By the Aga Khan – Special to The Globe and Mail
Category: Aga Khan Family
Thursday, May 18, 2017: Architectural League President Billie Tsien presented the 2017 President’s Medal award to the honorable His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan during a dinner at the Metropolitan Club.
“In the troubled times in which we live, it is important to remember, and honor, a vision of a pluralistic society.”
“Congratulations to His Highness the Aga Khan, for officially opening the Global Pluralism Centre in Ottawa”
Prince Amyn Aga Khan, delivered his remarks at the Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia
After more than a decade in the works, the Global Centre for Pluralism officially opened its new global headquarters on Tuesday
The Architectural League’s highest honor, the President’s Medal is awarded annually to recognize individuals for an extraordinary body of work in architecture
Architectural League President Billie Tsien will present the award to the honorable Aga Khan during a dinner on May 18 in New York.
Speech by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan articulates the value of connection as he emphasis the concept of pluralism.
Aga Khan says to embrace differences at opening of Global Centre for Pluralism. Watch video.
Watch the video shown at the official opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism in Canada.
“I often speak of the importance of knowledge diplomacy in our world, which I define as the process by which distinct peoples and cultures improve lives by sharing knowledge across borders and disciplines.”
A unique public-private partnership, His Highness the Aga Khan founded the Centre jointly with the Government of Canada.
Join The Globe and Mail (Online) today, May 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. (ET) to watch Governor General David Johnston and the Aga Khan officially open the Global Centre for Pluralism’s new permanent headquarters.
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