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This episode celebrates the contributions of Indigenous artists during June - Canada's Indigenous People's month. A moving piece by Indigenous performers Cris Derksen and Moe Clark, 'Refuge in Truth' is a piece that looks at notions of displacement and alienation and how memory can help reclaim the space of belonging and connection. It is inspired by our Sanctuary Exhibition and performed in the gallery. An excerpt by Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliot Clarke discusses the diversity within the Indigenous Turtle Island Community. Juno award-winning Jeremy Dutcher's artist residency presentation and interview with the CBC's Sook-Yin Lee are featured to close the episode, his music video 'Mehcinut.
Why and how do Jamatkhanas hold such a central and cherished place in the life of a murid? What is the significance of congregational prayer? How do we continue to ensure that we embrace the gift of the Jamatkhana as a means towards personal and spiritual fulfillment? Host Marline Aizouki and special guest Alwaez Karim Jiwani reflect on these questions as Jamatkhanas start to re-open in Canada. Jamati voices comment on what they missed, and what Jamatkhana means to them and musical expressions remind us of our strength in unity.
ITREB India: Saaptahik Sandesh: Break the Silence Understanding Mental Health by Alwaez Kamaluddin Ali Muhammad.
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. With improved technology and medical advances, people with thalassemia are capable to live longer and healthier. Be part of the discussion that carefully explores ways to live healthier and longer with Thalassemia.
Why and how do Jamatkhanas hold such a central and cherished place in the life of a murid? What is the significance of congregational prayer? How do we continue to ensure that we embrace the gift of the Jamatkhana as a means towards personal and spiritual fulfillment? Host Marline Aizouki and special guest Alwaez Karim Jiwani reflect on these questions as Jamatkhanas start to re-open in Canada. Jamati voices comment on what they missed, and what Jamatkhana means to them and musical expressions remind us of our strength in unity.
Celebrate spring and Navroz as Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, curator at the Aga Khan Museum talks about how the world is coming alive this time of year, experience the uplifting performances of Montreal artists Kiya Tabassian and Hamin Honari, and hear a warm conversation between Dr. Filiz Cakir Phillip and Marianne Fenton on the fascination with tulips, a favorite springtime flower.
Host Huse Madhavji, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Council for BC President Samir Manji, and FOCUS Canada's Aysha Rajwani discuss the resilience of the human spirit, the risk of natural disasters, and the steps we can take to migitage the resulting suffering and devastation.
The Indian Ocean is one of East Africa’s greatest assets, but sadly, it is under serious threat. Large-scale urbanization and population growth have created an environmental crisis, one major issue being that of waste management. This film seeks to address this problem by documenting the effects of untreated sewage on the ecosystem and the health of marine and human populations in the Mombasa city area. A film by Alan Oyugi. GNV-035
ITREB India: Laylat Al-Qadr A night of Reflection, Prayer and Remembrance by Alwaez Abdulali Dhanani
Join ITREB India for exploring the What is Laylat Al-Qadr? A Talk by Alwaez Abdul Ali Dhanani.
Explore the exchange and connectivity between different Asian cultures with The Aga Khan Museum. Beginning in South Asia, a pocket performance on the bansuri by Hasheel showcases this unique cultural tradition followed by a discussion between curator Dr. Marika Sardar and Dr. Katherine Anne Paul on one of the most eye-catching pieces in the Museum's collection. Learn how a magnificent object made in China in the 15th century ended up at a court in India in the 17th century. Museum volunteer Jane Liu reflects on the beauty of the work's colorful clouds and mists and how they remind her of a motif in Chinese art. The episode closes with a glorious performance on the pipa from renowned artist Wen Zhao presenting traditional music from China.
In a conversation with Zahra Jivan, city builder and civic leader Zahra Ebrahim share stories from her projects to show the link between design and justice, and especially how we can frame problems in a people-centered manner to enable individuals to design their own solutions.
Host Huse Madhavji, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Council for BC President Samir Manji, and FOCUS Canada's Aysha Rajwani discuss the resilience of the human spirit, the risk of natural disasters, and the steps we can take to migitage the resulting suffering and devastation.
How the institutions have been working to bring the Imam's vision to life and what is our role as his ambassadors to create a more pluralistic society.
Join host Zulekha Nathoo this Friday as we sit down to hear some of the unique and inspiring stories from multi-faith family members in our Jamat. Always Karim Thomas, Vice President of the Council for Canada, joins us to share reflections on how we can continue to build a more inclusive community, and embrace a cosmopolitan ethic in our daily lives. As always we will conclude the evening with some musical expressions to refresh and renew.
Ismaili Centre Conversations Portugal: How Communities Grow Through Cultural Diversity – 23 May 2021
Ismaili Centre Lisbon highlights stories with very different origins and life experiences, but all of them with a link to the history of the Imams and the community itself.
Join ITREB India for Saaptahik Sandesh to explore the Dealing with Change.
Join host Zulekha Nathoo this Friday as we sit down to hear some of the unique and inspiring stories from multi-faith family members in our Jamat. Always Karim Thomas, Vice President of the Council for Canada, joins us to share reflections on how we can continue to build a more inclusive community, and embrace a cosmopolitan ethic in our daily lives. As always we will conclude the evening with some musical expressions to refresh and renew.
News and highlights from the Ismaili Community worldwide.
The Global Centre for Pluralism in collaboration with the University of British Columbia presents a lecture by Ethiopian novelist and 2020 Booker Prize finalist, Maaza Mengiste, followed by a conversation with Nahlah Ayed, host of CBC Radio's Ideas. Opening remarks by Princess Zahra Aga Khan. Ms. Mengiste talks about her journey into historical research while writing her critically acclaimed novel, The Shadow King. She discusses the surprising and revelatory discoveries she made about collective memory and official archives, and what history can teach us about the future.
When the fishermen of Ras Fumba on Zanzibar Island discovered that their catch was rapidly decreasing they took action. Outsiders were ruining the marine environment by overfishing and the use of poisons and dynamite. With the help of the local government and international NGOs, they set up patrols on the newly created Menai Bay Conservation Area. Now visitors from around the world come to see how this local initiative conserved the marine environment. A film by Richard Magumba. GNV-034
Join us as we host an in-flight conversation with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Organized by the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern US in collaboration with NASA, this exciting broadcast will feature questions from middle school students and special messages from key elected and state officials.