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What has been written about us
Twenty-five years of the Council’s work as it was reported at the time — and the evenings we have hosted.
2026
Event
Peace and Suffering in Our Different Faith Traditions
An evening exploring how each tradition understands peace, and what each makes of suffering.
Event
Fasting Traditions in Our World Faiths
Ramadan, Lent, Yom Kippur, Ekadashi, Uposatha. An evening on what each community learns from going without, and how much of it they share.
2023
In the news
Black History Month and Interfaith Harmony Week
The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton and the Council marked both observances together, over lunch at Shaarei-Beth El synagogue.
2018
In the news
First Interfaith Peace Camp in Halton a big success
Coverage of the inaugural Halton Interfaith Peace Camp in Oakville — the first of its kind in the region.
2017
In the news
Protective ‘rings of peace’ to be formed around seven mosques across Toronto
After the attack on the mosque in Quebec City, communities across the region formed rings of peace around their neighbours’ places of worship.
Toronto Star — read the article
In the news
Oakville Peace Circle shows support for mosque
More than a hundred people stood in the cold outside the mosque in Oakville. The banner read We stand with you.
2016
In the news
Interfaith Walk in Oakville to showcase faiths working together
On the Council’s founding after September 2001, and what it set out to do.
InsideHalton — read the article
In the news
Oakville pays tribute to victims of the shooting in Orlando
A vigil held in Oakville following the attack on the Pulse nightclub.
InsideHalton — read the article
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Religious groups in Halton join hands to sponsor Syrian refugees
Christians, Jews and Muslims sponsoring one family together — the project that became Abraham’s Children.
InsideHalton — read the article
In the news
Muslims and Jews stand together to promote peace
Two communities appearing together, publicly, in support of one another.
InsideHalton — read the article
In the news
Oakville seminar aims to address stereotypes and intolerance in faith
A seminar on the assumptions communities carry about one another, and what happens when they are examined.
InsideHalton — read the article
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Halton cares: reach out, help is here at home
On the loneliness that the holiday season can bring, and where to turn.
InsideHalton — read the article
2014
In the news
Oakville vigil honours children killed in Pakistan school massacre
Mourners of every faith gathered in Oakville after the attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, in which 148 people were killed, most of them children.
InsideHalton — read the article
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