Tuesday, January 6, 2009
New Year Resolusion
On the second day of the New Year, in a Rooyesh meeting, we talked about our 2009 resolutions. To reach our goals, we have to be ambitious and start as soon as possible. If we leave today’s work for tomorrow, tomorrow may never come. Your resolution can be helping the environment, becoming more organized, dealing with stress, being more patient or becoming a healthier person. You always have the option of continuing or finishing your resolution from last year. In my opinion, the best aspect of our meeting was that in the end the group has a positive energy and attitude towards the New Year and our new goals. I wish everyone the best of luck and a wonderful year.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
CONSTITUTION of the ROOYESH CULTURAL SOCIETY
SOCIETY ACT- CONSTITUTION
The name of society is ROOYESH CULTURAL SOCIETY.
This society will operate as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIETY.
Cultural activity and community education are the main goal for the existence of this society.
The purposes of this society are:
To promote a community spirit and sense of belonging among Farsi-Speaking population here in British Columbia
To enable healthy dialogue with emphasize on practicing Democracy
To encourage diversity and social responsibility
To offer a place of significance and cultural identity
To facilitate change by being an example of how we can break the cycle of isolation, finding new friends, connecting to services, and integrating with our new Canadian home
To become active in helping our green environment and bring about awareness in areas of our responsibility for a healthy life style
To create a regular meeting space and communication forum for women and men, individuals and families, young and seniors
To offer educational seminars, workshops, and discussions about areas of culture that impact our new identity as newcomers and immigrants
The name of society is ROOYESH CULTURAL SOCIETY.
This society will operate as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIETY.
Cultural activity and community education are the main goal for the existence of this society.
The purposes of this society are:
To promote a community spirit and sense of belonging among Farsi-Speaking population here in British Columbia
To enable healthy dialogue with emphasize on practicing Democracy
To encourage diversity and social responsibility
To offer a place of significance and cultural identity
To facilitate change by being an example of how we can break the cycle of isolation, finding new friends, connecting to services, and integrating with our new Canadian home
To become active in helping our green environment and bring about awareness in areas of our responsibility for a healthy life style
To create a regular meeting space and communication forum for women and men, individuals and families, young and seniors
To offer educational seminars, workshops, and discussions about areas of culture that impact our new identity as newcomers and immigrants
Monday, December 22, 2008
It is our pleasure to announce that Rooyesh is now registered as a non- profit society called: Rooyesh Cultural Society.
We have biweekly meetings and we advertise in the Farsi speaking newspapers and magazines. Since we have now been officially registered, we like to plan for our meetings in the coming new year. I would like to ask any Iranian students and other individuals who are interested to join us and speak to our group about the "Concerns and challenges that Iranian are facing." The goal is to integrate various groups of us.Topics vary from parenting to migration to mental health issues. We also have poetry, music, film, and more fun topics.
Our meetings are in Farsi,however, if there is an English speaking guest we may be able to translate for those who attend and do not know English.
This Society is a non religious, non political group and the main goal is to Practice Democracy.
Poran Poregbal
We have biweekly meetings and we advertise in the Farsi speaking newspapers and magazines. Since we have now been officially registered, we like to plan for our meetings in the coming new year. I would like to ask any Iranian students and other individuals who are interested to join us and speak to our group about the "Concerns and challenges that Iranian are facing." The goal is to integrate various groups of us.Topics vary from parenting to migration to mental health issues. We also have poetry, music, film, and more fun topics.
Our meetings are in Farsi,however, if there is an English speaking guest we may be able to translate for those who attend and do not know English.
This Society is a non religious, non political group and the main goal is to Practice Democracy.
Poran Poregbal
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Like the Flowing River by Manuel Bandeira
Be like the flowing river,
Silent in the night.
Be not afraid of the dark.
If there are stars in the sky, reflect them back.
If there are clouds in the sky,
Remember, clouds, like the river, are water,
So, gladly reflect them too,
In your own tranquil depths.
Silent in the night.
Be not afraid of the dark.
If there are stars in the sky, reflect them back.
If there are clouds in the sky,
Remember, clouds, like the river, are water,
So, gladly reflect them too,
In your own tranquil depths.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Yet again, Thanksgiving is here and we are going to celebrate. It is not only a “Turkey day” but the time to give thanks for every thing we have. For peace, love, security, family and friends. We are grateful live safely with people we love and having the chance of gathering together for this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Pathways to Peace/ by: Kimberly Weichel
What does peace really mean?
It means much more than the absence of war
peace is about how we treat each other
and how we live with our neighbors
peace starts with each of us
how we practice love and respect in our families
what we teach our children
and how we listen and speak with love
peace is how we respect differences
whether it be religion,culture, ethnicity or prespective
diversity is the richness of life
a strength to be celebrated and valued
to live a peaceful life means many things
it means forgiving people who you feel have hurt you
it means learning from each situation
and having a positive attitude about life
it means respecting the environment
developing healthy relationships
living our values in our workplace
and being peace in all parts of life
it means having a healthy media
that feeds us nourishing stories and balanced news
it means having joyful work environment
in which we can feel respected, creative and fulfilled
peace is a state fo mind, a way of being
it is also a path of daily action
peace is deep connection with myself and others
peace is personal, political, spiritual practical and
may we each live in peace, with love in our hearts
and understanding as the common bond
that binds us on our various pathways to peace
It means much more than the absence of war
peace is about how we treat each other
and how we live with our neighbors
peace starts with each of us
how we practice love and respect in our families
what we teach our children
and how we listen and speak with love
peace is how we respect differences
whether it be religion,culture, ethnicity or prespective
diversity is the richness of life
a strength to be celebrated and valued
to live a peaceful life means many things
it means forgiving people who you feel have hurt you
it means learning from each situation
and having a positive attitude about life
it means respecting the environment
developing healthy relationships
living our values in our workplace
and being peace in all parts of life
it means having a healthy media
that feeds us nourishing stories and balanced news
it means having joyful work environment
in which we can feel respected, creative and fulfilled
peace is a state fo mind, a way of being
it is also a path of daily action
peace is deep connection with myself and others
peace is personal, political, spiritual practical and
may we each live in peace, with love in our hearts
and understanding as the common bond
that binds us on our various pathways to peace
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