Partnerships with Nursing, Science, Cumming School of Medicine benefit from $1 million in Queen Elizabeth Scholars funding
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Proceeds from the walk go toward the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), an international development organization that works in Africa and Asia to find sustainable solutions to address and eliminate global poverty.
The Aga Khan Garden, Alberta is a symbol of the ongoing partnership between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan Development Network—a collaboration that has fostered intellectual, cultural and education exchange for over a decade.
Studio Mumbai, founded by Bijoy Jain, works with a human infrastructure of skilled artisans, technicians, and draftsmen who design and build the work directly.
Ali-Ismail Shivji selected for The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference 2017
On the auspicious occasion of Yawm-e-Ali, Kamal Haji and the Houston Southwest Ismaili Band & Choir present, “YA ALI”, a devotional song in praise of Imam Ali(A.S).
This year, the Ismaili Girl Scouts, who are the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and belong to the Shia branch of Islam, will be hosting the festive multicultural event. With nearly 100 registered members, the Ismaili Girl Scouts range in age from 5 to 18.
Geometry is an important element common in Islamic landscapes. The geometric structure of this garden acts as a framework for the local wetlands and honours the ridges of sand dunes that were once an ancient glacial lake.
Professor Shafique Virani argues on CBC’s The National that education is critical to halting Islamophobia.
“On the 150th anniversary of Canada, it is appropriate that we are creating together a Mughal-style garden, which echoes the great contributions that Muslims have made to world heritage,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam in a written statement.
The Aga Khan Garden, Alberta was made possible by a contribution by His Highness the Aga Khan. The gift arises from the long-standing relationship between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan.
Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla, Founder of Gulamani-Abdulla & Co., Immigration Consulting, has been appointed to the Advisory Executive Council of Women Economic Forum (WEF).
His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world, has gifted the University of Alberta with a new garden for research and learning.
North America’s largest — and possibly the world’s coldest — Islamic-inspired garden is to be built in Alberta, a $25 million gift from the Aga Khan that is expected to attract up to 160,000 visitors a year.
Ismaili brother & sister from the Hakim Ally family, the famous family who have produced great multi-generational photographers and are now based in Pakistan, UAE & the USA.
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