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New 'Learn French' Portal

Learning & Development | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Government of Québec offers free French courses to all persons 16 years of age and older who are living in Québec, who are not subject to mandatory school attendance and who wish to receive French learning services, as well as to persons who are planning to settle in Québec. 

To learn more about those courses, please visit the Learn French Portal.

Événement reporté - La mer vivante - Symposium pour les jeunes

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Le Symposium pour les jeunes sur La mer vivante - Beauté fragile du 27 mai est reporté en raison de conflits d'horaire.

L'exposition de photographies peut être visionnée au Centre Ismaili de Toronto jusqu'au 4 juin.

Cliquer ici pour plus d'information sur l'exposition.

Event Postponed - The Living Sea Youth Symposium

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The Living Sea Youth Symposium for May 27th is postponed due to timing conflicts.

The photography exhibition can be viewed at the Ismaili Centre Toronto until June 4.

Click here for more information on the exhibition.

Illume 2023: Quebec & Maritimes Regional Festival

Community Engagement | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Illume 2023 will bring together our Jamat’s talent across over 20 art forms and sports. The road to Illume starts with regional tryouts and events. To qualify for different levels of competitions, interested members of the Jamat must register. A step-by-step video on how to register is available.

The Quebec & Maritimes regional Illume events will be held as follows:

  • Various sports tryouts : TBD.
  • Performing Arts : TBD
  • Visual Art Gallery : TBD
  • Film Festival : TBD.

Registration deadlines are as follows:

  • Sunday, April 28 for Performing Arts and Sports.
  • Saturday, July 15 for Visual Arts.
  • Monday, July 31 for the Film Festival.

The National Illume festival will be held in two parts:

  • Performing Arts and Sports, held from August 4 to 7 in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Film Festival and Visual Arts, held during November in Toronto, Ontario.

For more information and to register, please visit illume 2023.

Clone of Illume 2023: Quebec & Maritimes Regional Festival

Community Engagement | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Illume 2023 will bring together our Jamat’s talent across over 20 art forms and sports. The road to Illume starts with regional tryouts and events. To qualify for different levels of competitions, interested members of the Jamat must register. A step-by-step video on how to register is available.

The Quebec & Maritimes regional Illume events will be held as follows:

  • Various sports tryouts, held during May.
  • Performing Arts, held from June 2 to 4 at Headquarters Jamatkhana, Vancouver.
  • Visual Art Gallery, held from August 24 to 27 at Richmond Jamatkhana.
  • Film Festival, held from September 8 to 9 at the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver.

Registration deadlines are as follows:

  • Sunday, April 28 for Performing Arts and Sports.
  • Saturday, July 15 for Visual Arts.
  • Monday, July 31 for the Film Festival.

The National Illume festival will be held in two parts:

  • Performing Arts and Sports, held from August 4 to 7 in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Film Festival and Visual Arts, held during November in Toronto, Ontario.

For more information and to register, please visit illume 2023.

Montreal Challenge Cup (MCC)

Health & Wellness | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

And here we are, with yet another unforgettable weekend of fun and excitement with MCC 2023 Games and the magnificent Gala Shab.

Games

May 20 and 21
Complexe Sportif Bell Brossard, 8000 Boulevard, Leduc Suite 104, Brossard, QC J4Y 0E9

Gala Shab

Monday May 22, from 2pm to 8pm
Chateau Royal, 3500 Blvd Souvenir, Laval, QC, H7V 1X2

Team Registrations: 19 April to 3 May (On First-Come, First-Served basis. May close earlier if Maximum capacity reached).

Visit Montreal Challenge Cup  for more information.

For inquiries, contact us.

Message de Navroz Mubarak

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Au nom de toutes les institutions Jamati ainsi que les Mukhi Kamadia Sahebs et Mukhiani Kamadiani Sahebas, Jamati et de Majalis pour le Québec et les maritimes nous vous souhaitons, à vous et à vos familles, un Navroz Mubarak sincère.

En tant que début d’année, Navroz est une période de renouveau spirituel, de rajeunissement physique, d’espoir et d’optimisme. Cela nous donne l’occasion de réfléchir à l’année écoulée et de nous tourner vers l’année à venir.

