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NewsNov 20, 2024
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East Demands Protest Rights Protection Amidst Police Repression in Ottawa
Montreal, Nov 20, 2024 — The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) condemns the violent tactics employed by Ottawa Police during a peaceful pro-Palestinian protest on November 18, 2024.
NewsNov 18, 2024
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: Inquest into the 2016 Death of Abdirahman Abdi Begins
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Outlines Recommendations to Prevent Future Tragedies
NewsSep 7, 2023
Said Mohamed Ali and Abdishakur Abdi-Dahir Identified as Victims of Shooting Outside of Wedding in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police (OPS) Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident that left two men dead and injured 6 people on Saturday, September 4, 2023.
NewsJul 25, 2023
Both Homicide and Arson Units Investigating the Death of Ottawa Teen Found in Booth Street Fire
Just after midnight on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, police and firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Booth Street in Ottawa.
NewsJul 25, 2023
Arrests Made Related to Homicide of Ottawa Teen Found Dead in Booth Street Fire
Just after midnight on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, police and firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Booth Street in Ottawa.
NewsJan 27, 2021
Joint Statement of the Ottawa Police Services Board and the Family of Mr. Abdirahman Abdi
Monday, January 25, 5:50 pm
NewsNov 15, 2019
United Way, Mayor, and Police Join United for All Coalition To Address Hate and Violence in Ottawa
On November 15, 2019 more than 30 organizations announced the formation of a local coalition called United for All.
StoriesMay 15, 2019
Why After Being the Target of a Possible Hate Crime I Was Reluctant to Report It to the Ottawa Police
Recently, Ottawa media has been buzzing about how there is no dedicated Ottawa Police Service hate crimes unit , after anti-Black racist graffiti was found on a home in Ottawa's East End.
NewsFeb 21, 2019
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Update: Community Support Needed as Trial of Ottawa Police Constable Daniel Montsion Adjourned
Dear Friends, Many of you have been asking for an update on the trial and how you can support the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition . Please read on to find out. Please note that there is also a community meeting organized by the Coalition on Friday, February 22, click here for details.
NewsJan 30, 2019
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: The Trial into Abdi's Death Begins
Abdirahman Abdi was a 37 year old Somali-Canadian with mental health issues. He lived in Ottawa’s Hintonburg community at 55 Hilda Street. On July 24th 2016, following an incident at a local coffee shop where police were called, Abdirahman began running home for safety.
StoriesJul 10, 2018
Overpolicing Low-Income Communities: An Arab Canadian Reflects on Police and Bias in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Services Board is currently consulting with communities across Ottawa to inform their 2019 to 2021 Strategic Plan . Over the last few years, concerns have been raised about racial profiling of Middle Eastern and Black young men by the police service through Street Checks and…
NewsApr 11, 2017
NCCM welcomes that people can now report hate crimes online to the Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa Police Service becomes first police service in Canada to offer online option (Ottawa - April 11, 2017 ) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), welcomes today's announcement that the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be offering an online form for reporting hate crimes .
StoriesJan 24, 2017
Why I Joined The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition
Farhia Ahmed, co-chair of the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition , spoke on December 10th, Human Rights Day, at the IDRF Dignity Tour in Ottawa. Muslim Link has gained permission to publish her speech today, in acknowledgement that it has been six months since the death of Abdirahman Abdi on July…
NewsAug 11, 2016
Official Statement from the Canadian Somali Mothers' Association
This is the Canadian Somali Mothers’ Association’s official statement regarding the vicious killing of Abdirahman Abdi by Ottawa Police Officers on Sunday, July 24 th , 2016, and the impact of the killing on the Ottawa Black Community.
NewsAug 11, 2016
Message of Condolences from Chief Charles Bordeleau to the Somali Community of Ottawa
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatulaahi wa Barakatuhu To our valued Somali Community of Ottawa, On this most difficult time in our community, the Ottawa Police Service would like to express our sincere condolences first to Abdirahman Abdi’s family ( inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon) and to the entire…
NewsOct 22, 2015
Police Urge Muslims To Report Hate
There has been an increase in hate related incidents in Ottawa reported this October, particularly targeting Muslim women wearing hijab or niqab. The Ottawa Police Service has reached out to the Muslim community and the mainstream media to encourage reporting of these incidents.
StoriesMay 25, 2015
Hamid Mousa: From Palestinian Refugee to Community Developer with the Ottawa Police Service
After years of working in community development and youth engagement across Ottawa, Hamid Mousa has been working with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) since 2008. Currently the OPS Community Development Coordinator, Mousa, a Palestinian Canadian, began as a refugee to this country.
StoriesFeb 7, 2015
What Does Peace Mean To You? Hamid Mousa
Muslim Link is continuing its series Muslims of Ottawa . At the Canadian Muslims for Peace , we asked Muslims who attended: What Does Peace Mean To You? Here is the response of Hamid Mousa who works with Community Development for the Ottawa Police Service.
NewsJan 28, 2015
Information Session on Muslim Youth and Gangs
In the wake of the shooting at Tanger Outlets on Boxing Day 2014 in Kanata, Imam Sikander Hashmi reached out to Muslim Link for help in organizing an information session about gangs in Ottawa. For many in the Kanata Muslim Association (KMA), this event brought home the reality of gangs in Ottawa…
NewsDec 4, 2014
Speaking on the Panel Turning the Tides A Discussion on Youth Radicalization
On November 8th, I was invited to speak at the Muslim Coordinating Council's " Turning the Tides: A Panel Discussion on Young Muslim Radicalization and Crime Prevention ". I was particularly pleased that a Muslim youth, Afnan Khan, was given the lead on organizing the panel and moderating the…
StoriesJan 12, 2014
Helping make Ottawa Safer for Youth by Volunteering with the Ottawa Police Service
When I tell my friends that I volunteer with the Ottawa Police Service they think it's awesome. Although many times I receive questions like, “Oh, you want to be a police officer?” or a “Do you get to use a gun?” Here is what I actually do: I volunteer with the Ottawa Police Service's Youth…
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NewsNov 2, 2013
Police urge community to break silence on hate crimes
On September 20 th , the Ottawa Muslim Association in partnership with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted an information night and panel discussion on the subject of Hate Crimes. The event, which was held in the basement of the Ottawa Main…
NewsJul 6, 2013
Somali youth raise funds to support local communities
Members of the Somali community, and many supporters, came out to raise money for deserving community projects in late May. The Somali Youth Support Project (SYSP), a community driven initiative operating out of Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, held its 8th Annual Fundraiser to raise…
StoriesJul 5, 2013
Urge Ibrahim: Could she be Ottawa's first hijabi police officer?
For the second year in a row, a Muslim woman has been awarded a special scholarship from the Ottawa Police Service in order to pursue a career in policing. Urge Ibrahim was presented with the Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship by Chief Charles Bordeleau at the Ottawa Police Service's annual…

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