Saturday November 4, 2017
J. G. Hagey Hall (Humanities Theatre), University of Waterloo
THEME: My Faith and Canadian Values
OPENING SESSION
10:30 AM : Doors Open
— Welcome and Registration
— Visit to World Religions Displays
11:00 AM : Welcome by the Moderator - Councillor Melissa Durrell
11:02 AM : Opening Reading from a Holy Scripture
11:04 AM : Opening Ceremony
— Unveiling of the World Religions Conference Plaque
— National Anthem of Canada - Grand Philharmonic Children’s Choir
— Introduction of Speakers and Dignitaries
11:12 AM : Introductory Remarks - Mohammad Aamir Shiekh
— Vice President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada
11:15 AM : Messages and Greetings from Guest Dignitaries
— Honourable Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for the Riding of Waterloo
— Mayor Dave Jaworsky of the City of Waterloo
— Karen Redman, Regional Councillor, Region of Waterloo
— Phil Allt, Councillor, City of Guelph
— Elder Kevin Pearson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
— Gehan Sabry, Chair of Cross Cultures
THEME SESSION - "Faith and Canadian Values"
Speakers present his/her view of their respective faith on the theme (15 minutes each). Each presentation will be preceded by a scripture recitation (2 minutes).
11:35 AM : Introduction to the Theme Session — Moderator - Councillor Melissa Durrell
11:37 AM : Indigenous Spirituality Presentation
11:39 AM : Indigenous Traditions and Canadian Values – Amy Smoke
11:54 AM : Presentation of Secular Principles
11:56 AM : Humanism and Canadian Values – Doug Thomas
12:11 PM : Christian Holy Scripture Recitation
12:13 PM : Christianity and Canadian Values – Very Reverend Andrew Asbil
12:28 PM : Lunch and Social
1:20 PM : Sikh Holy Scripture Recitation
1:22 PM : Sikh Faith and Canadian Values – Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal
1:37 PM : Jewish Holy Scripture Recitation
1:39 PM : Judaism and Canadian Values – Dr. Daniel Maoz
1:54 PM : Hindu Holy Scripture Recitation
1:56 PM : Hinduism and Canadian Values – Swami Chidghan-anand Parivrajak
2:11 PM : Islamic Holy Scripture Recitation
2:13 PM : Islam and Canadian Values – Imam Imtiaz Ahmed
2:28 PM : Coffee Break and Social
INTERACTIVE & CONCLUDING SESSION
2:50 PM : Introduction to the Questions & Answers Session - Moderator - Councillor Melissa Durrell
2:52 PM : Question and Answer Session (conducted by the Moderator)
(Panel with all speakers of different faiths and philosophies represented)
3:32 PM : Vote of Thanks Recognition of Speakers and Volunteers
3:35 PM : Closing Remarks — Moderator & Chair
3:37 PM : Silent MultiFaith Prayer — All Faiths
3:40 PM : Adjournment and Social
(* The order of presentations was determined via random draw at the last World Religions Conference, held November 20, 2016)