Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Thulirkal: WessTigga, Athavan Anpalagan!By Editor - January 25th, 2013 |
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CTYA’s Blog has started a new Feature on Fridays, Thulirkal. Thulirkal meaning bud reflects the young Tamil youth we will be featuring. Athavan Anpalagan, a.k.a. WessTigga is an upcoming dance talent whose YouTube dance videos have earned over 1 million collective views internationally. |
Durham District School Board Proclaimes January as Tamil Heritage MonthBy Editor - January 21st, 2013 |
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Tamil Heritage Month Committee is proud to announce DDSB Trustees unanimously proclaimed January as Tamil Heritage Month tonight. DDSB also released its official poster to commemorate the this event. This official poster will be on display in all Durham District Schools and this recognition will go on their school calendar. |
Thulirkal: Social Media Entertainer, Vinsia Maharajah!By Editor - January 18th, 2013 |
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Vinsia Maharajah is a young talented individual with a passion for acting and entertaining. She is known for her YouTube channel and for being the founder and main admin of the Tamil Memes Facebook page. She uses social media to be able to entertain and inspire others, while bringing the Tamil community together. Let’s hear from Vinsia! |
Volunteer Callout: Thaalam 2013By Editor - January 16th, 2013 |
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Interested individuals are asked to contact the Arts and Culture Council at arts.culture@ctya.org with your First and Last name as well as your contact information (Email/Telephone) by Saturday, January 27, 2013. |
Callout for Board of DirectorsBy Editor - January 16th, 2013 |
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Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA ) is seeking dynamic individuals who are responsible, enthusiastic and creative to join our Board of Directors. We are seeking for candidates that can utilize their experience, skills, and passion to empower youth to provide new innovative ideas and enhance the delivery of our services. |
Happy Pongal! பொங்கல் மற்றும் புதுவருட நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!By Editor - January 13th, 2013 |
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On behalf of CTYA’s Blog Team, we would like to extend our warmest Thai Pongal wishes! அனைத்து தமிழ் உறவுகளுக்கும் கனேடிய தமிழ் இளையோர் ஒன்றியத்தின் உறுப்பினர்கள் மற்றும் இயக்குனர்களின் சார்பில் எமது இதயம் கனிந்த தைப்பொங்கல் மற்றும் தமிழ் புதுவருட நல்வாழ்த்துகள்! |
Celebrating Our Rich Heritage: Tamil Heritage Month 2013!By Editor - January 12th, 2013 |
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Tamil Heritage has been rich and thriving throughout thousands of years. From religious architecture, sculpture, painting, music, dance, theater, language, philosophy, medical systems, rituals, cuisine, and textiles- it sure is one of a kind. |
Thulirkal: Rising Star Kokilan Maheswaran!By Editor - January 11th, 2013 |
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Kokilan Maheswaran strives to inspire a generation of others who share the same goals and desires that he has for the culture of cinema, acting, and artistry. He wants to be an inspiration to such youth so that in the future, the Tamil community could welcome the acting field more openly. He has completed several modeling shoots, a few music videos, and 2 feature films. His latest venture is “The Numb” illustrates the repercussions of drug abuse. This film was directed by Priyanthan Sathasivam, and is slated for a 2013 release. |
Oscar Nomination for Pi’s Lullaby!By Editor - January 10th, 2013 |
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Pi’s Lullaby, a Tamil song played at the beginning of the movie, Life of Pi, has been selected as one of the Oscar Academy Award Nominations in the Original Music Category. The song was sung by singer Bombay Jayashri & music by Mychael Danna. |
Popular Mechanics At Work!By Editor - January 7th, 2013 |
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Written By: Education and Career Development Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance In order to inspire the students and help them gain exposure to the “real life” of engineering and robotics, program coordinators took 20 students on a trip to a Toyota Plant in Cambridge, ON. |
