Canadian Tamil Congress

The largest street festival in Toronto's east end is around the corner! @tamilfestTO is on August 24 & 25 along Markham Road from McNicoll to Passmore. Enjoy mouthwatering cuisine, vibrant performances, and more! Visit tamilfest.ca for details #TamilFest

Canada is there for the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Today, I announced $1M in aid through the @redcrosscanada and @humcoalition, to provide life-saving aid such as food, water, and shelter to those that need it most.

#Tamilfest Once again, world's largest Tamil centric street festival coming to Toronto. 10 years of triumph - celebrating language, culture, arts, food and traditions.

At the request of the @ctconline , Vaughan City Hall has been illuminated red this evening in recognition of Black July 1983. Learn more about City proclamation, illumination and flag-raising requests at vaughan.ca/ProtocolServic…

The Olympic Cauldron was lit with a burning arrow on this day at Barcelona 1992. 🔥 As archery kicks off today at #Paris2024, we're throwing back to that unforgettable moment.🏹✨ @worldarchery

Our fallen kin and the tragedies that befell our home must both be remembered and shared with our children. Learn more about Black July including survivor stores at blackjuly83.com. #BlackJuly

Black July: Over 3,000 senselessly murdered, 100,000 displaced, Tamil-owned properties looted and set on fire = loss over $300M USD, prompting a large exodus of Tamils from Sri Lanka. Lear more about this genocidal event at blackjuly83.com or @ the informational exhibit.

@patrickbrownont Canadian Tamil Congress would like to thank you @patrickbrownont for taking the time to share your insights. Please see our response below.

Tamil Canadians have fled from Sri Lanka due to genocide. Since the height of genocide in 2009, I have been advocating for justice and accountability for the most serious crime committed against Tamil people. There cannot be any peace without justice and accountability in Sri Lanka. The United Nation Human Rights Council is collecting evidences and set to outline possible strategies including trials against Sri Lankan war criminals. The City of Brampton and all levels of Government in Canada have recognized the Tamil Genocide. However GTF along with an advisory council member of CTC presented a declaration that undermines the aspirations of the Tamil people and also aimed to bail out the Sri Lankan  war criminals. This is a step backwards for the goals of justice and accountability. It was very shocking to see that the same CTC member also posed picture with war criminal and former president Mahinda Rajapakse who is banned in Canada for the most serious crimes against Tamil people. I strongly condemn this act by GTF and CTC. I expect that the Tamil Canadian organizations and the Canadian government will choose the right moral ground in addressing justice and accountability for the Tamil people. @gary_srp @TheThanigasalam @LoganKanapathi

Acts of hate have no place in our communities. The Canadian Tamil Congress stands in solidarity with Islamic Society of Markham and committed to creating welcoming and safe space for all.

Why Tamil Heritage Month is important தமிழ் பாரம்பரிய மாதம் ஏன் முக்கியமானது

Our most FAQ is "What does CTC do?" Here is a snap shot of what we accomplished just through 2022, thanks to our volunteers, donors and supporters. We look forward to continuing to build in 2023. #Tamil youtube.com/watch?v=WjVcwS…

Following a two year hiatus, we gathered in person to celebrate at our 16th Annual Gala in Markham, ON. Here is a summary of what turned out to be a great night, celebrating #Tamil success. Thanks to all our sponsors, advertisers, guests and volunteers. youtube.com/watch?v=5Q1xsV…

This is how we all need to see the world we live in. Even if we are not the ones who created the mess, we need to take initiative in cleaning it up. Why? Because everything and everyone is connected. @AlmuthSiegl

The Canadian Tamil Congress shares sympathy with victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey and urges Tamil Canadians to donate through @canadahelps to support urgent relief efforts canadiantamilcongress.ca/press-releases… #TurkeySyriaEarthquake

The Canadian Tamil Congress would like to share our sympathy and concern for the victims of #TurkeySyriaEarthquake and urges Canadians to support by donating to organizations providing life-saving aid on the ground. canadahelps.org/en/donate-to-s…

Happy to stop by @CTConline 16th Annual #ThaiPongal & #TamilHeritageMonth Dinner in Markham. Great to meet so many friends from #ScarbTO. #Valttukkal on yet another successful year and #Nandri 🙏for all the great work you do!

SN Nibojan, a young #Tamil journalist based in war ravaged northern town of #Kilinochchi who extensively reported on the struggle of mothers of disappeared & campaign to reclaim militarised land, passed away in a tragic train accident in #Colombo on Monday (30). RIP Nibojan 🪔

Thank you Danton Thurairajah & members of the Canadian Tamil Congress for your presentation celebrating Thai Pongal & Tamil Heritage Month. Our community has been enriched with the many contributions by the Tamil community!

I was honored to represent @townofws at the Canadian Tamil Congress' Thai Pongal & Tamil Heritage Month Dinner on Saturday. The Tamil community in Stouffville has more than doubled in the past four years. I am grateful for their contribution to the cultural mosaic of Stouffville.

Celebrated Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage month with friends in the GTA Tamil community. Conservatives will always stand with the Tamil community in Canada. Thank you to the Canadian Tamil Congress for organizing a great event. Happy Pongal!