The woman behind a new museum in Ottawa says she's aiming to showcase Somali culture and help the community learn more about the east African country.
CBC NewsTake a tour of Ottawa's new Somali Cultural MuseumThe Somali Cultural Museum's collection includes decorations and furniture, dishes and musical instruments.
"Our culture is very beautiful and valuable. And I want to teach our youth and to show the other cultures," she said. Moussa has been collecting them since she came up with the idea for the museum, storing them around her house and in her basement.The star of the exhibit is the, a full-sized traditional house used by Somali nomads and made out of trees, animal skin and twine.
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