Houses of Wisdom: The Library in the 21st Century – buildings, books and archives in the digital age
LECTURE
Saturday, 1 October 2016
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto – Social Hall / 8:00pm (Light Refreshments following lecture)
Sandra Singh, Chief Librarian at the Vancouver Public Library & Aziza Chaouni, founding principle of Aziza Chaouni Projects and Associate Professor at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, examine the changing role of the library as a place of creative engagement and the preserve of cultural traditions in the 21st Century.
Shuttle service:
AGO Pick-up and Drop-off: The pick-up & drop off location is off the West Side of the AGO, on Dundas, at the intersection of Dundas and Beverly.
Aga Khan Park, Aga Khan Museum & Ismaili Centre Pick-up and Drop-off: The pick-up & drop off location is at the passenger drop-off area of the Ismaili Centre (49 Wynford Drive)
http://www.getmytickets.ca/houses-of-wisdom
ACTIVITIES AT THE ISMAILI CENTRE TORONTO
MG Vassanji in conversation with Martha Kanya Forstner
Description
Join us on Sunday, November 6, 2016 for the launch of Nostalgia, the new novel by two-time Giller Prize winning best-selling author MG Vassanji. Nostalgia is an ingenuous and dynamic novel about a future where eternal life is possible, and identities can be chosen.
Kindly register and purchase tickets at http://iicanada.org/nostalgia
Date and Time
Sun, 6 November 2016
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
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The Ismaili Centre
49 Wynford Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 1K1
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Description
Join us on Sunday, November 6, 2016 for the launch of Nostalgia, the new novel by two-time Giller Prize winning best-selling author MG Vassanji. Nostalgia is an ingenuous and dynamic novel about a future where eternal life is possible, and identities can be chosen.
Kindly register and purchase tickets at http://iicanada.org/nostalgia
Date and Time
Sun, 6 November 2016
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Add to Calendar
.Location
The Ismaili Centre
49 Wynford Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 1K1
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PERFORMANCE
Thursday, 10 November-Saturday, 12 November 2016
Ismaili Centre Toronto – Social Hall
8pm
AYRE
Ayre is a stunningly beautiful song cycle of Arabic, Ladino, Sardinian and Spanish texts by Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov. Directed by Against the Grain Theater’s Artistic Director Joel Ivany, this immersive musical experience features the lyrical voice of Lebanese-Canadian soprano Miriam Khalil, backed by eleven world-class instrumentalists. Against the Grain Theater’s presentation of Ayre premiered to acclaim this past summer at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, where it caused a sensation. And now it’s being presented at Toronto’s breathtaking Ismaili Centre, for three nights only. Ayre is presented in partnership with the Aga Khan Council for Canada, and the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, who will open the first half of the program with Golijov’s Lúa Descolorida; Yiddishbbuk and Tenebrae.
Seating is very limited so we recommend you get your tickets ASAP.
Against the Grain Theatre’s Ayre is the musical event of season and is not to be missed.
For tickets and information visit: www.againstthegraintheatre.com
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Thursday, 10 November-Saturday, 12 November 2016
Ismaili Centre Toronto – Social Hall
8pm
AYRE
Ayre is a stunningly beautiful song cycle of Arabic, Ladino, Sardinian and Spanish texts by Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov. Directed by Against the Grain Theater’s Artistic Director Joel Ivany, this immersive musical experience features the lyrical voice of Lebanese-Canadian soprano Miriam Khalil, backed by eleven world-class instrumentalists. Against the Grain Theater’s presentation of Ayre premiered to acclaim this past summer at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, where it caused a sensation. And now it’s being presented at Toronto’s breathtaking Ismaili Centre, for three nights only. Ayre is presented in partnership with the Aga Khan Council for Canada, and the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, who will open the first half of the program with Golijov’s Lúa Descolorida; Yiddishbbuk and Tenebrae.
Seating is very limited so we recommend you get your tickets ASAP.
Against the Grain Theatre’s Ayre is the musical event of season and is not to be missed.
For tickets and information visit: www.againstthegraintheatre.com
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Reception and Transformation of greek astronomy in islamic civilization
Saturday, 19 November 2016
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto – Social Hall / 8:00pm (Light Refreshments following lecture)
Reception and Transformation of Greek Astronomy in Islamic Civilization
George Saliba, Professor, Columbia University
This illustrated talk explores the manner in which Islamic Civilization appropriated the Greek scientific tradition and reformed it by adding, at times, completely new scientific disciplines in order to meet the needs of the requirements of Islamic religious ideas and practices.
This lecture is part of the ‘Inspired by Signs Lecture Series’ and is co-presented by Aga Khan Council for Canada, Aga Khan Museum and Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.
Buy tickets
http://www.getmytickets.ca/george-saliba/
Saturday, 19 November 2016
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto – Social Hall / 8:00pm (Light Refreshments following lecture)
Reception and Transformation of Greek Astronomy in Islamic Civilization
George Saliba, Professor, Columbia University
This illustrated talk explores the manner in which Islamic Civilization appropriated the Greek scientific tradition and reformed it by adding, at times, completely new scientific disciplines in order to meet the needs of the requirements of Islamic religious ideas and practices.
This lecture is part of the ‘Inspired by Signs Lecture Series’ and is co-presented by Aga Khan Council for Canada, Aga Khan Museum and Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.
Buy tickets
http://www.getmytickets.ca/george-saliba/
WEBCAST: UCA Chairman Shamsh Kassim-Lakha at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Asia and Diplomatic Representative of the AKDN in the Kyrgyz Republic will speak at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on 22 November 2016.
The event is due to begin at 7:00 PM EST (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
In his talk, titled The University of Central Asia: Creating opportunity on the roof of the world, Shamsh Kassim-Lakha will discuss how this visionary institution of higher education is responding to some of the region’s pressing social and economic challenges through innovative investment in the development of Central Asia’s future leaders. The lecture will be followed by an open discussion and Q&A session led by Don Cayo, a journalist formerly with the Vancouver Sun who has an ongoing interest in international development.
https://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentr ... ha-toronto
Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Asia and Diplomatic Representative of the AKDN in the Kyrgyz Republic will speak at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on 22 November 2016.
