Ismaili Centres Archive
Connect Create Cairo is an exhibition and workshop that uses 3D printing technology to get people thinking about the past, present and future of cities and urban spaces. Recently held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the exhibition gave participants a chance to become urban planners and conceive their own design solutions.
Lisbon, 20 March 2015 — The High Commission for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue and the General Directorate for Education hosted, for the second time, the Intercultural School Stamp Ceremony at the Ismaili Centre.
Dubai, 20 March 2015 — The Ismaili Centre, Dubai in collaboration with Art Dubai, the Aga Khan Museum and the Ambassador of Canada and Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, hosted a special presentation on the Aga Khan Museum.
Vancouver, 19 March 2015 — At the Ismaili Centre in Vancouver, Dr Amyn Sajoo, Scholar-in-Residence at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures, conducted an interactive session on the topic of “Sectarianism: Ethical Dilemmas Facing Muslims”.
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 on display until 8 April 2015 at the Ismaili Centre Toronto's Exhibition Hall.
Vancouver, 17 March 2015 — The Honourable Teresa Wat, British Columbia’s Minister for International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia-Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, led a roundtable discussion with the province’s South Asian business professionals at the Ismaili Centre.
Toronto, 14 March 2015 — The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Ontario’s Start-Up Showcase was held at the Ismaili Centre on 14 March 2015 and profiled eight dynamic 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, 13 March 2015 — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Michael Coteau, the Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, toured the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum.
3 March 2015 — RAYS OF LIGHT: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat, concluded its tour of Australia and New Zealand in Auckland at the end of February. In addition to the Jamat, a number of leaders from government, civil society and academia visited the exhibition, and expressed their admiration for the work of Mawlana Hazar Imam and the institutions of the Ismaili Imamat.
Dubai, 11 March 2015 — The Consul General of Tajikistan, His Excellency Abdurahmon Ayubov, visited the Ismaili Centre and met with the President of the Ismaili Council for the UAE.
![Africa24 Media and CCTV News present "The Aga Khan: Creating a Brighter Future for Africa." Africa24 Media / CCTV News](https://cms.the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/feature_tiles/public/capture_faces_of_africa.jpg?itok=Kgx1a2Ht "Africa24 Media and CCTV News present "The Aga Khan: Creating a Brighter Future for Africa"")
Africa24 Media and CCTV News present a documentary focused on one of the world’s greatest humanitarians, His Highness the Aga Khan. The film talks to many people whose lives the Aga Khan has touched, as well as his Ismaili followers, while finding out from the man himself why he cares so much about Africa, and how he has decided to bring positive change through his generosity and wisdom.
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.
Dubai, 4 March 2015 — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Ismaili Centre, Dubai today. The Minister was accompanied by the Canadian Ambassador and Consul General to the United Arab Emirates.
Toronto, 25 February 2015 — The Laurier Project Foundation hosted its quarterly colloquium session at the Ismaili Centre Toronto. The group’s broad mandate touches a range of subjects from innovation, human capital, and economic prosperity, to cities, pluralism, and social policy.
Toronto, 17 February 2015 — A teaching and community building architectural exhibition and associated 3D printing workshops titled Connect, Create, Cairo is being held at the Ismaili Centre Toronto from 9 November 2014 until end of February 2015. Using a novel exhibition concept that includes an architectural model of historic Cairo and the emerging technologies of 3D printing, the exhibition and workshops explore contemporary issues facing cities and urban spaces through a look at Cairo’s historic Islamic architecture and urbanism.
Dubai, 16 February 2015 — His Excellency Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Ambassador to United Arab Emirates visited the Ismaili Centre and met with the President and Vice-President of the Ismaili Council for the United Arab Emirates.
Victoria, Canada, 11 February 2015 — Representing the Ismaili Muslim community of British Columbia, Sherali Hussein opened a new session of parliament at the province’s Legislative Assembly with the recitation of Surah al-Fatiha on Tuesday.
In November 2014, the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, Canada’s 19th Prime Minister, delivered a lecture at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby on the topic of Building Civil Societies: The Role of Women Leaders. Ms Campbell is the first woman to have become Prime Minister of Canada as well as the country’s first female Defense Minister and Minister of Justice.
Toronto, 6 February 2015 — His Eminence Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, Father Curtis and Mr Renz visited the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and the Aga Khan Museum.
