The Province; News Services
Published: Sunday, April 27, 2008
The 24th annual World Partnership Walk raising awareness and funds to fight global poverty is being added to the list of B.C.'s 150th anniversary celebrations, the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts announced Thursday.
The Vancouver walk will begin at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park on May 25, and in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria the same day.
Since the walk was founded by the Aga Khan Foundation in Vancouver 24 years ago it has raised more than $40 million, and last year alone $5 million was collected to fund education, improve health care, increase rural homes and build community organizations in Asia and Africa.
To register for the World Partnership Walk, visit http://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/.
To check out more B.C. 150 events, visit www.bc150.ca.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Aga Khan on State Visits to West Africa
Ferid Nandjee, AKDN Resident Representative, Youssouf Bakayoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Highness the Aga Khan during the arrival at the Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.
Photo Credit: Gary Otte
Click here for complete news and photos on AKDN website...
Groundbreaking Islamic Documentary Comes to Stanford for Bay Area Debut
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life and the Vice Provost of Student Affairs at Stanford University.
April 30th, 2008 – Stanford University – 7pm – Open to public – Tickets: Free with RSVP
AN ISLAMIC CONSCIENCE: The Aga Khan & the Ismailis
At a time when the divides between the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds seems to be getting worse, not better, this is a film that must be seen. PLUS: After the film there will be a special panel and Q&A with Shamir Allibhai, Filmmaker & Harvard Master's candidate; and Shazad Bashir, Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University;
To RSVP for this event, please click here: http://agakhanfilm.eventbrite.com
**Seating is limited. RSVP guarantees you a seat.**
Details:
April 30th, 2008 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Annenberg Auditorium, Stanford University
435 Lasuen Mall
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tickets: FREE to students and general public
Book launch of "A REGAL ROMANCE" and Other Memories by Ameer Janmohamed
Coastweek - - 150 friends, literati and members of the publishing world in London gathered for a sumptuous lunch at the Oatlands Park Hotel on Sunday 20th.
Click here for the complete article...
Prof. Quassim Cassam, Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy at University of Cambridge writes: "....this is more than just a family history.
It also paints a vivid and insightful picture of life in Kenya before and after independence.
With its tales of migration, the Empire and race, this very personal story is also a social history.
Anyone interested in the culture, outlook and history of ethnic Indians and the Ismaili Muslim community in East Africa should read this fascinating book".
Interesting people you meet every day...
Zee's notes: It never seizes to amaze me the people you meet everyday and in the strangest of circumstances. When I organized a travel group from Vancouver 2 weeks ago for the LA Darbar we had 3 great ladies (sisters) who joined us and I briefly met one of the sons who lives in LA - though I didn't find out till yesterday when I googled him as to what he does - well what a humble fellow he turned out to be - turns out Munir collects post-graduate degrees as a hobby at Ivy league Universities (Columbia and Harvard no doubt) - seriously though he is now at University of California - Berkeley as a Director of Islamic Studies !
Munir Jiwa, director of the Center for Islamic Studies, and assistant professor of Islamic Studies, has a rich background in engaging difference. His research has addressed mass media portrayals of Islam and Muslims. Jiwa was previously at the University of Toronto, where he was a Mellon postdoctoral fellow in the Department and Center for the Study of Religion. He holds a master’s degree in religion from Harvard and a doctorate in anthropology from Columbia University.
Munir Jiwa, director of the Center for Islamic Studies, and assistant professor of Islamic Studies, has a rich background in engaging difference. His research has addressed mass media portrayals of Islam and Muslims. Jiwa was previously at the University of Toronto, where he was a Mellon postdoctoral fellow in the Department and Center for the Study of Religion. He holds a master’s degree in religion from Harvard and a doctorate in anthropology from Columbia University.
University of Western Ontario's Faisel Adam Gulamhussein is a winner of the Governor General's Medal.
Faisel Gulamhussein
Zee's Notes: We missed this in our website a couple of years ago - but this math genius achieved the highest academic honor. Great Stuff !!!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Morning Chai and Skype - bringing families closer...
Morning Chai has now partnered with Skype - the worlds cheapest way to connect with friends and family...click on the banner for long distance savings...
In the news April 27th, 2008 from AKDN and TheIsmaili.org...
Prince Hussain, Princess Khaliya and Prince Rahim listening to the proceedings during the Inauguration Ceremony for the Komoguel I Mosque in Mopti.
Photo Credit: Gary Otte
Aga Khan in Mopti and Timbuktu...
