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Almost a century later, the Girl Scouts movement is still engaged in service
10 June 2010
This year, the Girl Guide movement turns 98. Over the years, the organisation’s impact on the physical, mental and spiritual development of girls and young women has been phenomenal. Many Ismaili Muslim women who are part of the movement have become inspiring role models and leaders in their communities and the world.
Ismaili scouts earn prestigious Eagle Scout award for outstanding community service
8 June 2010
In December, ten Ismaili Muslim Boy Scouts in Texas earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award for performing outstanding community service that demonstrated initiative, commitment to help those in need, and extraordinary leadership skills. This prestigious rank is achieved by only five per cent of all Boy Scouts in the United States.
Canadian Jamat rejoices around the Foundation Ceremony in Toronto; reflects on impact of new institutions
3 June 2010
After years of anticipation, the Jamat across Canada came together to celebrate the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park in Toronto. They eagerly shared their thoughts and feelings about how the new developments will impact their identity as Ismaili Muslims in Canada.
Two new web resources provide additional information on Wynford Drive projects in Toronto
1 June 2010
Following the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park in Toronto last week, two important new web-based resources have been launched. One is an AKDN site that profiles the Aga Khan Museum and its Collection, and the second is a web page dedicated to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
Gallery: Artist renderings of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park
31 May 2010
The Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, together with the Aga Khan Museum and their Park took place on 28 May 2010. Situated along Wynford Drive in the city’s Don Mills area, projects were designed by three architects of international renoun: Charles Correa designed the Ismaili Centre, Fumihiko Maki designed the Museum and Vladimir Djurovic designed the Park.
Video: Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park
30 May 2010
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park situated in the city’s Don Mills area. The Prime Minister used the occasion to formally announce Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Honorary Canadian Citizenship.
Video: Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park
30 May 2010
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park situated in the city's Don Mills area. The Prime Minister used the occasion to formally announce the Canadian Parliament's unanimous decision to make Mawlana Hazar Imam an Honorary Canadian Citizen.
Gallery: Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park in Toronto
29 May 2010
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper mark the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park situated in Toronto’s Don Mills area. The Prime Minister used the occasion to formally announce the Canadian Parliament’s unanimous decision to make Mawlana Hazar Imam an Honorary Canadian Citizen.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is awarded Honorary Canadian Citizenship as he is joined by Prime Minister for Foundation Ceremony in Toronto
28 May 2010
Toronto, 28 May 2010 – Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper were in Toronto today to mark the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park situated in the city’s Don Mills area. The Prime Minister used the occasion to formally announce the Canadian Parliament’s unanimous decision to make Mawlana Hazar Imam an Honorary Canadian Citizen.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Toronto ahead of Foundation Ceremony
27 May 2010
Toronto, 27 May 2010 – Following a short visit to Ottawa, Mawlana Hazar Imam landed in Toronto this afternoon, where he will participate in tomorrow’s Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the first-ever Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture, and the park where they will be situated in the city’s Don Mills neighbourhood.
Media Advisory: Aga Khan to Launch New Institutions in Toronto, Canada
27 May 2010
Toronto, 26 May, 2010 — On Friday, May 28, 2010, His Highness the Aga Khan will participate in the Foundation Ceremony to mark the beginning of the development of the Ismaili Centre, the first-ever Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture, and the park where they will be situated in Toronto’s Don Mills area.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Canada to lay foundation of Ismaili Centre, museum and park
26 May 2010
Ottawa, 26 May 2010 – Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Ottawa this afternoon, marking the start of a two-day visit to Canada during which he will participate in the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the first-ever Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture, and the park where they will be situated in Toronto’s Don Mills neighbourhood.