Cette dernière année est particulièrement importante puisqu’elle a marqué les 50 ans de présence significative du Jamat au Canada.  Alors que nous réfléchissons aux réalisations du Jamat jusqu’à présent, célébrons également ce qui est à venir.  Cette année, nous avons accueilli de nombreux nouveaux membres du Jamat arrivant de partout dans le monde au Canada. Faisons ce que nous pouvons pour les soutenir et les accueillir. Exprimons notre gratitude pour la diversité et la force que cela apporte au Jamat. 

Rappelons-nous qu’il y a des Jamats dans le monde qui sont confrontés à des situations d’instabilité politique, sociale et géographique. Apportons notre soutien chaque fois que nous le pouvons et prions pour la paix et la sécurité. 

Nous profitons également de cette occasion pour exprimer notre gratitude au Jamat et à tous nos volontaires qui continuent de donner de leur temps et de leurs ressources. C’est votre énergie, votre générosité et votre compassion qui maintiennent le Jamat en bonne santé, heureux et uni. 

Enfin, offrons shukrana à notre bien-aimé Imam pour ses conseils et son soutien constants. 

Nous souhaitons à chacun d’entre vous une journée de Navroz joyeuse et enrichissante. Que vous, vos familles et vos proches, soyez bénis avec de l’immense barakah, une bonne santé, la prospérité, la paix, la compréhension spirituelle et le soulagement de toutes vos difficultés.

Navroz Mubarak!

Noor Wais
President, Council for Quebec and Maritimes

Dr. Karima Fazal Karim
Honorary Secretary, Council for Quebec and Maritimes

Abdul Ghafoor Mominzada
Chairman, ITREB for Quebec and Maritimes

Nilab Ferooz
Chairperson, Grants and Review Board for Quebec and Maritimes

Lizwan Mohan
Chairman, Conciliation and Arbitration Board

Najmuddin Zafari
Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

Navroz Mubarak Message

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

On behalf of all Quebec and Maritimes Jamati institutions and Jamati and Majalis Mukhi Kamadia Sahebs and Mukhiani Kamadiani Sahebas, we wish you and your families a heartfelt Navroz Mubarak.  

As the start of the New Year, Navroz is a time of spiritual renewal, physical rejuvenation, hope and optimism. It gives us the opportunity to both reflect on the past year, and look forward to the year ahead. 

This past year is especially significant as it marked 50 years of the Jamat’s strong presence in Canada. As we reflect on the achievements of the Jamat up until this point, let us also celebrate what is to come.  This year we welcomed many new Jamati members arriving from around the world to Canada. Let us do what we can do to support and welcome them. Let us offer gratitude for the diversity and strength this brings to the Jamat. 

Let us also not forget the many Jamats around the world who are facing situations of political, social and geographic instability. Let us provide support whenever we can, and offer prayers for peace and security. 

We would also like to take this opportunity to express gratitude to the Jamat and all our volunteers who continue to give of their time and resources. It is your energy, your generosity, and your compassion that keeps the Jamat healthy, happy and united. 

Finally, let us offer shukrana to our beloved Imam for his unwavering guidance and support. 

We wish each and every one of you a joyful and fulfilling Navroz Day. May you, your families and your loved ones be blessed with immense barakah, good health, prosperity, peace, spiritual understanding and the alleviation of all your difficulties.

Navroz Mubarak!

Noor Wais
President, Council for Quebec and Maritimes

Dr. Karima Fazal Karim
Honorary Secretary, Council for Quebec and Maritimes

Abdul Ghafoor Mominzada
Chairman, ITREB for Quebec and Maritimes

Nilab Ferooz
Chairperson, Grants and Review Board for Quebec and Maritimes

Lizwan Mohan
Chairman, Conciliation and Arbitration Board

Najmuddin Zafari
Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

Quebec and Maritimes Leadership Directory 2022-2023

Support Services | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Sunday, January 1, 2023