The event is due to begin at 7:00 PM EST (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
In his talk, titled The University of Central Asia: Creating opportunity on the roof of the world, Shamsh Kassim-Lakha will discuss how this visionary institution of higher education is responding to some of the region’s pressing social and economic challenges through innovative investment in the development of Central Asia’s future leaders. The lecture will be followed by an open discussion and Q&A session led by Don Cayo, a journalist formerly with the Vancouver Sun who has an ongoing interest in international development.
https://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentr ... ha-toronto
review
Against The Grain’s Ayre is a vital reminder that unity is possible
As we confront the division, scorn and malice in the world these days, it is vital to be reminded that humanity has the ability to unite and share experiences, despite all the barriers that society, history, custom and culture throw between us.
Osvaldo Golijov’s Ayre, brilliantly performed by Miriam Khalil and an ensemble of 11 musicians, currently being presented at Toronto’s Ismaili Centre by Against the Grain Theatre, is a perfect and tremendously satisfying example of just that cultural transcendence, the antidote to the sad burden of reality that drums at us from our TVs, smartphones and newspapers every hour.
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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/the ... e32816325/
Against The Grain’s Ayre is a vital reminder that unity is possible
As we confront the division, scorn and malice in the world these days, it is vital to be reminded that humanity has the ability to unite and share experiences, despite all the barriers that society, history, custom and culture throw between us.
Osvaldo Golijov’s Ayre, brilliantly performed by Miriam Khalil and an ensemble of 11 musicians, currently being presented at Toronto’s Ismaili Centre by Against the Grain Theatre, is a perfect and tremendously satisfying example of just that cultural transcendence, the antidote to the sad burden of reality that drums at us from our TVs, smartphones and newspapers every hour.
More...
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/the ... e32816325/
Clouds Over Sidra
Clouds Over Sidra is the story of a 12 year-old girl who has lived in Jordan’s Za’atari Refugee Camp since the summer of 2013. The film follows Sidra to her school, her temporary bedroom, and even to a girls-only soccer match.
Clouds Over Sidra is the first-ever film shot in virtual reality for the United Nations. The film uses the virtual reality medium to generate greater empathy and new perspectives on people living in conditions of great vulnerability — and to inspire the message of hope among not only the millions displaced, but also those motivated to act. For more information about the Sidra project, please click here http://thesidraproject.ca/
This nine-minute film will be screened multiple times beginning at 11 am, with the last screening scheduled for 1:30 pm. Spots for these screenings can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis by registering below. Attendees will need to be over the age of 13 to watch the film.
Following the screening, you are encouraged to visit the Aga Khan Museum’s Syria: A Living History exhibition to continue the conversation about home, belonging, and the shared experiences of refugees across the world. The Aga Khan Museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, December 10.
Please indicate the screening you wish to attend. *
11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm
http://iicanada.org/sidra-project
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Description
“Clouds Over Sidra” (Free Movie Screening)
Take part in an immersive experience by viewing the short 8-minute film “Clouds Over Sidra” using virtual reality technology. United Nations Creative Director Gabo Arora, tells the story of life inside a refugee camp in Jordan through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl named Sidra, placing viewers within the centre of the camp through a 360-degree experience.
The Sidra Project is a unique collaboration between the United Nations and Artscape that is designed to sustain interest and support for refugees to ensure their successful resettlement in Canada.
Ismaili Centre, Activity Room (lower level)
The Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, M3C 1K1
Saturday December 10, 2016
Multiple screenings from 11 a.m - 1:30 p.m
This film is recommended for viewing by everyone 13 years of age and older. Although the movie is free, registration is required at http://iicanada.org/sidra-project as seating is limited.
Get Involved: TheSidraProject.ca @thesidraproject #Sidra360
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clouds-over ... ndprexshre
Clouds Over Sidra is the story of a 12 year-old girl who has lived in Jordan’s Za’atari Refugee Camp since the summer of 2013. The film follows Sidra to her school, her temporary bedroom, and even to a girls-only soccer match.
Clouds Over Sidra is the first-ever film shot in virtual reality for the United Nations. The film uses the virtual reality medium to generate greater empathy and new perspectives on people living in conditions of great vulnerability — and to inspire the message of hope among not only the millions displaced, but also those motivated to act. For more information about the Sidra project, please click here http://thesidraproject.ca/
This nine-minute film will be screened multiple times beginning at 11 am, with the last screening scheduled for 1:30 pm. Spots for these screenings can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis by registering below. Attendees will need to be over the age of 13 to watch the film.
Following the screening, you are encouraged to visit the Aga Khan Museum’s Syria: A Living History exhibition to continue the conversation about home, belonging, and the shared experiences of refugees across the world. The Aga Khan Museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, December 10.
Please indicate the screening you wish to attend. *
11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm
http://iicanada.org/sidra-project
******
Description
“Clouds Over Sidra” (Free Movie Screening)
Take part in an immersive experience by viewing the short 8-minute film “Clouds Over Sidra” using virtual reality technology. United Nations Creative Director Gabo Arora, tells the story of life inside a refugee camp in Jordan through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl named Sidra, placing viewers within the centre of the camp through a 360-degree experience.
The Sidra Project is a unique collaboration between the United Nations and Artscape that is designed to sustain interest and support for refugees to ensure their successful resettlement in Canada.
Ismaili Centre, Activity Room (lower level)
The Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, M3C 1K1
Saturday December 10, 2016
Multiple screenings from 11 a.m - 1:30 p.m
This film is recommended for viewing by everyone 13 years of age and older. Although the movie is free, registration is required at http://iicanada.org/sidra-project as seating is limited.
