Scheduling for Inclusion
What is inclusive scheduling? Inclusive scheduling is one way to help nurture a culture of respect for all religious, spiritual, and...
What to do when the news is bad
A little more than a year ago, a Muslim family in London, Ontario, was killed while out for a walk after dinner. The community was left...
The Devil is in the Details
When it comes to religious literacy, there can be a lot to think about. And while we may be committed to creating welcoming places...
Making the Case for Religious Literacy
As we consider our IDEA goals for the coming year, I’d urge you to consider religious literacy as a key component of your IDEA...
Happy Vaisakhi!
The Origin of Vaisakhi Vaisakhi originated as a harvest festival in India's Punjab region. In 1699, it took on special significance for...
Ramadan: It’s More Than Fasting
Friday marks the start of Ramadan. Many know Ramadan is a month of fasting but there is more to the month than that. Below, I will do two...
Shakil Choudhury’s Deep Diversity: Shame Does No Good
By Brian Carwana Shakil Choudhury’s book “Deep Diversity: Overcoming Us vs. Them” is one of the best books I have read in the field of...
Is Belonging Your Goal?
By Brian Carwana “Not belonging is a terrible feeling. It feels awkward and it hurts, as if you were wearing someone else’s shoes.” ...
How About Power for All?
By Brian Carwana When you hear the word “power,” what do you think? We often think of power negatively: what some use to dominate others....