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

  • President: Huzur Mukhi Noor Mohammed Wais
  • Honorary Secretary: Huzur Mukhiani Dr. Karima Fazal-Karim
  • Communications and Publications: Kanwal Hayat
  • Legal Matters: Faiz Lalani
  • Property Matters: Nooruddin Wais
  • Settlement: Huzur Mukhiani Iffat Salaam Karim
  • Chairman, Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board: Huzur Mukhi Abdul Ghafoor Mominzada
  • Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana: Najmuddin Zafari
  • Chairman, Conciliation and Arbitration Board: Alijah Lizwan Mohan
  • Chairman, Grants and Review Board: Nilab Feroz
  • Chairman, Aga Khan Health Board for Q&M: Dr. Naila Ramji
  • Chairman, Aga Khan Social Welfare Board for Q&M: Najla Noori
  • Chairman, Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Q&M: Nadim Ladha
  • Chairman, Aga Khan Education Board for Q&M: Karim Jaffer
  • Chairman, Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board for Q&M: Amin Lakhani
  • Member, Arts & Culture: Noorzia Shearzad
  • Member, Districts: Saliha Ahmadi
  • Member, Finance: Amyn Damji
  • Member, Ismaili Volunteers & Safety & Security: Shamila Ilyasi
  • Member, Diversity & Inclusion: Neelab Nekzad
  • Member, Care for the Elderly: Timorsha Sakhi
  • Member, Community Relations: Nayyara Mandjee
  • Member, Planning: Shamsha Gandjy
  • Member, Financial Resource Development: Huzur Mukhiani Morsal Ayaz
  • Member, Data Management & Technology: Afshin Somani
  • Member, Family Mentorship: Alijah Hesamuddin Hashuri
  • Member, Rites of Passage: Rai Saheba Yasmin Nathoo

 

Salgirah Leadership Message

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Friday, December 9, 2022

On the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 86th Salgirah, we wish the entire Jamat a heartfelt Salgirah Mubarak!  

This Salgirah is particularly joyful as it brings the Jamat and multi-faith family members together in celebration after several years of limited in-person engagement.  Please continue to keep yourself and your families safe by following guidance on COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccinations, paying attention to symptoms, and staying home when sick. 

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Ismaili community in Canada.  In 1972, Ismailis first established a significant presence in Canada, and have since continued to arrive from various countries around the world.  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.  

In September, as part of the launch of the 50th anniversary commemorations, we were very fortunate to host members of the Imamat family in Canada as they represented Mawlana Hazar Imam. For this visit and the significant achievements celebrated, as well as the establishment of the Canadian Jamat, we offer humble shukrana to Mawlana Hazar Imam for his dedication and untiring efforts to improve the quality of life for Ismailis in Canada and all Canadians.   

The Jamat’s unity and generosity of spirit and resources ensures the stability of the both the local and global Jamat.  The effects of climate change, economic variability, political instability, physical and mental health continue to challenge all of us.  The Canadian Jamat is anticipated to grow as we welcome more murids from various parts of the world.  Let’s set ourselves up for future success.  We encourage everyone to please continue to reach out for support or to offer your help via the Access Line and prepare for a strong future through the Future Ready Initiative.  To help inform Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Jamati Institutions on the status and needs of the Jamat, we humbly request every household to complete the 2022/23 Canadian Jamati Survey, which will launch on Tuesday, December 13.  The few minutes it takes to complete this survey will help plan for the needs of the Jamat for years to come.  Thank you for your support to help the Jamat continue to be strong and united in Canada. 

Reflecting on the significance of the 86th Salgirah, it is through Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance and institutional endeavours that we have the courage and faith to overcome adversity and emerge into 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 truly 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.  

Message des dirigeants à l’occasion de l’Imamat Day

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Au nom de toutes les institutions Jamati du Québec et des Maritimes, des Jamati et Majalis Mukhi Kamadia Sahebs et Mukhiani Kamadiani Sahebas, nous vous souhaitons du fond du cœur Imamat day Mubarak. Le 11 juillet, avec tous les Ismailis du monde entier, nous célébrerons le 65e anniversaire de l'accession de Mawlana Hazar Imam au trône de l'Imamat.

 

En ce jour d'Imamat Day, nous célébrons 65 ans de conseils spirituels et matériels de l'Imam. Nous lui exprimons notre gratitude pour les efforts inlassables qu'il déploie chaque jour pour assurer la sûreté et la sécurité de son Jamat dans le monde entier; pour ses contributions à l'humanité dans son ensemble, dans le but de construire un monde meilleur, plus équitable et plus compréhensif, nous motiver à développer notre véritable potentiel et éclairer le chemin pour chacun d'entre nous vers la compréhension spirituelle. Pour tout cela, nous lui sommes à jamais reconnaissants.

