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Mediation Week is recognized in countries worldwide every October to highlight the value of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a constructive and cost-effective alternative to litigation. This year, the Ismaili International Conciliation and Arbitration Board are presenting a series of programs that provide information about conflict resolution based on in the context of this year’s “Access to Justice – The Role of Mediation.” On Day 1 of Mediation Week, we learn about the role of ethics in disputes and how the Ismaili Conciliation and Arbitration Boards help the Jamat resolve disputes by encouraging an ethical culture of mediation.
This is an AKEB and AKSWB 8-week introduction to British Sign Language. In the first session, you will learn how to sign the alphabet, say your name, and use basic conversational phrases.
The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for a candidate forum with Illinois 9th District Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Candidate Sargis Sangari discuss their views on important issues and policies heading into the election.
Ismaili Centre Lecture: New Visionary Voices The Architecture of Pluralism: The Aga Khan Gardens in Edmonton.
Featuring a conversation with the Mayor of Edmonton and the President of the University of Alberta, with a dialogue between Thomas Woltz, the architect of the gardens, and Hanif Kara, Professor of Architecture and Design at Harvard.
Three years ago today, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke on pluralism and accepted the Champion for Global Change Award at the 2017 United Nations Global Leadership Dinner.
On the 19th of October 2018, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU) each awarded Mawlana Hazar Imam with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree for his “lifelong service to humanity, and the intersections of his work at both universities,” during a joint conferral ceremony.
Motivational speaker Azim Jamal talks about how each one of us can ignite a spark within ourselves, even in the most difficult of circumstances, by creating balance in our lives. He sheds light on how pursuing one's goals is important, but prioritizing one's life between what is most important to oneself is even more crucial. Presented by the Volunteer's Capacity Building Portfolio, Council for Pakistan.
We are delighted to be joined this week by trailblazers Mobina Jaffer, Canadian Senator, and Nurjehan Mawani, former Chair and CEO of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, to discuss their life-long service in advancing the public good. Chronicling their successes, barriers to progress as well as sources of inspiration and strength, each of our special guests offers insight into challenges faced as Muslim women in public service.
Diamond Jubilee Lecture Series 2017, Annual Milad al-Nabi Lecture entitled.
"The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) - a model for our time."
Presented by Raficq Abdulla MA (Oxon.) MBE Lawyer, Poet, and Author.
Join us as we explore the issues facing the Jamat and the ethical underpinnings of our system, and to learn about how the Conciliation and Arbitration Boards use best practices to assist the Jamat globally.
Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers the 10th Annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture Part 2: Q&A session.
During times of crisis, some of us might ask whether God indeed loves humankind. Referring to Muslim traditions, this talk introduces the concepts of divine love - mahabbat/hubb (love), shukr (gratitude) and rahmat and encourages viewers to reflect on the ways in which a believer can reciprocate divine love. The talk will also introduce audiences to multiple IIS publications that one can refer to and read in order to learn more about this topic.
Friday Night Reflections, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and AKDN in Canada, who has served in the Jamat's institutional leadership for over three decades. Dr. Eboo will sit down with host Farah Nasser for a wide-ranging conversation exploring the Ismaili Imamat's engagement in Canada, the role of the AKDN diplomatic representative, the establishment by Mawlana Hazar Imam of the Seat of the Imamat in Portugal, and the critical role members of the Jamat can play in advancing a more informed understanding of the work of the Imamat and its contributions to the advancement of peaceful, pluralist societies.
Active parental involvement can be defined as the ongoing participation of a parent or primary caregiver in his or her child's education. Parents may demonstrate this through involvement at home-by reading with their children, helping with homework, and discussing school events-or at school, and simply encouraging and supporting the child in their daily life. The Aga Khan Education Board for Tanzania speaks to two sets of parents who delve into the topic of active parenting, their parenting styles, and how they are involved in their children's daily life.
Dr. Stephen Burge and Dr. Shainool Jiwa discuss the latest book in the World of Islam series, The Prophet Muhammad: Islam and the Divine Message. At the Ismaili Centre London, this onstage discussion explores the timely and relevant themes of interconnectedness and community as well as the enduring influence of prophecy and the profound legacy of the Prophet Muhammad for a living community of believers.
Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers the 10th Annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture Part 1 Lecture.
Coffee with Rita: Ismaili Uganda National Cricketer Shahzad Kamal
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake, but an ecological disaster threatens its future and the 35 million people who depend on its bounty. The lake has seen the largest losses of biodiversity ever recorded. 300 native fish species have been wiped out by invasive species and overfishing. An ambitious three country-wide team reports on Lake Victoria’s environmental crisis. A film by Benj Binks. GNV-002
Getting tired of the standard nastho of nankhati and thepla with your chai? Join Karima (Valla) Kassam as she teaches us how to make a delicious new treat, Makate Mimina. Get your aprons on and your mixing bowls ready – you are definitely in for an exciting class!
Sougata Roy Chowdhury is a sarod player who has been recognized as one of the most talented up-and-coming Hindustani classical musicians of his generation.
Shahou Andalibi is an Iranian multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and music teacher with an extensive background in traditional music from the Middle East.