Burlington Volunteer Group Named One of Five Municipal Changemakers in Canada

A group of Burlington volunteers has been recognised nationally. The Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network has been named one of just five Municipal Changemakers across all of Canada by Municipal World Magazine, an honour that landed just ahead of the event the group is best known for locally.

That event is the Festival of Inner Lights, now in its 11th year and running free on Sunday, November 15 from 2pm to 4pm at the Burlington Lions Club. The festival is run alongside the 100 Seeds of Joy initiative.

The afternoon includes live music and cultural dances featuring local and youth performers, a Meditation for World Peace, and community celebrations honouring the people and partnerships behind the group's work.

Burlington's Tree of New Beginnings also returns. The tree was created collectively at this year's Free New Beginnings Festival, held at the same Lions Club hall, and carries written good wishes and hopes for the community from residents themselves. It will be on display for everyone to read.