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World Partnership Walk reflects the best of Canadian values

World Partnership Walk
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Some politicians are focusing a great deal of attention on "Canadian values", particularly as they pertain to immigration.

There's an almost hysterical fear that if Canada permits people to move here who don't share these "values", which are rarely defined, then somehow the country will go down the drain.

The foremost purveyor of this idea in national politics has been former Conservative cabinet minister Kellie Leitch. She received a blizzard of free publicity from the media in her campaign to lead her party.

Sunday's World Partnership Walk benefits work of Aga Khan Foundation

Governor-General David Johnston and the Aga Khan take part for the opening of the new home of the Global Centre for Pluralism in
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theprovince.com

Earlier this month in Ottawa, the Global Centre for Pluralism officially opened its doors. The centre is a partnership between the Aga Khan and the government of Canada and is yet another important example of the bridge-building he has spearheaded along with support for important humanitarian causes in Canada and in the global south. The many institutions the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and his community have supported in Canada and around the world are shining examples of service to the community and the less fortunate.

Aga Khan meets wth Premier Wynne in Toronto

Aga Khan meets wth Premier Wynne in Toronto

The spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims met with Premier Kathleen Wynne during a visit to Queen’s Park Monday

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www.ismaili.bet

Princess Zahra baptizes rhe new Azzura

Princess Zahra baptizes rhe new Azzura

Princess Zahra baptizes the new Azzura 2015-05-22

Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies citation for His Highness the Aga Khan by David Mulroney President of St.Michael's Co

The convocation of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies took place at St Basil’s Collegiate Church in Toronto. Mr. Davi
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akdn.org

Your Highness, Your Eminence and Chancellor, Praeses, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:

I am honoured to present today His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. His Highness is also of course an honorary citizen of this country, a person whose many contributions and connections to Canadian life and society we extend with today’s ceremony.

His Highness the Aga Khan awarded the 2017 President's Medal for architecture

The President of the Architectural League, Billie Tsien, presents Mawlana Hazar Imam with the President’s Medal. Farhez Rayani
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abc13.com/news

NEW YORK CITY (KTRK) --
The Architectural League of New York awarded its highest honor to His Highness the Aga Khan during a dinner at the Metropolitan Club.

The President's Medal of the Architectural League is awarded annually to individuals for their exemplary work in architecture, urbanism, art and design.

The 2017 President's Medal honors the 40th anniversary of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture - given every three years to inspirational designs that address the needs of Muslim communities worldwide.

Hazar Imam in New York City 2017-05-18

Hazar Imam in New York City 2017-05-18

Hazar Imam arrives at The Architectural League of New York
President’s Medal Dinner with Prince Aly Muhammad

Photo of the Trustees of the Global Center for Pluralism with His Highness the Aga Khan 2017-05-16

Photo of the Trustees of the Global Center for Pluralism with His Highness the Aga Khan 2017-05-16

Photo of the Trustees of the Global Center for Pluralism with His Highness the Aga Khan in Ottawa, Canada on May 16, 2017

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www.ismaili.bet

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A vast decentralization of decision-making is already occurring in many countries; it has the advantage of placing new responsibilities in the hands of local communities. But to function successfully, these communities will need stronger civil society institutions, and broader and more expert leadership

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There has always been a human tendency to seek a simple, all-powerful answer to the world’s problems. Those who have lived or worked in the developing world know this pattern particularly well. When progress seems to be moving at a snail’s pace, we are easily persuaded that there must be some “quick fix”.

And thus we have lurched from one panacea to another, from dogmatic socialism to romantic nationalism, from embattled tribalism to rampant individualism

Speech by His Highness the Agakhan at the Aga Khan University Convocation in Karachi, 2006

His Highness the Aga Khan, Chancellor of the Aga Khan University, speaking at the 2006 Convocation ceremony of the University.
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akdn.org

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellency Mohammedmian Soomro, Chairman of the Senate
Honourable Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim
Honourable Ministers
Excellencies
Chairman Dehlavi and the Members of the Board of Trustees
President Firoz Rasul
Graduates and Parents
Generous donors and well wishers of the University, from Pakistan and around the world
Distinguished guests

As-salamu’alaykum

qUOTE 442

Water, after all, has been seen, down through the ages, as the great source of life. When scientists search the universe for signs of life, they begin by looking for water. Water restores and renews and refreshes

Speech by Hzar Imam at the opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism

Speech by Hzar Imam at the opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism

His Highness the Aga Khan delivers his remarks at the inauguration of the international headquarters of the Global Centre of Pluralism.

AKDN / Moez Visram

Speech by H.H. the Aga Khan at the Opening ceremony of the new headquarters of the Global Centre for Pluralism 2017-05-06

His Highness the Aga Khan delivers his remarks at the inauguration of the international headquarters of the Global Centre of Plu
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akdn.org

Bismillah-ir-Rahaman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellency the Governor General
Madame la Ministre
Excellencies
Fellow Directors of the Global Centre for Pluralism
Friends of the Centre

What a great day this is for all of us. And what a special ceremony, as we honour a beautiful symbol of Canada’s rich past, and rededicate it to the great cause of a pluralistic Global future.

Aga Khan opens Ottawa pluralism centre, and board members blast Trump

H.H. The Aga Khan with the Governor-General of Canada  David Johnston
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www.thechronicleherald.ca

OTTAWA — The Aga Khan returned Tuesday to Ottawa to unveil the new headquarters of an international organization that is positioning itself as an antidote of sorts to growing strains of populism and intolerance around the world.

Board members of the Global Centre for Pluralism, including former governor general Adrienne Clarkson, singled out the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House as something that makes the centre's work even more relevant.

Hazar Imam opens new headquarters of Global Centre for Pluralism

Hazar Imam opens new headquarters of Global Centre for Pluralism

His Highness the Aga Khan with the Governor-General of Canada in Ottawa at the opening of the new headquarters of the Global Centre for Pluralism on Sussex Drive

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www.thechronicleherald.ca

Historic Pluralism Headquarters Launch in Ottawa Anchoring Canada as Global Hub for Dialogue 2017-05-16

Historic Pluralism headquarters launch in Ottawa, anchoring Canada as global hub for dialogue. Credit: Marc Fowler (CNW Group/Gl
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www.newswire.ca

OTTAWA, May 16, 2017 /CNW/ - The Global Centre for Pluralism, a major international institution for research and dialogue about the value of diversity, has officially opened its permanent headquarters in a historic building in Ottawa at a ceremony with His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and His Highness the Aga Khan.

Official opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism’s international headquarters

H.H. The Aga Khan IV speaks at the opening of the new Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa  2017-05-16

Ottawa, Canada, 16 May 2017 - His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world, and His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada will welcome distinguished guests to the official opening of the Centre’s new permanent headquarters in Ottawa on Tuesday 16 May 2017. The event will be webcast live below starting at 10:30am EST.


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