Get Involved: TheSidraProject.ca @thesidraproject #Sidra360
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clouds-over ... ndprexshre
Mixed Messages: Navigating Between Fact, Fiction, and Judgement
Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Ali Velshi
Chief Business Analyst and Anchor, MSNBC
Every day, around the globe, we are bombarded with news stories - everything from the latest scientific medical breakthroughs, to statistics on climate change, to images of violence and sound bytes from politicians and pundits. At times, these messages can be contradictory. A media outlet might report on statistics and the causes of childhood obesity while also reviewing the latest children's video game to hit the market. If the audience has difficulty in making sense of these contradictory messages, how do news outlets make sense of it all and help or hurt the way in which we consume the news?
http://iicanada.mybigcommerce.com/mixed ... s-toronto/
Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Ali Velshi
Chief Business Analyst and Anchor, MSNBC
Every day, around the globe, we are bombarded with news stories - everything from the latest scientific medical breakthroughs, to statistics on climate change, to images of violence and sound bytes from politicians and pundits. At times, these messages can be contradictory. A media outlet might report on statistics and the causes of childhood obesity while also reviewing the latest children's video game to hit the market. If the audience has difficulty in making sense of these contradictory messages, how do news outlets make sense of it all and help or hurt the way in which we consume the news?
http://iicanada.mybigcommerce.com/mixed ... s-toronto/
WEBCAST: Ali Velshi delivers International Lecture at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Every day we are bombarded with news stories from around the globe — everything from the latest scientific medical breakthroughs, to statistics on climate change, to images of violence and sound bytes from politicians and The Ismaili Centre International Lectures aim to foster a greater understanding of critical issues facing our communities today. These lectures encourage dialog and mutual understanding between diverse pundits. At times, these messages can be contradictory.
MSNBC anchor and correspondent Ali Velshi will deliver an Ismaili Centre International Lecture in which he will explore how news outlets make sense of it all, and whether they are helping or hurting the way in which we consume the news. He will be joined by award-winning journalist John Stackhouse, who is a Senior Vice-President at RBC, and Global TV news anchor Farah Nasser at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on 26 January 2017.
The event is due to begin at 7:30 PM EST (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
A limited number of tickets remain to attend this event in-person at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Click here to purchase tickets.
peoples, communities and faiths, while broadening intellectual horizons and fostering an appreciation of pluralism.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... re-toronto
Every day we are bombarded with news stories from around the globe — everything from the latest scientific medical breakthroughs, to statistics on climate change, to images of violence and sound bytes from politicians and The Ismaili Centre International Lectures aim to foster a greater understanding of critical issues facing our communities today. These lectures encourage dialog and mutual understanding between diverse pundits. At times, these messages can be contradictory.
MSNBC anchor and correspondent Ali Velshi will deliver an Ismaili Centre International Lecture in which he will explore how news outlets make sense of it all, and whether they are helping or hurting the way in which we consume the news. He will be joined by award-winning journalist John Stackhouse, who is a Senior Vice-President at RBC, and Global TV news anchor Farah Nasser at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on 26 January 2017.
The event is due to begin at 7:30 PM EST (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
A limited number of tickets remain to attend this event in-person at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Click here to purchase tickets.
peoples, communities and faiths, while broadening intellectual horizons and fostering an appreciation of pluralism.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... re-toronto
WEBCAST: International Women's Day at the Ismaili Centre Toronto
Be inspired as award-winning journalist, human rights advocate and documentary filmmaker Sally Armstrong and co-founder of MycoRemedy Inc, and TEDx public speaker, Aliya Dossa take the stage at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Sunday, 5 March 2017 to commemorate International Women's Day. The 2017 theme is Her Planet. Her Home and features a performance by the Ismaili Women's Ensemble. The event will be moderated by actor, writer and producer, Farah Merani and is being sponsored by the TD Bank Group.
The event is due to commence at 2:00 PM EST (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
This year’s event provides an opportunity to come together, explore, reflect and connect with women who are custodians of our beloved planet earth as activists and engines of change and champions of civic and engagement.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... ay-toronto
Be inspired as award-winning journalist, human rights advocate and documentary filmmaker Sally Armstrong and co-founder of MycoRemedy Inc, and TEDx public speaker, Aliya Dossa take the stage at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Sunday, 5 March 2017 to commemorate International Women's Day. The 2017 theme is Her Planet. Her Home and features a performance by the Ismaili Women's Ensemble. The event will be moderated by actor, writer and producer, Farah Merani and is being sponsored by the TD Bank Group.
The event is due to commence at 2:00 PM EST (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
This year’s event provides an opportunity to come together, explore, reflect and connect with women who are custodians of our beloved planet earth as activists and engines of change and champions of civic and engagement.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... ay-toronto
On April 6 join us for A Catalyst for Change: Accelerating Diversity on Canada's Provincial Boards w/ @MPPIndiraNH at @TheIsmaili
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WEBCAST: Birthday of Hazrat Ali commemoration at Ismaili Centre Toronto
A lecture commemorating Yawm-e Ali, the birthday of Hazrat Ali, is being given by Syed Ali Abbas Razawi at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Saturday, 1 April 2017. The event begins at 8:00 PM Toronto time (GMT-4) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
In both Muslim tradition and modern scholarship, Hazrat Ali is recognised as the most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after the Holy Prophet. Hazrat Ali, the first Shia Imam, is also revered by all Muslims as the last of the four “rightly‐guided caliphs” (al-khulafa al-rashidun).
The keynote speaker, Syed Ali Abbas Razawi will speak on Imam-Caliph 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and the Spirit of Pluralism in Islam. Mr Razawi is Director General of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society. He is also a member of the Council of Scholars, Europe and has represented Muslim communities in European Commission countries at high level religious leaders' meetings in Brussels. Under the auspices of the Scottish Government and Interfaith Scotland, he founded the first formal Shia - Sunni Alliance. In May 2016, he was appointed by the then British Home Secretary, Theresa May as advisor on the Sharia Review.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... on-toronto
A lecture commemorating Yawm-e Ali, the birthday of Hazrat Ali, is being given by Syed Ali Abbas Razawi at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Saturday, 1 April 2017. The event begins at 8:00 PM Toronto time (GMT-4) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
In both Muslim tradition and modern scholarship, Hazrat Ali is recognised as the most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after the Holy Prophet. Hazrat Ali, the first Shia Imam, is also revered by all Muslims as the last of the four “rightly‐guided caliphs” (al-khulafa al-rashidun).
