The Western Muslim Intitative (WMI) in partnership with the Ismaili Muslim Community of Calgary present a Lecture by Naif Al-Mutawa, the creator of The 99, a group of superheroes based on Islamic archetypes who are now a global phenomenon and have even teamed up with DC Comics’ Superman and Batman. Dr Al-Mutawa has been hailed by President Obama and by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader and, in Calgary, he will talk about his vision for using comic book heroes to present positive, pluralist, peaceful role models rooted in Muslim culture but accesible to all.
The lecture will be held as follows:
Wednesday, June 1
6:30 p.m. (Doors Open)
Location: Craigie Hall C 119, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW
Tickets: $12 ($15 at Door) available at http://www.thewesternmuslim.com/
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Nice site. I missed the “superhero” event, my sin. — Jason A.
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