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Ontario Electronic Al-Akhbar | Friday, April 17, 2015
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Ya Ali Madad
Welcome to Ontario's electronic Al-Akhbar. Below you will find information about this week's news and upcoming events. If you have been forwarded this issue and would like to receive a weekly copy of the electronic Al-Akhbar, please click here. We welcome your feedback and suggestions; you may reach us at inf...@iicanada.org.
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Quote of the Week
“I would mention here, as one example, the lessons we have learned about urban green spaces – which too often have been seen as unproductive areas, at best, and even as financial liabilities. But the experience of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture has been very, very different. In places as varied as Cairo and Kabul, and now here in Delhi, green spaces have generated enough income not only to cover their maintenance costs, but also to drive a broad range of further developments – while immensely enriching the quality of urban life.”
~Mawlana Hazar Imam, Delhi, India, April 7, 2015 Click here to view the source.
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Upcoming Events at the Ismaili Centre
Click 'Read More' for details regarding tours and the following event: - In Conversation with Parin Dossa, Professor of Anthropology and Author of ‘Afghanistan Remembers’ on Wednesday, April 29 after Jamati ceremonies
- "Ismailis in the Context of Islam" by Rai Shiraz Kabani, Head of the Department of Community Relations at the Institute of Ismaili Studies on Friday, May 1 after Jamati ceremonies
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Environmental Consciousness at the Ismaili Centre
We are pleased to advise the Jamat that the Ismaili Centre will be introducing paper bags made of recycled material in an effort to be environmentally conscious. By not using plastic bags, the Ismaili Centre has saved over 35,000 plastic bags since its opening – which would have ended up in the garbage. We appreciate the Jamat’s cooperation in this initiative.
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Living Life to the Full
Living Life to the Full is an 8-week program that will help individuals improve their coping skills to deal with life's everyday challenges and ongoing stresses, and to have healthier and more meaningful relationships. This program will take place at East York Jamatkhana on Sundays from April 26 to June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (excluding May 17 and 31). Participants must register for and attend all 8 sessions. An information session will be held at East York Jamatkhana Social Hall on Friday, April 17 after Jamati ceremonies. For more information, please contact the Health Board Program coordinators or email akh...@gmail.com.
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Annual Cricket Gala Awards and Banquet Night
Please join us for the gala awards and banquet night on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. at Bombay Palace, 200 Advance Boulevard, Brampton. Please click here for more details.
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Evening of Laughter, Relaxation, Dinner and a Movie
All senior members of the Jamat are invited to a relaxing evening of dinner and a movie on Saturday, April 18 after Jamati ceremonies at Etobicoke Jamatkhana. For more information, please contact Care for the Elderly committee members.
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Literature Centre Grand Book Fair
ITREB Ontario is pleased to inform the Jamat that a Grand Book Fair has been organized on Sunday, April 19 at Ismaili Centre Social Hall after Jamati ceremonies until 9:30 p.m. This will be an excellent opportunity for Jamati members of all ages to explore new and previous publications from our literature centre. Some of the publications will be available at a reduced price only at this event.
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Imaginative Arts Webinar
Attend the next webinar on using imaginative arts to inspire and nurture literacy in early childhood by award-winning children's author Edward Lee Fodi and actor and theatre instructor, Marcie Nestman. This webinar, organized collaboratively by the Aga Khan Arts & Culture Portfolio and the Aga Khan Education Board, will take place on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern time. Space is limited, so register early here.
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Job Fair
The Skills and Employment Portfolio is pleased to invite you to our 5th Job Fair on Wednesday, April 22 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Meadowvale Jamatkhana. This is an exclusive opportunity to speak to recruiters and employers from a range of industries, including businesses from within the Ismaili community. All members of the Jamat are encouraged to attend! Please click here for registration and an up-to-date listing of all confirmed employers in attendance.
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Interactive Panel Discussion on Tariqah Practices for Young Adults
Calling all young adults - Why do we perform certain rites and ceremonies in Jamatkhana? What is the explanation behind our Tariqah practices? If you have asked yourself questions like these, and are still seeking the answers, then join us on Friday, April 24 after Jamati ceremonies at Dundas West Jamatkhana for an interactive panel discussion with Alwaez Ashraf Ladha, Alwaeza Mahbanu Ratansi and Alwaez Amin Lakhani, moderated by Alwaez Salman Hemani. Participants are encouraged to email their questions beforehand to ITREBYouthTea...@gmail.com. All questions will be kept confidential and will not be attributed to those who submit them. Refreshme
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Benefits of Applying for Canadian Citizenship
All Jamati members are encouraged to attend this information session on Friday, April 24 after Jamati ceremonies at Willowdale Jamatkhana during which details will be shared on the proposed changes in immigration legislation. This session will be of particular interest for members of the Jamat who have permanent residence status, and those who are or will be eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship, or have family interested in immigrating. For more information, please contact your local Settlement Portfolio representatives.
