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Executive Corner
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NASIMCO Vice President, attends Sunshine Sports Festival
NASIMCO Vice
President, Sr.
Sukaina Sumar-Ebrahim
, represented NASIMCO at the Sunshine Sports Festival that took place in Orlando.
NASIMCO Treasurer visits Al-Ayn Orphanage - Iraq
NASIMCO Treasurer
, Br. Ali Raza Hemani
, visited Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation in Iraq this month for a field audit. He also got the opportunity to meet with Ayatollah Al-Sistani.
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In the News
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National Council of Canadian Muslims
BBC News
The Orange County Register
Government of Canada
The New York Times
Third Sector
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Dear Readers,
Salaam Alaykum!
NASIMCO e-Post serves as a tool by which you may stay connected with various activities, leverage from opportunities and ideas that emerge within NASIMCO and it's members.
Part of NASIMCO's vision and mission is to bind our community together and promote a unified and caring environment for all. We welcome your feedback and comments to enhance our communities together.
If you would like to include activities in your Centre on this e-Post, please email us at
info@nasimco.org.
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Faith Empowerment Symposium. Your Voice Counts!
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NASIMCO-CIL is holding it's first FAITH EMPOWERMENT SYMPOSIUM addressing the topic of - OPTIMIZING THE INSTITUTION OF MIMBAR.
As part of the event we are asking for your feedback using this survey. Please take the time to fill it out the Online Survey.
Also, please register at the link provided below.
A brief agenda for the symposium can be found HERE.
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Leadership Development Program
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NASIMCO, in collaboration with the Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat (ISIJ) of Toronto and The World Federation are pleased to announce the 10th Leadership Development Program (LDP) that is being held on Friday, April 14 - Monday, April 17, 2017 in Toronto.
The program is facilitated by professionals and had proven success stories from participants. NASIMCO is committed to building the capacity of its members.
This program is being offered at
CAD $360.00 (Early Bird Special) if signed up by February 24th, 2017 and
CAD $410.00 (After Early Bird)
if signed up by
March 17th, 2017
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There are only 30 spots available.
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| Circle of Care - Hospice Palliative Care Ontario |
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 saw the successful launch of the 10-week formal training for volunteers interested in providing care and support for chronically ill or aging persons or their caregivers. Known as the Circle of Care, a joint NASIMCO and ISIJ of Toronto initiative, this training is provided for ISIJ of Toronto community members and covers the standards laid out by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. The training is at full capacity, participants were very enthusiastic and excited and NASIMCO has received positive feedback.
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Welcoming the new Minnesota Executive Committee
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Anjuman-e-Asghari, Minnesota recently held elections for their Executive Committee. The elected positions are as below:
President:
Mohammedraza Lakha
Vice President: Ahmad Roowala
Secretary General: Mohammed Jaffer Karim
Chairlady: Open postion to be filled
Treasurer: Naushad Karim
Building Administrator: Shabbir Walji
Committee Member: Mohammed Walji
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Congratulations to President Elect of The World Federation
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On behalf of the North American Jamaats and the Executive Council of NASIMCO, we take this opportunity to extend our warmest congratulations to
Alhaj Anwarali Rajabali Dharamsi
as the President elect of The World Federation of KSIMC for the term 2017-2020.
We pray that Allah (S.W.T.) gives him tawfeeq, good health, courage and strength to serve and lead the community at large.
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Sports through our Communities
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Vancouver Sports Festival - April 15-16, 2017
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It gives us great pleasure to announce that Az Zahraa Islamic Centre in conjunction with the various sporting bodies that run within it, is hosting its first ever sports festival,
"Vancouver Sports Fest"
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The tournament will be held on the Easter weekend of
April 15 and 16, 2017
, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Please accept this as a personal invitation on behalf of the organizing team. The tournament will be open to all teams within the Shia Ithna Asheri communities.
We hope you will join them in this competitive family weekend in the
most beautiful city in the world!
Further updates on the tournament, including registration deadlines, fees and hotel information, please visit
vancouversportsfest
For updates, log onto
Al-Wahda Sports Festival - September 1-3, 2017 (Labour Day Weekend)
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The ISIJ of Toronto welcomes you and your families to the Al-Wahda Sports Festival in Toronto, Canada.
The event this year will be bigger and better than ever before as it coincides with the grand festival of Eid Al Adha.
Activities will include sports for both women and men, a fun-filled carnival, delicious food, ladies bazaar and a whole lot more!
Save the date and book your diaries to celebrate one of the biggest days in our Islamic calendar!
For further information, please visit www.alwahdafestival.com
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