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Council for Ontario Thursday, February 2, 2017 Toronto

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with the Settlement Portfolio

The Settlement Portfolio promotes the settlement & development of newly arrived Ismailis The Settlement Portfolio acts as a bridge to resources, and supports the delivery of services by institutions and the community.

We have two focused programs, RKI (Rahe Kamyabi, meaning roadway to success) and MTP (Management Training Program). RKI is a mentoring program for those that are looking to achieve long term personal or professional goals. MTP teaches interested murids about management and leadership skills leading up to seva within our institutions. 

The Settlement Portfolio is seeking individuals that can help with project management, liaising with the Ismaili institutional resources, marketing, administrative assistance, and a number of other areas. Interested individuals are asked to email their resumes to ontariosettlementportfolio@gmail.com.

Open Forum Session for Post-Secondary and Young Ismaili Adults

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Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Friday, February 3, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Downtown Jamatkhana

The Jamati Institutions are hosting open forum sessions with institutional leadership for Post-Secondary students and Young Ismaili Adults (ages 18-40 only) on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Downtown Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies.

This session will provide an opportunity for the post-secondary students and young adults to ask questions related to the Imamat, and the work of the Jamati and Imamat institutions. Jamati sessions will be held in the near future.

If you have a question that you would like to submit prior to the event, please click here. 

Open Forum Sessions

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Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Friday, February 3, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
East York, Meadowvale and Scarborough Jamatkhanas
Start Date:
Friday, February 3, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Downtown Jamatkhana

The Jamati Institutions are hosting open forum sessions with Institutional leadership on Friday, February 3 after Jamati ceremonies as follows:

  • East York, Meadowvale and Scarborough Jamatkhanas for secondary students
  • Downtown Jamatkhana for post-secondary students and young adults

The sessions will provide an opportunity for youth, students and young adults to ask questions related to the Imamat, and the work of the Jamati and Imamat institutions. Jamati sessions will be held in the near future.

Refreshments will be served.

Family Day 2017 Events

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Richmond Hills Jamatkhana
Start Date:
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Headquarters Jamatkhana

A Family Day event will take place on Saturday, February 18 at Richmond Hill Jamatkhana and on Sunday, February 19 at Headquarters Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies. For more information and to purchase tickets, please see the Jamatkhana teams.

The Jamat is invited to a Family Day event with seniors, youth, and juniors on Saturday, February 18 at East York Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies, including card making, a presentation on importance of family, dinner and musical entertainment. Please contact your local Care for the Elderly Representatives for tickets.

An Evening in Conversation with Ali Velshi

Learning & Development | Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Friday, January 27, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Scarborough Jamatkhana

The first coffee lounge of 2017 features an evening in conversation with Ali Velshi, MSNBC Chief Business Analyst and Anchor, at Scarborough Jamatkhana on Friday, January 27 after Jamati ceremonies. Non-Ismaili family members are welcome to attend. To register, please click here.

Please note: There is a nominal fee to attend, and photographs will be taken at the event.

New Year's Eve Celebration

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Celebrate New Year's Eve

A New Year's Eve Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 31st at the Ottawa Headquarters Jamatkhana. The event promises to be a fun-filled, family-friendly evening with music and special children's activities. Dinner will be served at 8:30 pm. Tickets are on sale every Friday starting December 9th with an early bird price for tickets purchased before Saturday, December 24th. Family members and friends from other faiths are also welcome to attend. To purchase tickets please visit the ICARE desk.  For more information, please contact ottchair.akysb@gmail.com.