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Bowling Night
All youth of the Jamat are invited to participate in a bowling night on Saturday, April 25 after Jamati ceremonies at Markham Bowl, 5762 Highway 7, Unit 11B, Markham. For more details, please contact your Jamati student leadership or youth representatives.
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Early Childhood Development Birth-to-Three Sessions (SEED)
Early Childhood Development program runs 'Birth To Three (SEED) Supportive Environments and Experiences for Development' sessions at East York, Unionville, Durham, Meadowvale, Brampton, Barrie and Kitchener as follows: - Unionville, East York, Meadowvale, Durham & Brampton SEED Centres - Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m.
- Barrie and Kitchener SEED Centres - Sunday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m.
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Ontario Educators' Alliance
The Ontario Educators' Alliance will be hosting a hands-on workshop on Sunday, April 26 at the Aga Khan Museum, featuring Robin Bennett on "Supporting Language Learners in the Classroom". Ruba Kana'an, Director of the Aga Khan Museum Education Department will also provide an address. Seats are limited and pre-registration is mandatory; please register here.
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Seniors Benefits, Health and Housing
All senior members of the Jamat are invited to an educational program on benefits, diabetes, housing and nursing home care on Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Brampton Jamatkhana. For more information, please contact your local Care for the Elderly Portfolio representatives.
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Kadhi Khichdi Night
Senior members of the Jamat are invited to this meet and greet event over a homely and comfort food meal along with light entertainment on Friday, May 1 after Jamati ceremonies at Scarborough Jamatkhana. Please contact your local Care for the Elderly Portfolio representatives for more information.
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Benefits Talk and Games Session for Seniors
Senior members of the Jamat are invited to participate in this informative talk and fun-filled game session on Saturday, May 2 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Meadowvale Jamatkhana. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact your local Care for the Elderly Portfolio members for more details.
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Dinner and Music Party for Seniors
All senior members of the Jamat are invited to participate on Saturday, May 2 after Jamati ceremonies at Unionville Jamatkhana. For more details, please contact your local Care for the Elderly portfolio representatives.
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Grade 11 & 12 Media, Representation & Identity Retreat
All Grade 11 & 12 students are invited to a weekend of community building and learning from May 8-10 at Kinark Outdoor Centre in Minden, Ontario. During this two-day retreat, we will explore Media, Representation & Identity, and work with social media as a tool for thinking about issues facing people living in urban spaces in the past and today. A special graduation ceremony for Grade 12 students will take place at the end of the weekend. Space is limited. Please register here. If paying by cheque, please make it out to ITREB Ontario. For more information, please contact your loc
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Al-Azhar Teacher or email ontar...@iicanada.org.
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Ismaili Seniors Centres (ISC)
Ismaili Seniors Centres are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Toronto and the GTA, and on Saturdays in Kitchener. Please note that programs are subject to change. Please click 'Read More' for ISC programs and contact information.
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World Partnership Walk 2015: Step Forward, End Global Poverty
We have an extremely social Jamat and we need all of you to join the World Partnership Walk’s Social Movement! Check us out at World Partnership Walk (or WPWalk) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more about the incredible work that AKFC is doing, find out how you can register for the Walk, and enter fun contests with amazing prizes! Our social media pages are a great place for you to learn more and raise funds! Click 'Read More' for information on how you can register and donate.
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Gold Cup 2015
Gold Cup 2015 registration is open until April 23. The tournament will be held on May 10, 16, and 17. To register, or for more information, please click here.
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Music Classes for Children
Parents are encouraged to bring their babies and young children to these fun music classes to be held at East York, Meadowvale and Willowdale Jamatkhanas on Sundays from April to June. Please note that some centres may not support every age category. Class spaces are limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, please email mfyc.arts...@akcfo.org, stating the preferred location and the child's date of birth. Please click 'Read More' for details on dates and classes.
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2015 Canadian Ismaili Games
Would you like to represent team Canada at the 2016 Jubilee Games? Are you ready to compete for your region? The Canadian Ismaili Games are back. Leave Your Mark and register to compete in the sport of your choice. Registration is now open. For regional qualifying information, please click here.
