In a one-on-one interview with OMNI Television, Canada’s minister of diversity and inclusion and youth Bardish Chagger emphasized the challenges…
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OMNI Arabic Year in Review: Montreal artist challenges outdated gender roles through her illustrations
Reem El Attar – or ”Reem Illustrates’ – is a Palestinian-Canadian illustrator using her art to fight the social and…
OMNI Arabic Year in Review: Les Petites Mains helps women enter the labour market
Based in Québec, Les Petites Mains is a group that works to support women struggling as single parents or new…
OMNI Arabic Year in Review: U.S. election
The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly had a large effect on this year’s U.S. presidential election, with a historical amount of Americans…
OMNI Arabic Year in Review: Rallies across Canada protesting immigration delays
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a widespread slowdown in government processing, including delays in the immigration system. OMNI shared the…
OMNI Punjabi Year in Review: Sikh Food bank caters to unique cultural needs of the community
Food banks across the country began reporting a steep increase in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many already struggling…
OMNI Punjabi Year in Review: South Asian community represented in B.C. election
Following an unprecedented provincial election in B.C., history was made when eight South Asians were elected to the province’s legislature….
OMNI Punjabi Year in Review: South Asian male drug overdoses
A shocking report released by Fraser Health in June showed an increasing number of drug toxicity deaths among South Asian…
OMNI Punjabi Year in Review: Profile of South Asian activist Harsha Walia
Social justice movements fighting for the human rights of disenfranchised communities were trending around the world in 2020. OMNI Television’s…
OMNI Italian Year in Review: Community pushes to rename Columbus Centre after Black Lives Matter protests
The death of George Floyd, a 44-year-old Black man who was killed while in police custody, kickstarted a powerful movement…
Ontario's Covid-19 task force busts myths about the vaccine in South Asian communities
As the COVID-19 vaccines are being administered across Canada, Ontario’s COVID-19 Task Force has reached out to the South Asian…
Tackling anti-Indigenous racism in Canada’s healthcare system
Boil water advisories are just the the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a lack of…
Indian Canadian woman creates COVID-19 activity kits for seniors to raise funds for Indian farmers
Farmers in India continue to camp out in New Delhi’s borders for the 15th day in a row, protesting three…
Covid-19 second wave taking a major toll on mental health of many Canadians: CMAH study
A recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMAH) suggests that 1 in 10 Canadians have contemplated suicide since…
Supreme Court of India suspends new farm laws until further notice
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered an indefinite hold on the implementation of new agricultural laws, Chief Justice Sharad Bobde…
Canadian Politicians and local South Asian communities concerned about Indian farmers
A large convoy of about 500 small business owners from the South Asian community gathered at Nathan Phillips Square in…
Alberta premier's COVID-19 'wake-up call' to South Asian community sparks backlash online
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is under fire after delivering a ‘wake-up call’ to the South Asian community in Calgary that…
Tigray election conflict sparks humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
A delayed election, heightened political tensions and an ongoing power struggle have sparked a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia that has…