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Youth Sheliza Kassam gets Calgary Award
Mayor Naheed Nenshi with Youth Award winner Sheliza Kassam and Ald. Jim Stevenson.
The University of Calgary has been a Gold-level sponsor of the Calgary Awards and proud supporter of the Youth Award since 2009. This award is given to a young Calgarian whose exceptional volunteer and community achievements improved the quality of life in Calgary. This year’s winner was Sheliza Kassam, a dynamic 16-year-old who has dedicated hundreds of hours as a volunteer and on the Mayor’s Youth Council with Youth Central. Kassam is also the founder of Children’s Birthday Miracles, an international organization that provides birthday parties for less fortunate children living in Calgary and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. A dedicated humanitarian, Kassam stated, “In my eyes, philanthropy is the idea of sharing the spirit of giving by inspiring people around you to join you in this movement to change the world.”
via Tireless community leadership earns two profs Calgary Awards | News & Events | University of Calgary.
Salimah Janmohamed receives Canadian Energy Law Foundation Graduate Scholarship in Law
The Canadian Energy Law Foundation (CELF) has awarded thesis-based LLM student Salimah Janmohamed a $10,000 Graduate Scholarship in Law. The CELF is an organization comprised of legal practitioners who focus on the Canadian energy industry. The organization invites universities across Canada to designate one candidate from their LLM Program for a scholarship. Designated candidates are assessed on the basis of thesis topics of interest to energy lawyers or candidate’s potential to make a significant contribution to Canadian energy legal practice. Salimah’s thesis research concerns voluntary carbon markets and their regulation. Salimah, who has an LLB (2004) and a B. Comm. (with distinction) from the University of Calgary, worked for the University of Calgary/OLADE Project in the Energy and Environment before law school and articled and practiced with Macleod Dixon after law school.
Dr. Shafique Pirani – UBC clubfoot treatment in Bangladesh gains $4.3M federal boost
Thousands of Bangladeshi infants born with clubfoot – in which the feet are turned inward and downward – will be cured of the debilitating condition, thanks to a project led by two University of British Columbia professors, and supported by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
The Hon. Alice Wong, the federal Minister of State for Seniors, announced today that CIDA will provide $4.3 million to Sustainable Clubfoot Care in Bangladesh, an effort to train health workers to perform a low-cost, non-surgical treatment that involves placing a series of casts on the ankles of babies, and to create a permanent mechanism for providing this treatment for future generations.
Project leaders Shafique Pirani, clinical professor of orthopaedics, and Richard Mathias, professor in the School of Population and Public Health, will seek to replicate their success in creating a network of 40 clubfoot clinics in Dr. Pirani’s native country of Uganda.
via UBC clubfoot treatment in Bangladesh gains $4.3M federal boost « UBC Public Affairs.
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Interview: Pakistan’s Premier Mountaineer Nazir Sabir on His Passion for Heights and Homeland | Asia Society
“If I were to die early, I’d rather die on a mountain than on a road or elsewhere. To become part of something that you love so much… if you become part of a mountain forever, what else could you ask for?”
Nazir Sabir’s love for the mountains is inspiring and moving. His passion for mountaineering — particularly in Pakistan — shines through his kind eyes, as he talks and jokes about his experiences through the years and how he came close to death, twice, during a climbing career that spans over three decades.
Sabir became the first Pakistani to have climbed the world’s highest mountain — Mount Everest — in 2000, in addition to scaling four of the five highest peaks in the country, including K2 (the world’s second-highest mountain after Everest).
Born in a small village in the glorious Hunza Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, Sabir’s face lights up when the audience at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) gives him a standing ovation at the conclusion of his talk.
Read the interview at http://asiasociety.org | Asia Society.
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Veteran mountaineer and environmentalist Nazir Sabir speaks at the Aga Khan University
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Samina Baig: empowering women – The Express Tribune
By Maria Kari
But most impressively, Samina chose to dedicate her expedition to a higher cause — for the confidence and empowerment of Pakistani women, in particular, those who come from the most remote regions of the country, like Samina herself. However, it would not be a stretch to say that Samina was not the only one to create history at 7.40am on May 19. Her brother Mirza Ali, who beamed with pride next to his sister, while she gave press interviews, is an equally remarkable component of this tale.
