Somali Canadians News
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On Thursday, October 3, 2013, Somali-Canadians converged in large numbers at Toronto’s Holiday Inn at 600 Dixon Road to condemn the Westgate mall terror attack in Kenya that claimed 67 innocent lives and left hundreds of civilians with gunshot wounds.
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As part of Somalia’s ongoing diplomatic offensive, Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Fawzia Yusuf H. Adan has toured Canada to rekindle diplomatic ties and urge Diaspora Somalis to return and invest in the homeland.
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In a massive show of support for the newly-created Jubaland State, thousands of Somali-Canadians converged at the Sheraton Hotel at Toronto’s West End in the evening of Saturday, June 1st to celebrate the birth of Somalia’s newest regional state.
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Hundreds of Somali-Canadians and members of the general public recently took to the streets in Toronto in a public demonstration aimed at voicing support for Bashir Makhtal, the Canadian citizen illegally held in Ethiopia for the last five years.
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In charting a new era for their beleaguered homeland, young Somali-Canadians are embarking on an innovative nation-building process aimed at reconciling factions divided by the 20 year destructive civil war.
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Hundreds of revelers and supporters gathered at the Pine Point Banquet Hall at Toronto’s West end on Friday, September 30th to observe the 10th anniversary of Ogaal Radio (Somali Media), 88.9FM
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The Walk for Somalia team that recently concluded an eight-day, 400-kilomtre walk from Toronto to Ottawa passing through 20 communities held a memorable meet and greet session at City Hall in a colorful event attended by community members and artists.
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One of the biggest walks in recent Canadian memory kicked off at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario, shortly after noon on Monday, September 19th 2011.
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Concerned Somali-Canadians in Toronto converged at the Alliance Neighbourhood Services on Jane Street on the evening of August 17th for a community consultation meeting to map out an effective response plan for the ongoing famine in Somalia.
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The campaign to feed Somalia’s starving hit Toronto’s underground as an energetic team of young volunteers descended on the TTC subway system to raise much-needed funds for their famine ravaged homeland.
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The stifling summer heat was no deterrent for the concerned Somali-Canadians who converged outside the US Consulate in downtown Toronto to galvanize action for their drought and famine ravaged homeland.
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Shocked by the unfolding humanitarian disaster that is afflicting their war-torn nation, Somali-Canadians are taking action to help alleviate the ongoing suffering in Somalia.
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According to Somali-Canadian demographers, Ontario is home to over 100,000 Somalis with the Greater Toronto Area alone accounting for 70,000 Somali-Canadian residents.
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Messrs Jibril Mohamud (middle), Hassan "Karate"(right) and Mahdi speaking to the media. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Writer Abdi Aden Hassan (Zeilici) addressing the public. Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Protesters feel that Bashir Makthtal's Charter Rights are being violated. Photo: Hodan Yusuf
Dr. Kirsty Duncan, Etobicoke North MP, joins Faduma Nakruma and fellow Somali artists during live performances. Ogaal Radio, 8.9FM
Somali artists, Koshin Yare (left) and Faduma Nakruma (right). Ogaal Radio,88.9fM
Community leaders and guest speakers take their seats during the historic event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Photo: Ogaal radio, 88.9FM
Mr. Jibril Mohamud speaking to the media. Photo: Ogaal radio, 88.9FM
Youth activist, Nawal Isse, speaking at the Toronto event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
The world famous Somali-Canadian stand-up comedian, Wiilwaal (right), speaks to the Digital Journal's Farid Omar at the Dabagooye Restaurant during his recent stint in Toronto. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
A speaker addressing the crowd during the public protest. Photo: Hodan Yusuf
Somali-Canadians have demonstrated their unwavering support for the people and Government of Kenya in the wake of Westgate mall terror attack. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Participants at the United Against Terror public event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Protesters standing outside Queen's Park demand the release of Bashir Makhtal Photo: Hodan Yusuf
Mr. Faisal Hassan (middle), Constituency Assistant at Mike Sullivan, MP for York South-Weston speaking to attendees at the anti-terror event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
October 3, 2013 United Against Terror public event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Participants listening to the proceedings during the United Against Terror public event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
A jubilant crowd rejoicing during the Jubaland State Toronto event. Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Speaker Mohamed Hassan (above) was personally affected by the Westgate tragedy. He is an uncle to teen sisters, Fardosa Abdi, 17, and Dheeman Abdi, 16, who were wounded in the terror attack. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Stand-up comedian Wiilwaal(centre) with Digital Journal's Farid Omar (left) and a teenage fan(right). Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
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