The keynote speaker, Syed Ali Abbas Razawi will speak on Imam-Caliph 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and the Spirit of Pluralism in Islam. Mr Razawi is Director General of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society. He is also a member of the Council of Scholars, Europe and has represented Muslim communities in European Commission countries at high level religious leaders' meetings in Brussels. Under the auspices of the Scottish Government and Interfaith Scotland, he founded the first formal Shia - Sunni Alliance. In May 2016, he was appointed by the then British Home Secretary, Theresa May as advisor on the Sharia Review.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... on-toronto
Premier Kathleen Wynne celebrated Nowruz at the Ismaili Centre in Toronto
Photos at:
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Photos at:
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WEBCAST: The Role of Public Policy and Politics as Canada turns 150
Join us on Tuesday, 25 April at 7:00 PM EDT (Toronto time) as we launch the Ismaili Centre Canada 150 Series — A collection of diverse events throughout 2017 and 2018 commemorating Canada's sesquicentennial. Our Inaugural event features a Fireside Chat with The Honourable Yasir Naqvi, MPP, Attorney General of Ontario, and Khalil Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada. Through this interactive discussion, the panelists will explore the role of public policy and politics as Canada embarks on its 150th year anniversary as a nation while also examining the rule of law in the 21st century and pluralism in practice.
This event is due to begin soon after 7:00 PM EDT (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... -turns-150
Join us on Tuesday, 25 April at 7:00 PM EDT (Toronto time) as we launch the Ismaili Centre Canada 150 Series — A collection of diverse events throughout 2017 and 2018 commemorating Canada's sesquicentennial. Our Inaugural event features a Fireside Chat with The Honourable Yasir Naqvi, MPP, Attorney General of Ontario, and Khalil Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada. Through this interactive discussion, the panelists will explore the role of public policy and politics as Canada embarks on its 150th year anniversary as a nation while also examining the rule of law in the 21st century and pluralism in practice.
This event is due to begin soon after 7:00 PM EDT (Toronto time) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... -turns-150
WEBCAST: Three things for Canada
WEBCAST: Three things for Canada
His Worship Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of the City of Calgary, will deliver remarks on his vision for Canada and share his insights and hopes on how Canada can thrive and succeed as a nation over the next 150 years.
Mayor Nenshi will discuss the importance and role of civic engagement as the cornerstone to Canada's future success — from grassroots community initiatives to large-scale collectives, including his goal of encouraging every Canadian to do three things for their neighbourhood, their nation, and their world this year. Mayor Nenshi's remarks will be followed by a moderated discussion by Jessica Johnson, Senior Editor at The Walrus.
This presentation is sponsored by The Walrus, and is part of the Ismaili Centre Canada 150 Series — a collection of diverse events commemorating Canada's sesquicentennial.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... ngs-canada
WEBCAST: Three things for Canada
His Worship Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of the City of Calgary, will deliver remarks on his vision for Canada and share his insights and hopes on how Canada can thrive and succeed as a nation over the next 150 years.
Mayor Nenshi will discuss the importance and role of civic engagement as the cornerstone to Canada's future success — from grassroots community initiatives to large-scale collectives, including his goal of encouraging every Canadian to do three things for their neighbourhood, their nation, and their world this year. Mayor Nenshi's remarks will be followed by a moderated discussion by Jessica Johnson, Senior Editor at The Walrus.
This presentation is sponsored by The Walrus, and is part of the Ismaili Centre Canada 150 Series — a collection of diverse events commemorating Canada's sesquicentennial.
http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentre ... ngs-canada
Building a healthy, religiously diverse democracy
Ismaili Centre Canada 150 Lecture
"Building a healthy, religiously diverse democracy: Notes for Interfaith Leaders"
Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall
Time: Registration: 7:30pm | Discussion and Q&A: 8:00- 9:30 pm
Canada prides itself in being a religiously diverse country. Yet here at home and around the world, tensions around questions of faith have increased in the public domain, in global affairs, in institutions of higher learning and in other organizations. Religious communities have both an opportunity and a responsibility to nurture effective interfaith leaders to ensure that these leaders have a recognition of the history of interfaith cooperation, appreciate various religious, ethical, and philosophical communities, have the ability to recognize troubling patterns with regard to the lack of religious diversity, and demonstrate the desire to contribute to the positive public narrative about religious diversity. Eboo Patel will explore these concepts during his lecture and will discuss the critical role that we all need to play in developing and encouraging effective practices and programs that promote interfaith understanding.
http://iicanada.mybigcommerce.com/eboo-patel/
Ismaili Centre Canada 150 Lecture
"Building a healthy, religiously diverse democracy: Notes for Interfaith Leaders"
Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall
Time: Registration: 7:30pm | Discussion and Q&A: 8:00- 9:30 pm
Canada prides itself in being a religiously diverse country. Yet here at home and around the world, tensions around questions of faith have increased in the public domain, in global affairs, in institutions of higher learning and in other organizations. Religious communities have both an opportunity and a responsibility to nurture effective interfaith leaders to ensure that these leaders have a recognition of the history of interfaith cooperation, appreciate various religious, ethical, and philosophical communities, have the ability to recognize troubling patterns with regard to the lack of religious diversity, and demonstrate the desire to contribute to the positive public narrative about religious diversity. Eboo Patel will explore these concepts during his lecture and will discuss the critical role that we all need to play in developing and encouraging effective practices and programs that promote interfaith understanding.
http://iicanada.mybigcommerce.com/eboo-patel/
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ELNstudio 3D - Discover, decode, and drive the future of an inclusive regio...
by CivicAction's Emerging Leaders Network
DATE AND TIME
Fri, 3 November 2017
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
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LOCATION
Ismaili Centre
49 Wynford Drive
North York, Ontario M3C 1K1
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DESCRIPTION
Picture this. A region where our world-class diversity is both celebrated and valued. A region where city-building approaches are designed for and considerate of all residents. A region where all corners are thriving because of our diversity, not in spite of it. A region where the future is inclusive because it is affordable, resilient, and informed. This is the region we want to live in – are you in?
