As part of our monthly gathering for seniors in our community centre, we recently invited Dr. Hazar Tabban to deliver an important workshop on all things dementia: what it is, …
Pursuing a Medical Career – Workshop for Aspiring Medical Students
We hosted a free workshop for undergraduate premed students and others who are pursuing a career in medicine. In the workshop the attendees had an opportunity to receive guidance on: …
Our New Homework Club Has Launched!
AMA Community Centre launched a new homework club in the Sawmill Creek vulnerable neighbourhood. Our goal is to provide this free after-school programming for academic, social recreation and emotional maturity …
How to Develop Proactive Thinking by Playing Soccer
Our free weekly soccer program over the summer was a big hit with up to 60 players attending each week. We provided an opportunity for youth to enjoy competitive recreation …
A Look Back on our Summer Camps
With the summer coming to an end it’s time to take a look back and reflect on some of our summer programs, namely our ever-popular summer camps. AMA Community Centre …
Continuing to Support the Annual CHEO Telethon
AMA is proud to have supported this year’s CHEO telethon along with many of our partners. We worked with the UMO-OG to contribute $42,000 to this year’s campaign. We take …
Reflection on Winning United Way’s Community Builder Award
United Way Ottawa’s Community Builder of the Year Awards takes place once a year to honour and celebrate individuals and agencies who have made a difference in this community we …
Highlights from our Annual Community Iftar
AMA hosted a special community iftar for elected officials, dignitaries, special guests, volunteers, and community members around the city. We had 200 guests in attendance who were delighted to be …
Honouring the New Zealand Government for its Actions
The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau (UMO-OG) recently hosted a dinner reception in the honour of New Zealand High Commissioner Daniel Mellsop to thank the New Zealand government for showing …
Youth and the Law – Educating the Community with Constable Abdi
This workshop was designed for parents to learn more about the justice system and how it impacts their youth. Our youth are dealing with a myriad of challenges at school, at home, …