Toronto’s Somali community secures $20M for long-awaited cultural centre

[Deeq A.]

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — After decades of advocacy and political hurdles, the Somali community in Toronto is one step closer to realizing a long-standing dream. The federal government has committed $20 million to construct the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation (SCCR) in the city’s Rexdale neighbourhood, marking a significant milestone for Black and Muslim communities in Canada’s largest metropolis.

Source: Hiiraan Online