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| 1978 Ridván
197- |
The 50 minute film Retrospective was made in tribute to Hand of the Cause John Robarts and the occasion of his fortieth anniversary as a member of the Bahá'í community. It was commissioned by the National Spiritual Assembly and made by CINÉ BAHÁ'Í. [CBN No 313 Mar/Apr 1978 p3] | - Film; John Robarts; Retrospective; Toronto, ON | |
| 1978 Ridván
197- |
A number of Assemblies formed after Ridván: Gordon's Reserve, SK, Ermineskin Reserve, AB, Glendale-Cobequid, NS, Pasqua Reserve, SK, Kimberly, BC, North Battleford, SK, Uxbridge Township, ON
As of the 26th of June, 1978, the total number of local spiritual assemblies in Canada were 229. Indications were that the formation of an Assembly in Stratford, ON was imminent. [CBN No 315 June/July 1978 p5] |
Ermineskin Reserve, AB; Glendale-Cobequid, NS; Gordons Reserve, SK; Kimberly, BC; Local Spiritual Assembly, formation; North Battleford, SK; Pasqua First Nation, SK; Statistics; Stratford, ON; Uxbridge Township, ON | |
| 1978 Ridván
197- |
See [CBN No 315 June/July 1978 p5] | Local Spiritual Assembly, formation | |
| 1978 Ridván
197- |
The formation of the first Spiritual Assembly of Merrickville, ON. The founding members were: Linda Smith, Anne Shuster, Barbara Mayo, Sam Morgulis, Michel Seguin, Mary Cooper, Karen Dingwell, Zilda Milne, and James Milne. | Anne Shuster; Barbara Mayo; James Milne; Karen Dingwell; Linda Smith; Local Spiritual Assembly, formation; Mary Cooper; Merrickville, ON; Michel Seguin; Sam Morgulis; Zilda Milne | |
| 1978 Ridván
197- |
The formation of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Summerside, PE. The members were: Lana Quinn, Brian Quinn, Vivian O'Neill, Pat O'Neill, Louise Polland, Paul Vreeland, Jane Anthony, Sharon Dyas, Nora Holland. [CBN No 315 June/July 1978 p5] | Brian Quinn; Jane Anthony; Lana Quinn; Local Spiritual Assembly, formation; Louise Polland; Nora Holland; Pat O'Neill; Paul Vreeland; Sharon Dyas; Summerside, Prince Edward Island; Vivian Main | |
| 1978 Ridván
197- |
The formation of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Summerland. The members were: Marjorie Pearson, Ilene Ross, Constance Bergstrom, Howard Miners, Marguerite Miners, Mary Cecilia Malins, Bonnie Olson, Gary Arnold, Robert Olson. [CBN No 315 June/July1978 p5] | Bonnie Olson; Constance Bergstrom; Gary Arnold; Howard Miners; Ilene Ross; Local Spiritual Assembly, formation; Marguerite Miners; Marjorie Pearson; Mary Cecilia Malins; Robert Olson; Summerland, BC | first spiritual assembly of Summerland, BC |
| 1978 Ridván
197- |
The National Convention was held in Fredericton. Those elected to the National Spiritual Assembly were: Glen Eyford, Michael Rochester, Hossain Danesh, Husayn Banani, Jameson Bond, Elizabeth Rochester, Douglas Martin, Ruth Eyford, and Ed Muttart. [CBN No 315 June/July 1978 p7] | Douglas Martin; Ed Muttart; Elizabeth Rochester; Fredericton, NB; Glen Eyford; Hossain Danesh; Husayn Banani; Jameson Bond; Michael Rochester; National Convention; Ruth Eyford | |
| 1978 Apr
197- |
Dorothy Francis (b. 22 March 1912) was named to the Order of Canada for her outstanding service to the Aboriginal population of Western Canada. From the Saulteaux tribe she was born on the Waywayseecappo First Nation near Russell, MB and she and her husband became Bahá'ís in 1960 in Calgary. She helped found the first Friendship Centre in Regina and in Winnipeg. The preservation and the enrichment of First Nations culture and tradition led her to spearhead the organization of several First Nations Cultural Clubs. She received her metal of the Order of Canada in Ottawa and was the subject of a 30 minute film during the presentation. [BW17:103; VV29; BW20p990–991]
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Calgary, AB; Dorothy Francis; Order of Canada; Waywayseecappo First Nation, AB | |
| 1978 14 Jan
197- |
The establishment of the first local spiritual assembly in Fort McMurray, AB. The members were: Jim McHugh, Ray Baxter, Don Kirby, Farhad Naderi, Lois Naderi, Ann Baxter, Beth Kirby, Vicki Pruden, and Laurie Wright. CBN No 313 Mar/Apr 1978 p5] | Ann Baxter; Beth Kirby; Don Kirby; Farhad Naderi; Fort McMurray, AB; Jim McHugh; Laurie Wright; Local Spiritual Assembly, formation; Lois Naderi; Ray Baxter; Vicki Pruden |
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