Said – The Influence of Confucianism
Confucianism is one of the most influential movements of all [...]
Religious Holidays
Brian spoke on religious holidays from some major religions to [...]
Policing and Religious Literacy
Halton Police Services Religiously motivated hate crimes have driven a [...]
From Jerusalem to Rome
[Open] - Free How did a Jewish movement led by [...]