Prince Amyn inaugurates the Ismaili Economic Forum in Dubai...
Gala strengthens partnership between Ismaili Community and Quebec...
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Canadian Ismaili Games - Vancouver, BC - Venue Map
View Larger Map
Zee's notes: We are now less than a week away from what should be a weekend that many will never forget in Vancouver. The magic of the Canadian Ismaili Community will descend on the many venues throughout the city.
Above is the venue map where many of the activities will occur as well as places of interest such as JK's, Athletes village and actual sports venues. Click on the 'View Larger Map' link above for places where you'll see the Ismailis renew or make new lifetime frienships, see many gifted athletes and to generally have a fun weekend. You can get directions as well as ensure you get the most out of the games.
As well here is the UBC map :
From the Games Website:
Schedules
Click here for the latest schedules.
Facilities - Sporting Venues
Badminton - UBC, Student Recreation Centre
Basketball - UBC, Student Recreation CentreUBC, War Memorial
Chess- UBC, Student Recreation Centre
Cricket - Minoro Park (Sunday)Brockton (Monday)
Golf - Northview Golf & Country Club
Int'l Volleyball - UBC, War Memorial Gym
Soccer - UBC, Soccer Fields
Squash - Vancouver Racquet Club
Swimming - UBC, Aquatic Centre
Table Tennis - UBC, Osborne Gym
Tennis - UBC, Tennis Centre
Track & Field - UBC, Minoru Park
Trad'l Volleyball - UBC, War Memorial Gym
Wrestling - SFU (Saturday)UBC, Osborne Gym (Monday)
Friday May 2nd
9 am to 4 pm: Athletes arrive in Vancouver where they will be met at the airport and transported to the registration venue. Athletes should attempt to arrive in Vancouver either Thursday evening or Friday no later than 2 pm.
TBD: Jamatkhana at UBC
8 pm: Opening Ceremonies and Athlete Meet and Greet featuring live entertainment, great food, and the lighting of the CIG Torch
Saturday May 3rd
7 am to 6 pm: The tournament begins with round robin play and qualifying heats in all sports
10 am to 4 pm: Athletes and guests are welcome to enjoy the Canadian Ismaili Games Village at UBC
TBD: Jamatkhana
8 pm: CIG Celebration featuring live entertainment, athlete showcase, great food, and much more! Invite all of your friends and family to this celebration of sport and the Golden Jubilee!
Sunday May 4th
7 am to 6 pm: The Games continue with playoffs beginning in some sports
10 am to 4 pm: Athletes and guests are welcome to enjoy the Canadian Ismaili Games Village at UBC
TBD: Jamatkhana at UBC
8 pm: Feature Games and BBQ. The stands will be packed as some of our best compete in basketball and volleyball
Monday May 5th
9 am to 4 pm: The Champions are crowned as the playoffs in all sports are completed. Medals will be awarded at the conclusion of each final event
4 pm: Athlete Departure Lounge. Live entertainment and refreshments before you board the bus taking you to the airport
Where Hope Takes Root - MHI's new book out soon
In Where Hope Takes Root, a collection of talks given over the past six years, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims—a sizable number of whom live in Canada—sets out the principles that inform his vision of peaceful, productive societies. He returns again and again to the three cornerstones upon which his many years of work in the developing world are based: democracy, pluralism and civil society. Democracy, always fragile, must be nurtured in practical and flexible ways, he says. Pluralism must be embraced in both fact and spirit. And engaged civil society, which the Aga Khan defines broadly as including doctors’ and journalists’ associations, women’s groups, social movements and village organizations, must be actively supported in countries around the globe.
Projected release: May 2008
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Check out these DVD's at Amazon !!!
Aga Khan and the Ismailis: Collector's Edition
Director: Bill Cran;Shamir Allibhai;Jane Chablani
Amazon Review:
Kelly Fulkerson (Cambridge, MA) - What I found most interesting, and refreshing, about this film was the attention paid to the Aga Khan's relationship to the Ismailis, rather than focusing solely on theology. The focus on the story of Prince Karim allows for an informative and accessible means of learning more about both the Aga Khan himself and the tradition as a whole. The film is very well-organized and does a nice job of detailing the development and history of the Ismaili community, especially through the discussions from professors and other speakers. Overall, it is very easy to follow while simultaneously raising complex discussions.
