Events
See the events taking place at Ismaili Centres around the world.
Feb
24
TogethArt
24 February 2019
Syrian refugee children and Bait-ul-Ilm students joined together to create friendships, connections and memories through art at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby.
Feb
23
National Technology Series: Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on Digital Health and Medical Technologies
17 April 2019
The National Technology Series (NTS) continued its cross-country tour in Vancouver which included a speaker panel and networking event on February 23, 2019. The afternoon included a thought-provoking discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on Digital Health and Medical Technologies.
Feb
18
Exhibition of the Late Mohamed Amin's work held at the Ismaili Centre Dubai
17 February 2019
The exhibition paid tribute to the work of a Kenyan photojournalist of remarkable courage and talent.
Feb
18
Secretary of State of Internationalization, Government of Portugal His Excellency Eurico Dias visits Ismaili Centre Dubai
17 February 2019
The Ismaili Centre Dubai, in collaboration with the Embassy of Portugal, hosted a working lunch in honour of His Excellency Mr. Eurico Brilhante Dias, Secretary of State for Internationalisation Affairs.
Feb
13
SELF-EMPLOYMENT ROAD MAP: EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR NEWCOMERS
17 April 2019
The Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT) along with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) co-hosted an insightful and educational conference titled "Self-Employment Road Map: Exploring Entrepreneurship for Newcomers".
Feb
10
Child & Youth Mental Health Symposium
5 February 2019
Approximately 1.2 million Canadian children and youth experience a mental illness, yet less than 1 in 5 receive appropriate treatment. Join us on February 10, 2019 at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto for a half-day symposium on child and youth mental health and how it can be addressed.
Feb
2
Senate 150th Anniversary Medal Ceremony
29 March 2019
The Honorable Mobina S.B. Jaffer, Q.C, Senator for British Columbia, hosted award recipients, and their families for the Senate 150th Anniversary Medal Ceremony at the Ismaili Centre.
Dec
4
A Planet for the Goldilocks: The search for Evidence of Life Beyond Earth
6 February 2019
An engaging presentation by former Kepler Mission Scientist, Dr. Natalie Batalha on the search for Evidence of life beyond our solar system.
Nov
7
Urban Land Institute members explore “Diversity in the City” at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
7 February 2019
The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a non-profit organization representing the real estate land development industry provides education and advocacy with the objective of building better, more inclusive, and more sustainable urban communities.
Nov
7
Canada’s Ambassador and Consul General visit the Ismaili Centre Dubai
7 November 2018
His Excellency Masud Husain, Ambassador of Canada to the United Arab Emirates, and the newly appointed Consul General of Canada in Dubai, Her Excellency Marcy Grossman paid a private visit to the Ismaili Centre, Dubai, on Tuesday 6 November 2018.
Oct
27
Dhamaar: A Fantasy of Kathak Dance
7 February 2019
Fostering art and culture through live performances is one of the program objectives of Ismaili Centres. In partnership with Prabhas Arts, the Ismaili Centre, Toronto hosted a Kathak Dance performance titled Dhamaar a Fantasy of Kathak Dance.
Oct
14
In conversation with Ms. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Academy and Emmy-award winning documentarian, journalist and activist
7 February 2019
“If a door hasn’t opened, you haven’t kicked it hard enough”, said Obaid-Chinoy as she talked about her career as a documentary filmmaker and journalist. During a moderated conversation with Ahad Lakhani, Obaid-Chinoy shared her passion for human rights, women’s issues, the disenfranchised and marginalized.
