Canadian International Peace Project

Welcome by Rev. Dr. G. Cameron Brett, Minister, St. Andrew’s Church

Introduction of Facilitator, Honey Khan, Vision TV

National Anthem, Dilshaan Panjwani and Stephan Persaud (piano)

Overview of the Canadian International Peace Project and Introduction of the Chairman, Mark Persaud, Co-Chairman, Mobeen Khaja–founders of the Canadian International Peace Project; and other founding members

Readings from the sacred texts:

Buddhist: Rev. Bhikku Saranapala, Chaplain, University of Toronto

Roman Catholic: Father Thomas Kalarathil, St. Dustan's Roman Catholic Church

Jewish: Ann Samson, Founding Member, Congregation Bina

Protestant: Rev. Ratna J. Arasaratnam and Rev. Charles J. Arasaratnam, McKellar-Dunchurch Pastoral Charge, United Church of Canada

Sikh: Bachan Singh-Head Priest, Siromani Sikh Sangat, Ontario Gurdwaras' Committee

Hindu: Swami Pramathananda, President,Vedanta Society of Toronto

Muslim: Imam Abdul Hai Patel, Coordinator, Islamic Council of Imams Canada

Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School, Principal Frank Piddisi, Linda McKenzie and Students (founding members of the Canadian International Peace Project)

Rev. Dr. Barry Pridham, Sydenham Street United Church and Imam Mohammed Al-Farram, Brantford Mosque

Snapshots of contributions by South Asians to the community:

Law and Human Rights - Raj Anand, Partner, Weir Foulds, Barristers and Solicitors

Politics - Akaash Maharaj, CEO, Concordis

Community Development and Volunteerism - Bahadur Madhani, C.M., President, Equiprop Management Ltd.

Medicine - Dilnaz Panjwani, Medical Student, Medical University of the Americas

Vote of thanks – Zul Kassamali, founding member of the Canadian International Peace Project.

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