SSAY - Somali Student Association at York University

07/30/2019

04/30/2018

It’s that time of year! Interested in joining the SSA team? Now is your chance! Send in your applications before May 10th at 11:59pm!

04/20/2018

Make sure to register for ‘Another Day Another Janazah’, an event exploring the intricacies of gun violence within the Somali community.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/another-day-another-janazah-research-report-launch-tickets-43854227174?aff=es2

01/21/2018

‪Thank you to everyone who came out to our partnering launch with the Somali North American Business & Professional Inc last night! So amazing to see folks connect and build together!‬

01/17/2018

We are with heavy hearts and mourning the loss of one of Somalia's greatest legends, Khadijo Abdullahi, better known as Dalays who passed away a couple days ago in Toronto. Dalays pioneered music and entertainment in Somalia, she was a multi-talented, phenomenal woman best known for her singing, acting and dancing. Dalays was gifted, the way she captured a crowd and sang was beyond unique. This video via The Somali Museum of Minnesota showcases the last time Dalays publicly addressed an audience before falling ill. We are grateful for the path Dalays has paved for Somalis in entertainment and advocating for our liberation. A true icon that she is, we are praying for her and family and reflecting on her extraordinary achievements and talent. Inna Li'laahi Waina Ileyhi Raji'un.

01/16/2018

The Somali Student Association of York is calling for the community to contact Minister Goodale and Minister Hussen to stop the deportation of Abdoul Abdi. This cruel practice of deportation and double punishment is unfortunately common within the Somali community. Please contact these two ministers to contest the chosen course of action. Our thoughts and prayers are with Abdoul and his family.

11/23/2017

Thank you so much for coming out and celebrating our 20th anniversary with us last night, we had a blast! It was a night full of exuberant talent and . This couldn't have been possible without our volunteers, performers, speakers and communal support! We are extremely grateful to hold space for Somali students on campus and excited to continue doing to so. Keep your eyes upon for future opportunities on how to get involved and future events!
Photo Credits to .dslr on IG 📷

11/13/2017

Thank you YFS for displaying solidarity with us during grievous times. ✊🏾✊🏾

We are still selling Somalia necklaces to raise money for folks back home. Stop by room 435 in the student center or message us to support!

The York Federation of Student continues to stand in solidarity with the Somali community. We send our unwavering love and support to those who have their lost loved ones in the heinous attacks in Somalia, and those who continue to search for their loved ones.

On October 14th 2017, two trucks packed with explosives had gone off in the Capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu. The bombing had resulted in 350 innocent deaths, over 500 casualties, and extreme damages to the community infrastructure. However, with this attack, it is important to recognize that this is not the only occurrence that has ultimately led to unsafe spaces and the loss of lives for the Somali community. Throughout the past year on its own, many lives have been targeted and lost and little is being done by those who hold power in government spaces. It’s also important to be cognizant of the lack of foreign aid provided to Somalia in light of these events;

We send love and power to the youth within the community that have taken steps to protect their spaces - including the Somali Students Association at York University that have and continue to unite and empower its youth. The YFS stands in solidarity with the Somali Community and urge students to get involved and show support to challenge these systems that continue to oppress marginalized communities.

The York Federation of Students would like to reaffirm our commitment to combatting and challenging oppression whether it is racism, sexism, Islamophobia, transphobia and all other forms of oppression that continue to plague our campus and our communities.

For more information, please contact:
Induja Mathipalan, VP Campaigns and Advocacy, York Federation of Students, (647) 274 – 5478, or (416) 736 – 5324 ext. 77679
Murtaza Ghulam, Executive Director, York Federation of Students, (416) 736 – 5324 ext. 77674