National Programmes
"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.
From the Navroz 2021 episode of Friday Night Reflections, learn how to make delicious sherbet and haft mewa, enjoy a beautiful recitation of Jalaluddin Rum's poem, Spring! and listen to 3 unique musical expressions guaranteed to help you celebrate, as One Jamat, this season of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation.
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.
Part 3 of 3 - In preparation for Laylat al-Qadr, ITREB USA and Canada present a series of perspectives and devotional expressions which the Jamat can draw upon for personal search and reflection. Alwaeza Saleema Hassanali presents a reflection on Subission as a Form of Transformation.
Get ready to be inspired by 5 amazing women breaking down barriers and leading the way in their fields. Host Iman Rajwani presents Aisha Visram, Head Athletic Trainer for the AHL Ontario Reign; entrepreneur Farhangiz Jumah; Nazneen Damji, United Nations Senior Policy Advisor, and a conversation between stand-up comedian, Shereen Kassam, and Shereen Ladha, dancer, choreographer and businesswoman.
Host Rizwan Manji kicks off Navroz 2022 weekend with a special episode of FNR to help celebrate a new season of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation as One Jamat. The episode includes a chat between Farah Bundeali and President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha where they speak about recent changes to COVID-19 protocols, a reflection on the current uncertainty and areas of focus for the Jamati institutions. "Nani" makes an appearance to reflect on Navroz and current events and finally, enjoy Soulful Sounds with performances to get you in the Navroz spirit.
As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives with new variants of concern, many Jamati members have questions or are seeking more information. How contagious is the Omicron variant? Can vaccinated people spread the virus? What can we do to protect ourselves?
On a special edition of FNR, moderator Iman Rajwani sits down with a panel of experts - Dr. Tasleem Nimjee, (Humber River Hospital), Dr. Karim Kurji (York Region Medical Officer of Health), and Dr. Shazeen Suleman (Unity Health Toronto) - to help answer your most pressing questions.
As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives with new variants of concern, many Jamati members have questions or are seeking more information. How contagious is the Omicron variant? Can vaccinated people spread the virus? What can we do to protect ourselves?
On a special COVID edition of FNR, moderator Iman Rajwani sits down with a panel of experts - Dr. Tasleem Nimjee, (Humber River Hospital), Dr. Karim Kurji (York Region Medical Officer of Health), and Dr. Shazeen Suleman (Unity Health Toronto) - to help answer your questions.