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Creating a dynamic cultural & recreational space that serves the needs of Toronto’s diverse Somali communities and celebrates the rich history, arts and culture

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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
27 days
Yesterday was truly a momentous occasion. City Hall adopted a motion to advance our dream: officially committing to finding and selecting a potential site for our community centre!  Thank you all for your trust and unwavering commitment to our shared vision! More work but 🎉
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
Last night was a beautiful night for our city & our community! Special thank you to the Artists & everyone that came out to the FIRST but not last Somali art exhibit @nuitblancheTO Thank you to our partners @Torontounion and @NorthcrestDev Credits 📸: IG @mariamhearts #NBTO23
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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The Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation presents Dhis Bulshada / Build Our Community at @nuitblancheTO ! A visualization of over 40 years of community advocacy demonstrated through an electric show of Somali arts, culture and heritage in Toronto’s biggest night of art!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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An amazing discussion on how to build culturally-relevant and multi-faceted community spaces that are led by, and serve Black communities. @IIutoronto
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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Capping off Somali Heritage Month in the TDSB, the TDSB has passed a motion to publicly endorse the establishment and advancement of community space for a Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation! We are so excited to have this motion championed by TDSB Trustee @LibanHassan_
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
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On July 20, City Council unanimously adopted Motion MM47.29. A historic motion of support from City Council that commits to the establishment of a Somali Community Cultural and Recreation Centre in Toronto:
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
In partnership with the Uoft School of Cities Infrastructure Institute, today, we’re proud to announce we’ve just released a report that dives into the investment gaps in black infrastructure. Click the link in our bio to read more 💙
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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Exciting news 📣📣We’ve completed our first of many consultation, We are inspired by the shared visions and expectations for the centre, together we are shaping a vibrant cultural space that reflects the Somali culture and community #SomaliCentreConsultation
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
11 months
Canada's first Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation needs your help to make it as inclusive, community oriented, and sustainable as possible! This Saturday, come on down to our first community consultation at 276 Carlaw and have your say! All ages are welcome!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Join us in breaking the stigma surrounding black mental health. We partnered with @hidaayahhouse to discuss mental health in the Somali community. Let's create a safe space for conversations, promote access to resources, and improve outcomes for all members of the black community
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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TVO's diversity reporter Vicky Mochama discusses the shortage of Black-led and Black-serving social infrastructure spaces in areas where Somalis predominately live in and how that has led to the creation of the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation. Link in our bio! @TheAgenda
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
Check out our feature in @CBCToronto @CBCNews on the Somali artists featured in the Dhis Bulshada / Build Our Community showcase for Nuit Blanche
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Somali art and culture on display at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche

Somali language, culture, art and music will be the focus of a new exhibit at the Nuit Blanche festival in Toronto this fall. CBC’s Talia Ricci spoke with so...

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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Congratulations @FdnBlkComm for winning the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund from @ESDC_GC . We recognize your hard work and look forward to seeing the exciting investments within the community!
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
We have got even more exciting news for everyone! SCCR is hosting a #NuitBlanche2023 Launch & Artists' Celebration Event! Buy tickets and support/celebrate your local Somali artists, all while getting a sneak preview of the culture & hertiage showcase!
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SCCR presents: Nuit Blanche Launch & Artists' Celebratory Event

Soo dhawow for a night celebrating the inspiring Somali artists at Nuit Blanche and see a sneak peak of the Dhis Bulshada Exhibit!

