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CANADA 08 May 2026 | CANADA
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| World Partnership Walk Mother's Day match initiative |
This Mother’s Day, make your impact go further with the World Partnership Walk. From May 6 to May 11, all online donations will be matched — up to a total of $500,000 — thanks to the support of a generous donor. This is the most impactful time to give. Your support helps expand access to essential health services for families in remote communities. Gulzat, a family nurse in the mountainous Kyrgyz Republic, travels from home to home, often late into the night, caring for pregnant women, newborns, and families with limited access to care. From monitoring pregnancies to supporting early childhood development, she is helping mothers and children get the care they need for a healthy start. By participating in the Walk, you can help reach more families with life-saving care to support safer pregnancies, healthier births, and stronger futures for children. Register, fundraise, or donate through the World Partnership Walk website. *Only donations made online from May 6 to May 11, 2026 (ending at 11:59 p.m. PT) are eligible for matching, up to a maximum of $500,000 total. Matching funds will be added to each participant’s individual fundraising total. |
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| Daily Diamond |
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We agreed that the new circumstances of the world require new forms of partnership. I have committed to the Prime Minister that the Imamat, the Canadian Ismaili community, and our various institutions stand ready to continue to build new bridges and partnerships to strengthen Canada and to strengthen your impact in the world. As the world becomes ever more complicated, traditional models of aid are harder and harder to sustain. Even at a time when the developing world needs perhaps more urgently than ever the means to achieve progress. This requires us to respond, but perhaps differently than in the past. Mawlana Hazar Imam, Ottawa, March 26, 2026 |
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| Stirrings of the Soul |
Raise yourself to such heights
that before every destiny is written,
God Himself will ask:
‘Tell me, what is your wish?’ Iqbal
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| Feature News |
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Fire safety starts with everyday awareness |
| Small actions at home can help prevent fires and keep your family and community safe. |
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40 day reading challenge across the Canadian Jamat |
| Build a daily reading habit and contribute to a shared national goal over 40 days. |
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| Community Connections |
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Mental Health Week: Caring for our wellbeing |
| Small daily practices can help support mental wellness. |
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The Pitch Tank |
| Pitch your business to leading investors for a chance to win $10,000 and mentorship. |
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| SAT May 23 • 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET • Webinar |
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Future-proofing your family - Webinar |
| Navigating inter-generational wealth preservation. |
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What I gained when I stopped scrolling |
| It was time to make a change, and change starts with yourself. |
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| Apply Now! |
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Apply now to be a Youth Club executive! |
| Calling all students Grades 7 to 12. |
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Aga Khan Scholarship Program |
| Are you an Ismaili student entering your first year of University? |
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| Soulful Sounds |
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| TUE May 12 • 8 p.m. • Ismaili Centre Toronto |
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The Ismaili Centre Masterclass Series: music, meaning and modern journeys |
| Experience an interactive workshop with renowned artists, Abi Sampa and Rushil Ranjan. |
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| THU May 14 • May 14 • Meridian Hall |
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Live in concert: A.R. Rahman and Rushil Ranjan featuring Abi Sampa |
| Join us at Rangreza for an unforgettable evening of soulful sounds. |
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| Local News and Events |
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| FRI May 8 • 8:30 p.m. • Brampton, Kitchener Headquarters |
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Inter-generational wealth preservation: planning for the future |
| Discover the path to wealth preservation. |
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| FRI May 8 • 8:30 p.m. • Mississauga, Kitchener Headquarters, Niagara Falls |
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Mobile Street Fleet: job support program |
| Don't miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for career success. |
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| SAT May 9 • 7:30 p.m. • Brampton |
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Newcomer orientation session |
| Engage in dialogue and learn about institutional supports available to newcomers. |
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| SUN Jun 7 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. • PickleX |
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Pickleball program for all skill levels |
| Connect with peers and enjoy a friendly competition in a relaxed indoor setting. |
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| Stay on Board |
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Recipe: Naz's coconut fish and shrimp |
| A creamy coconut seafood dish inspired by friendship — and now a family favourite. |
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Ultra-processed foods – what you need to know |
| Ultra-processed foods - can they realistically fit into a balanced way of eating? |
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| Employment Opportunities |
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Employment Opportunity: Administrative Officer - ITREB Canada |
| ITREB Canada is seeking to fill an exciting role as an Administrative Officer. |
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Employment Opportunity: Chief Operating Officer (United Kingdom) |
| Lead the Institute of Ismaili Studies' corporate functions. |
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Aga Khan Academies (AKA)
Primary Years Program Teaching Assistant (Bangladesh)
Apply today
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Aga Khan University (AKU)
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (Pakistan)
Apply today
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Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Admissions, Data, Exam and SIS Coordinator (Tanzania)
Apply today
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Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Student Support Coordinator (Kenya)
Apply today
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Aga Khan University (AKU)
Consultant Ophthalmologists, Aga Khan Medical Centre (Pakistan)
Apply today
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Focus Humanitarian Assistance
Financial Planning and Analysis Officer (Multiple)
Apply today
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For a full list of employment opportunities visit the AKDN Career Centre.
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CONTACT US
His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Canada
49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1K1 CANADA
+1-416-646-6965
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