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Speak Tamileelam

By Editor - June 23rd, 2013

Speak Tamileelam

Come on Friday, June 28th (6:00pm) to the York University Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Theatre for an inspiring evening; as Tamil youth community leaders showcase their talents, ideas, experiences and personal stories they have contributed to Tamileelam.



Lights! Camera! Action!

By Editor - June 21st, 2013

Lights! Camera! Action!

Film Arts Workshops – Orientation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013. The Film Arts Workshops will be organized by the Arts and Culture Council of CTYA to educate youth about film making through workshops facilitated by experienced artists from the film industry. The Council will organize an orientation on July 14, 2013 to…



WATSA ALL-STAR: 4 on 4 Basketball Tournament

By Editor - June 21st, 2013

WATSA ALL-STAR: 4 on 4 Basketball Tournament

Photos from WATSA ALL-STAR: 4 on 4 Basketball Tournament



Peaceful Tamil Protestors Attacked by Sri Lankan Fans

By Editor - June 18th, 2013

Peaceful Tamil Protestors Attacked by Sri Lankan Fans

Written By: The Human Rights Advocacy Council On Monday June 17th, 2013, Tamil protestors were campaigning for a boycott of Sri Lankan cricket outside the Oval cricket stadium in London. Near the end of the game, Sri Lankan cricket fans had recklessly assaulted the Tamil demonstrators both verbally and physically. A significant portion of the…



HotDocs: Bloor Cinema to screen ‘No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka’

By Editor - June 8th, 2013

HotDocs: Bloor Cinema to screen 'No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka'

“No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka is an investigatory documentary that charts the final weeks of perhaps the most misunderstood conflict of modern time, the Sri Lankan Civil War.”



Thazhumbakam visits Carleton University!

By Editor - May 29th, 2013

Thazhumbakam visits Carleton University!

Thazhumbakam Mobile Exhibitions took place today May 29th at Carleton University in Ottawa.



Speak Tamileelam

By Editor - May 26th, 2013

Speak Tamileelam

Written By: TYO-Canada

Speak Tamileelam is a Tamil Students Uprising Day event being hosted by Tamil Youth Organization – Canada. In commemoration of Pon. Sivakumaran anna, this event will provide a stage for youth to share their ideas, experiences and personal stories which demonstrate their contributions towards the goal of a free Tamileelam.



Thazhumbakam Mobile Exhibitions @ Ryerson University!

By Editor - May 22nd, 2013

Thazhumbakam Mobile Exhibitions @ Ryerson University!

Thazhumbakam Mobile Exhibitions took place today May 22 at Ryerson University.



A Gun & A Ring goes to Shanghai!

By Editor - May 21st, 2013

 A Gun & A Ring goes to Shanghai!

A Gun & A Ring, has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award at the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).



Thazhumbakam visits City of Markham!

By Editor - May 16th, 2013

Thazhumbakam visits City of Markham!

Thazhumbakam Mobile Exhibitions took place today May 16, and will continue tomorrow, May 17, 2013 from 10 am – 5pm at the Great Hall, Markham Civic Center.