My name is Rasha Al-Katta and I am Canadian

My Canada is a country of tolerance, kindness, and the stories of millions weaved into the very fabric of its history. This year we celebrate the 150th birthday of a country many of us are lucky to call home. A privilege dear to my heart.
The following is Rasha Al-Katta's speech she delivered last week at a Famous 5 Ottawa event for author Charlotte Gray's book The Promise of Canada. Ms. Al-Katta is a Famous 5 Ottawa Norton Rose Fulbright Mentorship Program winner, who was matched up with nation builder Ms. Gray. OTTAWAâ€...

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