An Islamic Conscience: the Aga Khan and the Ismailis
Director: Bill Cran;Shamir Allibhai;Jane Chablani
Amazon Review
J. Roy (GA USA) - Well researched and well directed video. Covers overall aspect of the Ismaili tariqah of Islam. It seems impossible to ever come across this great man and at the same time he hardly speaks. For that reason I am most thankful for the interview by the Aga Khan which includes in this video. I am truly inspired by the work of Aga Khan Development Network. Hope one day we will have a DVD on Fatimids.
Living Camera: Aga Khan (1961)
Director: Robert Drew
* He is the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismailis and a descendant of the Prophet Mohammed. As Imam his main role is to guide his community - spiritually and in secular matters. * The Aga Khan's original name is Prince Karim and he was born on Dec 13, 1936 * He became Imam when he was just a twenty year-old student at Harvard on July 11, 1957 when the previous Imam died * The Aga Khan places an emphasis on tolerance, dialogue and pluralism and sees this as rooted in the ethics of Islam. He advocates a balance between the spiritual and the material world. * The Aga Khan is the founder of the Aga Khan Development Network which is the largest private development agency. It spends $400Million/year and through its activities, employs 70,000 people. * 2007-2008 is the Aga Khan's Golden Jubilee - 50 years as spiritual leader / head of the Ismailis
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Exceptional Coffee Table Book !
Under the Eaves of Architecture: The Aga Khan: Builder and Patron (Hardcover)
Zee's notes: This book is not about architecture. It is about how MHI is making a difference in the lives of millions of people in the world and bringing hope where there seemed to be none. It is powerful yet the message is so simple. There is an interview with the author where MHI candidly reveals his motivation to helping the poorest citizens in the globe. Did you know that MHI had planned and had been accepted to attend MIT and study Sciences before changing his mind and eventually enrolling at Harvard for a degree in Islamic Studies...
Book Description: This thematically arranged book displays the full range of the Aga Khan's patronage of architecture.
The Aga Khan is one of the most ardent patrons of architecture and historic preservation in the world. Since inheriting his title as spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, usually known as Ismailis, fifty years ago, he has fostered and commissioned numerous structures and restored a multitude of buildings from North America to East Africa. The prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture, first given in 1980, recognizes projects that benefit the Muslim world for their excellence in contemporary design, community improvement and development, restoration, re-use, and area conservation. For the first time, this book presents projects from universities and historic restoration programs that bear the Aga Khan's name to religious centers, museums, and development efforts in more than twenty countries. Through the Aga Khan Development Network, the Aga Khan occupies a unique place in the world of architecture and this book reveals the range and breadth of his activities.
About the Author: Philip Jodidio has published numerous books on contemporary architecture, including Architecture: Art and Architecture: Nature (both by Prestel) and Cairo: Revitalising a Historic Metropolis (Aga Khan Trust for Culture). He lives in Grimentz, Switzerland.
Aga Khan: The architect of universal good
In an exclusive interview with Weekend Review during his visit to Dubai, where he inaugurated the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan said the problems of extremism and terrorism have nothing to do with Islam
Click here for complete article...
Click here for complete article...
The Annual Schools' Conference - Aga Khan Education Board for UK
'Contemporary Conversations' is an Annual Schools' Conference sponsored by the Aga Khan Education Board for the United Kingdom.
The Aga Khan Education Board for the United Kingdom (AKEB), in collaboration with teachers from secondary schools, has launched an Annual Schools' Conference, 'Contemporary Conversations', for students in Years 11 and 12. This conference furthers one of AKEB's key objectives; namely "adding value to formal education".
Click here for the details on this initiative...
Zee's Notes: Interesting topic for this years Conference topic - 'Ethical Shadows on Sports' coinciding with the first ever World Ismaili Games scheduled to be held in Nairobi June 23-29th.
The Aga Khan Education Board for the United Kingdom (AKEB), in collaboration with teachers from secondary schools, has launched an Annual Schools' Conference, 'Contemporary Conversations', for students in Years 11 and 12. This conference furthers one of AKEB's key objectives; namely "adding value to formal education".
Click here for the details on this initiative...
Zee's Notes: Interesting topic for this years Conference topic - 'Ethical Shadows on Sports' coinciding with the first ever World Ismaili Games scheduled to be held in Nairobi June 23-29th.
The Aga Khan in America
Eboo Patel is founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based international nonprofit that promotes interfaith cooperation. His blog, The Faith Divide, explores what drives faiths apart and what brings them together. He is the author of Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation. An American Muslim of Indian heritage, Eboo has a doctorate in the sociology of religion from Oxford University, where he studied on a Rhodes scholarship. He is on the Religious Advisory Committee of the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Committee of the Aga Khan Foundation and the Advisory Board of Duke University's Islamic Studies Center. Eboo is an Ashoka Fellow, part of a select network of social entrepreneurs with ideas that could change the world
Click here for his perspective on MHI's USA Visit in The Washington Post ...