It is stories of men like Mirza Ali — a brother who turned back at 8,600 metres, just 248 metres shy of conquering the summit, to let his sister take the lead and declare to the world that women are just as capable as men — that need to be told. Stories of men who gun down young girls because they are frightened and threatened by her relentless pursuit of education should be shunned and condemned to serve as a lesson to those men who choose to be inspired by them!
Everest summit: For Samina, ain’t no mountain high enough – The Express Tribune
Mirza Ali later gave a presentation on his expedition with Samina. He also spoke about his organisation — Pakistan Youth Outreach — set up to promote gender equality. “I don’t condone in any form of gender discrimination,” said Ali.
He also spoke about their meeting with Indian twin sisters. The youth of both India and Pakistan want peace not any tension on borders, he added.
Mirza explained about the concept and objective of the expedition. It was aimed at promoting gender equality and woman empowerment. To prove his claim, he returned from the altitude of 8,700m providing an opportunity to his sister to put her feet on the summit and accomplish her mission alone and prove that woman can do anything without anyone’s help.
via Everest summit: For Samina, ain’t no mountain high enough – The Express Tribune.
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/pakistani-woman-climber-hopes-to-inspire-with-everest-feat-1.294998
A brave journey: One reader’s amazing father’s day story – The Globe and Mail
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When I asked readers to send in photos for our Father’s Day issue, I expected the usual – father of the bride photos, father-daughter fishing photos, dad mowing the lawn photos. What I didn’t expect was to be transported to far away places - Afghanistan, Iran, Czechoslovakia, Korea – and learn that a father’s love is universal.
One image – and the amazing story that came with it – grabbed me. This story, from reader Al-Karim Walli in Calgary, reminded me of the lengths fathers will go to for their families, literally transcontinental love.
More: A brave journey: One reader’s amazing father’s day story – The Globe and Mail.
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Karim Nathoo: Kenya is ready for new things say founders of Nairobi yoga studio
The emergence of a sophisticated, educated, well-travelled and a health conscious middle class is inspiring growth in the Kenyan health and wellness industry. Emma Day, a British lawyer, and Karim Nathoo, an IT business analyst, quit their careers in Canada and moved to Kenya to open the country’s first Bikram yoga studio. Bikram yoga is practiced in a room heated to 40°C. The two founders told How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi about their experience running the business in Kenya.
What inspired you to start the Bikram yoga studio in Kenya?
Karim: Kenya is ready and ripe for many new things.
via Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio.
Nafisa Merali receives Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia Award
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia Award
Sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, this award recognizes outstanding community service by a pharmacist in BC and is presented in each province. The recipient may be nominated by another pharmacist or a member of the community.
- Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia Award 2013: Nafisa Merali
via BCPhA Annual Awards » BC Pharmacy.
Photo: BCPhA Annual Conference 2013 Kelowna, BC
Nafisa Merali graduated from UBC with a BSc. Pharm. in 1991. She has been the foundation of NAZ Enterprises since 1995. Nafisa participated in the Telehealth Pharmacist Medication Management Program in collaboration with the BC Nurseline, the Fraser Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, and BC Ministry of Health Services, 2005-07; and participated as a practice support team leader for the BC Medication Management pilot project, 2010-12.
From 2005-2009, she was involved with Focus Canada putting together a search and rescue team of health care professionals in times of disaster, such as pandemics and earthquakes. As Vice Chair for the New Initiatives for ‘Seniors in the Ismaili Community’, she plays an integral role in developing and executing programs for seniors to increase their accessibility to external social services resources. She is also the recipient of the 2006 Achievement Award for the BCPhA Pharmacist of the Year and the 2007 Gold Award for the Burns Bog Conservation Society, “The Spirit of the Cranes” award.
Asian Television Network: Interview with Rumina Velshi and Aleem Visram
Thornhill student Zain Bhimji wins Duke of Edinburgh award
Thornhill youths Zain Bhimji, Rudrendu Gupta and Joshua Morris are among 76 young people from across Ontario to receive a silver award of achievement in the Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hon. David C. Onley will present the awards Saturday at a ceremony at Queen’s Park.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, open to youth aged 14 to 25, challenges young people in four areas: community service, skill development, physical fitness and adventurous journey. Since its establishment in Canada in 1963, more than 500,000 young Canadians have taken the challenge, which has bronze, silver and gold awards.
