Volunteer Tutors Needed
Aga Khan Education Board for Ontario

The Aga Khan Education Board for Ontario is recruiting volunteer tutors who would like to tutor ESL, English and Math for Elementary, Junior High or High School students. Tutors will provide assistance to students in the Quality of Life Improvement Program (QLIP) as well as other Education Board initiatives. We are seeking tutors who are committed and have a passion for teaching. Appropriate teaching material will be provided.
Tutors with specific backgrounds in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Calculus or Physics are also required for high school level tutorials.

Please contact the Education Board if you are able to assist either during the summer for 1 to 2 days a week, or are able to make a longer term commitment.

For further details, please contact the Education Board by e-mailing ebo@cfonet.org.

“In a Knowledge Society, the most productive investments we can make are
investments in education.”

His Highness the Aga Khan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 2008

CALGARY, July 2 /CNW Telbec/ – High-achieving students from the Ismaili Muslim Community across Canada will gather at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary on Saturday, July 5th (6.30PM) to learn how participation in today’s Knowledge Society is essential for individual and community progress.

The Honorable Dave Hancock, Minister of Education of Alberta, will be the guest of honour and Dr. Tom Kessinger, Deputy Chairman, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), will deliver the keynote address.

The occasion is the inaugural Canadian Ismaili Students Total Achievement Recognition (I-STAR) Awards Gala which aims to promote, recognize and celebrate excellence achieved in all areas of endeavor by top calibre Canadian Ismaili Muslim youth at the junior high, secondary, and post-secondary levels. This year’s National awards will recognize the achievements of 150 youth from across Canada who have been selected at regional I-STAR events in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. This high calibre awards ceremony encourages students from Grade 9 to Post-Secondary to strive for and achieve excellence in academics, community service and leadership, athletics, arts and humanities, and science and technology.

“The theme of this first Canadian I-STAR Awards Gala is The Knowledge Society” said Shaukat Jiwa, Chairperson of the Aga Khan Education Board for Canada. “We recognize that we live in an age where human intellect, imagination and ingenuity have become the currency of choice and one that highlights the necessity of lifelong learning and the search for excellence. We hope that our youth will become contributors in the 21st century Knowledge
Society and will use this knowledge in a manner that is consistent with the ethics and values of our faith.”

The Canadian I-STAR Awards Gala is a national initiative commemorating the Golden Jubilee of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan as the Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.

The Ismaili Muslims are a community of ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries around the world, united in their allegiance to the Aga Khan as the 49th hereditary Imam and direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Further information on the Ismaili Muslim Community may be found at www.theismaili.org.

For further information: Ms. Sameera Sereda, (403) 604-2770; Mr. Al-Noor Nenshi Nathoo, (403) 714-7436

Mario Toneguzzi , Calgary Herald
Published: Thursday, July 03, 2008
Friday, July 4

The Mustard Seed invites the community to join with them in kicking off the Stampede with its second annual Stampede BBQ between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Mustard Street Ministry, 102 1 Ave. S.E. This event is an opportunity to say thank you to Calgary for their support throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to participate in a fun filled day of free food, activities and live entertainment including a special performance from Juno award nominated country star.

Join MLA Dr. David Swann for his 4th Annual Stampede Breakfast, today from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320 5th Ave. N.W,. The breakfast features: vegetarian-friendly food options, fair trade coffee from Higher Ground, free energy efficient light bulbs from Project Porchlight and live entertainment! Bring your own dishes and receive a free reusable shopping bag. For more info, check out www.davidswann.ca or call 216-5445.

The Ismaili Muslim Community of Calgary cordially invites you to celebrate the Calgary Stampede at their 12th Annual Stampede Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ismaili Jamatkhana, 4623 11 St. N.E. This year the Ismaili Muslim Community is proud to partner with the Women & Wellness Conference to celebrate the meaningful role of women in developing an enriched civil society. As a special feature attendees are also invited to tour the Historic Cities Programme Exhibition in the Social Hall of the Jamatkhana.

Chuckwagon Breakfast from 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Fluor Rope Square, on the corner of 7 Ave. and Macleod Tr. S.E. in Olympic Plaza. Get your flapjacks and bacon hot of the griddles from the back of the authentic GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagons. Stick around for Old Time Rigs, First Nations People, Square Dancing, live entertainment and more.

West Springs Free Methodist Church invites you to come and enjoy homemade pancakes, sausages, fresh fruit, juice and coffee from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the corner of 85 St and Old Banff Coach Rd, 742 85 St. S.W. There will be horse rides, great music and a bouncer.

Calgary Stampede Caravan Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. featuring a live western band, visiting marching bands, traditional Native dances, Stampede Royalty, petting zoo, pony rides, games and face painting for the kids and much more! Marlborough Mall, Memorial Dr. & 36 St. N.E. and Points West Shopping Center, #200 5 Ave W, Cochrane (under the giant Canadian flag).

mtoneguzzi@theherald.canwest.com

Source: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/features/
stampede08/story.html?id=73d4b0f9-5db2-4a2d-a458-6cccd6a93150