Yemenis in Ottawa · National Capital Region

Our Yemeni community in Ottawa — where heritage & legacy meet

We bridge past and present — celebrating our authentic heritage and supporting newcomers to build a bright future and lasting friendships.

Legacy · Shibam, Hadramawt

The world's first skyscrapers were built by our hands

The spirit that raised Shibam from the desert lives on in our community today.

Our Heritage · Our Pride

Rooted in a thousand years of heritage a thousand years

From the timeless towers of Old Sana'a to our home in Canada — we carry our story forward with pride.

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203+: Members
12+: Events / year
3: Programs

Who we are

Rooted in heritage, growing in Canada

Everything we do is built around three simple commitments to our people.

Community

Regular gatherings, family events and a warm network so no Yemeni in Ottawa feels alone.

Heritage

Celebrating Yemeni culture, language and traditions — and sharing them with our Canadian home.

Support

Helping newcomers settle, connecting members to resources, and standing by families in need.

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July 26, 2026

The Yemeni Community in Ottawa: Building a New Home While Preserving a Rich Heritage

Ottawa is home to people from nearly every part of the world, and among its growing cultural communities is a small but increasingly organized Yemeni-Canadian population. Although the history of Yemenis in Ottawa has not been documented as extensively as that of some larger immigrant communities, their presence in the capital has become more visible through family networks, community organizations, cultural gatherings and newcomer-support initiatives.

June 30, 2025

Yemeni-Canadian Student Wins National Scholarship

Amal Al-Mahdi, a 17-year-old high school student from Edmonton, has been awarded the prestigious TD Community Leadership Scholarship for her work in refugee mentorship and youth advocacy.

June 30, 2025

Yemeni Cultural Night Brings Together Generations in Mississauga

Last Saturday, more than 300 attendees gathered at the Mississauga Community Centre for a lively evening of Yemeni music, food, and storytelling. The event, titled From Sana’a to Canada, was organized by the Yemeni Cultural Society of Ontario to celebrate heritage and build intergenerational ties.

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