 

Tout au long de l'histoire, notre communauté ismailie a connu des périodes de paix et de prospérité, mais aussi des périodes de défis et d’instabilité. Ce qui est toujours resté constant, est l'Imam du temps qui nous a guidés à travers sa lumière tant sur le plan spirituel que matériel. Dans son Diwan, Nasir Khusraw écrit "Le fond des mers regorge de bijoux et de perles. Pourquoi continuez-vous à courir le long du rivage ? Allez chercher un plongeur". Offrons nos shukhrana pour les conseils de Mawlana Hazar Imam, son amour inconditionnel et son affection pour le Jamat.

 

Le Jour de l'Imamat Day est également l'occasion pour nous de réfléchir aux moyens de transmettre notre amour pour notre Imam. Nous pouvons réaffirmer notre allégeance, exprimer notre gratitude pour avoir assuré le bien-être du Jamat dans le monde entier, et nous soutenir les uns les autres ainsi que la communauté en vivant selon les principes de l'Islam. Aujourd'hui, prions pour avoir la force de réaliser la vision de Mawlana Hazar Imam pour l’unité du Jamat.

 

Nous souhaitons à chacun d'entre vous un très joyeux Imamat Day. Puissiez- vous, vos familles ainsi que vos proches être bénis par une immense barakah, une bonne santé, la prospérité, la paix, la compréhension spirituelle et l’allègement de toutes vos difficultés. Imamat Day Mubarak.

Imamat Day Leadership Message

Faith & Traditions | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

On behalf of all Quebec and Maritimes Jamati institutions, Jamati and Majalis Mukhi Kamadia Sahebs and Mukhiani Kamadiani Sahebas, we wish you a heartfelt Imamat Day Mubarak. On July 11, along with Ismailis from all over the world, we will celebrate the 65th anniversary of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s accession to the throne of Imamat.

This Imamat Day, we celebrate 65 years of the Imam’s spiritual and material guidance. We express our gratitude for his tireless efforts, every day, to help ensure the safety and security of his Jamat around the world; for his contributions to humanity at large, towards building a more compassionate, equitable and understanding world; for motivating us to develop our true potential; and for lighting the path, for each one of us, to spiritual understanding. For all this, we are ever grateful.

Throughout history, our Ismaili community has experienced periods of peace and prosperity, but also episodes of challenge and turbulence. What has always remained constant has been the Imam of the time who has shone a guiding light in spiritual and material matters. In his Diwan, Nasir Khusraw writes “The bottom of the seas lies thick with jewels and pearls. Why do you keep running along the shore? Go, seek a diver”. Let us offer shukhrana for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance, unconditional love and affection for the Jamat.

Imamat Day is also an opportunity for us to contemplate the ways we can convey our love for our Imam. We can re-affirm our allegiance, express our gratitude for ensuring the well-being of the Jamat around the world, and support each other and the community at large by living the principles of Islam. Today, let us pray for the strength to fulfill Mawlana Hazar Imam’s vision of a united Jamat.

We wish each and every one of you a joyful and fulfilling Imamat Day. May you, your families and your loved ones be blessed with immense barakah, good health, prosperity, peace, spiritual understanding and the alleviation of all your difficulties. Imamat Day Mubarak.

Réseautage des nouveaux arrivants à Montréal

Community Engagement | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Vous êtes au Québec depuis moins de 24 mois ?

Ce réseautage est fait pour vous ! Rejoignez-nous au réseautage des nouveaux arrivants

Si vous avez récemment immigré au Québec en tant que travailleur temporaire, PVTiste, étudiant international ou résident permanent, Immigrant Québec et ses partenaires vous invitent à venir rencontrer d'autres personnes venues des quatre coins du monde et qui apprennent à vivre au Canada et plus précisément, dans "la belle province" !

Date : mercredi 20 juillet 2022

Heure : 18h à 20h

Pour plus d'informations et pour vous inscrire

Les bénévoles mettent du coeur dans leurs collectivités

Community Engagement | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Chers volontaires,

À l’occasion de la Semaine de l’action bénévole, nous transmettons notre profonde gratitude à tous les volontaires du Jamat, y compris les membres des familles multiconfessionnelles, pour leur engagement continu pour améliorer la qualité de vie du Jamat et de la communauté. Le bénévolat est profondément ancré dans notre communauté et les volontaires démontrent tous les jours leur engagement pour l’éthique de générosité de temps, de ressources, d’esprit et de cœur envers les gens qui en ont besoin.

