On October 24th, our youth had a wonderful opportunity to join the Indigenous and Newcomers Gathering organized by Hope Engel. It was an inspiring evening filled with connection, learning, and shared experiences. Hope’s perspective, her life stories, and her vision for the future opened new horizons for us. We truly enjoyed spending time together and...
Diwali reminds us that light overcomes darkness and that community grows when we show up for one another. Yesterday evening, representatives of the Grand River Friendship Society visited the Brahmarishi Mission of Canada and the Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple to extend our greetings during their Diwali celebrations. We sincerely thank Swami Chaityanya Jyoti and...
We were delighted to join the Diwali Celebration – Festival of Lights organized by Tejal Upadhyay and Tushar Upadhyay at the Southwest Library in Kitchener. As the Grand River Friendship Society, we truly enjoyed being part of this vibrant and heartwarming event — filled with light, color, music, and community connection. It was a pleasure...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special gathering with author and communications specialist Gulshen Abdukadir, co-hosted with the Uyghur Community in Canada. The night was filled with learning, connection, and hope. Moments like this uplift Uyghur voices, deepen understanding across cultures, and strengthen the bonds that make our region welcoming and inclusive....
The Grand River Friendship Society together with the Uyghur Community in Canada warmly invites you to a special evening with Gulshen Abdukadir – Communications Specialist, Author, and representative of the Uyghur Academy (Canadian Branch). ?✨ ? Date: Friday, September 12 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM ? Location: 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2 During...
On April 30th, we came together to celebrate something truly meaningful—connection, understanding, and friendship across cultures. The Grand River Friendship Society welcomed students from Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for a special day of learning, laughter, and shared experience. Students from both communities enjoyed fun games, heartfelt conversations, and moments of reflection. Together, they explored the value...
A heartfelt thank you to Tejal Upadhyay for her inspiring and insightful presentation on Sanatan Dharma – Hinduism, shared with our community on April 22nd in collaboration with the Grand River Friendship Society. Her thoughtful session deepened our understanding of Hindu traditions, emphasizing values like unity, empathy, and the beautiful philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam —...
We had the pleasure of hosting Kitchener Centre Green Party MP Mike Morrice today at the Grand River Friendship Society campus in Baden! It was a wonderful and productive meeting where our board members warmly welcomed him, and we had the opportunity to discuss exciting future projects. Mike Morrice shared his positive impressions of GRFS’s...
