Check out Expressions of Muslim Women's Latest Show "All-Stars" on November 16 in Ottawa

Expressions of Muslim Women (EMW) is an Ottawa-based group of Muslim women dedicated to promoting the artistry of Muslim women in the National Capital Region.

Since November 2008, EMW has organized a women-only show at the Centrepointe Studio Theatre where the talent of local Muslim women is showcased through their visual artwork and their performing arts such as poetry, drama, music and song.

With a new format, this year’s "talk-show style" show with guest host "Hawa Haaji" (Somali Canadian playwright Habiba Ali) will feature live performances of poetry, music and comedy.

This show is for women-only (10 years and up). Women from all faith communities are welcome to attend.

Each year, the show also raises funds for local charities. Charities that received donations from the proceeds of past EMW shows have included Immigrant Women's Services of Ottawa and Roger Neilson House, which meets the palliative care needs of children and their families.

Watch a 2017 interview with EMV by studies from the Carleton University School of Journalism below (It may take a few moments for the video to load from YouTube).

Watch an interview was the character "Hawa Haaji" with Howmarka TV in English and Somali below (It may take a few moments for the video to load from YouTube)