Make sure to visit the Dialogue on Democracy Sunday, April 17 · 4:00pm – 6:00pm at The Reach – 32388 Veterans Way
Organizer Aaina Grover has teamed up with Abbotsford Youth to promote the “Dialogue on Demcracy”
Here is what she has to say about the project:
This dialogue is the first of a series of dialogues where we will work to foster discussion, dialogue and debate. In light of the upcoming election we thought it would be fitting to call in our candidates and talk about democracy around the world. Furthermore, one of the most popular topics among our youth focus group, which we conducted a month ago, was the curiosity about the diruption in the Middle East. Therefore we decided this dialogue would be about democracy and the fight for democracy around the world. At this event, we want to ask our candidates about the institution of democracy, the situation of democracy around the world, and the situation of our own Canadian democratic system. Hopefully we can get something good out of them. In essense, my friend Gurbir and I began this dialogue because we were fed up with youth apathy. We wanted to give the youth an outlet to channel their contribution, politicaly and socially. Hopefully this New Agora” takes off in Abbotsford, and if nothing inspires youth to be interested in their ever changing world. And as our world globalizes and gets smaller every year, all I can hope for is that the coming Canadian generation meets the challenge.
Way to go Aaina! Click here for more details
A wonderful friend of mine Reverend Dorothy Jeffery of Gladwin United Church is coordinating another interfaith dialogue in Abbotsford. Last year, members of many faith communities came together to ask Abbotsford MP Fast questions relating to the major subheadings of the UN Millenium Development Goals. This year’s event is themed around environmental responsibility and inclusion. An event well worth participating in regardless of your faith! Interfaith & Environment Dialogue June 18
