Islamic History Month: In Dialogue with Amira Elghawaby and Dr. Amyn Sajoo

To mark Islamic History Month 2025, the Ismaili Council for British Columbia, in collaboration with the Foundation for a Path Forward, invites you to join us for a meaningful conversation featuring Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia, in dialogue with Dr. Amyn Sajoo.

This timely and vital conversation will explore how we can:

• take concrete action to combat rising Islamophobia
• strengthen our commitment to mutual understanding and respect across divides
• protect Canada's values of diversity, understanding, and belonging

Join us for an engaging discussion on:

• Date: Sunday, October 26
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Ismaili Centre Vancouver

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Amira Elghawaby, Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia

Amira Elghawaby, previously a journalist and human rights advocate, was appointed as Canada’s first-ever Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia in January 2023. Since her appointment, Ms. Elghawaby has provided strategic advice to the Government of Canada on legislation, policies, and programs impacting Canadian Muslim communities. She works closely with federal departments to address issues related to online hate, anti-racism, discrimination, and community safety.

Foundation for a Path Forward

The Foundation for a Path Forward is Canada’s first official Faith Community Convener for anti-racism in British Columbia and the national convener of the Strong Cities Network. Backed by the Lieutenant Governor of BC, the Foundation is advancing anti-racism, education, online harms, mental health, refugee support, climate justice, gender equality, and youth empowerment, having reached over one million people since 2020.

Ismaili Centre Vancouver

The Ismaili Centre Vancouver is one of six Centres around the world - alongside those in London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, and Toronto - with a seventh opening soon in Houston, Texas. Each Centre is architecturally distinctive and rooted in the values of pluralism, mutual respect, and shared humanity. These spaces welcome people of all backgrounds and serve as venues for spiritual reflection, community gathering, intellectual engagement, and cultural exchange. Since its opening in 1985, the Ismaili Centre Vancouver has hosted a wide range of events, welcoming government officials, prominent academics, community leaders, and the wider public.