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Organizers expect about 7,000 people to attend Saturday's event. They're trying to attract Muslims and non-Muslims alike to come out and learn about Islamic cultural practices.
Why Faisa Omer, who grew up in Ottawa community housing, decided to turn the lens on the experiences of Black youth there for a piece for CBC Ottawa's Creator Network.
The arts world's reckoning: How Ottawa's cultural institutions are responding to pressure for more diversity As the pressure for change sweeps through the arts world, the city’s major players are stepping up to respond to the calls for action — beyond the work that’s already been taking place to include Indigenous artists. Author of the article: Lynn Saxberg Publishing date: Mar 13, 2021 • March 23, 2021 • 11 minute read • Patrice James is a filmmaker and the executive director of the Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa. Photo by Errol McGihon /Errol ...
Photo project turns lens on youth in neighbourhoods racked by COVID-19 A new project from the South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre is hoping to reframe people's view of COVID-19 in the nation's capital, and the lives the virus affects most. Social Sharing 'I want people to realize what they're going through and maybe find ways to support them' Posted: Feb 18, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 18 Photographer Faisa Omer turned her lens on young people living in parts of Ottawa that have been affected most acutely by the pandemic.(Faisa Omer) A new project from the South-East Otta...