In light of the state of the world today, Sandra Slobodian thinks we could all use a little time together.
The Victoria woman, a follower of the Bah谩B次元官网网址櫭� faith, is gathering with local First Nations for an event she calls . In part, the event will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bah谩B次元官网网址檜B次元官网网址檒l谩h, the prophet to whom the faith is attributed. It is also a nod to recognizing the ongoing efforts of , the Vancouver non-profit revitalizing relationships between Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.
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A Celebration of the Unity of Mankind takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., Oct. 22 at Esquimalt First Nation big house.
