Ismaili.NET - Heritage F.I.E.L.D.Ottawa
2010-05 Canada
Friday, May 28, 2010, His Highness the Aga Khan will participate in the Foundation Ceremony with several members of his family: Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, Prince Husayn, Princess Khaliya, to mark the beginning of the development of the Ismaili Centre, the first-ever Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture, and their Park, in Toronto's Don Mills area
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Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat: Album
"The Delegation will serve a representational role for the Imamat and its non-denominational, philanthropic and development agencies which constitute the Aga Khan Development Network – the AKDN. An open, secular facility, the Delegation will be a sanctuary for peaceful, quiet diplomacy, informed by the Imamat’s outlook of global convergence and the development of civil society.
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2008-12-06 Canada Delegation
Exclusive Photos of the Opening of the delegation building
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2005-05-(18-21) Ottawa
2004, May 21: He didn't attract as much attention as the Dalai Lama. He rarely does. But by the time he had slipped in and out of Ottawa on his private jet, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Imami Ismaili Muslims, had given the city, and the country, a major gift. The Geneva-born imam, who is now based just outside Paris, has announced the creation of the Global Centre for Pluralism, which will be based in Ottawa.
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Interview CTV Television Network
Posted October 29th, 2020 by librarian-hd
November 13, 1978.
Q. As spiritual leader of the world's 20 million Ismailis, the Aga Khan is a direct descendant of Mohammed. As a political and a social leader He is a man of enormous wealth and responsibility. The Aga Khan is a friend of the Shah of Iran. Many of His followers live there. I asked Him in Ottawa yesterday what someone in his situation might do when a country such as Iran is thrown into the turmoil and crisis.
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SPEECH AT THE SIGNING OF THE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE GLOBAL CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2006-10-25
Posted October 10th, 2020 by librarian-hd
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Prime Minister Harper
Honorable Ministers
Your Excellencies
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
It was just eighteen months ago that the Government of Canada announced its decision to partner with the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in our Global Centre for Pluralism. What we welcomed at that time was a multi-faceted partnership—financial, yes, but also institutional and intellectual.
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The Aga Khan brought prosperity to his faithful and now looks to uplift world’s bottom billion 2018-05-03
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The Ismaili spiritual leader marks Diamond Jubilee with world tour, will be visiting Vancouver from May 5 to 7
If you have ever visited an Ismaili home or business establishment, you may have come across a portrait of a gentleman who looks like an industry magnate or European aristocratic. He appears too "official" to be a family member, and then there’s the positioning of the image—usually displayed prominently at the centre of a mantle or beneath special lighting.
So who is this mysterious man?
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Canada Visit 2008
Minister Jason Kenney greets Hazar Imam on His arrival to Canada for the Golden Jubilee visit
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Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam to the worldwide Jamat.on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2020-05-23
Posted May 25th, 2020 by librarian-hd
My beloved spiritual children,
On the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, I send my special loving blessings to my Jamats throughout the world for your happiness, peace, safety, and good health. My family joins me in wishing you all Eid Mubarak.
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Global Centre of Pluralism in Ottawa
His Highness the Aga Khan meets with The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs 20005-04-18
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2ND INTERNATIONAL ISMAILI STUDIES CONFERENCE
| Publication Type | Article | |
| Year of Publication | 2017 | |
| Date Published | 2017 | |
| Authors | Karim, Karim H. | |
| Source | Carleton Centre for the Study of Islam | |
| Key Words | Ismaili Mission Conference Studies |
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A Semiotics of Infinite Translucence: The Exoteric and Esoteric in Ismaili Muslim Hermeneutics
| Publication Type | Article | |
| Year of Publication | 2015 | |
| Date Published | 2015 | |
| Authors | Karim, Karim H. | |
| Original Publication | Canadian Journal of Communication | |
| Volume | Vol 40 | |
| Issue | (2015) | |
| Pagination | 11-28 | |
| Publisher | Canadian Journal of Communication | |
| Key Words | Islam; Hermeneutics; Semiotics; Public sphere; Private sphere |
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan 2019-12-13
Posted December 13th, 2019 by librarian-hd
OTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan:
"Today, we join Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 83rd birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness the Aga Khan.
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Hazar Imam with Prime Minister Stephen Harper opens $50-million building is to be the permanent home of the Ismaili Imamat delegation on Sussex Drive
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Hazar Imam with the 2019 Global Pluralism Award and the three winners of the award as well as seven honourable mentions
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Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan at the 2019 Global Pluralism Award Ceremony, Ottawa 2019-11-20
Posted November 21st, 2019 by librarian-hd
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson,
The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean,
The Right Honorable Joe Clark,
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
Excellencies,
Friends of the Global Centre for Pluralism,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you this evening to the second Global Pluralism Award ceremony.
Thank you, Meredith, for the warm introduction. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are delighted that you have joined the Centre as Secretary General.
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MHI Speech at GCP Ottawa - 11-20-2019
Hazar Imam speaking at the 2019 Annual Global Pluralism Award ceremony in Ottawa, Canada 2019-11-20
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Mowlana Hazar Imam and Princess Zahra arrive in Ottawa for the Global Pluralism Award ceremony to held on November 20, 2019 2019-11-19
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Hazar Imam grants interview with Peter Mansbridge of CBC Canada
Hazar Imam speaking with Peter Mansbridge in an interview 2014-02-28
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