Host Communities
 S. Fraser Unitarian
Congregation
*Program Sponsors*
Newton Seniors’ Centre, 13775—70th Avenue
(604) 512-9032 Website
 Surrey Bahá’í Centre 13643—100th Avenue,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 589-7939 Website
 Lumbini Buddhist
Temple 16845—94A Avenue,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 584-4718
 Crossroads United Church 7655—120 Street,
North Delta, B.C.
(778) 593-1043 Website
 Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society 13632 - 110A Avenue, Surrey, B.C.
(604) 588-5561 Website
 Laxmi-Narayana Temple 8321—140th Street,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 596-4777 Website
 Surrey Jamea Masjid Surrey Delta Branch
12407 72nd. Ave.,
Surrey, B.C.
 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6270 – 126th Street
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 597-9280 Website
 Canadian Singh Sabha Gurdwara 8115—132 Street,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 590-3232
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Community Collaboration
- The Canadian Centre for Diversity
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The vision of the Canadian Centre for Diversity is: “A Canadian society without prejudice and discrimination. A society that celebrates diversity, difference, and inclusion.” The “Educational Resources” section contains excellent summaries of the different faith traditions involved in the Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program.
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Surrey Public Library
- The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program, in collaboration with the Surrey Public Library, has developed a series of “Multifaith Booklists for Families”. These booklists have been specially prepared for families to share with young children to develop an appreciation of the religious diversity in our community. These booklist are also excellent resources for preschool programs.
- Welcome BC - Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program
- The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Dialogue Initiative is a component of British Columbia's Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program. The dialogues will explore themes related to multiculturalism, the elimination of racism and support for the development of welcoming and inclusive communities. The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program has representation in this dialogue initiative.
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In The News
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Sharing faiths, growing understanding (PDF) (Surrey North Delta Leader)
- The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program invites all local faith communities to participate in an upcoming information sharing session to mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
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“Multifaith Adventure” by Josephine Lim (The Canadian Immigrant)
- The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program (SNFP) is inviting children and families to experience a multifaith adventure in Surrey, Vancouver on March 1, 2009
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“Curious Kids Explore Community” (Interfaith Unity Newsletter)
- “On March 1, 2009 a group of children and families will embark on a multifaith adventure that will take them to the places of worship of nine different faith communities in Surrey: Bahá’í, Buddhism, Christianity, First Nations, Hinduism, Islam, Mormon, Sikhism and Unitarianism.
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Kids to go on field trips to explore faith (Surrey Now - Published: Tuesday, September 02, 2008)
- Local kids will be given a taste of faiths this fall. A "bold, new community initiative" called Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program will take children and families on weekly visits to the religious gathering places of nine different faiths.
Newspaper article – August 14, 2008- Click here to read an article on the Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program by Hannah Sutherland that appeared in the Peace Arch News and Surrey Leader.
Television Interview on “The Standard”- David Dalley, Jas Cheema and Rev. Trish Schwartzberg were interviewed on CHNU 10 TV’s “The Standard” on May 20, 2008. If you would like to receive a copy of this interview, please contact David Dalley at info@snfp.ca
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Program Development and Background
- Child Honouring
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“Child Honouring” was developed by Raffi Cavoukian, children’s singer, author, and ecology advocate. Child Honouring is a children-first approach to healing communities and restoring ecosystems. It views how we regard and treat our young as the key to building a humane and sustainable world. It is a novel idea—organizing society around the needs of its youngest members.
Surrey/White Rock “Make Children First” Coalition- The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program is inspired by the work of the Surrey/White Rock “Make Children First” coalition. “Make Children First” is a coalition of over 50 community and public agencies in Surrey who are committed to working together with families to improve the health, well-being and learning potential of young children during the first six years of life.
British Columbia Early Learning Framework- The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program was developed using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework. The BC Early Learning Framework (PDF) describes the vision, pedagogical principles, and key areas of learning for children birth to five years (before school entry). The framework was developed in partnership with the Ministries of Children and Family Development, Health and Education.
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Program Consultants
- Jas Cheema
- ICE Intercultural Services Inc. is an award winning consulting and education firm that helps organizations and individuals become better equipped to work more effectively across a multitude of cultures.
- Harold Rosen
- Community Consultant to the Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program, Harold is a widely recognized expert in interfaith education with Master's Degrees in Education, Religion and Philosophy.
- Vinay Sharma
- The Universal Cultural Society (UCS) is a non-profit organization created by a group of concerned South Asian men and woman who want to promote cultural harmony. The UCS promotes multiculturalism and seeks to raise cultural awareness and understanding through hosting events and festivals that are celebrated in India and in Canada. The UCS aims to strengthen communities through activities and a variety of free or low cost events, such as variety shows, workshops, fairs and information sessions.
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Our Goals
To have fun, memorable experiences with people from different faith communities in Surrey.
To visit different religious buildings in Surrey.
To support children as they prepare to enter the diversity of the local school system.
To build connections among families that value diversity.
To empower families to raise knowledgeable and caring children in our multicultural and multifaith community.
Learn more about our program...
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