Eritrean Canadians
Eritrean Canadians are Canadian citizens and residents who are of Eritrean descent. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, 13,430 people reported Eritrean ancestry.[1]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 25,255[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Toronto, Calgary | |
| Languages | |
| Tigrinya • Arabic • French • Canadian English | |
| Religion | |
| Eritrean Orthodox • Islam |
Notable people
- Shannon-Ogbani Abeda - Bobslededer, alpine skier.
- Simon Bairu - Retired long-distance runner.
- Grace Mahary - Model.
- Amanuel Melles - community organizer.
- SAFE - Rapper, singer, songwriter.
See also
References
- "Census Profile, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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