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1984. 9 Jul |
The dedication of the Yukon Bahá'í Institute.
Close to 500 people gathered at the Yukon Bahá'í Institute at Lake Laberge near
Whitehorse. It wa s one year to the day since the
sod-turning ceremony launched the construction.
Again Hand of the Cause of God John Robarts and
Counsellor Loretta King were in attendance. Other
distinguished guests attending the dedication ceremonies
were Hand of the Cause Dr. Varqa , Counsellor Angus
Cowan. Canadian National Assembly members Dr. Jane
Faily, Ed Muttart and Husayn Banani, Alaskan National
Assembly Member and native elder Eugene King and Auxiliary Board Member Peggy Ross.
The dedication was well attended by native elders and
distinguished native Bahá'ís-Melba Loft, Johnny Johns,
Charlotte Sydney, Pete Sydney, Paul George and Doris
Wedge, to name a few.
Attendance from the Bahá'ís of Alaska was high with
six National Assembly members. four members of the National Teaching committee and representatives from 26
local Spiritual Assemblies and others making a total of
at least 100 Alaskan Bahá'ís participating. [BC Vol6 no 2 June-September 1984 p37 |
Lake Labarge, YT |
Yukon Bahai Institute |
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