Aga Khan Visits Mali
His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Rahim, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya are received at Bamako airport by President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Touré. Credit: Gary Otte
FSA hires ex-Barclays executive Naguib Kheraj as an adviser
Naguib Kheraj
The Financial Services Authority has hired Barclays' former finance director to advise it on enforcing the recommendations of its own review into the way it handled the collapse of Northern Rock.
Naguib Kheraj, who was finance director at Britain's third-biggest bank between 2004 and March last year, will join the City watchdog on a part-time basis from Monday.
Read complete article here...
Mr Kheraj uses his financial knowhow for the benefit of the Wellcome Trust, where he is a member of the investment committee, and is on the executive committee of Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. He is also a governor of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, which promotes Islamic scholarship, and is the chairman of the Aga Khan Foundation's UK branch.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
MHI to visit India and Bangladesh May 11-22, 2008
The Golden Jubilee will now swing over to the Indian Sub-Continent in May as MHI will visit India (May 11-19) and Dhaka, Bangladesh (May 19-22).
International Registration for the India visit is now open at:
http://www.goldenjubileeindia.com/templateh2o/Home_.aspx
International Registration for the Bangladesh visit is also open at:
http://www.goldenjubileebangladesh.com/
Over the next few days Morning Chai will look at different perspectives on India - the land of the tiger - as well as some tidbits on my own experiences the last time I visited India 12 years ago - it was a life altering 15 days !
For our readers in the US find the best Flight and Hotel deals with our US-India Travel Partner:
International Registration for the India visit is now open at:
http://www.goldenjubileeindia.com/templateh2o/Home_.aspx
International Registration for the Bangladesh visit is also open at:
http://www.goldenjubileebangladesh.com/
Over the next few days Morning Chai will look at different perspectives on India - the land of the tiger - as well as some tidbits on my own experiences the last time I visited India 12 years ago - it was a life altering 15 days !
For our readers in the US find the best Flight and Hotel deals with our US-India Travel Partner:
Morning Chai Family - where you live...
FYI - a listing of the cities where readers open their Morning Chai
Abbotsford,Abu Dhabi,Addison,Albuquerque,Ankara,Antananarivo-MADAGASCAR,Atlanta,Austin,
Birmingham,Boston,Brampton,Brisbane,Brooklyn,Burlington,
Burnaby,Burnsville,
Calgary,Cambridge,Canoga Park,Chicago,Chitral,Cleveland,
Coquitlam,Coral Springs,
Dallas,Damascus,Danbury,Dar es Salaam,Diu(U.T.)India,Dubai,
Edison,Edmonton,Fairfax,Fort McMurray,Gilgit,Guelph,Guildford,
Halifax,Hamilton,HARARE,Harrow,Houston,Hunza,
Irvine,Islamabad,Istanbul,
JOHANNESBURG,
Kampala,Karachi,Kelowna,Kisii-kenya,Kitchener,Kuwait,
Las Vegas,Lewisville,Lilburn,London-UK,London-ON, Los Angeles, Luanda,
MADRID,Maidstone,Manotick,Markham,Mbeya,Miami,Middlebury-Ct,Midland,Milton,Mississauga,MOMBASA,Montreal,Muscat,
Nairobi,Nanaimo,New Albany,new westminster,New York,North Vancouver,North York,NORTHRIDGE,Nottingham,
Oakville,Orlando,Oshawa,Ottawa,
Palm Bay,Panchgani,Paphos-Cyprus,Paris,Phoenix,Pickering,Plano,Port coquitlam,Port Moody,
Raleigh,Randallstown,Regina,Richmond Hill,Richmond,
Saint petersburg-Russia,San Antonio,San Diego,San Francisco,San Jose,Scarborough,Seattle,Sherwood Park,St. Albert,Stratford,Sugar Land,Surrey,Switzerland,Sydney-Australia
Toronto,Torrance,Vancouver,Vernon,VICTORIA,Virginia Beach,Washington,Waterloo,Whitby
Wichita Falls,Windermere,Winnipeg,
Zurich
Zee's Notes: It is a small world after all !!!
