Aga Khan sets up pluralism centre in Ottawa.The Aga Khan Foundation, backed by the government of Canada The Government of Canada is the federal government of Canada. The powers and structure of the federal government are set out in the Constitution of Canada. In modern Canadian use, the term "government" (or "federal government") refers broadly to the cabinet of the day and , will establish the Global Centre for Pluralism The Global Centre for Pluralism (French: Centre mondial du pluralisme) is an international centre for research, education and exchange about the values, practices and policies that underpin pluralist societies. in Ottawa. It will be an international centre for research, education and exchange about the values, practices and policies that underpin pluralist societies. "The rejection of pluralism is pervasive across the globe and plays a significant role in breeding destructive conflicts," says the Aga Khan. The Centre will undertake research, deliver programs, facilitate dialogue, develop pedagogical ped·a·gog·ic also ped·a·gog·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of pedagogy. 2. Characterized by pedantic formality: a haughty, pedagogic manner. materials and work with other organizations to build the capacities of individuals, groups, educational institutions and governments to promote indigenous approaches to pluralism in their own countries and communities. The Government of Canada will contribute $30 million towards the establishment of the Centre's endowment fund. The Aga Khan will contribute a minimum of $30 million toward the endowment and the refurbishing of the former Canadian War Museum The Canadian War Museum (CWM) is Canada’s national museum of military history. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, the museum focuses on military conflicts that occurred on Canadian soil, involved Canadian forces, or had a significant effect on the country and its people. , which the Government is making available on a long-term lease to the Centre. Registered in Canada as a nondenominational non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al adj. Not restricted to or associated with a religious denomination. Adj. 1. nondenominational - not restricted to a particular religious denomination; "a nondenominational church" , bilingual, non profit organization, the Centre will have an independent Board of Directors made up of leading Canadians and other high-profile international figures. The Aga Khan, hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, whose adherenents live 25 countries, will be chairman of the board. The Global Centre for Pluralism, with the financial participation of Canadian International Development Agency The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is a Canadian government agency which administers foreign aid programs in developing countries. CIDA operates in partnership with other Canadian organizations in the public and private sectors as well as other , the Aga Khan Foundation Canada set up nondenominational development programs in Africa and Asia. www.akfc.ca |
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