Hindu Youth Conference (HYC) 2007


The theme of this year's Conference - 7 Insights into Hinduism - explores several unique facets of Hinduism. The annual Hindu Youth Conference will be held at the Bahen Centre, University of Toronto on July 7th, 2007. Proudly presented by the United Hindu Federation of Canada, the event is organized by young Hindus for youths and young adults and will focus on answering many commonly held questions that today's generation has about Hinduism.

Last year, the event was successfully held at OISE at the University of Toronto (St. George Downtown campus). With over 300 youth participants, the gathering was a true celebration of Hinduism. The hope is to build on that success year over year, and establish the HYC as an annual event in Toronto. The workshops and speakers will focus on such topics as how Hinduism can play an active part in their 21st century lifestyle, similarities between Hinduism and other religions, the Hindu perspective on current issues and many other exciting topics. The goal is to not only educate participants, but to further their interest through thought-provoking subjects that will leave delegates motivated to continue their learning experience.

The daylong Conference aimed primarily at youth and young professionals between the ages of 16-35 seeks to enhance the knowledge of participants with respect to the customs, traditions, and the rich history of Hinduism. Today's youth have unique questions and opinions about Hinduism, and a forum that is designed specifically for them will encourage interest in the Hindu religion, spark debate and engage them in discussions about the areas of Hinduism that are important to them.

Continuing from last year, Conference delegates will be provided with breakfast, lunch and a networking event. The evening event will include presentations from organizations in the community along with an arts and cultural display. The entire day is intended to provide a unique learning experience but also an opportunity for participants to network and build lasting relationships within the community.

Interested participants can visit www.hinduyouthconference.ca to register online for the event. The site also includes more details about the event, including a full list of the day's topics and speakers.


Topics that will be discussed include...

Contemporary Hinduism
Contemporary Hinduism seeks to explore the depths of the Indo-Canadian experience by delving into topics that impact our daily lives as Hindu Youth in Canada.

Hinduism and God
A look into different relationships with God. Even within Hinduism, God is One but the paths are many. Come learn about the God that is within!

Hindu Symbols and Their Significance
Ever look at a puja thali or a Mandir and wonder what it all signifies? This workshop will help solve those "mysteries".

Hindu Practices/History
A very informative session on Hindu practices that will cover everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Hindu Ties With Other Religions
Is the Golden Rule the only similarity between religions? We explore the foundations of Hindu philosophy and how they relate to other religious philosophies worldwide. In addition, the practical aspects of everyday inter-faith interactions will be discussed.

Hindu Society
What makes Hindus a distinct society? Discussions about our heritage, our languages, and our future will serve to spark discussion about the success and unity of Hindu Youth.

What is Hinduism to Me?
An entirely interactive session that takes into account everything learned in the day and serves to give every participant a voice.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday July 7th, 2007
Location: Bahen Centre, University of Toronto
Address: 40 St. George Street, immediately south of Russell Street (public transportation available) Click for a map
Time: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm (Conference + networking event)
Cost: $7 if you pre-register. $10 if you register at the door. (Registration includes meals, snacks and delegate package)
Age: 16+ (if you are between 14-16 but would still like to attend the Conference, please contact registration@hinduyouthconference.ca)

Contact Information To learn more about the Hindu Youth Conference, please visit: www.hinduyouthconference.ca Register Online Today!

Please contact Falitaa Chhabra at 905.782.1725 or 905.599.2230 for more information.