Zain Bhimji is a senior volunteer with the Ismaili Volunteer Corps, and he is also a member of his school band and enjoys playing soccer.
via Thornhill students win Duke of Edinburgh awards.
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Richmond Hill man, Bahadur Madhani, heads up national YMCA board
Bahadur Madhani was unanimously elected chairperson of the board of YMCA Canada at its recent 101st national annual general meeting.
-snip- He has also served in senior volunteer capacities in the Aga Khan Ismaili Muslim community internationally in the fields of economic development, conciliation and arbitration and outreach.
“Bahadur’s dedication, honesty and respect exemplify what Canada is all about,” said Scott Haldane, president and CEO of YMCA Canada. “He is a knowledgeable and engaging leader and we are fortunate that he has agreed to serve as our board chair.”
Born in Tanzania, Mr. Madhani came to Canada in 1982 with his wife, Parviz, after being educated as a chartered accountant in England. They have two children.
via Richmond Hill man heads up national YMCA board.
Bahadur Madhani Elected as Chair of YMCA Canada
Life Lessons – Focus on your core business strengths, by Rahim Talib
Rahim Talib: Owner and CEO of Meadowfresh Dairy Corp., which has achieved year-over-year growth of between 20% and 25% for the past several years
In 2007, a few years after taking over Meadowfresh Dairy Corp., owner and CEO Rahim Talib helped the company embark on a new business direction: a yogurt drink, lassi, destined for retail shelves.
via Life Lessons: Rahim Talib | Profiles | Business in Vancouver.
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Selin Jessa – The End of the World and the Beginning of Everything
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Zain Nayani: MBA spurs passion for social development
By Ross MacDonald-Allan
MBA graduate Zain Nayani has dedicated his career to social development—and his SFU education is helping him take this passion to the next level.
Originally from Pakistan, Nayani worked in the finance field in his home country before deciding that his career needed a new direction.
“I started to devote a lot of my time to working with developmental organizations, and it just clicked with what I was thinking,” says Nayani, who undertook some projects for the Agha Khan Development Network.
He eventually decided to quit finance and find a way to marry his business and financial skills with social-sector development.
“I realized the SFU MBA would provide me with a perfect opportunity to do that.”
via MBA spurs passion for social development – SFU News – Simon Fraser University.
Farah Mohamed: Girls 20 Summit | 3.5 Billion Ways to Change the World
The G(irls)20 Summit brings together one delegate from each G20 country, plus a representative from the European Union and African Union. The delegates debate, discuss and design innovative ideas necessary to improve the growth of communities, countries and companies by empowering girls and women globally and present these ideas to G20 Leaders. The participants are all girls, aged 18-20. This year’s summit takes place June 15 to 19.
via Girls 20 Summit | 3.5 Billion Ways to Change the World.
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Dentist Dr. Amin Shivji and family endows conference room at University of British Columbia
While touring the John B. Macdonald Building during renovations, Dr. Amin Shivji stopped in the area of the old clinic, where his assigned open operatory once stood, and gazed up at the ceiling. As a young dental student in the early ’90s, he and his classmates shared some interesting antics, including one that placed popcorn kernels strategically near the hot overhead lights . . . You can imagine what happened next!
Now some 20 years later, Dr. Shivji, an alumnus and leader in the dental community, has helped create another impact at UBC Dentistry along with 28 colleagues from 123 Dentist.com. Two newly renovated conference rooms in the JBM building have been named for Amin & Sharon Shivji and Family and for 123Dentist.
3 Questions with Ismailimail: Jalaledin Ebrahim with a PhD degree at the age of 64
“Education is not a matter of age – it is a continuing process.” Mawlana Hazar Imam.
We present herewith, an exclusive interview with Dr. Jalaledin Ebrahim who recently graduated from the Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, California with a Ph.D degree.
What inspired you to pursue the doctorate in Depth Psychotherapy?