Registration is now open for ELNstudio 3D where we will Discover, Decode, and Drive the Future of an Inclusive GTHA. Join 150+ rising leaders from across the GTHA as we unpack key city-building issues through the lens of diversity and inclusion.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/elnstudio-3 ... 7876024208
ELNstudio 3D - Discover, decode, and drive the future of an inclusive regio...
by CivicAction's Emerging Leaders Network
DATE AND TIME
Fri, 3 November 2017
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Add to Calendar
LOCATION
Ismaili Centre
49 Wynford Drive
North York, Ontario M3C 1K1
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DESCRIPTION
Picture this. A region where our world-class diversity is both celebrated and valued. A region where city-building approaches are designed for and considerate of all residents. A region where all corners are thriving because of our diversity, not in spite of it. A region where the future is inclusive because it is affordable, resilient, and informed. This is the region we want to live in – are you in?
Registration is now open for ELNstudio 3D where we will Discover, Decode, and Drive the Future of an Inclusive GTHA. Join 150+ rising leaders from across the GTHA as we unpack key city-building issues through the lens of diversity and inclusion.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/elnstudio-3 ... 7876024208
Can a Human Lung Breathe Outside the Body? Super Organs and the Future of Transplanation
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall
Time: 7:15 pm
Registration at 6:30 pm
Event Description:
Join us as we welcome Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, a pioneer in lung transplantation and Officer of the Order of Canada to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Dr. Keshavjee will discuss his research and the techniques that have improved patient outcomes. His lung preservation solution serves as an international model for innovation, education and clinical practice in lung transplantation. This lecture is part of our Frontiers of Science & Innovation series- a collection of programs dedicated to showcasing transformative developments in science and technology.
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Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall
Time: 7:15 pm
Registration at 6:30 pm
Event Description:
Join us as we welcome Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, a pioneer in lung transplantation and Officer of the Order of Canada to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Dr. Keshavjee will discuss his research and the techniques that have improved patient outcomes. His lung preservation solution serves as an international model for innovation, education and clinical practice in lung transplantation. This lecture is part of our Frontiers of Science & Innovation series- a collection of programs dedicated to showcasing transformative developments in science and technology.
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http://iicanada.org/ICT/2018Feb21_ShafKeshavjee
Webcast: Sneak peek of AKM's World of the Fatimids Exhibition
Henry Kim, Director and CEO, and Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director of Collections and Public Programs of the Aga Khan Museum, will offer a sneak peek of the World of the Fatimids Exhibition on Friday, March 9 at 9:15 pm (Toronto time) from the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. This multimedia presentation will be webcast live on the.ismaili/live. After the webcast, a recording of the session will remain accessible on this page for later viewing.
https://the.ismaili/webcast-sneak-peek- ... exhibition
Henry Kim, Director and CEO, and Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director of Collections and Public Programs of the Aga Khan Museum, will offer a sneak peek of the World of the Fatimids Exhibition on Friday, March 9 at 9:15 pm (Toronto time) from the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. This multimedia presentation will be webcast live on the.ismaili/live. After the webcast, a recording of the session will remain accessible on this page for later viewing.
https://the.ismaili/webcast-sneak-peek- ... exhibition
Webcast: Humanity from space
A unique perspective about custodianship of the earth and overcoming some of the greatest challenges we face when making decisions about our world.
Join us for a special evening with former astronaut and University of Calgary Chancellor Robert Thirsk, for a unique perspective about custodianship of the Earth. Dr Thirsk will provide a compelling lecture on how innovations can support space missions and subsequently, how space technology can improve life on earth, contributing to a number of different aspects, from health care to climate change.
This event will be webcast on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. EST on this page and at the.ismaili/live.
About Dr. Thirsk
Robert Thirsk is a UCalgary alumnus, engineer, physician, former astronaut and a Canadian icon. Amongst his extensive achievements, he holds Canadian records for the longest space flight and most time spent in space.
https://the.ismaili/webcast-humanity-space
A unique perspective about custodianship of the earth and overcoming some of the greatest challenges we face when making decisions about our world.
Join us for a special evening with former astronaut and University of Calgary Chancellor Robert Thirsk, for a unique perspective about custodianship of the Earth. Dr Thirsk will provide a compelling lecture on how innovations can support space missions and subsequently, how space technology can improve life on earth, contributing to a number of different aspects, from health care to climate change.
This event will be webcast on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. EST on this page and at the.ismaili/live.
About Dr. Thirsk
Robert Thirsk is a UCalgary alumnus, engineer, physician, former astronaut and a Canadian icon. Amongst his extensive achievements, he holds Canadian records for the longest space flight and most time spent in space.
https://the.ismaili/webcast-humanity-space
Prime Minister Trudeau delivers remarks for Navroz at the Ismaili Centre in Toronto
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-TMQ_jK65E
https://the.ismaili/news/prime-minister ... ns-toronto
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-TMQ_jK65E
https://the.ismaili/news/prime-minister ... ns-toronto
Book Launch
The Fatimids: The Rise of a Muslim Empire
$10.00
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall
Time:
Registration: 1:30 pm
Event Begins: 2:00 pm
Price: $10.00
Note: Your completed registration will allow you free entrance to The World of the Fatimids exhibit at the Aga Khan Museum on Sunday, April 22, 2018 only. Please show your confirmation of registration to guest services at the Aga Khan Museum.
Event Description:
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Dr Shainool Jiwa is the Head of Constituency Studies at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Prior to this, she was the Head of the Department of Community Relations from 2005 to 2012. She was also the founding coordinator of the Qur’anic Studies Project at the IIS (2002-2005). Dr Jiwa is a specialist in Fatimid history, having completed her Master’s degree from McGill University and her doctorate from the University of Edinburgh. As a senior faculty member, Dr Jiwa teaches on the IIS graduate programmes (GPISH & STEP) and contributes to the development of the IIS Secondary Curriculum.
http://iicanada.mybigcommerce.com/the-f ... im-empire/
The Fatimids: The Rise of a Muslim Empire
$10.00
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall
Time:
Registration: 1:30 pm
Event Begins: 2:00 pm
Price: $10.00
Note: Your completed registration will allow you free entrance to The World of the Fatimids exhibit at the Aga Khan Museum on Sunday, April 22, 2018 only. Please show your confirmation of registration to guest services at the Aga Khan Museum.
