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His Highness The Aga Khan with Prime Minister Stephen Harper
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Opinion: Aga Khan's contributions little-known, but significant 2018-05-09
Posted May 9th, 2018 by librarian-hds a banker and someone involved in the community, one of the ways I measure success is by taking a good hard look at results. Focus on what has been achieved, how have people been better served and how has community been fostered.
Over the years, I have served on many boards and been involved with dozens of community initiatives. I am grateful for the people I’ve met through this work. I have learned a lot from those who have challenged me and those who have offered me a differing perspective than my own.
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Hazar Imam arrives in Calgary
His Highness the Aga Khan, left, is greeted by Lois Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi upon arrival in Calgary Monday evening. Supplied photo, courtesy organizers of Aga Khan diamond jubilee celebrations in Calgary. May 7, 2018.
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Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with British Columbia Premier John Horgan 2018-05-04
Posted May 5th, 2018 by librarian-hdEarlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Vancouver to begin the Western Canada portion of his Diamond Jubilee visit. Shortly after his arrival, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, who extended a warm welcome and congratulated him on his Diamond Jubilee.
Premier Horgan and Hazar Imam spoke about the Ismaili community's spirit of service and pluralism, and how this is an ideal reflection of the strength that diversity has brought to British Columbia.
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Hazar Imam is welcomed to Vancouver by the British Columbia Premier John Horgan 2018-05-04
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Hazar Imam at Rideau Hall, Ottawa
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A “beacon of light”: Mawlana Hazar Imam hosted at Rideau Hall during his Diamond Jubilee visi
Posted May 3rd, 2018 by librarian-hdEarlier this evening, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, hosted a dinner at Rideau Hall in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee.
Guests included Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, past Prime Ministers Jean Chrétien and Joe Clark, and past Governors General David Johnston and Adrienne Clarkson, as well as Jamati and AKDN leaders.
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His Highness The Aga Khan arrives at Rideau Hall, Ottawa
Hazar Imam welcomed at Rideau Hall, Ottawa for dinner hosted by Governor-General Julie Payette and attended by Princess Zahra and other former Prime Ministers of Canada
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Celebrating 60 years of the Aga Khan - and a special relationship with Canada 2018-05-02
Posted May 2nd, 2018 by librarian-hdThere are two living world leaders who have celebrated their Diamond Jubilee – 60 years in office. One is Her Majesty The Queen and the other is His Highness Aga Khan. Both assumed their duties at an early age – the Queen at the age of 26 and the Aga Khan at the tender age of 20, while still an undergraduate at Harvard University. John Diefenbaker had just become prime minister of Canada.
The Governor-General of Canada, Julie Payette, is hosting a dinner at Rideau Hall on Wednesday to mark this anniversary and the occasion of His Highness’s official Jubilee visit to Canada.
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PM Trudeau to attend dinner for Aga Khan in Ottawa 2018-05-1
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdOTTAWA – The Aga Khan is in Ottawa this week and is expected to share a meal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit.
The Aga Khan is in town over the next four days to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee, according to Global Affairs Canada. On Wednesday, the Aga Khan will attend a dinner at the Governor General’s residence, Rideau Hall, and Trudeau will be in attendance, the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed.
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Jean Chrétien: Why the world celebrates the Aga Khan 2018-05-01
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan is visiting Canada this month as part of an international celebration of his 60th, or “Diamond Jubilee,” anniversary as spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims. I’ll be delighted to join past and present Canadian leaders of all political stripes in celebrations of his remarkable six decades of leadership.
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The Aga Khan's work for world peace has been extraordinary over six decades. (Dave Abel/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network)
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Aga Khan to visit Calgary in May 2018-04-23
Posted April 23rd, 2018 by librarian-hdMembers of Calgary’s Ismaili Muslim community are preparing for a visit from the Aga Khan next month.
The spiritual leader will be in Calgary from May 9 to 11 as part of a visit to Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
The Aga Khan will visit Ottawa from May 1 to 4, including attending a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General, and will also visit Vancouver as part of the trip.
Volunteer Tasneem Rahim said the visit to Alberta is “a very significant occasion for Canada and the community.”
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee
Posted April 22nd, 2018 by librarian-hdCanada congratulates His Highness the Aga Khan, on his Diamond Jubilee. The Aga Khan will visit Canada to celebrate this anniversary.
While in Ottawa from May 1 to 4, 2018, His Highness will attend a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General. The Aga Khan will then continue his visit to Canada, travelling to other parts of the country, including Vancouver and Calgary.
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His Highness the Aga Khan signing the funding for the Global Centre for Pluralism in the presence of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Hon. Bev Oda
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The year diversity defined our strength
Posted December 29th, 2017 by librarian-hdOur city worked hard in 2017 to promote inclusion and insure diversity played a role, not just in our quality of life, but in our global standing, our reputation and our economic growth, writes Mayor John Tory.
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Prince Amyn attends Adrienne Clarkson Award in Toronto at Koerner Hall 2017-09-27
Posted September 28th, 2017 by librarian-hdPrince 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
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Speech by Prince Amyn Aga Khan at the opening ceremony of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto
Posted August 30th, 2017 by librarian-hdBismillah-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,
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AKFC's 'Together' exhibition rolls into Sault Ste. Marie
Posted July 7th, 2017 by librarian-hdNEWS RELEASE
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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.
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