In our first "Cook & Share" event on Nov. 14, 2009, a well known leader in our community, Mrs. Dianne Byrum, honored us by sharing her thoughts on the importance of dialogue and diversity in our community. She also shared a special recipe of hers with the guests. Niagara Foundation volunteers also showed the recipes of three delicious dishes. At the end, the guests enjoyed what has been cooked during the event.

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A nine week long Christian/Muslim Dialog Forum series have been held at the University United Methodist Church (UUMC). The series covered variety of topics including the concept of God, Quran and Bible, Prayer and Worship, Jesus, and Religion and Values of Democracy. The meetings are moderated by Darold Boyd from UUMC. At each meeting, one presenter from both faith traditions gave a presentation about the topic of the day. The presentations are followed by a Q&A session followed by conversations while having delicious refreshments.

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The recipient of the 2009 Peace and Dialog Award is Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero.

The award is presented to Mayor Bernero due to his significant contribution and commitment to diversity in our community. The award ceremony was held during the Annual Dialog and Friendship Dinner on September 17, 2009.

Niagara Foundation-Michigan (NF) hosted its 7th Annual Dialog and Friendship Dinner in Eagle Eye Golf Club on September 17, 2009, in East Lansing, MI. More than 150 distinguished guests attended the event. After the dinner several speakers, including Justice Stephen Markman, Senator Gretchen Whitmer, and Emeritus Prof. Donald Williams shared their thoughts on the theme of the event, "Dialog in a Globalizing World". The event also featured the presentation of 2009 Peace and Dialog Award to Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero.

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