Sans aucun doute, ces dernières années ont été éprouvantes pour chacun d’entre nous. Pendant cette période, comme pour toute autre époque, les volontaires ont soutenu le Jamat et la communauté au quotidien. Nous avons été inspirés par la façon dont les volontaires se sont réunis pour faire face aux différents défis. Alors que nous allons de l’avant, vous continuez de démontrer le thème de cette Semaine de l’action bénévole 2022 : « Le bénévolat est l’empathie en action ». Tous nos volontaires travaillent sans relâche pour élever le Jamat et la communauté chaque jour. 

Mawlana Hazar Imam a parlé de l’importance et des bienfaits du bénévolat lorsqu’il s’est adressé aux deux chambres du Parlement du Canada en février 2014 : 

« This Canadian spirit resonates with a cherished principle in Shia Ismaili culture — the importance of contributing one’s individual energies on a voluntary basis to improving the lives of others.  This is not a matter of philanthropy, but rather of self-fulfillment — "enlightened self-fulfillment." »

Le poète soufi du 13e siècle, Jalal ad-Din Rumi souligne avec éloquence cette même valeur du bénévolat : 

« If you become a helper of hearts, springs of wisdom will flow from your heart. »

Tous nos volontaires, qui sont environ des dizaines de milliers à travers le Canada, donnent généreusement leur énergie et leur amour à nos communautés. Pendant la semaine nationale de l’action bénévole, nous sommes heureux de célébrer l’effort et le dévouement de nos volontaires, de tout âge et toute origine, et nous prions pour que ce service leur apporte à eux et à leurs familles du bonheur, du barakah et de l’épanouissement dans leur vie matérielle et spirituelle. Vous nous permettez de rester forts, unis et prêts à affronter les défis du futur.

Au nom de tout le leadership du Jamat du Québec et des provinces maritimes, merci pour tout ce que vous faites pour le Jamat et la communauté au quotidien. Bonne semaine des volontaires!

Noor Wais, Président, Conseil Ismaili pour le Québec et les provinces maritimes

Volunteers Bring Heart to Canada’s Communities

Community Engagement | Council for Quebec and Maritimes
Region:
Quebec and Maritimes
Published Date:
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Dear Volunteers,

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers in the Jamat including our multi-faith family members, for their steadfast commitment to improving the quality of life of the Jamat and the greater community.  Volunteerism is deeply rooted in our community and every day our volunteers demonstrate their commitment to the ethics of generosity of time, spirit, resources, and kindness of heart for those in need.

Undoubtedly the past few years have challenged us all in unprecedented ways.  During this time, as with all other times, our volunteers supported the Jamat and community every day.  We are inspired by how our volunteers came together to overcome the challenges faced.  As we move forward, you continue to exemplify the theme of this year’s volunteer week “Empathy in Action”.  All of our volunteers selflessly work to lift the Jamat and community every day.

Mawlana Hazar Imam reflected on the importance and benefits of volunteering when addressing both houses of Canadian Parliament in February 2014:

“This Canadian spirit resonates with a cherished principle in Shia Ismaili culture — the importance of contributing one’s individual energies on a voluntary basis to improving the lives of others.  This is not a matter of philanthropy, but rather of self-fulfillment — ‘enlightened self-fulfillment.’ “

The 13th century Sufi poet, Jalal ad-Din Rumi eloquently emphasizes this same value of volunteering:

“If you become a helper of hearts, springs of wisdom will flow from your heart.”

All of our volunteers, numbering in the tens of thousands across Canada, generously commit their hearts and energies to our communities.  During National Volunteer Week we are pleased to celebrate the effort and dedication of all volunteers, from all ages and backgrounds, and pray that this service brings you and your families happiness, barakah, and enlightened self-fulfillment.  You keep us strong, united, and ready to face the challenges of the future.  

On behalf of all the leadership of the Quebec and Maritimes Jamat, thank you for all that you do for the Jamat and the community every day.  Happy Volunteer Week!

Noor Wais, President, Ismaili Council for Quebec and Maritimes