Event Description:
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Dr Shainool Jiwa is the Head of Constituency Studies at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Prior to this, she was the Head of the Department of Community Relations from 2005 to 2012. She was also the founding coordinator of the Qur’anic Studies Project at the IIS (2002-2005). Dr Jiwa is a specialist in Fatimid history, having completed her Master’s degree from McGill University and her doctorate from the University of Edinburgh. As a senior faculty member, Dr Jiwa teaches on the IIS graduate programmes (GPISH & STEP) and contributes to the development of the IIS Secondary Curriculum.
http://iicanada.mybigcommerce.com/the-f ... im-empire/
Islam An Illustrated Journey Book Launch
Islam: An Illustrated Journey is a richly illustrated, accessible account of Islamic history that gives the reader an introduction to a faith that is practiced today by over a billion people whose traditions and civilizations are rich and diverse.
Travelling through more than fourteen hundred years of history from Islam’s formative era to its place in the modern world, the book explores the many social and cultural landscapes of Arabia, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Central Asia, China, Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe where Islam was adopted and took root.
The book also discusses the historical formation and development of Islam’s many interpretative traditions and orientations including Sunnism, Shiʿism, Ibadism and Sufism. It also covers the diverse social and cultural institutions that Muslims have built and through which they have expressed their beliefs and ideas, as well as the numerous artists, intellectuals and personalities who have contributed to the story of Islam.
The book is co-authored by Farhad Daftary, Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, and Head of its Department of Academic Research and Publications, and Zulfikar Hirji, Associate Professor of Anthropology at York University, Toronto, a specialist in the anthropology and social history of Muslim societies and cultures.
Islam: An Illustrated Journey is a publication to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan, 1957–2017
Book launch details:
Date: November 3, 2018.
Venue: Ismaili Centre Toronto in Social Hall
Time: 8:00 p.m.
https://iicanada.org/ontario/forms/isla ... nov-3-2018
Islam: An Illustrated Journey is a richly illustrated, accessible account of Islamic history that gives the reader an introduction to a faith that is practiced today by over a billion people whose traditions and civilizations are rich and diverse.
Travelling through more than fourteen hundred years of history from Islam’s formative era to its place in the modern world, the book explores the many social and cultural landscapes of Arabia, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Central Asia, China, Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe where Islam was adopted and took root.
The book also discusses the historical formation and development of Islam’s many interpretative traditions and orientations including Sunnism, Shiʿism, Ibadism and Sufism. It also covers the diverse social and cultural institutions that Muslims have built and through which they have expressed their beliefs and ideas, as well as the numerous artists, intellectuals and personalities who have contributed to the story of Islam.
The book is co-authored by Farhad Daftary, Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, and Head of its Department of Academic Research and Publications, and Zulfikar Hirji, Associate Professor of Anthropology at York University, Toronto, a specialist in the anthropology and social history of Muslim societies and cultures.
Islam: An Illustrated Journey is a publication to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan, 1957–2017
Book launch details:
Date: November 3, 2018.
Venue: Ismaili Centre Toronto in Social Hall
Time: 8:00 p.m.
https://iicanada.org/ontario/forms/isla ... nov-3-2018
The Impact of Technology on the Workforce: Your Career in 10 Years
Register Now
Time & Location
Jan 19, 2019, 1:00 PM
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto, 49 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1, Canada
About The Event
Technology is changing the way we live, learn and work. Don't get left behind.
In partnership with the Canadian Innovation Exchange and Economic Planning Board of Canada, the National Technology Series will bridge the community with leading experts from innovative corporations to cutting-edge startups across a variety of industries.
​ Join the national conversation at our inaugural launch event at The Ismaili Centre, Toronto for a town-hall session, interactive discussion, and networking with some of the top companies in the
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https://www.nts.ai/events/your-career-i ... -workforce
Register Now
Time & Location
Jan 19, 2019, 1:00 PM
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto, 49 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1, Canada
About The Event
Technology is changing the way we live, learn and work. Don't get left behind.
In partnership with the Canadian Innovation Exchange and Economic Planning Board of Canada, the National Technology Series will bridge the community with leading experts from innovative corporations to cutting-edge startups across a variety of industries.
​ Join the national conversation at our inaugural launch event at The Ismaili Centre, Toronto for a town-hall session, interactive discussion, and networking with some of the top companies in the
More...
https://www.nts.ai/events/your-career-i ... -workforce
Milad-un-Nabi Commemoration
Event Registration
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto - 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Please note updated times: Registration 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Program 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
https://www.iicanada.org/miladunnabi?fb ... jtqGpsvf3Y
Event Registration
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto - 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Please note updated times: Registration 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Program 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
https://www.iicanada.org/miladunnabi?fb ... jtqGpsvf3Y
2019 International Women’s Day Civil Society Champions: Living the Social Conscience of Islam
The 2019 International Women's Day event will honour His Highness the Aga Khan’s guidance in the public sphere as well as to the community, in the area of “Civil Society Leadership.” The aim is to illustrate how Canadian Ismaili women have made waves by initiating and building upon activities that reflect the social conscience of Islam.
The opening ceremonies will showcase a spoken word piece by Sheniz Janmohamed, poet, author, artist educator, and land artist. This year’s event will launch a panel discussion featuring Zabeen Hirji, Rumina Velshi, and Zaina Sovani, all of whom have exceptional leadership experience to share within their respective capacities, drawn from their significant work in institutions of Civil Society. This panel will be moderated by Anaar Dhanji, followed by a facilitated Question and Answer session. A celebratory reception will follow the official event ceremonies.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: Registration Opens 1:30 pm | Program 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $15.00 per person
Location: The Ismaili Centre, Toronto - Social Hall.
Address: 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario
Registration and more...
https://www.iicanada.org/ICT/IWD_Ontari ... cfIcbCSV7w
The 2019 International Women's Day event will honour His Highness the Aga Khan’s guidance in the public sphere as well as to the community, in the area of “Civil Society Leadership.” The aim is to illustrate how Canadian Ismaili women have made waves by initiating and building upon activities that reflect the social conscience of Islam.
