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Urgent Announcement: All Jamatkhanas in the Ontario are Now Closed

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Friday, March 13, 2020

The Government of Ontario has announced additional steps to limit large gatherings to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19.

While the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to assess the risk to the general population in Canada as “low”, the Jamati Institutions, in consultation with public health officials and with the aim of protecting the most vulnerable in our Jamat, have decided to close all Jamatkhanas in Ontario including university Jamatkhanas, effective immediately. This includes morning, evening and weekend ceremonies. All Jamatkhana-based programming is also cancelled. We will continue to work closely with the public health authorities on the timing of Jamatkhana re-opening and will keep the Jamat informed.

Volunteers will be positioned at Jamatkhanas this evening to inform those who do not receive this message.

The decision to close our Jamatkhanas is unprecedented in Canada and not taken lightly, and we seek the Jamat’s understanding and forgiveness for any inconvenience caused. We are taking these precautionary steps in the interests of the Jamat’s long-term health and security.

The Jamati Institutions will continue to provide regular information and updates to the Jamat via the electronic Al-Akhbar and iiCanada app. We pray for the health and safety of all Canadians and all those impacted globally.

Administrative Officer, Jamati Institutions for Ontario

Council for Ontario
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Category:
General
Duration:
Permanent
Organization:
Institutions for Ontario

The Jamati Institutions for Ontario are seeking applicants for the position of an Administrative Officer, to be based in Ontario.

The Council for Canada (CFC) in conjunction with the Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) for Canada is implementing a joint secretariat model with the aim to standardize and integrate regional administrative and operational functions, including organizational structures, processes and resources.

The Administrative Officer (AO) is responsible for participating with the Executive Officer (EO) in ensuring that the functions and mandate of the regional institutions are fully executed in a timely, orderly and satisfactory manner and for coordinating and organizing the agenda of the institutions to ensure their objectives are achieved and agreed policies are implemented.

View Terms of Reference. 

The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 1.

Richmond Hill Relocation

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Richmond Hill will congregate at Jubilee Gardens tonight and tomorrow.

Richmond Hill Update

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Sunday, December 29, 2019

In light of inclement weather conditions, all school facilities permits have been cancelled, hence Richmond Hill will congregate at JG on Sunday December 29th, 2019 for evening ceremonies.

The Annual Post-Secondary Students' Salgirah Khushiali - Ismaili Centre, Toronto

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Ismaili Centre, Toronto

Join us at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Saturday, January 4 for an exciting night of inter-ISA networking, delicious refreshments, fun activities, a special guest speaker, cultural music and more. The event is free to attend, all post-secondary students are highly recommended to attend. For more information, please contact your local ISA exec team.

Please register online to secure your spot.

Salgirah Message from Ontario Leadership

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Thursday, December 12, 2019

On behalf of the Ontario Jamati Institutions and Mukhi Kamadia & Mukhiani Kamadiani, we extend our warmest greetings and wish you Salgirah Mubarak!

In celebrating Mawlana Hazar Imam's 83rd birthday, let us reflect on our key priorities that will propel our Jamat to even further heights as we approach fifty years of settlement in Canada:

  • Improving the quality of life of every family in the Jamat through the Quality of Life initiative;
  • Championing BUI attendance so that our children can proudly articulate their identity as Canadian Ismaili Muslims;
  • Supporting diversity and inclusion within our Jamat and curating inclusive programs and events for all segments of our Jamat; and
  • Promoting diverse programming at the Ismaili Centre Toronto and positioning it as a leader in civil society dialogue

We continue to be humbled and inspired by all of our volunteers who serve with such grace, compassion and humility both within the Jamat and externally through Ismaili CIVIC and other initiatives. We express our appreciation to all who support the Jamat by giving of their time and knowledge. Thank you for helping to keep our community strong, vibrant and resilient!

We offer prayers for the safety and peace of our spiritual brothers and sisters around the world. We offer our humble shukrana to our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam for his continued guidance and protection, and pray for the Jamat’s good health, prosperity, faith, and unity. Ameen.

Please join us to celebrate this momentous milestone of our beloved Hazar Imam.

On Friday, December 13, the Jamat will gather in Jamatkhana for Salgirah Khushiali and enjoy cake and sherbet after evening Jamati ceremonies.

On Saturday, December 14 in the evening, we will come together to share a meal and enjoy raas, cultural music and dancing. We warmly invite multi-faith family members to join us for these celebrations, after Jamati ceremonies.

Salgirah Mubarak.

Salim Bhanji
President, Ismaili Council for Ontario

Dr. Zahra Bhanji
Chairman, Ismaili Tariqah & Religious Education Board for Ontario

Farrah Punja
Chairman, Grants & Review Board for Ontario

Zahir Bhanji
Chairman, Conciliation & Arbitration Board for Ontario  

Dr. Zulfikar Kara
Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

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Thank you for attending our 2019 International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday March 9 at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto!

We invite you to provide us with feedback on this event by completing this short survey. It should take no more than 5 minutes and your feedback will help us improve future planning.

 

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Ontario Launches Free Routine Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program is a government-funded dental care program. It provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older.

Coverage includes:  

  • check-ups, including scaling, fluoride and polishing
  • repairing broken teeth and cavities  
  • x-rays 
  • removing teeth or abnormal tissue (oral surgery) 
  • anesthesia  
  • treating infection and pain (endodontic services)  
  • treating gum conditions and diseases (periodontal services)  

Dentures

Dental prosthetics (prosthodontic services), including dentures, will be partially covered. Please speak to your local public health unit for more information. 

Coverage period

Once you are enrolled in the program, your coverage period is for up to one year.

Your coverage will end on July 31st every year, no matter when you enroll.

Eligibility 

You can apply for the program if you: 

  • are 65 years of age or older 
  • are a resident of Ontario 
  • meet the income requirements:
    • an annual net income of $19,300 or less for a single senior
    • a combined annual net income of $32,300 or less for a couple
  • have no other form of dental benefits, including private insurance or dental coverage under another government program such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Non-Insured Health Benefits 

For more information, please click here.

Salgirah Khushiali

| Council for Ontario
Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Friday, December 13, 2019
Start Time:
5:00 PM

Friday, December 13 marks the 83rd birthday of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Due to increased attendance on this day, the Jamat may be re-directed to additional capacity Jamatkhanas. Further details will be provided through Jamatkhana announcements.