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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Guess who just got featured on @metromorning !! Thank you @CBCIsmaila for giving us this opportunity to speak on the progress in building the first-ever Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation in Toronto. Click the link in our bio listen to this amazing segment 👏
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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1 year
We’re so excited to announce we’ve been featured on the Toronto Star to discuss how we plan to aid in the lack of black-led recreational centres in Toronto. To read the full article click the link in our bio.
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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We’re so excited to announce that we’ve been featured on @torontodotcom to discuss the lack of black social infrastructure in Toronto. Click the link in our bio to read more!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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7 months
@AndreaHazelll Thank you for your support!
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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8 months
@awolinaaa A historic moment. We are so happy to hear this.
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Celebrating and amplifying Black voices in the arts is essential for a more equitable and inclusive society. Check out this powerful article about the urgent need to make space for Black artists in Toronto's creative scene. @blackartndialog
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
Fourty years of advocacy happening in one night. Somali arts and culture at Nuit Blanche tomorrow evening at 7pm, Union station. Gratitude to our partners @NorthcrestDev @Torontounion
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
2 years
Over the next few months, we will work with City staff to bring this centre to fruition. Our community will continue to be an integral part of the planning process going forward. #BuildOurCommunity #DhisBulshadeenna
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Community is more than a place - it's belonging. Join us in our community consultation to make a difference. Your ideas matter in building a space for all. Let's foster inclusivity, growth, and prosperity together. Link is in our bio!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Please join @IIutoronto & @SomaliCentreTO on Feb 23rd for a panel discussion with local Black leaders. This event will discuss what policy responses are needed to build better community-led spaces. More info ->
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
9 months
We have selected incredible Somali artists from across Toronto to capture the essence of Somali life and living. We invite you to attend and share in the magnificence of our culture and its influence on Toronto. Check us out on September 23 at 7:00pm @Torontounion #NBTO23
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Today our Somali spotlight is Ilwad Elman, a Somali activist whose work surrounds creating a safe space for marginalized groups in Somalia. Swipe to read more!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
2 years
Thank you to @FrancesNunziata and @TorontosMayor for this support. Thank you to the Somali Cultural and Recreation Centre Steering Committee for successfully building the coalition necessary to advance this necessary investment in our community.
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
@azizfaarah Brother, thank you for the leadership and love. Our city, community and country is so blessed to have you.
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Sharing recommendations 2&3 from the report. To read the full report click the link in our bio ☺️ #toronto #torontoinfrastructure
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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Thank you for the support. We are working on building a permanent, beautiful and high quality place to celebrate Somali culture.
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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Sharing 1/5 recommendations from the infrastructure institute based on the analysis of existing stock of community led cultural centre and social infrastructures. If you have yet to read our report you can click the link in our bio to access it.
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
2 years
We’d like to quickly highlight some articles about the SCRC and what it means to the Somali community here in Toronto. Check out the thread for some links to these articles. #BuildOurCommunity #DhisBulshadeena
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
@azizfaarah The night could not have happened without you my brother. Let’s keeping transforming the narrative together. Gratitude!!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Thanks Professor! We look forward to collaborating with you.
@NHenryDixon
Natasha Henry-Dixon, PhD
@NHenryDixon
1 year
Report finds critical Black social infrastructure lacking in Toronto via @torontodotcom
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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@iramaabdirahim @acserrano We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the Dhis Bulshada Showcase! Gratitude to you and our entire volunteer team.
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
This year for BHM we want to highlight all the amazing Somali individuals who have made an impact on their community. Today we’re highlighting Osman Ali, one of the first few people to help form the Somali Canadian Association.
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
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8 months
@nowtoronto Thank you so much for sharing! This is such an important initiative for us!
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
1 year
Today, January 29th, the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. We honour the lives that were lost at the Grand Mosque in Quebec City and re-commit our efforts to combat.
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
@hvdvnn We missed you. Stay tuned, we have a lot more coming!
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
2 years
A great opinion piece by some local community members illustrating the need for this project and it's impact on Toronto's Somali community
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Creating a community hub is crucial to Toronto’s Somali community

We believe there is an opportunity to create a high-quality, accessible public space that serves as the centre of Somali community life.

www.thestar.com
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
8 months
👇🏾👇🏾tickets still on sale!! Don’t miss out
@JcElijahMB
Jc Elijah M. B (Eli)
@JcElijahMB
8 months
This is such an incredible milestone for the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation. I got my ticket! I can’t wait for this 🫶🏾✨.
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@SomaliCentreTO
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
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@ayehaych Thank you! All the gratitude in the world belongs to the incredible Artists from our communities.
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
2 years
A Somali-language article regarding the motion along with some audio.
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Golaha deegaanka Toronto oo ansixiyay mooshin Soomaalida ku saabsan

Golaha deegaanka ee magaalada Toronto oo ay ku badanyihiin Somalida Canada ayaa ansaxiyey mooshin lagu dhisayo xarun weyn oo dhaqanka iyo madadaalada ah oo u gaar ah Somalida degan magalaadasi.

www.voasomali.com
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
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@Sflecce @BramptonGraham @fordnation @MichaelFordTO Thank you so much for your ongoing support Minister!!
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