On May 16th, His Highness the Aga Khan and His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada officially opened the Centre’s new permanent headquarters at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa.
Their thought-provoking speeches underscored that pluralism is critical to the long-term peace and prosperity of societies worldwide and addressed Canada’s important role in the world as a leader for respecting and valuing diversity.
The ceremony featured a powerful opening song by the First Nations’ Ottawa River Singers and a moving performance by OrKidstra’s young musicians, as well as remarks by the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage; the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, Chair of the Centre’s Executive Committee and Secretary General John McNee.
Watch these and other highlights by following the links below.
Follow us on Twitter @GlobalPluralism to see live-tweets from the event with the hashtag #330Sussex.
The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, not-for-profit international research and education centre located in Ottawa, Canada. Inspired by the example of Canada's inclusive approach to citizenship, the Centre works to advance respect for diversity worldwide, believing that openness and understanding toward the cultures, social structures, values and faiths of other peoples are essential to the survival of an interdependent world.
29 май 2017
