Grid of Somali community life in Winnipeg, Manitoba showing celebrations, businesses, and leaders.

Somali Canadian Stories: Your Story Matters

Share your journey, creativity, or success with CT Somali and inspire others in our community.

Why Share Your Somali Canadian Story

Every story shared by a Somali Canadian strengthens our community. Whether you are an entrepreneur, artist, student, or parent, your experiences help others envision what is possible.

At CT Somali, we believe that storytelling is a powerful way to connect, inspire, and preserve our identity. This project goes beyond just sharing stories; it is about identity, pride, and the impact we can have together.

Celebrate Our Identity

Our stories remind the world that Somali Canadians are creative, resilient, and community-driven. Sharing yours helps shape how our story is told.

Inspire the Next Generation

Your story can spark confidence and ambition in young Somalis who are still finding their path. Every journey matters, even the small ones.

Build a Stronger Community

By sharing your experiences, you help others learn, connect, and collaborate. Together, we create a record of Somali excellence in Canada.

What to share

Ways You Can Share Your Story

Your story can take many forms. Pick what fits you best and use the form to submit. Keep it simple, honest, and clear.

Business and entrepreneurship

Tell us how you started, what problem you solve, and what you learned. Share a win, a challenge, or a tip for others starting out.

Talent and arts

Show your music, poetry, fashion, design, film, or photography. Tell us what inspires you and where people can follow your work.

Education and career

Share your field, how you chose it, and steps that helped you. Add study tips, certifications, or advice for newcomers.

Community and volunteering

Highlight a project you led or joined. Explain the impact, partners you worked with, and how others can get involved.

Life in Canada

Reflect on settling in, culture, family, and identity. Share lessons, resources that helped you, and hopes for the future.

Ways to submit

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Quick form

Share a short story in one sitting.

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Video or audio

Tell your story on camera or voice.

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Small print

By submitting, you confirm you have rights to your text and images. If people appear in your photos, please get their permission. We may lightly edit for clarity.

You can also contact us for questions