Jalaledin Ebrahim with his sister Jamilleh.
After filing business and personal bankruptcy in 2000, I had to make some serious decisions about transitioning from an entrepreneurial career in the adventure travel industry to a future career as a professional. I had already anticipated a change in career in 1998 due to shrinking profit margins in the international adventure travel business and the impact of the internet on consumer buying habits.
I decided to pursue a graduate education after a lapse of twenty five years since my undergraduate work at Cornell University. I managed to complete an M.A in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica in August 2000. This program really helped to rehabilitate me from a low grade depression that had endured and gone unidentified and hence untreated for more than a decade. I learned important introductory counseling skills as well as important concepts such as the power of intention and the potential for creative imagination. It also opened up new career possibilities in the field of mental health.
My next step was to enroll in an evening program in Counseling Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology because I was not able to pursue a full time residential PhD program due to financial constraints. It took another four years for me to complete my M.A in Counseling Psychology in 2004. This is the requisite credential to become a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California. To sit for the state licensing exam, however, a candidate is required to gain 3000 hours of approved and supervised clinical training. I was fortunate to have found several paid internships and a permanent position in the field of community mental health as a wraparound family facilitator from 2001 which enabled me to meet these eligibility requirements. At one time, I was working three jobs and going to school – loving every minute of it.
But even after completing the master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, I did not feel sufficiently prepared professionally to consider opening a private practice. While considering my next step, I spent two more years studying to be certified as a Life Coach. Still recognizing a deficit in training, I applied for and was accepted into the doctorate program in Depth Psychotherapy in 2006 at Pacifica Graduate Institute at the fine young age of 57! I finally became a licensed psychotherapist in December 2011. It took an entire decade of academic, professional and clinical training to achieve this goal. Fortunately the doctorate program was designed for scholar-practitioners, which allowed me to work and study at the same time.
My doctoral dissertation was based on the observation that psychotherapists needed to have a deeper and richer context within which to serve their Muslim clients. In order to formulate an Integral Psychology of Islam, I chose to do a hermeneutic study of al-Fatiha, the first chapter of the Qur’an, considered to contain the essence of the entire revelation, which all Muslims recite in their daily prayers. Hazrat Ali claimed that if he had wished he could have loaded seventy camels with the exegesis of the opening sura of the Qur’an. I only wrote a 970 page dissertation!
How will this doctorate degree further your professional goals?
I am hoping that in addition to opening new opportunities for me in the academy as a potential research associate in a university setting or a think tank, I have also gained sufficient training and expertise to consider private practice within a professional medical group setting. Psychotherapy is not a profession that can be outsourced and so it actually values a practitioner’s life experience. Therefore my age does not limit my potential in this field but actually enhances it to a decent degree. My fantasy, of course, is to be able to teach an Integral Psychology of Islam at a reputable university or institute of higher learning specializing in fields such as Islamic Studies, inter-disciplinary studies or the Psychology of Religion.
How do you see the evolution of your career in the next 5-10 years?
My experience in writing my doctoral dissertation has inspired me to consider writing professionally. In addition to converting my dissertation into a book, I have two or three other books in mind on different aspects of psychology that I would like to write. One is in the growing field of community psychology which is the outcome of a dozen years of clinical experience working as a family facilitator with at-risk youth, most of whom are struggling to survive and thrive in a culture of poverty. The second is based on my interest in the field of Imaginal Psychology for which the literature is still very limited. I discovered through my doctoral research that Ibn Sina was one of the earliest documented practitioners of Imaginal psychotherapy. This is a psychology that recognizes not only the imaginal realms or the unseen worlds of which we are so unaware but which also relies on the power of imagination to transform our lives. A third book might examine the Psychology of Faith.
Pediatric oncologists Dr. Arif Manji and Dr, Alisha Kassam join Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario
Two new pediatric oncologists means improved care for children with cancer.
Southlake Regional Health Centre’s pediatric clinic has not only moved from the main hospital to a larger space at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, offering more exam rooms, a play room and common area, but it also boasts two new dedicated pediatric oncologists, Dr. Arif Manji and Dr. Alisha Kassam.
