Part II of the GVID project is scheduled to begin soon. Begun earlier this year, the project is a collaborative effort between the Intercultural Association (ICA), South Island Dispute Resolution Centre and VMS, bringing together people of diverse faiths in dialogue sessions and various activities. Part I brought together those of the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Bah\u00e1’\u00ed Faiths. Part II, which is also funded by Embrace BC, will focus on those of the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Unitarian faiths, and will include those of the previous GVID project as well. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n
Invitation to Participate<\/strong> The next event is being hosted by the Jewish Faith Community on Sunday March 25th- so be sure to register as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n Jewish Cooking Class and Open House<\/strong> Open house \/ Shared meal For more information, please contact Steven Lorenzo Baileys of ICA at: sbaileys@icavictoria.org or phone: 250-388-4728 ext. 116 Part II of the GVID project is scheduled to begin soon. Begun earlier this year, the project is a collaborative effort between the Intercultural Association (ICA), South Island Dispute Resolution Centre and VMS, bringing together people of diverse faiths in … Continue reading
\nFood, Faith and Community: Interfaith Bridging Project
\nThe Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), Victoria Multifaith Society (VMS) and the South Island Dispute Resolution Centre (SIDRC) invite local faith group members to cook, experience, share and\u00a0 celebrate the cultural foods associated with Victoria’s different faith communities. ICA, VMS and SIDRC, in partnership with local faith groups, are hosting a series of no-cost interfaith cooking classes. Each class will be followed by a shared community meal and interfaith open house celebration. Interfaith cooking classes will be held beginning in January 2012 and hosted by the local Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and Jewish faith
\nWho can participate?
\n* Cooking class enrollment is restricted to 20 persons
\n* Cooking classes are open to members of local faith groups including: Baha’i’, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Unitarian, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, First Nation’s Spirituality, among others
\n* The shared community meal and interfaith celebration that follows the cooking class is open to cooking class students and their family members as well as members of the wider public-please note that due to limited seating priority will be given to faith group participants.
\nIs there a cost for taking the cooking class or shared meal celebration?
\n* There is no cost for the cooking class or the shared meal celebration
\n* Ingredients, kitchen facilities and instruction are all provided
\nWhat is involved with taking the cooking class?
\n* classes last approximately 2 hours and will involve the preparation of cultural dishes such as dahl, roti, butter curry chicken, samosas, potato latkes, etc.
\n* participants will also learn about the cultural significance of the food being prepared and the history and beliefs of the host faith group
\n* a recipe booklet will be produced as part of the project that will include photos of participants and the food they have prepared
\nWhat is the shared meal and interfaith celebration about?
\n* following each cooking class participants will come together, with other faith group members to share the food they have created
\n* an interfaith celebration will be part of the shared meal with the host faith group presenting their history, culture, principles.
\n* a dialogue activity designed to increase interfaith understanding will also be part of the event.
\nFor more information click here: http:\/\/www.icavictoria.org\/services\/upcoming-workshops-and-training
\nIf you are interested in signing up for the cooking class and\/or shared meal celebration please register on this link: http:\/\/www.icavictoria.org\/content\/food-faith-community-interfaith-bridging-project.<\/p>\n
\nDate: \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday March 25, 2012<\/strong>
\nTime:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cooking class, 12:30 – 2:00pm<\/strong>
\nPlace:\u00a0\u00a0 Fairfield Gonzales Community Association,
\nGarry Oak Room, 1335 Thurlow Rd. (off Moss St.)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDate:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday March 25, 2012
\nTime: \u00a0\u00a0 5:00 – 7:00 pm
\nPlace:\u00a0 Jewish Community Centre, 3636 Shelbourne St.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"