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Thursday March 27; 6-8 pm
Book Launch | Introduction to Non-Violence by Ramin Jahanbegloo | |
Noor Cultural Centre and York University are delighted to present the launch of
Introduction to Non-Violence
by Professor Ramin Jahanbegloo, Noor Chair in Islamic Studies at York University
Introduction to Non-Violence (Palgrave MacMillan, 2014) explores non-violence from its roots in diverse religious and philosophical traditions, to its role in achieving social and political change today.
With remarks by
Dr Ramin Jahanbegloo
Author, Introduction to Non-Violence
Samira Kanji
President, Noor Cultural Centre
Jill Carr-Harris
Canadian Non-Violence Activist
Irakli Zurab Kakabadze
Georgian Peace and Human Rights Activist
Program includes refreshments and book signing.
Date: Thursday March 27
Time: 6 pm
Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: No charge
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Thursday April 3; 6-8 pm
York-Noor Lecture | A Year After the Rana Plaza Disaster in Bangladesh: What Does It Mean for Us?
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By Prof. Ananya Mukherjee-Reed
April 24, 2014 will mark one year since the occurrence of the
deadliest disaster in the history of the garment industry. With 1132 Bangladeshi workers dead and 2500 seriously injured, it provoked a pervasive global debate. One year on, where does this debate stand? What impact has it had? Have alternatives emerged?
Ananya Mukherjee-Reed (PhD) is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at York University. She is the author of numerous works, including the book Human Development and Social Power: Perspectives from South Asia (Taylor & Francis, 2008)
Date: Thursday April 3
Time: 6 pm
Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: No charge
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Sunday April 6; 3-5 pm
Lecture | The Extraterrestrial Life Debate from Religious Perspectives
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By Dr Parandis Tajbakhsh
Modern science provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to examine the prospects of life beyond Earth. One aspect of the "extraterrestrial life debate" is on the possibility of God having created other inhabited worlds, and our position with respect to such beings.
This talk will give a brief historical overview of the debate - including the beliefs of some of the founders of modern physics and astronomy, such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Herschel and their efforts to find life beyond Earth - and will discuss some of the potential religious implications of any extraterrestrial life discovery from an Islamic perspective.
Parandis Tajbakhsh has an MA in Science and Technology Studies from York University, and a PhD in Astrophysics from University of Toronto. Her research interests are: Mathematical Aspects of General Relativity; Extrasolar Planets; Astrobiology; Interaction between Science and Religion; History and Philosophy of Science.
Date: Sunday April 6
Time: 3 pm
Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: $5
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Five Sundays April-June; 3-5 pm
Series | The Animals Among Us: Rethinking the Relationship Between Human and Non-Human Animals
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"There is not an animal that lives on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but they form communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they all shall be gathered to their Lord in the end."
- Qur'an, 6:38
Session 1 | Sunday April 27
Animals as Separate from Humans: Scientific and Religious Perspectives
Session 2 | Sunday May 4
Animals in our Ecosystems
Session 3 | Sunday May 25
Human Uses of Animals: Food, Fashion, and Entertainment
Session 4 | Sunday June 8
Animals in Zoos: The Great Debate
Session 5 | Sunday June 22
Animals as Legal Persons? Animals in the Law
Lecture: Lesli Bisgould (University of Toronto Faculty of Law)
Dates: Sundays April 27, May 4, May 25, June 8, and June 22
Time: 3 pm
Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: $5
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The Sultans of Science Exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre
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Noor is an official community partner of the Ontario Science Centre for its Sultans of Science exhibition, which celebrates "important scientific and technological advancements and discoveries made by scholars during the Golden Age of the Islamic world"
Click here to learn more about the Sultans of Science exhibition, featured from March 7 - June 7.
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Prom Wear Clothing Drive
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Noor Cultural Centre is collecting gently-used clothing for community agency New Circles.
New Circles serves residents in Toronto's Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and Victoria Village neighbourhoods. Their call:
We are now seeking donations for our Annual Prom Boutique. The program ensures that the financial costs of prom do not inhibit students from attending a milestone event. In 2013, we were able to help nearly 500 youth.
Specifically requested are the following items:
· Gently-used formal wear for young women and men (a tailor is available to customize the clothing)
· Gently-used accessories such as: purses, shoes (flats, heels and dress shoes for men), ties, dress shirts, belts, jewelry, shawls, scarves, shrugs, formal jacket/blazers, tights, leggings
· New toiletries for boys
· New makeup for girls
Please note that given the cultural and religious diversity in the clientele, there is also a need for more modest clothing items.
Donations may be dropped off at Noor Cultural Centre
March 28 - April 11.
Please contact: admin@noorculturalcentre.ca or (416) 444-7148 ext. 222 to inquire about access times. |
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