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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation

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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation

@SomaliCentreTO

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

Toronto

linktr.ee/somalicentreto

Joined July 2022

Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Sep 24, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Sep 2, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Feb 24, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Nov 2, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Jul 21, 2022
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: app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgen…
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Dec 9, 2022
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 💙
Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Jun 21, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Jun 12, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Mar 7, 2023
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
@SomaliCentreTO
Feb 27, 2023
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Sep 22, 2023
Check out our feature in @CBCToronto @CBCNews on the Somali artists featured in the Dhis Bulshada / Build Our Community showcase for Nuit Blanche
Somali art and culture on display at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche
From youtube.com
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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Feb 9, 2023
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
Sep 5, 2023
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!
eventbrite.ca
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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Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation
@SomaliCentreTO
Jan 17, 2023
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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