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A New Dawn in Batticaloa: Celebrating the Launch of the Canada-Batticaloa Friendship Farm

On the 22nd of February, 2024, a significant stride was made towards economic sustainability and job creation in Thiraimadu, Batticaloa, with the inauguration of the Canada-Batticaloa Friendship Farm, Kail T Rajah Project. This landmark initiative, a collaborative effort between the Canadian Tamil Congress and the North and East Economic Development  (NEED) Centre, is not just about agricultural innovation but a step towards economic independence for the local community.

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15th Annual Tamil Canadian Walk in support of Upcountry Tamil’s Education Needs

Several hundreds including the Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow participated at the 15th Annual Tamil Canadian Walk held on Sunday September 10th 2023 at the Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough. Tamil Canadian Walk is hosted by the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) and this year's walk supported the building of a science lab in the Dehiowita Tamil Mahavidyalayam (school) in the Kegalle district in Sri Lanka, which was severely impacted by landslides.

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Tamil Fest achieves new heights in 2023

Step into a world of vibrant culture and celebration at the 9th annual Tamil Fest, held on August 26th and 27th, 2023, at the enchanting Markham Road between McNicoll and Passmore. Proudly presented by the Canadian Tamil Congress, this festival was a spectacular fusion of tradition, talent, and togetherness.

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BLACK JULY 1983, Commemorative Symposium on the 40th Anniversary – Event Highlights

On the 40th anniversary of the tragic events of Black July 1983, a symposium was held at the University of Toronto Scarborough on July 23, 2023. The symposium, organized by the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) in collaboration with the University of Toronto Scarborough, aimed to commemorate the historic event and foster understanding and dialogue about its impact on the Tamil community and Canada as a whole.

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Remembering Black July: 40 Years of Resilience and Hope

Halifax, July 13, 2023 – History came alive as we united to honor the survivors and victims of the pivotal "Black July" pogroms that shaped Sri Lanka's destiny. Hosted by the esteemed Canadian Tamil Congress, this event was a powerful platform for reflection and remembrance. The Canadian Museum of Immigration Pier 21 provided a solemn backdrop, infusing the day with deep meaning and significance.

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Canadian Tamil Congress successfully organized the S.J.V. Chelvanayakam Memorial Lecture at the University of Toronto

The S.J.V. Chelvanayakam Memorial Lecture, in recognition of his 125th Birth Anniversary was organized by the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) with the support of University of Toronto on Thursday April 13th 2023: 6:30 PM at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC). Main speakers for the memorial lecture included Prof. David Cameron, University of Toronto Scarborough and Prof. Ashwini Vasanthakumar, Queen’s Law School.

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Canadian Tamils donate 10 million rupees worth of life saving medicines to the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital

This year, the 14th annual Tamil Canadian Walk-a-thon raised funds to provide life saving medical supplies to 6 hospitals across Sri Lanka. The first shipment of medicine supplies organized by the Canadian Tamil Congress was handed over to the Tellipalai Trail Cancer Hospital on Tuesday December 20th 2022: The second shipment of medical supplies was handed over to the Batticaloa teaching hospital today, Wednesday April 12th 2023.

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Representatives of the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) and senior Buddhist monks from different Nikayas in Sri Lanka (collectively, the "Delegation”) had dialogue in Nagarkot, Nepal in April 2023 and arrived at the “Himalaya Declaration”, a copy of which is attached....

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A ‘Delegation’ consisting of senior Buddhist monks from different Nikayas (Sangha for Better Sri Lanka or “SBSL”) and members of the Global Tamil Forum (“GTF”) had various engagements in Sri Lanka from December 7 to 15, 2023. This was continuation...

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The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) will be hosting the 15th Annual Tamil Canadian Walk-a-thon, a charitable event that has raised over a million dollars in support of various causes over the years. The causes supported by Tamil Canadian Walk in...

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August 23, 2023 - Scarborough, Ontario Tamil Fest is poised to enliven the streets of Scarborough, Ontario as it returns for its 9th Annual Street Festival. The festival, hosted by the Canadian Tamil Congress, will transform Markham Road between McNicoll...

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