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In partnership with The Manitoba Multiculturalism Secretariat and the Winnipeg Foundation, Islamic Social Services Association presents The Interfaith Youth Conference (Ages 16 – 26)

The conference is the first of its kind in Manitoba and is being organized by youth aimed at participants from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. If you are interested in learning about other faiths, sharing your ideas, and meeting other youth who are involved in their communities this event is for you!!

The conference looks to address a variety of issues to to the following growing concerns:

-The need to reinforce the spirit of Canadian multiculturalism in response to the increasing trend of the acceptance of discrimination. -Need for us as youth to understand the diverse faith communities within a Canadian context, so we can develop mutual respect and understanding

-To increase awareness and knowledge of discriminatory behaviours / practices in order to reduce such behaviour/ practices

Goal:

To engage youth in respectful dialogue in interfaith and cultural competency so that we can develop mutual understanding in order to increase awareness and knowledge, while working against stereotypes, misinformation, and discriminatory behavior/practices.

Format:

The Interfaith Youth Conference is a one-day event which is designed to educate youth in interfaith competency with the main focus being the similarities rather than the differences. This conference will be conducted as a seminar using panels, workshops, discussion cafes, Q and A and other conversation models. We want to let you interact and share your own ideas while learning from each other and wish to provide as much opportunity to do so. Panelists and speakers will be from a variety of faith communities including Aboriginal, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh communities.

***Lunch starts at 11:30 AM and the program will follow soon after.

There will be 3 core workshops*:

1) Shared Core Values

2) Gender Politics and Faith

3) How to build an Interfaith Youth movement in Manitoba

*must register in advance to be part of workshops

-A light brown bag lunch will be provided

-There is a limited number of spots for participants so please register early by emailing

ISSA at ireneatissa@gmail.com or call 944-1560

Please share any concerns, questions or comments in the comments below.

Thanks to: The Manitoba Multiculturalism Secretariat, Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute, Winnipeg Central Mosque, Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute, Alhijra Islamic School, Temple Shalom, United Church, Interfaith Council of Women,