The opening ceremonies will showcase a spoken word piece by Sheniz Janmohamed, poet, author, artist educator, and land artist. This year’s event will launch a panel discussion featuring Zabeen Hirji, Rumina Velshi, and Zaina Sovani, all of whom have exceptional leadership experience to share within their respective capacities, drawn from their significant work in institutions of Civil Society. This panel will be moderated by Anaar Dhanji, followed by a facilitated Question and Answer session. A celebratory reception will follow the official event ceremonies.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: Registration Opens 1:30 pm | Program 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $15.00 per person
Location: The Ismaili Centre, Toronto - Social Hall.
Address: 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario
Registration and more...
https://www.iicanada.org/ICT/IWD_Ontari ... cfIcbCSV7w
Joining the conversation. Helping to end the stigma around mental illness.
On January 30, 2019, Bell Let’s Talk Day, the Ismaili Centre, Toronto launched a three-part series - Minding the Gap: A Conversation on Mental Health from Stigma to Treatment Innovation.
The first event in this series, A Conversation on Mental Health & Stigma, included talks by three guest speakers, Tammie Sutherland (reporter from CityNews and Breakfast Television), Shayan Yazdanpanah (Student and Jack Talks speaker with Jack.org), and Dr. Gursharan Virdee (Psychologist and Researcher at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). This was followed by a discussion panel moderated by Karim Mamdani (CEO, Ontario Shores) and question and answer period to conclude the evening.
The speakers addressed the ways in which stigma impacted their own personal story and experience with mental health challenges of their own and of their loved ones, including those who had lost their lives to suicide. They also talked about seeking the right help, their emotions and finding their voices to speak up about the reality of dealing with mental illness.
During the panel discussion, the speakers observed that mental health and illness does not look the same in all individuals or in all communities. It is therefore critical to learn how to help yourself and help others. Dr. Virdee remarked that stigma is shaped by culture. As a society we should strive to create a future that is stigma-free. This can be achieved by first acknowledging how stigma presents itself in your community and then working to combat it. Finally, all of the speakers agreed that by joining the conversation to create a stigma-free society we are helping to shape a society where individuals can access the important care and attention they need without unnecessary and preventable barriers such as stigma.
Bell Let’s Talk Day is a day when Canada comes together to raise awareness and discuss mental health and mental illness while fundraising to support mental health initiatives in Canada. Minding the Gap is a collection of lectures and presentations taking place at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, dedicated to sharing ideas and sparking a conversation about mental health in our society in collaboration with leading professionals, academics, and experts in the field.
The next Minding the Gap event will be held on May 9th and will focus on Access to Mental Health Care.
For more information, please access the resources available through CAMH, Bell Let’s Talk, and Jack.org.
Photos at:
https://the.ismaili/canada/joining-conv ... al-illness
On January 30, 2019, Bell Let’s Talk Day, the Ismaili Centre, Toronto launched a three-part series - Minding the Gap: A Conversation on Mental Health from Stigma to Treatment Innovation.
The first event in this series, A Conversation on Mental Health & Stigma, included talks by three guest speakers, Tammie Sutherland (reporter from CityNews and Breakfast Television), Shayan Yazdanpanah (Student and Jack Talks speaker with Jack.org), and Dr. Gursharan Virdee (Psychologist and Researcher at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). This was followed by a discussion panel moderated by Karim Mamdani (CEO, Ontario Shores) and question and answer period to conclude the evening.
The speakers addressed the ways in which stigma impacted their own personal story and experience with mental health challenges of their own and of their loved ones, including those who had lost their lives to suicide. They also talked about seeking the right help, their emotions and finding their voices to speak up about the reality of dealing with mental illness.
During the panel discussion, the speakers observed that mental health and illness does not look the same in all individuals or in all communities. It is therefore critical to learn how to help yourself and help others. Dr. Virdee remarked that stigma is shaped by culture. As a society we should strive to create a future that is stigma-free. This can be achieved by first acknowledging how stigma presents itself in your community and then working to combat it. Finally, all of the speakers agreed that by joining the conversation to create a stigma-free society we are helping to shape a society where individuals can access the important care and attention they need without unnecessary and preventable barriers such as stigma.
Bell Let’s Talk Day is a day when Canada comes together to raise awareness and discuss mental health and mental illness while fundraising to support mental health initiatives in Canada. Minding the Gap is a collection of lectures and presentations taking place at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, dedicated to sharing ideas and sparking a conversation about mental health in our society in collaboration with leading professionals, academics, and experts in the field.
The next Minding the Gap event will be held on May 9th and will focus on Access to Mental Health Care.
For more information, please access the resources available through CAMH, Bell Let’s Talk, and Jack.org.
Photos at:
https://the.ismaili/canada/joining-conv ... al-illness
Webcast: "The Soul of Islam" Yawm-e Ali lecture
Award-winning author Lesley Hazleton will be the keynote speaker at a lecture to commemorate Yawm-e Ali. The lecture will take place on Sunday, 14 April 2019 at 3:30 PM EDT at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Hazleton will explore what happens when religion loses the sense of soul – when the letter of the law substitutes the life of the spirit. Her lecture will explore all faith traditions, advocating for what she sees as the real religious sense – one open to the world instead of closed against it. The lecture will be webcast live at the.ismaili/live.
About Lesley Hazleton:
Writer and psychologist Lesley Hazleton explores the arena in which religion and politics intersect. She is known for combining in-depth research with compelling writing in such books as The First Muslim and After the Prophet, a PEN-USA award finalist. Her TED Talks have attracted millions of views worldwide. She speaks nationally and internationally at conferences, book festivals, mosques, synagogues, and churches. A former Middle East reporter for The New York Times, Time Magazine, and others, Hazleton blogged for 10 years as The Accidental Theologist. Among her most quoted sentences: “Life is paradox; the danger is one-dimensional thinking."
https://the.ismaili/centres/webcast-sou ... li-lecture
Award-winning author Lesley Hazleton will be the keynote speaker at a lecture to commemorate Yawm-e Ali. The lecture will take place on Sunday, 14 April 2019 at 3:30 PM EDT at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Hazleton will explore what happens when religion loses the sense of soul – when the letter of the law substitutes the life of the spirit. Her lecture will explore all faith traditions, advocating for what she sees as the real religious sense – one open to the world instead of closed against it. The lecture will be webcast live at the.ismaili/live.
