ISKCON North
Empowering ISKCON Leaders
Across Zone1
Resources, guidance, and support for every centre across Canada and northern USA.
Happening in Zone 1
Your Portal at a Glance
Everything Zone 1 leaders need, in one place.
Zone 1 Centres
A directory of temples, yatras, and preaching centres serving communities across the zone.
Starting a New Centre
Guidelines and a readiness checklist for congregations working toward formal centre status.
Governance & Reporting
Financial statement templates, the Oath of Allegiance, and charitable registration references.
Brand & Design Standards
Official logos, poster templates, and ISKCON graphic standards for consistent communication.
Learning & Training
Courses and guidance to develop confident speakers, teachers, and community leaders.
Centre Spotlight
Stories, photos, and highlights from centres and gatherings across Zone 1.
Centre Spotlight
Every Centre Has a Story
From long-established temples to living rooms where a handful of devotees gather each week, every community in Zone 1 is building something. The Centre Spotlight series shares those stories — what they tried, what worked, and what they learned along the way.
How We Serve Centres
Three areas where the zone office supports every community.
Governance & Compliance
Charitable registration, financial reporting, incorporation, and the documentation every centre needs to stand on solid legal ground.
Growth & Outreach
Festival planning, poster and design resources, digital presence, and practical help for congregations building momentum.
Training & Development
Courses, leadership gatherings, and speaker development so that every centre has capable devotees ready to serve.
Becoming a Centre
Formal centre status is a journey measured in years, not months. Here is the path.
01
Begin at Home
A few families gathering for kirtan and Bhagavad-gita study. Every centre in Zone 1 started here.
02
Build a Congregation
Establish one repeatable programme that people can rely on. Consistency matters more than scale.
03
Meet the Criteria
Three unrelated initiated devotees, a neutral venue, and sustained programming. Work through the readiness checklist.
04
Apply for Status
Submit your application to the zone. We will walk alongside you through registration and incorporation.
Resource Library
Need Support for Your Centre?
Whether you have a question about governance, want help launching a programme, or simply wish to connect with the zone, we would be glad to hear from you.
Founder-Ācārya
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Founder-Ācārya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare