Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Thazhumbakam mobile museum visits McMaster!By Editor - May 16th, 2013 |
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Thazhumbakam mobile museum opened Tuesday May 14th in McMaster, Hamilton. Here are some photos of the exhibit! |
TYO-Canada – G for Genocide CampaignBy Editor - May 16th, 2013 |
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G for Genocide Campaign |
Historic “Vanni Street” Sign Unveiled in Markham!By Editor - May 11th, 2013 |
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Today morning, Councillor Logan Kanapathi and Mayor Frank Scarpitti unveiled the sign for “Vanni Street” in the City of Markham. Vanni Street will be located at the site located on 14th Ave, between Middlefield Rd and Markham Rd. In the coming years, a community center will also be built in the nearby vicinity, making Vanni Street being placed in an important location. |
Unveiling of Vanni Street in the City of Markham!By Editor - May 9th, 2013 |
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Dear Members of CTYA: On behalf of the Mayor and the members of Council, it is my pleasure to invite you to the official unveiling of the Sign for historic Vanni Street in the City of Markham on Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:00 AM at the site located on 14th Ave, between Middlefield Rd and Markham Rd. |
Remembering May 2009By Editor - May 6th, 2013 |
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May 2013 will mark the fourth year remembrance of the Tamil genocide. May marks a month that we as a community take the time to remember the victims massacred and heal together as a community. By continuing to voice our stories, opinions, and facts, we are moving on a path that will enable us to get justice for the lost lives. |
CTYA Board of Directors ListBy Editor - May 6th, 2013 |
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The following is the updated list of CTYA Board of Directors as of May 05, 2013. |
Tamileelam F.A. heads to Tynwald Hill International Football Tournament!By Editor - May 4th, 2013 |
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Talented football players are being recruited now for the Tamileelam F.A. Interested players may request an application form by sending an e-mail to sports@gtyl.org. TEFA can also be contacted through Facebook on TamileelamFA fan page (www.facebook.com/TamileelamFA). |
This Calls for A Boycott!By Editor - April 28th, 2013 |
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As the committee goes ahead and gives a thumbs up to this decision of approving Sri Lanka as the place for the 2013 CHOGM to be held, they are completely ignoring the values and principles previously agreed upon. It is some what hypocritical to grant credibility to a country who has corrupted the system developed by the Commonwealth, to be hosting their meetings itself in the future. In doing so, the committee tears apart and breaks the vows that they have promised to uphold. |
Thazhumbakam Launches Mobile Exhibitions for May 2013!By Editor - April 27th, 2013 |
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Thazhumbakam (Tamil Genocide Memorial Museum) will be launching its mobile exhibitions in May 2013. These exhibitions will be aimed at educating the general public of the crimes against humanity inflicted upon the Tamil people during May 2009, as part of the ongoing structural genocide perpetrated by the successive Sri Lankan governments. Exhibits will be held in various locations in Canada throughout the month of May as an initial stage of Thazhumbakam. |
CanTYD’s Awards of Excellence 2013 Scholarship Applications Now AvailableBy Editor - April 23rd, 2013 |
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Award categories include Academics, Athletics, Arts, Overall Achievement, Outstanding Community Contribution and Most Improved Student. Scholarships of up to $1000 will be awarded to Grade 12 students. Award winners will be recognized at CanTYD’s Awards of Excellence gala. The deadline for applications is June 30. |
