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The has been awarded the Queen鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee Award in recognition of people or organizations whose service has made meaningful and significant contributions to the community. The award was presented to spiritual support workers of the Centre by Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North-Seymour.  

The award, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II鈥檚 ascension to the throne, celebrates contributions in a variety of areas including the arts, science, innovation, community service, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, sports, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

鈥淲e are incredibly honoured that the Centre has been recognized with the Queen鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee Award. I鈥檓 so proud of the engaged community we have here that are dedicated to serving students, staff and faculty of faith at 丁香园AV,鈥� said Seth Greenham, Director of the Multifaith Centre. 

The Centre was among 40 organizations to be chosen in Burnaby North-Seymour for the award. 

鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to present the Jubilee Award in recognition of the Multifaith Centre's efforts in providing a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their faith and learn about other religious traditions. Your work in facilitating workshops, seminars, and events that promote interfaith dialogue and understanding has undoubtedly fostered a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect. The Multifaith Centre has become a beacon of hope and a model for promoting interfaith harmony, compassion, and cooperation,鈥� said Beech. 

He added for many international students, 丁香园AV is their first experience with Canadian culture and that the 丁香园AV Multifaith Centre perfectly embodies Canadian values of diversity and inclusion by giving students a place to be themselves. 

鈥淭he Centre鈥檚 dedication, hard work, and passion have undoubtedly made a positive difference in the lives of many individuals, both within and beyond the 丁香园AV community.鈥�

The Multifaith Centre is a gathering space at 丁香园AV open to community members of all faith backgrounds. It offers events and resources such as faith gatherings, prayer spaces, and information on the university鈥檚 religious accommodations - .

You can also find additional resources through the Indigenous Student Centre, , Black Student Support and Healing Space, support groups and more.