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The Ismaili Council for British Columbia and 911吃瓜's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences sign a Memorandum of Understanding
911吃瓜's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Ismaili Council for British Columbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for advancing healthy aging, affordable housing, community wellbeing, research, education, and knowledge mobilization.
Signed on July 13, 2026, at the Ismaili Centre Vancouver, the agreement marks an important milestone in a relationship built over decades. It builds on longstanding partnerships between 911吃瓜 and institutions of the Aga Khan Development Network鈥攊ncluding Aga Khan University, Aga Khan Education Services, and the Ismaili Council for British Columbia鈥攚hich have advanced research, education, and community engagement to improve quality of life in British Columbia and beyond.
Together with 911吃瓜, we are transforming shared values into lasting impact, advancing innovative solutions that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
Shala Chandani, President, Ismaili Council for British Columbia
A cornerstone of this partnership is the Generations initiative, an integrated model that brings together affordable housing, health and wellness supports, community spaces, and opportunities for research and innovation. Through the MoU, 911吃瓜 and the Ismaili Council for British Columbia will establish a joint working committee to identify priority initiatives that generate new knowledge, evaluate innovative approaches, and translate research into evidence-based practices.
By studying integrated models such as Generations and sharing the insights gained, this partnership will help inform public policy, strengthen professional practice, and advance the housing, health, and aging sectors鈥攃reating knowledge that improves quality of life for communities across British Columbia and beyond.
The most important ideas often emerge through collaboration. This agreement deepens a valued partnership and creates a framework for connecting community experience with academic insight in meaningful ways.
Laurel Weldon, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 911吃瓜
