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  • Art Events

    Yearly public art event featuring cultural performances

  • Health Screenings

    Regular screenings for blood pressure and diabetes

  • Youth Leadership

    Short‑form leadership and cultural awareness

  • Scholarships

    Annual financial awards supporting youth entering

  • Youth Employment

    Workshops covering job search strategies 

  • Poverty Relief

    Annual distribution of non-perishable food and basic necessities to individuals and families in need.

  • Community Health Classes

    Twice‑weekly free classes focused on physical and mental health, nutrition, and general wellness topics.

  • Community Fitness

    Three weekly adult fitness classes

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About us

Inclusive, culturally grounded, community focused

Hiddo Center is the cultural heartbeat of marginalized communities in Canada. We bring people together to celebrate heritage, empower youth, and strengthen cultural identity through arts, storytelling, education, and community events. Through a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and community development, we support youth, women, and families in building stronger futures rooted in cultural pride, equity, and socio-economic opportunity.
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What We Do

Together We Empower Generations

Comprehensive, culturally responsive services that address the critical needs of ethnic minorities and marginalized communities:

Seniors’ Support & Wellness Program

Weekly support gatherings for adults 60+, offering personal care guidance, gentle exercise classes, shopping assistance, social activities, and transportation to medical appointments. Free for all participants.

Youth Leadership Training

Short‑form leadership and cultural awareness training held once per year. Sessions delivered through a teacher‑student format with presentations and Q&A.

Scholarships & Bursaries

Annual financial awards supporting youth entering post‑secondary institutions. Selection by the board based on academic merit and financial need.

Youth Employment Readiness Program

Workshops covering job search strategies, networking, resume writing, interview preparation, and digital literacy. Held once per year over one week.

Community Health Screenings

Regular screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, flu vaccination and COVID‑19 testing. Conducted by qualified professionals. Free for all.

Poverty Relief Program

Annual distribution of non-perishable food and basic necessities to individuals and families in need. Supplies purchased wholesale and distributed through selected food banks.

Community Health Classes

Twice‑weekly free classes focused on physical and mental health, nutrition, and general wellness topics. Delivered in a teacher‑student format.

Annual Arts & Culture Event

Yearly public art event featuring cultural performances, Somali traditional music, poetry and presentations.
Highlights from our cultural and community celebrations

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Voices of Support

A Message from Our Leaders

YVAN BAKER

Member of Parliament
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Community Voices

Hear from members whose lives have been touched by Hiddo Centre’s programs and events.
Hiddo Centre gave my kids the chance to connect with their culture while making new friends. We feel truly at home here.
Amina Hassan community
The Book Fair was inspiring. It reminded me how important it is to keep our language and stories alive.
Abdirahman Ali community
I’m grateful for the programs that support our youth. Hiddo Centre is building a strong future for our community.
Layla Mohamed community