Sheikh Ali Nasser Director of Youth Affairs and Education Ali Nasser has built his life around his passion for learning and teaching Islam. In 2008, he travelled to Malaysia, where he studied at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). It is there that he completed his associate degree in the Arabic language. He later earned a scholarship to the illustrious Islamic University of Madinah and graduated with a BA in Islamic Theology and Missiology. Ali Nasser currently serves as Imam at the Islamic Information Society of Calgary (IISC) and Director of Youth Affairs at Al-Kahf Youth Center. He also works within Palliser Regional Schools, allowing him to reach many Muslim youth throughout the community. Email: ali.nasser@iisc.ca Education & Work Bachelor of Theology, Islamic University of Madinah, (KSA) Associate Degree in Arabic Language, International University of Malaysia, (Malaysia) Mini MBA, College of Management, Missouri State University, (USA) He also works within Palliser Regional Schools, allowing him to reach many Muslim youth throughout the community Areas of Interest: Youth education, counselling, self-development, mentorship and sports

Sheikh Navaid Aziz Imam/Instructor Navaid Aziz is a Canadian Muslim public figure with a diverse academic and social background. He is currently focused on the education and integration of Muslim youth. He was raised in Montreal, Quebec where he completed a diplome d’etudes collegiales (D.E.C.) in Social Sciences from Champlain College before heading to the Islamic University of Madinah where he completed an Associates Degree in Arabic Language and Literature and Bachelors in Islamic Law. And in 2019 he completed a diploma in Public Relations and Communications from Mount Royal University. Upon returning home to Canada, Navaid began teaching for Al-Maghrib Institute. He has since transitioned to their Director of Public Relations. During this period, he volunteered as the Islamic Editor for Little Explorers Magazine and began his work as a youth and family counsellor. It was also during this time that he established himself as a sought-after public speaker. He has lectured across five continents and 34 countries thus far. In 2012 Navaid moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Director of Religious and Social Services of the Islamic Information Society of Calgary, a position he currently holds. He also began volunteering as a chaplain at S.A.I.T. from 2012 to 2015. In Calgary, his youth counselling work extended further to include helping in the mitigation of criminal radicalization. This included the implementation of civic engagement opportunities for Muslim youth. Among the programs started were youth mentoring groups, volunteer programs at the local shelters, community cleanups, and tree planting days. In 2015 Navaid became the first-ever Muslim chaplain with the Calgary Police Services. Through his involvement with CPS, he consulted in the development of their world-renowned redirect program. In 2019 Navaid became a chaplain with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Navaid’s free time is spent exploring local eateries, travelling, and hiking the Canadian Rockies. He also enjoys playing basketball and hosting game nights—with Monopoly and Cranium being his favourites.

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IISC Boys Robotics Team The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a global robotics competition of about 7000 teams for students in grades 7-12. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete on a themed playing field. Developing STEM skills, teamwork, and problem-solving ability using industry-standard tools. Register Information How the Competition Operates Teams compete head-to-head, earning points based on their robot's performance. Between meets, teams have the opportunity to refine and improve their robots to enhance their chances in the next competition. Points are accumulated across multiple meets, and the highest-scoring teams, based on both technical performance and strategy, qualify for regional and national championships. This Season’s Challenge In the "Into the Deep" challenge, teams design, build, and program robots to navigate an underwater-themed field, completing tasks like resource collection, instrument deployment, and interacting with obstacles, developing an understanding of real-world issues. Robots operate in both autonomous and driver-controlled phases, requiring strategic planning and quick decision-making. All participants must be in grades 7-12. No prior robotics experience is required Students must commit to the following times at a minimum (exceptions can be made if needed): Wednesdays: 6pm-8pm Sundays: 10am - 1pm Competition dates: November 29th: 12pm-6pm, January 11th: 9am-3pm, February 1st: 8AM to 6PM Program Cost is $200 Program Requirements Ready to Join Us? Fill out the application below Registration is closed Stay tuned!

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Sheikh Hacene Chebbani Director of Religious Affairs Sheikh Hacene Chebbani was born in Algeria and has lived in Canada since 1997. In 1993, he graduated in Sharīah (BA) from the Islamic University of Madinah. While there, he took the opportunity to study Aqīdah, Fiqh, and Hadīth with some of the notable scholars of that blessed city. Sheikh Hacene also completed a Master's in Islamic finance from the UK in 2012. In Canada, Sheikh Hacene has worked in Islamic schools teaching the Arabic language and Islamic studies, serving as the Sharīah consultant and head-teacher for over six years. Sheikh Hacene is currently an Imam in Calgary where he gives regular classes and counselling, leading the prayers for a diverse community. He is married, has five children and enjoys sports and reading in his spare time. Email: hacene@iisc.ca Education & Work MA in Islamic Finance, University of Gloucestershire, UK Bachelor of Shariah, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA Studied in Aqidah, Fiqh and Hadith with some of the notable scholars of the blessed city Has worked in Islamic schools teaching Arabic and Islamic studies Has served as Shariah consultant and head-teacher Areas of Interest: Islamic finances, family matters, current events, and the study of the proofs of prophethood

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