Abbotsford,Abu Dhabi,Addison,Albuquerque,Ankara,Antananarivo-MADAGASCAR,Atlanta,Austin,
Birmingham,Boston,Brampton,Brisbane,Brooklyn,Burlington,
Burnaby,Burnsville,
Calgary,Cambridge,Canoga Park,Chicago,Chitral,Cleveland,
Coquitlam,Coral Springs,
Dallas,Damascus,Danbury,Dar es Salaam,Diu(U.T.)India,Dubai,
Edison,Edmonton,Fairfax,Fort McMurray,Gilgit,Guelph,Guildford,
Halifax,Hamilton,HARARE,Harrow,Houston,Hunza,
Irvine,Islamabad,Istanbul,
JOHANNESBURG,
Kampala,Karachi,Kelowna,Kisii-kenya,Kitchener,Kuwait,
Las Vegas,Lewisville,Lilburn,London-UK,London-ON, Los Angeles, Luanda,
MADRID,Maidstone,Manotick,Markham,Mbeya,Miami,Middlebury-Ct,Midland,Milton,Mississauga,MOMBASA,Montreal,Muscat,
Nairobi,Nanaimo,New Albany,new westminster,New York,North Vancouver,North York,NORTHRIDGE,Nottingham,
Oakville,Orlando,Oshawa,Ottawa,
Palm Bay,Panchgani,Paphos-Cyprus,Paris,Phoenix,Pickering,Plano,Port coquitlam,Port Moody,
Raleigh,Randallstown,Regina,Richmond Hill,Richmond,
Saint petersburg-Russia,San Antonio,San Diego,San Francisco,San Jose,Scarborough,Seattle,Sherwood Park,St. Albert,Stratford,Sugar Land,Surrey,Switzerland,Sydney-Australia
Toronto,Torrance,Vancouver,Vernon,VICTORIA,Virginia Beach,Washington,Waterloo,Whitby
Wichita Falls,Windermere,Winnipeg,
Zurich
Zee's Notes: It is a small world after all !!!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Edmonton youth volunteer among Stars of Alberta
Sixteen-year-old Malika Ladha, the recipient of the youth award, has a volunteer portfolio that began even before childhood memories started to take shape.
Read complete story here...
Zee's Notes: Don't get me started on how the Ismaili Volunteer experience has been the foundation for so many individuals achievements. There are so many books on how Voluntarism leads to so many good things in life and certainly for us Ismailis it is something that is part of us - we live it 24x7. In the next few weeks I hope to highlight some pretty incredible individuals who give to others.
Princess Zahra, 10 years ago in Edmonton, spoke so eloquently on Voluntarism and it's contribution to society - if you have not read her remarks click here...
Read complete story here...
Zee's Notes: Don't get me started on how the Ismaili Volunteer experience has been the foundation for so many individuals achievements. There are so many books on how Voluntarism leads to so many good things in life and certainly for us Ismailis it is something that is part of us - we live it 24x7. In the next few weeks I hope to highlight some pretty incredible individuals who give to others.
Princess Zahra, 10 years ago in Edmonton, spoke so eloquently on Voluntarism and it's contribution to society - if you have not read her remarks click here...
AKFED invests in E. African submarine cable network
Seacom, a Mauritius-based company, is constructing the submarine cable network that will link East Africa, South Africa, Europe and Asia.
Read complete story here...
Read complete story here...
Zarkava dazzles
Apr 13, 2008
Zarkava, hailed by many as racing's next superstar, further enhanced her reputation with a scintillating return to action at Longchamp.
The unbeaten Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained filly was settled towards the rear of the runners in the Prix de la Grotte in the early stages, but took closer order with two and a half furlongs of the mile contest left to run.
Christophe Soumillon pressed the button a furlong out and the response was electric as she shot clear of Conference Call and Lessing.
Connections are in no hurry to decide which of the two 1000 Guineas - French or English - to go for following the two-and-a-half-length victory.
Owner the Aga Khan's racing manager Georges Rimaud said: "We were very pleased with that performance. She acted very well on this rather heavy ground.
"The two Guineas are open. She is entered in Newmarket and in France and I suspect that the owner will decide with the trainer. A decision will be taken closer to the time."
The French Derby is next for High Rock following his victory in the SG Private Banking - Prix de la Force.
"He was very impressive to win a very good race like that," said trainer Jean-Claude Rouget.
"I think he will go straight to the French Derby."
Zee's Notes: Zarkava is the daughter of Zamindar - another star performer from the Aga Khan Studs. The Aga Khan stable of fillies has been racing in England since the early 1900's. Did you know that MHI's family has been associated with horses since the 6th century in Arabia - click here to view the complete story
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