About Lesley Hazleton:
Writer and psychologist Lesley Hazleton explores the arena in which religion and politics intersect. She is known for combining in-depth research with compelling writing in such books as The First Muslim and After the Prophet, a PEN-USA award finalist. Her TED Talks have attracted millions of views worldwide. She speaks nationally and internationally at conferences, book festivals, mosques, synagogues, and churches. A former Middle East reporter for The New York Times, Time Magazine, and others, Hazleton blogged for 10 years as The Accidental Theologist. Among her most quoted sentences: “Life is paradox; the danger is one-dimensional thinking."
https://the.ismaili/centres/webcast-sou ... li-lecture
In conversation with Dr. Naheed Dosani at the Ismaili Centre Toronto
As part of a multi-part conversation series hosted by Dr. Amyn Sajoo at the Ismaili Centre Toronto, Dr. Naheed Dosani, a palliative care and family physician at the William Osler Health System and the Inner City Health Associates, discussed life, death and belonging.
In 2018, Dosani was awarded the Governor General of Canada's Meritorious Service Cross for his work as the founder of Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH), an outreach service aimed at meeting the palliative care needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed.
“Being homeless is in effect a life sentence,” Dosani said, explaining that homeless people have an average life expectancy of 34 to 47 years, compared to the average Canadian of 77 to 82.
Dosani discovered this issue after a life-altering experience during his residency at the University of Toronto. He was working with inner city populations at a downtown Toronto shelter when he encountered a homeless man in his 30s who had cancer. This individual’s long-standing mental health conditions and substance abuse disorder meant he had no access to treatment. He was self medicating with street drugs to manage his pain.
Dosani made a connection with the homeless man and provided him with a pain management regimen. Within days of their encounter, Dosani discovered the man had died of an overdose.
“This personal and traumatic experience showed me that even if you are dying in this country, if you are living in poverty, have a mental illness or suffer from housing insecurity, there are severe obstacles and barriers to accessing the care you need,” said Dosani.
After working at the shelter, Dosani founded PEACH and became an advocate for palliative care for the homeless.
In front of a highly engaged audience Sajoo and Dosani discussed contemporary topics in bioethics such as the ethics and responsibility to vaccinate and the ethical obligation of organ donation.
They also discussed the importance of planning for the end stages of life and death. Dosani contrasted palliative care with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
“Palliative care in Latin means to cloak or comfort - to put a blanket on when someone is suffering. It is not a place, it is an approach that can be provided in homes and hospitals,” explained Dosani.
Sajoo grounded this contemporary discussion in the context of Islamic bioethics, sharing the story of the great Syrian physician Ibn-al-Nafis. In the 13th century, Nafis discovered pulmonary blood circulation by dissecting cadavers.
This exploration was justified by a “a deeply important concept in Islamic ethics, Maslaha - the Arabic term for the public good,” explained Sajoo, and because of this, no conflict was deemed to have occurred with the Shari’a principle of respecting the integrity of the human body.
Nafis’ work was a positive medical contribution to human welfare and Maslaha remains a vital principle in the interpretation of Islamic law, especially in the field of bioethics.
Dr. Amyn Sajoo is Scholar-in-Residence at Simon Fraser University where he lectures in human rights, global politics and religion. His current research focuses on the ethics of citizenship and public religion.
Since 2018, Sajoo has been curating the Ismaili Centre Conversation Series in Vancouver and Toronto.
https://the.ismaili/canada/conversation ... ni-toronto
As part of a multi-part conversation series hosted by Dr. Amyn Sajoo at the Ismaili Centre Toronto, Dr. Naheed Dosani, a palliative care and family physician at the William Osler Health System and the Inner City Health Associates, discussed life, death and belonging.
In 2018, Dosani was awarded the Governor General of Canada's Meritorious Service Cross for his work as the founder of Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH), an outreach service aimed at meeting the palliative care needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed.
“Being homeless is in effect a life sentence,” Dosani said, explaining that homeless people have an average life expectancy of 34 to 47 years, compared to the average Canadian of 77 to 82.
Dosani discovered this issue after a life-altering experience during his residency at the University of Toronto. He was working with inner city populations at a downtown Toronto shelter when he encountered a homeless man in his 30s who had cancer. This individual’s long-standing mental health conditions and substance abuse disorder meant he had no access to treatment. He was self medicating with street drugs to manage his pain.
Dosani made a connection with the homeless man and provided him with a pain management regimen. Within days of their encounter, Dosani discovered the man had died of an overdose.
“This personal and traumatic experience showed me that even if you are dying in this country, if you are living in poverty, have a mental illness or suffer from housing insecurity, there are severe obstacles and barriers to accessing the care you need,” said Dosani.
After working at the shelter, Dosani founded PEACH and became an advocate for palliative care for the homeless.
In front of a highly engaged audience Sajoo and Dosani discussed contemporary topics in bioethics such as the ethics and responsibility to vaccinate and the ethical obligation of organ donation.
They also discussed the importance of planning for the end stages of life and death. Dosani contrasted palliative care with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
“Palliative care in Latin means to cloak or comfort - to put a blanket on when someone is suffering. It is not a place, it is an approach that can be provided in homes and hospitals,” explained Dosani.
Sajoo grounded this contemporary discussion in the context of Islamic bioethics, sharing the story of the great Syrian physician Ibn-al-Nafis. In the 13th century, Nafis discovered pulmonary blood circulation by dissecting cadavers.
This exploration was justified by a “a deeply important concept in Islamic ethics, Maslaha - the Arabic term for the public good,” explained Sajoo, and because of this, no conflict was deemed to have occurred with the Shari’a principle of respecting the integrity of the human body.
Nafis’ work was a positive medical contribution to human welfare and Maslaha remains a vital principle in the interpretation of Islamic law, especially in the field of bioethics.
Dr. Amyn Sajoo is Scholar-in-Residence at Simon Fraser University where he lectures in human rights, global politics and religion. His current research focuses on the ethics of citizenship and public religion.
Since 2018, Sajoo has been curating the Ismaili Centre Conversation Series in Vancouver and Toronto.
https://the.ismaili/canada/conversation ... ni-toronto