Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley presents Naheed Nenshi with the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal, 2023

A Bold New Vision for Alberta: Why Nenshi Offers Hope for an Inclusive Alberta

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi offers guidance and reflections to members of the Ismaili community gathered at the Ismaili Centre Toronto, 2017, simerg insights from around the world
Naheed Nenshi offers guidance and reflections to members of the Ismaili community gathered at the Ismaili Centre Toronto, 2017. Photograph: Shameela Karmali-Rawji collection.
Naheed Nenshi with parents Kurban and Noorjah Nenshi after Mayoral swearing-in ceremony, 2010. Photograph: Shameela Karmali-Rawji collection.
Naheed Nenshi with parents Kurban and Noorjah Nenshi after Mayoral swearing-in ceremony, 2010. Photograph: Shameela Karmali-Rawji collection.

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The Ismaili community of Mwanza, Tanzania, celebrates Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, 2015.
The Ismaili community of Mwanza, Tanzania, celebrates Naheed Nenshi, 2015. Photograph: Shameela Karmali-Rawji collection.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Simerg, Insights from around the world
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper review plans with emergency management personnel during Calgary 2013 floods. Photograph: Shameela Karmali-Rawji collection.
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley presents Naheed Nenshi with the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Simerg, Insights from around the world
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley presents Naheed Nenshi with the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, 2023. Photograph: Shameela Karmali-Rawji collection.

Date posted: April 20, 2024.

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Shameela Rawji
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Naheed Nenshi is Running for Leadership of Alberta’s New Democratic Party; Join the NDP By Monday, April 22, for Eligibility to Vote in the Crucial Election

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Naheed Nenshi – A Personal Reflection

Clagary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, photo for CBC Ideas post in Simerg
Naheed Nenshi, then Mayor of Calgary for the 3rd term, is pictured taking a selfie at the Global Centre of Pluralism’s first award ceremony held on November 15, 2017 in Ottawa at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat Building. Nenshi served as a member of the jury that selected winners and honourable mentions for the Global Pluralism Award. Photograph: © Jean-Marc Carisse.

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Calgary’s Former Mayor Naheed Nenshi on CBC Radio’s IDEAS Program: Listen to His Insightful Talk and Read His Interview With Host Nahlah Ayed

Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT
(compiled from material published on the websites of The Samara Centre for Democracy and the CBC)

The Samara Centre for Democracy (see featured image at top of post) holds a public lecture each year called In Defence of Democracy. This year it was delivered by former Calgary mayor, Naheed Nenshi, in November 2022 at the Toronto Public Library. It was aired on CBC Radio’s IDEAS program on December 9, 2022. IDEAS is hosted by Nahlah Ayed, an award-winning veteran of foreign reporting. You can tune in to Nenshi’s presentation and read Ayed’s interview with the former mayor by clicking on Keep Fighting to Build Strong Communities.

Nenshi is a proud first-generation Canadian of Indian ancestry, whose parents immigrated from Tanzania. His family and his Ismaili Muslim faith, which is today led by the 49th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, instilled in him the ethic of seva (or service), something he tries to live every day. During his three terms as mayor between 2010 and 2021, Calgary was named as one of the best cities to live in the Western Hemisphere.

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Nenshi, Aga Khan and Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell Simerg
His Highness the Aga Khan is warmly greeted by the then Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi during his visit to Calgary in May 2018 to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee. Photograph: The Ismaili.

In recognition of his leadership, Nenshi was awarded the World Mayor Prize in 2014 by the City Mayors Foundation. He is also the recipient of the President’s Award from the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Humanitarian Award from the Canadian Psychological Association for his contribution to community mental health. Today, Nenshi is an intentionally known voice on urban issues. He has presented to audiences across Canada and the world, including the World Economic Forum. Hear Nenshi’s IDEAS presentation by clicking Keep Fighting to Build Strong Communities.

Date posted: December 14, 2022.

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