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Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Friday, March 1, 2024
Start Time:
8:00 p.m. MT
Location:
Westwinds

Join us at Westwinds Jamatkhana for the Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair. Over 15 Boards & Portfolios will be showcasing how they plan to put a focus on the following strategic priorities:

  • Settlement excellence
  • Poverty elimination
  • Access to quality health care
  • Youth development
  • Healthy aging
  • Jamati engagement

Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Start Time:
7:00 p.m. MT
Location:
Franklin

Join us at Franklin Jamatkhana for the Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair. Over 15 Boards & Portfolios will be showcasing how they plan to put a focus on the following strategic priorities:

  • Settlement excellence
  • Poverty elimination
  • Access to quality health care
  • Youth development
  • Healthy aging
  • Jamati engagement

Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Friday, April 12, 2024
Start Time:
8:00 p.m. MT
Location:
Headquarters Jamatkhana

Join us at Headquarters Jamatkhana for the Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair. Over 15 Boards & Portfolios will be showcasing how they plan to put a focus on the following strategic priorities:

  • Settlement excellence
  • Poverty elimination
  • Access to quality health care
  • Youth development
  • Healthy aging
  • Jamati engagement

Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Friday, April 19, 2024
Start Time:
8:00 p.m.
Location:
South Jamatkhana

Join us at South Jamatkhana for the Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair. Over 15 Boards & Portfolios will be showcasing how they plan to put a focus on the following strategic priorities:

  • Settlement excellence
  • Poverty elimination
  • Access to quality health care
  • Youth development
  • Healthy aging
  • Jamati engagement

Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Friday, March 8, 2024
Start Time:
8:00 p.m. MT
Location:
Northwest Jamatkhana

Join us at Northwest Jamatkhana for the Council for the Prairies Institutional Fair. Over fifteen boards and portfolios of the Jamati institutions will be showcasing how they plan to put a focus on the following strategic priorities:

  • Settlement excellence
  • Poverty elimination
  • Access to quality health care
  • Youth development
  • Healthy aging
  • Jamati engagement

Winter Safety

Health & Wellness | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Published Date:
Thursday, January 25, 2024

The heightened risk of power outages due to extreme cold temperatures underscores the importance of emergency preparedness. Explore the following resources to ensure readiness for emergencies, safeguarding yourself, your family, and your community.

Here are some tips for making emergency preparedness part of your routine:

1. Stay informed

Stay up to date through your local emergency warning system.

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

2. Indoor safety

  • Make sure you have working smoke alarms. 
  • Don’t leave burning candles unattended. 
  • Check on elderly relatives and neighbours to ensure they are warm enough and have sufficient supplies, particularly when the weather is cold or snowy. They might not feel comfortable going outside to shop and may require food, medications, and other supplies.
  • In case of a power outage, generators, grills, and similar items should only be used safely outdoors in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. 

3. Plan ahead before going outdoors 

  • Always check the weather before you leave home. 
  • Look out for a wind chill warning. Warnings are based on local climate and are issued when significant wind chills are expected. 
  • Dress in layers with a wind resistant outer layer. 
  • When it is cold, wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves. Keep your face warm with a scarf, neck tube or face mask. 
  • Wear warm and waterproof footwear. When it is very cold, or when the wind chill is significant, cover as much exposed skin as possible. Your body's extremities, such as the ears, nose, fingers and toes lose heat the fastest. 
  • Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive. 

4. Make an emergency plan

Stay up to date on your risk to the hazards within your community. An emergency plan can help you and your family respond effectively to emergency or disaster situations. It can also help to cope with the stress that these situations bring.

5. Build an emergency kit

Make sure you have an emergency kit in your home and vehicle. This kit should be easy to find and carry, and the supplies should be regularly updated. In the case of power outages, an emergency kit with supplies such as water, non-perishable food, batteries, blankets, a flashlight, and a crank-powered radio can help to keep you safe and comfortable.

