These are event details for various Maveerar Naal Ceremonies organized by Tamil Students’ Associations in Canada.
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Monday November 14th, 2011
Ryerson Tamil Students’ Association
“Maaveerar Naal is the day that we recognize, remember and honor our beloved brothers and sisters who have not only sacrificed their life but also their youth, dreams and ambitions for the independent Tamileelam. The 2011 Maaveerar Naal is ever so important as we the Tamil youths of the Diaspora recognize that the torch… has not burned out, rather it has been passed down to us to continue the struggle to free our homeland. We must collectively work together to make the independent Tamileelam a reality in the near future.
We ask all Tamil students to take part in some way or form in making this national uprising day a success as well as participate to show our solidarity and respect to those who lost their lives for the betterment of our future generations.”
Will be held at Ryerson University, 6pm-9pm (CC115 in the Student Centre)
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Wednesday November 16, 2011
York University Tamil Students’ Association
“Maaveerar Day or Heroes’ Day is a day of commemoration observed by Tamil people to remember the heroes who fought valiantly and gave their life for Tamil Eelam. It is held each year on 27 November, the date on which the first Maaveerar , “Lt.” Shankar, died in combat in 1982.The symbol for Maaveerar Day is the Karthigaipoo (Gloriosa lily), which blooms during November.
Maveerar Naal serves us as a reminder to end the oppression of Eelam Tamils. These freedom fighters have not only sacrificed their lives, but more importantly their dreams, ambitions, and their youth.
On November 27th over a million Tamil Diaspora recognize Maveerar Naal as a pledge to carry out the ambitions of the thousands of soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Tamil Eelam, and to make sure that future generations will never submit to aggressors.
On the 16th of November, YUTSA (York University Tamil Student Association) will be commemorating campus Maaveerar Naal at York University Founders College. YUTSA welcomes everyone to attend the event and support our initiative to remember our heroes.”
Will be held at York University, 6pm-9pm (Founders Assembly Hall)
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Thursday November 17, 2011
University of Toronto – Scarborough Tamil Students’ Association
“UTSC TSA will be holding Maveerar Naal on campus in honor of our fallen heroes that gave their lives for our freedom. There will be performances, speeches, and much more that will pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Please come on Thursiday, November 17th to the Meeting Place at 5:30pm to pay your respects.”
Will be held at University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus, 5:30pm-9pm (Meeting Place)
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Friday November 18, 2011
University of Toronto – Mississauga Tamil Students’ Association
“Maveerar Naal (Heroes Day) is a day to commemorate our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in hopes of attaining an independent state of Tamil Eelam.
On this day, we show our respects to them and all of the lives lost in the struggle. Also, we remind ourselves that the fight for equality and the right to self-determination is not over.
What was once their dream can become our reality: Tamil Eelam.”
Will be held at University of Toronto – Mississauga Campus, 6:30pm-9:30pm (Kaneff Building Room 137)
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Sunday Novmember 20, 2011
Tamil Youth Organization – Canada (North York High School Students)
“Maaveerar Naal organized by Canadian Tamil High school students from North North. For the people of Tamileelam and for Tamils living in many lands and across distant seas, Maaveerar Naal is the day on which they remember, honour and mourn for those who have given their lives in the Tamileelam struggle for freedom from the alien Sinhala rule. It is the day marked by the death of Shankar in 1982 – the first death of a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam. Since then, more than 35,000 have given their lives so that their brothers and sisters may live with self respect and in freedom.”
Wil be held in North York, 6pm-9pm; Event Location TBA
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Wednesday November 23, 2011
University of Toronto – St George Tamil Students’ Association
“With the arrival of November, many Tamils around the world unite in remembering a collective history. Maveerar Naal, or Hero’s Day, is a time to remember all those who fought and died in the Tamil struggle for self-determination. Countless lives have been lost, many of whom lie in unmarked graves and become unmarked pages in our history. We ask that you join us in remembering the lives of those Maveerars and the conflict that led to their struggle. It is a day to reflect on and mourn a past that cost too many lives and affected countless others and we hope you will join us in sharing our remembrances.”
Will be held at University of Toronto, St.George Campus, 5pm-9pm (William Doo Auditorium)
Waterloo Tamil Students’ Association
“The Waterloo Tamils Students Association cordially invites you to join us for our Annual Campus Maveerar Naal.There will be various performances and speeches that commemorate and pay respect to the fallen soldiers of Tamil Eelam who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of our Tamil people. Join us on November 24th 7:30 pm at RCH 302 for this Day of Remembrance . Please attend in Red and Black attire.”
Will be held at Waterloo University, 7:30pm-9pm (RCH 302)
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Friday November 25, 2011
Youth Maveerar Naal, Tamil Youth Organization Canada
“The Tamil Youth Organization – (TYO) Canada in partnership with the Tamil Students Associations will host the ‘Commencement of Tamileelam Remembrance Week.’ Youth across Canada will come together to commemorate, honour and pay respect to the thousands of our Maaveerar who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for Tamileelam. Let us bow of our heads for our fallen heroes. Let’s vow to make their dreams a reality.”
Will be held on Friday November 25, 2011, from 6pm – 10pm, Location TBA
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Sunday November 27, 2011
National Remembrance Day Canada
“November marks an important month in the hearts and minds of Tamils across the globe. It is during this month that the first martyr, Lieutenant Shankar, sacrificed his life for the freedom of our people and for the establishment of an independent homeland for Tamils, Tamileelam. Since the martyrdom of Lieutenant Shankar, thousands and thousands of our heroes have sacrificed their lives so that our Nation could be free from thechains of oppression. Thus, Tamil Heroes Day (Maveerar Naal) is a day of remembrance and uprising, which encompasses the vast history, Tamileelam was built upon. It is a day to show gratitude for the brave heroes who have made it possible for us to continue walking on this journey towards equality, freedom, and peace.”
Will be held on November 27, 2011 from 5 am to 11:30 pm, Location TBA
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