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OTTAWA - AGA KHAN TO BUILD A CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2004-05-21
He didn't attract as much attention as the Dalai Lama. He rarely does. But by the time he had slipped in and out of Ottawa on his private jet, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Imami Ismaili Muslims, had given the city, and the country, a major gift. The Geneva-born imam, who is now based just outside Paris, has announced the creation of the Global Centre for Pluralism, which will be based in Ottawa.
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2004, May 21: He didn't attract as much attention as the Dalai Lama. He rarely does. But by the time he had slipped in and out of Ottawa on his private jet, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Imami Ismaili Muslims, had given the city, and the country, a major gift. The Geneva-born imam, who is now based just outside Paris, has announced the creation of the Global Centre for Pluralism, which will be based in Ottawa.
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Globe And Mail 2 - OTTAWA - AGA KHAN TO BUILD A CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2004-05-21
Posted February 25th, 2010 by heritageCanada has successfully constructed a public sphere predicated on the ethic of respect for human dignity. It recognizes and builds on difference, enables a spirit of compromise and consensus in public and legislative policies, and marks out a healthy space for the role of civil society as a sound (indeed, essential) bulwark for democratic processes.
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The way to heal the world-2004-05-20
Posted November 12th, 2009 by librarian-apCanada has successfully constructed a public sphere predicated on the ethic of respect for human dignity. It recognizes and builds on difference, enables a spirit of compromise and consensus in public and legislative policies, and marks out a healthy space for the role of civil society as a sound (indeed, essential) bulwark for democratic processes.
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Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan-2004-05-19
Posted November 12th, 2009 by librarian-apBismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
Your Excellency the Governor General,
Excellencies,
Conference Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I thank Your Excellency the Governor for inviting me to share some thoughts in this closing session of the Leadership and Diversity Conference. On this occasion, I would also like to thank Your Excellency and the Government of Canada for the warm welcome and the kindness and courtesies that have been extended to me.
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La Gouverneure générale et l’Aga Khan participeront aux activités de clôture-2004-05-18
Posted November 12th, 2009 by librarian-apSon Excellence la très honorable Adrienne Clarkson, Gouverneure générale du Canada, et Son Altesse l'Aga Khan participeront aux séances de clôture de la Conférence canadienne du Gouverneur général sur le leadership 2004, du 19 au 21 mai 2004, à Ottawa et Gatineau.
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La Gouverneure générale et l?Aga Khan participeront aux activités de cl'ture de la Conférence canadienne sur le leadership à Ottawa et Gatineau - 2004-05-18
Posted February 25th, 2010 by heritageSon Excellence la très honorable Adrienne Clarkson, Gouverneure générale du Canada, et Son Altesse l'Aga Khan participeront aux séances de cl'ture de la Conférence canadienne du Gouverneur général sur le leadership 2004, du 19 au 21 mai 2004, à Ottawa et Gatineau.Le mercredi 19 mai, à 19 h, Son Altesse l'Aga Khan prononcera l'allocution de cl'ture de la Conférence devant les délégués et les invités réunis au Musée canadien des civilisations à Gatineau.
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Globe And Mail 2 - OTTAWA - AGA KHAN TO BUILD A CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2004-05-21
Posted February 25th, 2010 by heritageCanada has successfully constructed a public sphere predicated on the ethic of respect for human dignity. It recognizes and builds on difference, enables a spirit of compromise and consensus in public and legislative policies, and marks out a healthy space for the role of civil society as a sound (indeed, essential) bulwark for democratic processes.
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Aga Khan underscores need for democracy - 2004-05-21
Posted February 25th, 2010 by heritagePrince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network, has outlined the need to recognize the fragility of democracy as a form of governance , its virtues in advancing human development, and the necessity for a better understanding of the Islamic world.
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Globe And Mail 1 - OTTAWA - AGA KHAN TO BUILD A CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2004-05-21
Posted February 25th, 2010 by heritageThe Aga Khan, spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims, says an international centre to promote pluralism will be established in Ottawa.
The wealthy philanthropist, known for his support of development projects in poor Asian and African nations, said yesterday Canada is an ideal place for a secular and non-denominational Global Centre for Pluralism because of this country's rich cultural mosaic and strong democratic tradition.
The centre will conduct research and develop education programs, he said.
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Aga Khan speaks on Canada's role in preventing the failure of democracy - OTTAWA - AGA KHAN TO BUILD A CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2004-05-21
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageDemocracy can fail anywhere, at any time, in any society ...for it is self-evident, in Europe and across the globe, that the existence of political parties and elections do not alone produce stable governments or competent leadership.'
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Aga Khan announces think-tank for Ottawa: Spiritual leader lauds Canada as an example of a civil society not bound by language, race or religion - OTTAWA - AGA KHAN TO BUILD A CENTRE FOR PLURALISM - 2004-05-21
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageHe didn't attract as much attention as the Dalai Lama. He rarely does. But by the time he had slipped in and out of Ottawa on his private jet, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Imami Ismaili Muslims, had given the city, and the country, a major gift.
The Geneva-born imam, who is now based just outside Paris, has announced the creation of the Global Centre for Pluralism, which will be based in Ottawa.
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