13 June 2016 As Intercultural Dialogue Institute, we extend our prayers and condolences to the families of the victims and those injured in the Orlando attack. We condemn all forms of extremism that teach hatred and incite violence. We reject violence, in particular when it is perpetrated in the name of religion. We pledge in the face […]
Intercultural Dialogue Institute GTA strongly condemns the brutal attacks in Paris, France on Friday, November 13th. We reiterate our condemnation of all forms of terror regardless of its perpetrators or their stated purposes. We share our deepest condolences with the victims’ families, loved ones and the people of France. We honour all the victims by hardening […]
We were deeply saddened by the mine explosion in Western Turkey that has so far taken the lives of 284 miners. This accident, which is now the deadliest in Turkish history, means sons, brothers, fathers and husbands have been taken from their families. We pray for those lost and their loved ones in this difficult […]
There have been recent developments in Turkey that appeared in almost every major newspaper in the North America and the world including Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, the Guardian, and more. The Hizmet Movement and the name of Mr. Fethullah Gulen have appeared over and over again in […]
Intercultural Dialogue Institute condemns the bombing at Boston Marathon. Our organization is committed to promoting peace, respect and dialogue in our society, and we are deeply saddened by this disheartening news. We are repulsed by this senseless act of terrorism and loss of innocent life. We offer healing prayers to the victims, and we share […]
Intercultural Dialogue Institute strongly condemns the suicide bomber attack that killed a Turkish security guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Ankara on Friday, February 1,2013. According to the Reuters report: “Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said the bomber was a member of the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C), a far-left group which is virulently anti-U.S. and […]
Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) Toronto in partnership with Toronto Police, Fire and EMS will be holding a media launch to announce the nomination process for the 2013 Public Heroes Awards. The launch will take place on Monday January 14th at 1:30 P.M. at Toronto Police Service Headquarters located at 40 College Street, Toronto. Chief William […]
8TH ANNUAL DIALOGUE AND FRIENDSHIP DINNER “The Role of Media in a Multicultural Public Sphere” January 10th, 2013, Toronto, ON – Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) Toronto will host its 8th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner dedicated the role of media in a multicultural public sphere. Two guest speakers of the dinner will be Phillip Crawley […]
We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting incident at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. It took the lives of 26 innocent individuals; mostly children who were only at the beginning of their precious lives, and also the teachers who had dedicated themselves to nurturing and educating their students. We wish to express our […]
Intercultural Dialogue Institute condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the mindless and brutal attack of a mob of extremists against the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Libya. We abhor and deeply mourn the resulting deaths of four American civil servants, including the widely respected U.S. Ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens. As an organization founded by […]
ANNUAL DIALOGUE & FRIENDSHIP DINNER 2012 (Jan 12th, 6:30pm, Royal York Fairmont, Imperial Room) Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) Toronto is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to help bring together the communities in order to promote compassion, cooperation, partnership and community service through dialogue and friendship. In congruence with its mission, IDI Toronto organizes […]
With the decision of the Hosting Committee of 7th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner, IDI Toronto will give “Excellence in Community Service” Awards to the following individuals/institutions: – Matt Galloway, CBC Radio, Metro Morning Host For becoming a voice for the voiceless communities, and for providing publicity for important community projects in the GTA as […]
Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) Toronto is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to help bring together the communities in order to promote compassion, cooperation, partnership and community service through dialogue and friendship. In congruence with its mission, IDI Toronto organizes Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinners. Since 2004, each of these dinners has received many […]
IDI Toronto will hold an Interfaith Dinner on the December the 8th, at Turkish Cultural Centre (777 Supertest Road, Toronto ON M3J 2M9). The event will start at 6:30pm. Theme of the event is “Perspectives on Charity”. Program of the event are as follows: Dr. Gordon Rixon – Dean, Regis College Ed Elkin – Rabbi, […]
Upcoming events in Toronto dedicated to relief efforts for those who are affected by the Van Earthquake in eastern Turkey about two weeks ago: Bake Sale at Metropolitan United Church Date & Time: November 13th, between 3:00pm – 5:00pm Location: 56 Queen Street East, Toronto, M5C 2Z3 Organized by: IDI Toronto and Metropolitan United Church […]
IDI Toronto extends its sincere gratitude to all the friends who kindly got in touch right after the recent tragic earthquake in Van, Turkey to convey their heartfelt messages. Prayers and support of friends in such hard times are most precious to those in need. Our thanks also go to the international community that reacted […]
Ten years ago on Spetember 11, the United States and the world were changed forever when terrorists crashed four planes into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on a crisp, clear September morning, killing thousands of innocent people. The tragedy of September 11, 2001 exemplifies loss of life, […]
Members of the Intercultural Dialog Institute (IDI)-Toronto and Turkish community families who live within Scarborough and North York will be coming together with members of the community of Parkwoods United Church in North York, Toronto for a Ramadan Iftar (fast-breaking) dinner on Wednesday, August 10th evening for interfaith dialogue. The participants will enjoy a delicious […]
As the Intercultural Dialogue Institute, we would like to express our most heartfelt condolences to the victims of the heinous terrorist attacks which took place in Norway recently and offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and Norwegian people. We would also like to extend well wishes to the injured and wish them […]
