Canada - Friday Night Reflections (English)

"President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha launches a year of commemorative events marking the milestone 50th anniversary for the Jamat in Canada. Starting in 1972, with the first mass migration of Ismailis, Jamati members from around the world have established themselves and made Canada their permanent home. Enjoy highlights of the special events that have taken place over the week of September 25, 2022, in the presence of members of the Imamat family as host Husein Madhavji traverses our great country from Toronto to Edmonton to Vancouver."

Episode 3 in the Celebrating 50 series includes highlights from a luncheon in honour of Princess Zahra, hosted by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and in the presence of Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani. Also included are segments from the inauguration of the Diwan Pavilion at the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton, held later that day.

Prince Amyn is joined with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mayor of Toronto John Tory at the groundbreaking ceremony for Generations Toronto, a multi-generational housing development close to the Ismaili Centre Toronto.

Prince Amyn Aga Khan, on behalf of Mawlana Hazar Imam, accepted the Key to the City of Toronto presented by Mayor John Tory at the Ismaili Centre Toronto.

Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat to Canada, has served in the Jamat's institutional leadership for over thirty years. In this episode of FNR, host Zain Velji sits down with Dr. Eboo for an insightful conversation looking back at the past 1400 years of the Ismaili Imamat, the mandate of the Imam of the Time, the importance of milestones, and the role these milestones serve in building for the future.

In this episode of FNR, Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, and Dr. Najmuddin Najm, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan sit down with host Kiran Hayat for a wide-ranging conversation exploring the situation in Afghanistan on the ground. They discuss the lifesaving impact of AKDN activities and its efforts to address food insecurity, employment, health care, education, and the status of women.

Inspired by the values of our faith and the traditions of our diverse cultures, the household staple that has kept the Jamat connected and informed is back for a second season of inspiring stories, thought-provoking reflections, deep dives on pressing local and global issues, and of course soothing, soulful sounds as a salve for the spirit in these difficult times. In its new monthly format, FNR Season 2 will premiere this evening, Friday, October 15, with an exciting new lineup, including AKFC CEO Khalil Z. Shariff on location at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha returning by popular demand to a familiar locale, Mayor Naheed Nenshi reflecting on over a decade in public service, and much more.

On our final installment of Summer Reflections, we look back to a thought-provoking and wide-ranging conversation between Mawlana Hazar Imam and CBC journalist Peter Mansbridge. Featuring welcome remarks by Faizal Khamisa.

Social justice, diversity, climate change, and advances in science are prevalent themes in society. How do we respond to today’s trends and challenges, while maintaining a religious identity that dates back 1400 years? This week on Summer Reflections, we revisit a critical conversation between Alwaez Hussein Charania and Tara Mandjee about being an ambassador of Islam in today's world.

The recent rapid growth in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, as well as changes in the structure of work, have generated numerous questions about what the future of work will look like. The pandemic has accelerated a number of these changes in ways that would have been difficult to imagine. Understanding the challenges and opportunities these developments present us with will help us prepare for our participation in the future of work. This week on Summer Reflections, we revisit a riveting conversation between Ali Velshi and Zain Velji as they explore The Future of Work and how the Jamat can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

This week on Summer Reflections, we revisit a special lecture held at the Ismaili Centre Toronto in September 2019. Drawing on his own experience as a researcher, academic, and senior administrator, University of British Columbia President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Santa J. Ono discusses how servant leadership can help faith and science co-exist at the modern secular university. Following his talk, Dr. Ono sits down with Wilfrid Laurier University President and Vice-Chancellor, Deborah MacLatchy for a moderated discussion.

In conversation with two talented musicians as we explore their musical journey from inspiration to creation. Hafeez Jamal, who goes by the stage name Kaeni, and Zaheed Damani, singer, and composer, will share their journeys as musicians, their process for developing devotional music, and their experiences performing before Mawlana Hazar Imam.

In conversation with two talented musicians as we explore their musical journey from inspiration to creation. Hafeez Jamal, who goes by the stage name Kaeni, and Zaheed Damani, singer, and composer, will share their journeys as musicians, their process for developing devotional music, and their experiences performing before Mawlana Hazar Imam.

In conversation with two talented musicians as we explore their musical journey from inspiration to creation. Hafeez Jamal, who goes by the stage name Kaeni, and Zaheed Damani, singer, and composer, will share their journeys as musicians, their process for developing devotional music, and their experiences performing before Mawlana Hazar Imam.

In conversation with two talented musicians as we explore their musical journey from inspiration to creation. Hafeez Jamal, who goes by the stage name Kaeni, and Zaheed Damani, singer, and composer, will share their journeys as musicians, their process for developing devotional music, and their experiences performing before Mawlana Hazar Imam.

Join environmental journalist Aliya Jasmine Sovani, for an engaging conversation on climate change and how we preserve life on earth. Aliya is joined by Dr. Stanford Blade, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, and Onno Ruhl, General Manager of Aga Khan Agency for Habitat. Dr. Blade shares his perspective on how climate change is impacting food security and access, while Mr. Ruhl explores the impact on communities that are more prone to natural disasters due to climate change. Our panelists discuss some of the collective actions we can take as a society to help bring about a more sustainable world for all.