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Tasveer and Chaya’s Peaceful Families Project co-present
An Islamic Conscience: The Aga Khan and The Ismailis
Sunday August 3rd, 2008, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Cinema,
1411 21st Avenue, Seattle 98122
Suggested donation: $10, $5 for students. You can purchase food and beverages on-site.
Who is the Aga Khan? Who are the Ismailis? This documentary shows footage spanning over 5 decades and personal interviews with the spiritual leader and Imam of the Shia Nizari Ismailis, the Aga Khan. From the end of colonialism and expulsion of the Asians in Uganada to the fall of the Iron Curtain and 9/11, the film discusses the Aga Khan's perspectives on past world events and his forward struggle for a common humanity. Includes additional interviews with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, Dr. Tom Kessinger, and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.
After the screening, local community members will participate in a panel discussion. This event is co-sponsored by Chaya’s Peaceful Families Project which works in our local Muslim community to help build Peaceful Families and to address the issue of domestic violence. more...
Seattle's 5th Independent South Asian Film Festival
Sept 24-28, 2008 • Broadway Performance Hall
Tasveer invites all South Asian youth, ages 17-21, to join us this summer!
Come join Tasveer’s Youth Initiative and work with creative South Asian youth to explore personal, community and global issues through mediums of film and art. To correspond with ISAFF’s theme, this summer we are working on a project to explore attitudes and perceptions of sexuality and homophobia within South Asian communities. No previous knowledge or experience needed, only an openness to learn, have fun, and be creative. For more information contact youth@tasveer.org.
Seeking volunteers for ISAFF
Would you like to be part of the behind the scenes of this dynamic festival? Tasveer is looking for volunteers to help out with festival preparations. We meet every Sunday 3:30-5pm until the festival. Write to info@tasveer.org.
Chaya Forum/Community Dialogue on Abuse and Healthy Relationships
Date: July 26th, Saturday
Venue: Kent Commons (25 Fourth Ave N, Kent, WA)
Time: 12-2pm
Cost: FREE
Refreshments and chai will be served.
A group of volunteers in a committee called Mahima (meaning "woman" in Burmese and "greatness" in Punjabi and Hindi), are planning their second event for the year – a panel and community conversation on different forms of abuse. There will be a panel of 3 South Asian speakers presenting on on Domestic Violence, Teen Violence, and Elder Abuse. Then we will get into small groups with scenarios to discuss these issues more deeply, and meet other people who care to create change in their communities. Our goal is to build an understanding of how to create healthy, peaceful relationships. Everyone who attends will get a list of "Where to turn" resources and a giveaway. We're also raffling off 1 week of free yoga classes!
Our heartfelt thanks to:
  
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