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Management Training Program
The Management Training Program provides formal training to enhance participant's leadership skills. Through this program, participants learn about the institutions with the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge through involvement within the institutions. The application process for the 2015 Management Training Program is underway. Please click here to register. For more information please speak to your settlement coordinator or email mtp.o...@gmail.com.
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Tax Preparation Clinics
Do you need help filing your tax return? The deadline for filing your taxes this year is Thursday, April 30. The Economic Planning Board for Ontario is pleased to offer qualified members of the Jamat assistance in filing their returns by professional accountants. Appointments are required and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. To book an appointment, register online, see your Jamati EPB representative or email epbtax...@gmail.com. Please click 'Read More' for tax clinic times and locations.
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Ismaili Canada Submissions
In an upcoming issue of Ismaili Canada, we may be including a section on the Jamat’s civic engagement in Canada since 1978 and also covering the recipients of the Order of Canada. If you or anyone else you know has been honoured with this award, please e-mail us with a photograph at comm...@ismailicanada.org. If you have any pictures related to civic engagement (e.g. the Olympic Games in Calgary and Vancouver, blood drives, Ismaili Walks), please send them to us with a description of when and where the picture was taken. Please note that while we will make every effort to ensure coverage of these events, we will only be able to include them on a first-come, first-served
basis. Deadline for submissions is May 1.
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International Training Programme for Waezeen
The Institute of Ismaili Studies, in collaboration with the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development and Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Boards, is pleased to announce the launch of The International Training Programme for Waezeen. This programme is intended to develop waezeen to address the religious education needs of the Jamat. This training programme consisting of distance learning, fieldwork, research, and residential components consisting of two episodes of 21 days each to be held in Dubai in November - December 2015 and 2016. Application deadline is Sunday, April 26. For more information, please click here and 'Read More'.
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National Summer Programs 2015: Discovery, Mosaic or Horizons al-Ummah
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your best summer experience. Why not attend Discovery, Mosaic, or Horizons al-Ummah. We will give you a summer you will never forget! These programs allow youth to explore their faith and identity as Shi’a Ismaili Muslims, and to experience a balanced lifestyle that nurtures them intellectually, morally, artistically, physically and spiritually. Application deadlines are approaching and spaces are limited. To register, visit the Summer Camps website. Click ‘Read More’ for more information about the programs.
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Oral Health for Adults
Taking good care of your teeth and gums is very important as it can impact your overall health. Recent studies have shown that those who take care of their teeth and gums are able to better control their blood sugar levels and have a healthier heart. Please click 'Read More' for some healthy oral health tips and references.
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Learning about the Needs of Elders in our Jamat
The Care for the Elderly team would like to inform the Jamat that they are conducting a telephone survey to learn more about the needs of the elders in our Jamat. The team will be contacting a number of seniors across the country. If you have any questions about this initiative, please speak to the Care for the Elderly volunteers in your Jamatkhana. The phone surveys will run until June 15. We thank you for your participation.
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Wills Preparation Clinics - GTA
The Communications and Financial Literacy Portfolio of the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Ontario has organized clinics in the month of May. Lawyers will be available to complete a “simple will” for a nominal fee. An appointment is required if you wish to have a simple will prepared with each appointment taking approximately 45 minutes. To book an appointment to have your will prepared, please see your Jamati EPB representative, email ismail...@gmail.com, or call the Communications and Financial Literacy line at 416-751-4001 ext. 452.
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West Sector Spelling Bee Competition Winners
Thank you for attending the 2015 Spelling Bee West Competition. We thank everyone for their enthusiasm and support. Please click 'Read More' for the winners of the 28th Annual Spelling Bee of Canada for the Aga Khan Education Board for Ontario West Competition.
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Mayat Gusal Committee (MGC) Appointments
The Mayat Gusal Committee (MGC) coordinates gusal, funeral and related services for members of the Jamat in Toronto and districts which are under the jurisdiction of the Council of Ontario. MGC assists family members in facilitating arrangements from the time of death to burial. It liaises with external service providers such as funeral homes, cemeteries and hospitals to coordinate funeral services. It also works with the Bereavement Committee to facilitate dilsoji bethaks. Please click 'Read More' for the list of MGC appointments for a term ending March 2015.
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Career of the Month: Sterile Processing Technician
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Employment Opportunities
Please click 'Read More' for institutional employment opportunities.
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Important Phone Numbers, Websites and Email Addresses
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