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UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Delegation of Ismaili Imamat calls for action on climate-caused displacement 2022-05-09
Posted February 24th, 2024 by librarian-hdOttawa, Canada, 9 May 2022 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for action to tackle climate change – a major factor contributing to the world’s worsening refugee crisis.
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Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan at the Lafontaine Baldwin Symposium, Toronto 2010-10-15
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Road to Toronto
Video displays the excerpts of speech by His Highness The Aga Khan. Also the museum's collections that are shown around the world
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Trudeau, Poilievre greet the Aga Khan on his birthday 2023-12-13
Posted December 14th, 2023 by librarian-hdPRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday issued the following statement on the birthday of the Aga Khan:
“Today, we join millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 87th birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness the Aga Khan.
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Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the 2023 Global Pluralism Award 2023-11-14
Posted November 26th, 2023 by librarian-hdVIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2023/2023-11-14-gcp-speech-princess-zahra.m...
Bismillah-ir-Raheman-ir-Rahim
Your Excellencies, distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan and the entire Board of the Global Centre for Pluralism to the 2023 Global Pluralism Award.
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Global Pluralism Award 2023 2023-11-14
Posted November 25th, 2023 by librarian-hdPrincess Zahra, Board Member for the Global Centre for Pluralism, attended the Global Pluralism Award ceremony held in Ottawa on November 14.
The Global Pluralism Award recognizes pluralism in action and celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.
Winners were selected by a jury of international experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, including foreign affairs, philanthropy and human rights.
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Recalling Paradise: The Aga Khan Garden and The Diwan, Devon, Alberta 2023-009-01
Posted September 5th, 2023 by librarian-hdPROJECT The Aga Khan Garden and The Diwan, University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (Aga Khan Garden) Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects
ARCHITECTS (Diwan) AXIA Design Associates (Design Architects), Arriz + Co. (Architectural & Interior Design), and Kasian Architecture, Interior Design, and Planning (Executive Architects)
TEXT David Down
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Prince Hussain Aga Khan visits the University of Waterloo 2023-05-23
Posted May 24th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe University of Waterloo welcomed Prince Hussain Aga Khan and Princess Fareen Aga Khan to campus. Prince Hussain visited Waterloo for a special presentation of his exhibition, The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty, which focuses on the beauty and majesty of the oceans and the critical importance of ocean ecology.
An esteemed conservationist, Prince Hussain is a photographer of ocean life and promotes ecological values and consciousness. His exhibitions aim to inspire admiration for wildlife and the desire to protect it.
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Unwind at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden – 2023 Season 2023-05-08
Posted May 9th, 2023 by librarian-hdThis spring weather calls for a walk in the garden. No garden? No problem! The University of Alberta Botanic Garden is now open for 2023 season.
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The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty event takes place in May 2023 2023-05-23
Posted April 27th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe University of Waterloo community is invited to a presentation by Prince Hussain Aga Khan featuring the work of his exhibition The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty at the Humanities Theatre on Tuesday, May 23.
The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty is an exhibition featuring the work of Prince Hussain Aga Khan, which celebrates the beauty and magic of the ocean. This exhibition also speaks to the devastating impact of plastic pollution and human activity, on marine life and the environment. The exhibition will be available for viewing at the Ismaili Centre Toronto from May 24 to June 4.
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BMO partners with the Aga Khan Museum to provide barrier-free access to the arts 2023-04-26
Posted April 26th, 2023 by librarian-hdTORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BMO today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting arts and culture in the community with new funding support to provide free admission to the Aga Khan Museum every Wednesday evening from 4–8 pm. BMO Free Wednesdays provides the community with barrier-free access to arts and culture, allowing the Museum to further expand its ability to provide a truly inclusive environment for all.
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Chitral hosted the first-ever girls’ ice hockey competition facilitated by AKRSP 2023-01-07
Posted January 7th, 2023 by librarian-hdAt the Park Center Ice Ground in Upper Chitral, a hockey tournament was staged for the first time ever in Pakistani history.
The girls’ teams from several academies in Upper Chitral battled against the boys’ teams during the uncommon ice hockey event.
Eight teams altogether, made up of both boys and girls, took part in the competition.
The match between the Fox and Snow Leopard teams, which the latter won by three goals, was officiated by Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon, who was present with her daughter.
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Prince Amyn arrives at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto 2022-07-19
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Canadian envoy impressed by ‘inclusive learning’ facilities at Aga Khan Academy 2022-04-24
Posted April 23rd, 2022 by librarian-hdCanadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dr Lilly Nichols has appreciated the facilities required for “inclusive learning” at the new campus of the Aga Khan Academy, reports UNB.
“When I met the new batch of Aga Khan Academy teachers, I was immediately impressed by their palpable enthusiasm to inspire a new generation of students committed to lifelong learning and global citizenship,” she said while meeting the teachers at the Academy recently.
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Hazar Imam with Prince Aly Muhammad 2018
Hazar Imam was granted an Honorary Doctor Of Laws Degree from the University of Calgary October 17, 2018
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Global Centre for Pluralism announces 2021 Global Pluralism Award Winners 2022-02-23
Posted February 24th, 2022 by librarian-hdHand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel (Israel), Namati Kenya (Kenya) and Puja Kapai (Hong Kong) awarded for outstanding achievements in promoting inclusion worldwide
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Speech at the Foundation ceremony of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat 2005-06-06
Posted December 25th, 2021 by librarian-hdYour Excellency the Governor General
Your Worship
Excellencies
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
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Canada's New Government joins with the Aga Khan to create the Global Centre for Pluralism 2006-10-25
Posted December 25th, 2021 by librarian-hdOttawa, Ontario
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Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you Minister Oda for your kind introduction.
And thank you Rahim for all your work in making this day possible.
Your Highness, honoured guests and colleagues, I extend a warm Canadian welcome on this important occasion.
This day has been a long time coming.
On behalf of Canada’s New Government, it gives me great pleasure to announce Canada’s partnership with His Highness, the Aga Khan, in creating the Global Centre for Pluralism.
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