Events

Toronto, 18 March 2015 — The Faith & Place Exhibit, an exhibition that explores ancient social and cultural similarities between faiths in Northern India, is a partnership between the Ismaili Council for Canada, the Aga Khan Museum and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The exhibition is comprised of stunning 19th century photographs from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s collection of Indian mosques, temples, gurdwaras and churches. Through original and facsimile images, the exhibition demonstrates how the varied forms of architecture reflected the religious beliefs of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Jains and their common need to build places of worship.

 

Toronto, 14 March 2015 — The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board of Ontario’s Start-Up Showcase profiled eight companies.  Each of the emerging entrepreneurs showcased their business ideas to a panel of judges who provided constructive feedback on the venture and marketing plan.

Toronto, 5 March 2015 — His Worship John Henry, Mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, visited the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum. During his tour, Mayor Henry commented on the lasting contributions of the Ismaili community in Oshawa and across Canada.

Toronto, 25 February 2015 — The Laurier Project Foundation hosted its quarterly colloquium session at the Ismaili Centre. Its board of governors, comprised of prominent Canadians from various fields, is driving towards a transformative effort for Canada, one that focuses on long-term, systemic change. The meeting brought together leading experts to envision Canada in 2100. The group’s broad mandate touches a range of subjects from innovation, human capital, and economic prosperity, to cities, pluralism, and social policy.