Islamic Institute of Toronto - First Nations Elder

Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT): Earth Teachings With Nii Gaani Aki Inini

The Islamic Institute of Toronto welcomes the visit of First Nations Elder Nii Gaani Aki Anini (Dave Courchene Jr.). His traditional name means Leading Earth Man. He is a leader descended from a long line of leaders and chiefs of his people, the Anishnabe. He will be sharing the First Nations concept of the Circle of Life that maintains that what we do to the earth, we do to ourselves. As our community affirms the need for mutual respect between Muslims and First Nations – we recognize that the history and deep respect that aboriginal elders have for the earth can inform and provide guidance to our communities in healing and caring for the Creation. Please download the flyer for more details.

Date: Friday June 19
6 pm - 7 pm: Focus group for scholars, leaders and elders
8 pm - 9 pm: Presentation for the general community
Cost: Free

		Telephone 416-335-9173 Fax 416-335-9208
		e-mail iit@islam.ca
		Address 1630 Neilson Road Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3

From Hwy 401 East and West: Exit Neilson Rd. North. Proceed until past Finch. The IIT is on the left.

From points North: Take any North South Rd. (e.g. Markham Rd.) to Finch Avenue East. Left on Finch Avenue, then left on Neilson Rd.

Via Public Transit: Take the TTC to Kennedy Subway Station. Join the Scarborough Rapid Transit to Scarborough Town Centre. Take Neilson 133 for a direct ride to the IIT. Alternatively, take Nugget 131, then transfer to Neilson 133 at Neilson Rd. going North. Other buses that service the area: 39 Finch from the Finch subway station.

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