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OTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2017 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan:
"Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims – a community that includes tens of thousands in Canada and millions around the world.

"The Aga Khan is a global humanitarian leader dedicated to the promotion of pluralism and peace. He is an inspiration to millions, including myself.

H.H. The Aga Khan recipient of the 2013 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal 2013-11-27

H.H. The Aga Khan welcomed to Canada by H.E. Michelle Jean, Governor-General 2008-11-18

The Aga Khan, second left, was an honorary pallbearer at Pierre Elliott Trudeau's funeral

His Highness the Aga Khan with winners of the Global Pluralism Award in November 2017

H.H. The Aga Khan presenting the Global Pluralism Award to Leyner Palacios Asprilla of Colombia, 2017-11-15

His Highness the Aga Khan will visit Canada in November 2017 from November 15 to 20.

On November 15th he will present the Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Award in Ottawa to 3 winners from Colombia, kenya and Australia

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ISMAILI LEADERS INTERNATIONAL FORUM (as read out in Jamat Khanas on November 27th 2017)

Our Beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam has authorized the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) formally to inform the Jamat that he will visit Canada in November this year.

Prince Amyn Muhammad was guest of honour at this year's Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship. He is seen in this picture with Dr. John Raulston Saul

Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan was guest of honour at the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship in Toronto, Canada at Koerner Hall. Poet Weiwei of China was the recipient of the award this year. In 2016 Hazar Imam accepted the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship

Prince Amyn waved and replied "Ya Ali Madad" as he departed at 9:30 PM

Hazar Imam receiving the Inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Award in Toronto, Canada

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Prime Minister Harper,
Your Highness, my brother,
Madame Clarkson,
Excellencies,
Ms Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages,
Honourable Ministers,
Chancelier de Broglie,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Friends,

Construction of a multimillion-dollar, Islamic-inspired garden at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden has officially reached the halfway point. Reporter Juris Graney toured the site Wednesday to get a feel for the project that’s being funded by a $25-million donation from the Aga Khan, the hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.
 
From the beginning
 
Initial design work on the Aga Khan Garden began six years ago, followed by early stages of construction starting on the grounds of the former Devonian Botanic Gardens in the summer of 2016.
 

As I began to write this column, I googled the word “Islam” for a snapshot of news coverage about the only religion that is now growing faster than the world’s population.

It was only after 10 pages, and about 100 stories, one appeared with a positive tone. The rest, as you can guess, were about terrorism, war, hate, blasphemy and extremism.

But there is another side to Islam, one we rarely see, read or hear about. One that inspires with pluralism, humanitarianism and action framed in ethical service and unrelenting philanthropy.

OTTAWA, July 11, 2017 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Imamat Day:

"Shia Ismaili Muslims gather today in Canada and around the world to celebrate the diamond jubilee of their 49th hereditary Imam and spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.

"Since becoming Imam in 1957, the Aga Khan has used his role to advance global humanitarian causes, helping to support sustainable development and poverty reduction projects and enhance civil society and education around the world.

OTTAWA, July 11, 2017 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Imamat Day:

"Shia Ismaili Muslims gather today in Canada and around the world to celebrate the diamond jubilee of their 49th hereditary Imam and spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.

"Since becoming Imam in 1957, the Aga Khan has used his role to advance global humanitarian causes, helping to support sustainable development and poverty reduction projects and enhance civil society and education around the world.

Hazar Imam waves to Murids who had gathered outside during the Museum opening 2014-09-12
This day was also the 77th birthday of Prince Amyn Aga Khan

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The Together truck is driving change across Canada – and on July 13, 2017 it rolls into Sault Ste. Marie.

The award-winning Together: An exhibition on global development is an interactive, bilingual experience for all ages, highlighting Canadian contributions to positive change around the world. Visitors are invited to climb aboard and explore a custom-built truck with 1,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Islamic-inspired garden is driving transformation at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
By Helen Metella on July 6, 2017

With construction of the huge Aga Khan Garden approaching the halfway mark, the site looks like one might imagine the Great Pyramids did as they were assembled.

Hazar Imam at Convocation Hall, University of Toronto 2004-06-18