Introduction

The Shia Ismaili Muslims are a community of ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries around the world, united in their allegiance to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (known to the Ismailis as Mawlana Hazar Imam) as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader), and direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).

 

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Knowledge Discovery Challenge sparks innovative solutions to address global development problems

The Hangu Helpers innovative proposal combining community self-reliance with improved access to health care professionals, earned them first place in the Knowledge Discovery Challenge. Left to right: Rahim Shivji, Anisa Shivji, Anisa Daudji, Zeeshan Hemraj. Photo: Courtesy of Anisa Shivji

The Knowledge Discovery Challenge was a competition in which Ismailis in Canada were invited to develop solutions to international development problems. The winning team found a way to address inadequate maternal and infant health care in a refugee camp, while fostering economic opportunity for women living there.

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Documentary film highlights relationship with the Calgary Stampede based on shared values

Photo: Courtesy of OMNI TV and White Iron Pictures Inc.

East Meets Western, a new television documentary about the Ismaili community and the Calgary Stampede, describes two seemingly disparate cultures that have built a successful relationship based on shared values. The film showcases the volunteerism, creativity and organisational skills of the Jamat, and highlights the historical role that the Stampede has played in promoting cultural pluralism in Calgary.

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