Annual ABS conference explores theme of religion and social cohesion
San Diego, California (CBNS)- Scholarly pursuits should be governed by a humble posture of learning. According to Mr. Paul Lample, this describes the activities of local Bahá’í communities throughout the world as they strive to make intellectual, moral and spiritual education more and more systematic.
Baha'i summer schools aid in capacity development
Hervey-Jonction, Quebec, 27 August 2008 (CBNS) — The term “summer school” is often used to refer to those long summer days of university or secondary school classes which some students find, usually to their regret, that they have to take to catch up on courses they should have completed during the regular school year.
Iran Intensifies Disinformation and Attacks on Bahá’ís
A Statement of the Bahá’í International Community
New York, 12 August 2008 — The fears of Bahá’ís worldwide over the intended fate of their coreligionists in Iran have heightened in the light of occurrences since the arrests, three months ago, of the “Friends in Iran,” the seven Bahá’ís who coordinate the affairs of the 300,000 Bahá’ís across Iran.
Camp uses arts to build character
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, 6 August 2008 (CBNS) — “Our mission is to cultivate responsible young artists who ask, ‘How can we serve humanity using the arts?’” said Anisa Skuce-Newell, one of two program directors for the Eaglearts Academy, a summer arts camp which runs from July 13th to August 10th.
Canada responds to harassment of school children in Iran: Montreal uses art to challenge persecution
Toronto, Ontario, 16 July 2008 (CBNS) — In the past few months, Baha’is across Canada have shared the news of the harassment of Baha'i school children in Iran with the public, members of local communities, schools, and parents.
Baha'i Shrines chosen in Quebec City as world heritage sites
Quebec City, Quebec, 8 July 2008 (CBNS)— Quebec City was an appropriate site for the decision today by the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO to name the Baha'i Shrines in Israel world cultural heritage sites.
Maxwell school closes on a high note
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, 5 July 2008 (CBNS) — Maxwell International School’s emphasis on holistic education and the transformative power of the arts have been a presence in Cowichan Valley for 20 years.
Young aboriginal artist shares double-blessing with community
Douglas, New Brunswick, 27 June 2008 (CBNS) — Seventh grader, Naomi Millier has been interested in art since she was three years old, having one of her pieces selected for a district wide show in grade one and winning a certificate for another in grade two.