6. Community connections

Knowing your neighbours is an important part of creating community resilience. It helps to reduce stress, and ask for or offer help in times when it is most in need.

More information is available through the following links:

Get Prepared 

Red Cross

Emergency preparedness videos

Salgirah Mubarak

Faith & Traditions | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Published Date:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

On behalf of all Prairies Jamati institutions and Jamati and Majalis Mukhi Kamadia Sahebs and Mukhiani Kamadiani Sahebas, we wish the entire Jamat a heartfelt Salgirah Mubarak! 

This past year was especially significant as it marked 50 years of the Jamat’s establishment and strong presence in Canada. Canada has welcomed the Jamat with immense warmth and generosity, and Jamati members have had the opportunity to develop roots in the peace and security of this new home while significantly contributing to Canada’s rich cultural mosaic and civil society. 

The Jamat’s unity and generosity of spirit and resources have helped advance the stability of the local and global Jamat. The effects of global conflict and insecurity, climate change, economic uncertainty, and physical and mental health continue to challenge us all.

The Canadian Jamat is anticipated to grow as we continue to welcome murids from various parts of the world. Let us set ourselves up for future success and do everything we can to support and welcome our brothers and sisters. This Salgirah, let us all contribute to building an environment of warmth and friendship, and to extending new bridges of love and concern to newcomers and familiar faces alike. We encourage all those who are in need of support, information, or a helping hand to reach out as needed via Access, and to remember that we are here for one another. Thank you for your support in helping the Jamat continue to build from strength to strength.

Reflecting on the significance of the 87th Salgirah, it is through Mawlana Hazar Imam’s continued guidance and institutional endeavours that we have the courage and faith to overcome adversity and approach new situations with strength and confidence. His tireless efforts have enabled the Jamat to look ahead and plan for our futures with hope, faith, and optimism. For this, we are ever grateful.

During Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 80th birthday celebrations, he shared his vision for the Jamat’s success in the future: "As we look ahead, the Jamat is likely to become more and more a global community…but the essence of the Jamat, the ethics of our faith, the principles which we believe in and which we seek to practice in our lives are the essence of how our community will stay united." 

Salgirah Mubarak to each one of you — with prayers for peace, easing of all difficulties, and immense barakah.

 

Dr. Zahra Shajani, President, Council for Prairies

Muneer Gilani, Honorary Secretary, Council for Prairies

Amyn Kanjee, Chairman, Tariqah & Religious Education Board

Shairoze Damji, Chairman, Conciliation & Arbitration Board

Jamila Somani Nathu, Chairman, Grants & Review Board

Karim Devraj, Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

Evening Recitation Program

The Evening Recitation Program (ERP) holds weekly classes at all Calgary Jamatkhanas for children ages 5 and older.

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Global Encounters: Share Your Stories

Community Engagement | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Friday, September 15, 2023
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies

The Prairies Global Encounters team invites all participants and parents of Illume 2023 to share your stories and display your jerseys and medals with pride.

The Global Encounters fundraiser will conclude on October 7, 2023. We encourage you to donate here. Volunteers will also be present after Jamati ceremonies to answer any questions.

University of Central Asia Awareness Visit

Community Engagement | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Westwinds Jamatkhana

The University of Central Asia (UCA) is a regional, multi-country university established in 2000 under an International Treaty with the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, and Mawlana Hazar Imam as its Chancellor.

The leadership team from the UCA will be visiting Calgary on September 24 & 25 to provide a special update on its mission, objectives, and accomplishments. This will be a valuable opportunity for the Canadian Jamat to learn about the progress and impact of this important Imamat institution.

The sessions will take place after Jamati ceremonies on Sunday, September 24 at Westwinds Jamatkhana.

Refreshments will be served.

 

BUI Registration

Faith & Traditions | Council for Canada
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Friday, August 25, 2023

Bait-ul-Ilm (BUI) is a religious education program for all Jamati children and youth ages 4-17 years.

