Aga Khan Speaks To Thousands In Toronto And Vancouver
2005, June 10: VANCOUVER (CP) -- Thousands of people from across North America got a rare glimpse of their Ismaili spiritual leader Friday as the Aga Khan addressed followers in a private service at the Trade and Convention Centre. People began lining up at 5 a.m. for an opportunity to listen to their Imam. The Ismaili spiritual leader addressed his faithful Friday on ethics and philanthropy. Both meetings, morning and evening attracted about 20,000 followers each. Two similar sessions in Toronto Wednesday 8th June attracted about 35,000 people each.
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Canada Supports AKFC
2005, June 7: Ottawa — The Honourable Aileen Carroll, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will provide a $13.5 million contribution over five years to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) to pursue the Partnership for a New Millenium Program. This initiative will focus on the areas of health, basic education, rural development and civil society strengthening. The Minister made the announcement after meeting His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan during his visit to Ottawa. [Cida]
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Ceremony For The Delegation Of The Ismaili Imamat Foundation
2005, June 6: In her speech at the sod-turning ceremony, the Governor General said: "This building will be an intellectual centre for the development network that you have founded and nurtured. I'm reminded of the old Latin proverb that progress comes from "spurring a willing horse". It means finding an event that was waiting to happen, or a group or even a nation that was ready to act, and jumpstarting them with a jolt of material and intellectual force. This place represents such an infusion of energy, and I am sure that it will move development efforts."
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Governor General To Invest H.H. The Aga Khan As Honorary Companion Of The Order Of Canada
2005, June 3: OTTAWA, June 3 /CNW Telbec/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable
Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will present the insignia of
Companion of the Order of Canada to His Highness the Aga Khan during a private
ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Monday, June 6, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. The appointment
is in effect as of October 29, 2004.
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