Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Silk Road Institute Creative Arts Grants awardees: Niya Abdullahi and Zeina Sleiman-Long.

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.

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.

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.

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 Hodan Hashi.

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.

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.

Hodan Nalayeh’s life story is one of passion and inspiration.

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.