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.
- 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.
From the community
Latest news
canada becomes EU first Associate Member
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/16/von-der-leyen-mark-carney-canada-eu-first-associate-member
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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.
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Every contribution funds our programs, events and the families who count on us.