Welcome to F.I.E.L.D.- the First Ismaili Electronic Library and Database.

Toronto

2005-bata.jpg

2005-bata.jpg

2005: Above Perched on Top of a Hill in the Postwar Haven of Don Mills, the Bata International Centre Will Likely Be Replaced by a More Ambitious Architecture Commission Financed Through the Aga Khan.

Source: 
Canadian Architect

Toronto Islamic arts centre breaks ground - 2010-05-28

Wynford-Park-Toronto-Designs006
Source: 
cbc.ca

The leader of the world's Ismaili Muslim community was in Toronto Friday to break ground on what is being billed as the largest Islamic art and culture centre in North America.

The $300-million development slated for Wynford Drive near Don Mills Road will cover 6.8 hectares and will include a museum, an Ismaili cultural centre and a park.

The Aga Khan, leader of the group of Shia Muslims known as Ismailis, said the Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture is his gift to Toronto.

Ground broken for Ismaili Muslim landmark - 2010-05-28

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 05
Source: 
thestar.com

Nizar Kassam drove all the way from Chicago to Toronto to witness yet another “groundbreaking moment” of the 70,000-strong Ismaili-Canadian community Friday.

The 66-year-old Tanzanian-born Ismaili businessman was in town for the foundation ceremony of the new Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and Islamic park, to be located on a seven–hectare site at Wynford Dr., near Eglinton Ave. E. and Don Mills.

VIDEO: CTV Toronto: Ground breaks at Aga Khan centre in Toronto - 2010-05-28

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 13.jpg
Source: 
toronto.ctv.ca

The Aga Khan is in Toronto today, marking the beginning of development on an Ismaili centre and the Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture.

View the video at the CTV website:
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100528/aga-khan-centre-...

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 12.jpg

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 12.jpg

The Aga Khan, left, and Stephen Harper look over a model of the Aga Khan Centre and Museum, which will be built in Toronto by 2013.

Source: 
Brett Gundlock/National Post
person_place_reference: 
Stephen Harper

Harper makes Aga Khan honorary Canadian - 2010-05-28

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 12.jpg
Source: 
National Post

Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Friday conferred an honorary Canadian citizenship on the Aga Khan, making the billionaire descendant of the Prophet Mohammed and spiritual leader to 15 million Ismaili Muslim followers worldwide only the fifth person to be so honoured.

And though that "citizenship" is merely a symbolic gesture, if the Aga Khan (who lives in France) were to prove a model Canadian citizen, he would not be the first among his people to do so.

VIDEO: CBC Second News Report - 2010-05-28

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 11.jpg
Source: 
CBC.ca

The Aga Khan, head of the world's Ismaili Muslim community, unveils plans for the Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture and Prime Minister Stephen Harper bestows the spiritual leader with honorary Canadian citizenship. Includes short interviews of attendees.

View the Video at the CBC website:
http://www.cbc.ca/video/player.html?category=News&zone=arts/artdesign&si...

VIDEO: Breaking Ground - News Report by Global Toronto

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 10.jpg
Source: 
www.globaltoronto.com

Global Toronto presents a News Clip on the Groundbreaking Event

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Aga Khan break ground at the future site of a $300-million cultural centre for Ismaili Muslims. Andrew Segal reports. May 28

View the clip at the Global Toronto site:
http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html?releasePID=0EHMPetOUXW54yo...

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 08.jpg

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 08.jpg

2010-05-28: H.H. The Aga Khan Speaks at the Foundation Ceremony of the Wynford Park Complex after receiving Honourary citizenship from Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Source: 
www.globaltoronto.com

INTERVIEW: The Aga Khan’s world view - 2010-05-28

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 07.jpg
Source: 
The Globe and Mail | World

‘I’d like to see Canada more vigorous,’ he says in a Globe interview covering everything from Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan to the importance of pluralist societies

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Muslims and renowned philanthropist, spoke to The Globe and Mail Friday in a conversation that ranged from the prospects for Afghanistan to his profound admiration of Canadian pluralism.

Speech by H.H. The Aga Khan at the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park - 2010-05-28

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 08.jpg
Source: 
AKDN.org

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Prime Minister Harper,
Madame Clarkson,
Honourable Ministers,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Let me begin by expressing my profound appreciation for the great honour which this country has paid to me today by extending this generous gift of Honorary Canadian Citizenship.

I have been deeply moved by your gracious gesture — which I also regard as a tribute to the institution of the Ismaili Imamat, which I represent. It is a significant recognition of the values which our community of faith shares with the people of Canada.

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 06

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 06

His Highness the Aga Khan speaks during the foundation ceremony for the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture in Toronto May 28, 2010.

Source: 
Reuters Pictures at Dailylife Publishers

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 04

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 04

His Highness the Aga Khan and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) view a model of the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture and their Park during the foundation ceremony in Toronto May 28, 2010.

Source: 
Reuters Pictures at Dailylife Publishers

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 01

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 01

His Highness the Aga Khan and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) arrive for the foundation ceremony for the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture and their park in Toronto May 28, 2010.

Source: 
Reuters Pictures at Dailylife Publishers

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 03

2010-05-28- Toronto - Aga Khan at Foundation Ceremony 03

His Highness the Aga Khan and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) view a model of the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture and their Park during the foundation ceremony in Toronto May 28, 2010.

Source: 
Reuters Pictures at Dailylife Publishers


Syndicate content

Back to top