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NewsDec 18, 2024
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: Verdict in Inquest Rules That Death Was A Homicide
Yesterday, on December 17, 2024, a group of jurors provided a verdict that ruled Abdirahman Abdi’s death was by means of a homicide.
NewsDec 12, 2024
Somali Canadian Children's Author Awarded $15,000 from Edmonton Arts Council
Somali Canadian children's author, Rahma Rodaah, is one of 25 recipients of the 2024 Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund.
NewsNov 18, 2024
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: Inquest into the 2016 Death of Abdirahman Abdi Begins
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Outlines Recommendations to Prevent Future Tragedies
NewsJun 21, 2024
Meet the 2023-2024 Silk Road Institute Creative Arts Grants Awardees
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Silk Road Institute Creative Arts Grants awardees: Niya Abdullahi and Zeina Sleiman-Long.
NewsJun 19, 2023
Justice for Hodan Hashi Campaign Organizing Rally in Ottawa on June 25 (Cancelled)
The organizers have chosen to cancel the event upon legal advice. Please follow their social media for more details. In a resolute display of unity and a call for justice, the Ottawa* community is gearing up for an urgent and loud call for transparency and justice in the death of Hodan Hashi.
NewsJun 15, 2023
Murder of University of Windsor Student Leads to Calls for More Supports for Domestic Violence Victims
Somali Canadian Sahra Bulle, 36, was close to completing her undergraduate degree in criminology at the University of Windsor. She hoped to eventually work with vulnerable people in the criminal justice system.
NewsMay 11, 2023
Moh Ahmed Commits to Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, sets up showdown with Levins
OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2023 The two greatest Canadian male distance runners of all time will be going head-to-head at the Ottawa 10K presented by Otto’s Ottawa. Cam Levins, who was previously announced for the race, will now be joined by Olympic and World Championship medalist Mohammed Ahmed.
NewsApr 28, 2023
How the Family of Hodan Hashi Continues To Fight for Justice
Saturday, November 5th, 2022, marks the loss of our beloved sister, daughter, aunt, and cousin, Hodan Hashi, a kind-hearted, smart, caring, and selfless person who was tragically killed, after a violent and public attack that ended her life. We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the loss of…
NewsMar 17, 2023
Somali Canadian Disability Rights Advocate Elected as Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton Centre
HAMILTON – Sarah Jama has won the by-election in Hamilton Centre and will be heading to Queen’s Park as the newest member of Marit Stiles’ Ontario NDP team.
NewsNov 18, 2022
Vigils Across Canada This Weekend Call for Justice After the Killing of Hodan Hashi
Saturday, November 5, 2022, marks the loss of our beloved sister Hodan Hashi a kind-hearted, smart, caring, and selfless person who was tragically killed after a violent and brazen attack that took her life.
NewsOct 17, 2022
Watch Hodan's Story: CBC Documentary about the Late Somali Canadian Journalist Hodan Nalayeh
Hodan Nalayeh’s life story is one of passion and inspiration.
NewsMay 4, 2022
It’s Still Not Easy: Habiba Ali Returns with New ‘Shaah and Sheeko’ Comedy & Poetry Show
Somali Canadian Habiba Ali is a proud mother, Social Service Worker, Playwright, Poet, Comedian, Arts Educator and mental health advocate from the City of Ottawa. Audiences from all ethnic backgrounds have said that they truly enjoy her works of art.
NewsOct 14, 2021
Meet Somali Canadian Ali Duale, First Muslim Elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia
As the country's eyes were set on the snap federal election in September, a month earlier on August 17, 2021, Nova Scotians were making history during their provincial election.
NewsJul 31, 2021
The Black Muslimah Experience, Activism, and K-Pop: Stories from The Abwaan Chronicles Podcast
Trying to figure out how to stay connected to your friends across different cities, countries, and time zones? Why not start a podcast together?
NewsJun 25, 2021
Watch the Ontario Somali Heritage Week Launch Event Online
Somalis are one of the largest African diaspora communities in Canada, with an estimated 62,550 Somalis living in Canada, although ten years ago, Somali agencies estimated that number was closer to 150,000. Somali-Canadians represent a vibrant part of Ontarian and Canadian society.
NewsJul 26, 2020
Unleashing Potential: Ontario Trillium Foundation Funds Project for Young Black Muslim Women in Kitchener-Waterloo
Project Up (Unleashing Potential) was founded in the Kitchener-Waterloo region by a team of young Black Muslim women with origins in the Horn of Africa.
NewsJun 19, 2020
March for Justice For Abdirahman and Calls to Action for Black Lives on Saturday June 20 in Ottawa
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition , in collaboration with community partners, will be holding a march to stand against the violence inflicted on Black bodies that has been willfully ignored by our institutions.
NewsMar 10, 2020
NDP MPP Announces Bill to Recognize Somali Heritage Week in Ontario
Faisal Hassan, NDP MPP for York South-Weston, [introduced] a private member’s bill today that, if passed, would officially recognize June 25 to July 1 as Somali Heritage Week in Ontario.
StoriesJan 27, 2020
Rahma Mohamed on the Challenges Faced by Minorities at TEDxUAlberta 2019
In 2019, Rahma Mohamed was a speaker at TEDxUAlberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
StoriesJan 22, 2020
Omar Farah on The Art of Spoken Word at TEDxUAlberta 2019
In 2019, Omar Farah was a speaker at TEDxUAlberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
StoriesJan 8, 2020
Ilwad Elman on Returning to Rebuild Somalia at TEDxMogadishu 2012
In 2012, Ilwad Elman was a speaker at TEDxMogadishu in Mogadishu, Somalia.
StoriesDec 25, 2019
Asha Siad on Telling The Stories of Refugees at TEDxVienna 2017
In 2017, Asha Siad was a speaker at TEDxVienna in Vienna, Austria.
StoriesDec 21, 2019
Ahmed Hussen on Racism in Canada at TEDxToronto 2017
In 2017, Honourable Ahmed Hussen was a speaker at TEDxToronto in Toronto, Ontario.
NewsDec 14, 2019
Hindia Mohamoud Inducted into Order of Ottawa by Mayor Jim Watson
Mayor Jim Watson inducted Ms. Hindia Mohamoud into the Order of Ottawa at a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall on November 22, 2019.

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