Students are guided in exploring aspects of Islam that relate to ethics, thought and culture within Muslim societies and the Ismaili Tariqah, all within a broad framework. BUI promotes the understanding, peer support and skill-development needed to actively engage with the principles of our faith and utilize them for personal well-being, decision-making and inspiration.

In the 2023-24 academic year, BUI will offer a new Recitation & Practices Program in all regions. Pre-primary and primary students will learn and explore daily and devotional tariqah recitations and practices as part of their BUI weekly in-person programming. Specific offerings may vary by centre.

New students can register for Bait-ul-Ilm online. Returning students should have received a personalized link by email which can be used to register. 

We hope to see you soon!

Join the Jamatkhana Maintenance Team

Community Engagement | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Published Date:
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Council for the Prairies Property Matters portfolio is responsible for the care, maintenance and security of Jamatkhana facilities located in Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. We are currently seeking individuals to support Jamatkhana maintenance, facility management, and capital project management. These volunteer opportunities will use your maintenance skills to support the upkeep of Jamatkhanas in the Prairies.

Please apply through the links below:
 
The Facility Manager (FM) is responsible for facilitating maintenance and repairs of all building-related assets.
 
The maintenance volunteer assists the FM in the repairs and maintenance activities at the Jamatkhana.
 
The Operations Coordinator (OC) provides support to the FM as it pertains to capital project planning, execution and delivery in accordance with established deadlines and standards.

Global Encounters Campaign

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Published Date:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Calling all Prairies Jamat to continue supporting Global Encounters to help unite the Jamat across borders and empower young leaders & talent to transform passion into purpose. Together let's build a strong community!

GIVE TODAY 

Global Encounters Campaign

Community Engagement | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Friday, August 11, 2023
Start Time:
10:00 PM ET

Calling all Prairies Jamat to continue supporting Global Encounters to help unite the Jamat across borders and empower young leaders & talent to transform passion into purpose. Together let's build a strong community!

GIVE TODAY the.ismaili/globalencounters/give

Council for the Prairies Directory 2023-2024

Support Services | Council for the Prairies
Region:
Prairies
Published Date:
Monday, July 17, 2023

HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI COUNCIL FOR THE PRAIRIES

Institutional Directory

2023-2024

To get in touch with the Jamati Institutions, contact the Access Line.

• President Zahra Shajani

• Honorary Secretary Alisha Visanji

• Chairperson, ITREB Amyn Kanjee

• Mukhisaheb, Headquarters Jamatkhana Karim Devraj

• Member for Communications & Publications Azra Lallany Sagoo

• Member for External Relations Nimira Alimohamed 

• Member for Legal Matters, Governance & Policy Irfan Tharani

• Member for Finance Aziz Akberi

• Member for Diversity and Inclusion & Rites of Passage: Aisha Ladha

• Member for Property Matters Raziq Peermohamed

• Member for Arts and Culture Farahnaz Zawari

• Member for Safety, Security, and Ismaili Volunteers Amir Rajani

• Member for Settlement Alykhan Bhimji

• Member for Care for the Elderly and Environment Shafina Hassam

• Member for Data and Technology, Catering and ITC   Nadir Visram

• Member for Resource Development Malika Rajani

• Member for Future Ready Initiative (FRI) Sonalin Bhayani

• Member for Districts Nadia Kamal

• Chairperson, Economic Planning Board Nawaz Damji

• Chairperson, Education Board Almeera Nathoo-Sunderji

• Chairperson, Health Board Safiya Karim

• Chairperson, Social Welfare Board Lavina Chagani

• Chairperson, Youth and Sports Board Shakil Shivji

• Chairperson, Grants and Review Board Jamila Somani

• Chairperson, Conciliation and Arbitration Board Shairoze Damji

 

In the event of a Mayyit, please contact the Mayyit line at (403) 215-6200 and follow the prompts.