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Team Up for Sick KidsBy Admin - August 19th, 2013 |
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Written By: Athletics Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance It’s that time of year again! We’re back and we need your support in making our 2nd Annual Team Up For Sick Kids charity event more successful than the last. Team Up for Sick Kids is an initiative in which members of the community get together to raise funds that will go towards Cancer research at Sick Kids Childrens’ Hospital. As one of the largest visible minority populations in the GTA, we strongly believe that it is of great importance to give back to the society that we are part of and a great way to do that is to give to SickKids Children’s Hospital Foundation. This year, the Athletic Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance will be supporting Team Up For Sick Kids charity event. The Athletics Council of strives to provide avenues for youth to build their leadership skills through athletics. By upholding strong beliefs in using sports as an avenue to encourage young athletes and bring the community together, this charity event is sure to be an event that you do not want to miss out on. Through the unity of our community, not only will we be able to raise funds for Cancer research, but we will also be able to create awareness about the disease and its effects so that more individuals become informed. This charity event will be a great opportunity for the youth in our community to come together to showcase their athletic talents while also supporting a great cause. In 2012, Team Up for Sick Kids successfully raised over $2000 in funds for the research of Autism. This would not have been possible without all of the support that we have received. This year, we hope to have more support so that we can raise funds for Sick Kids Children Hospital. Through this charity event, we aim to create a supportive, comfortable, and educational environment for the community to learn about the effects of cancer and to continue our part in trying to raise money while also promoting the significance of athletics. You don’t want to miss out on this great event. Sign up today and secure your spot, as we’ve already received numerous requests. General Inquiries and Sponsorship Or you may email: teamup4sickkids@gmail.com SickKids Foundation Inquiries: Facebook: |
TYO-Canada Presents Kilithattu 2013!By Admin - August 13th, 2013 |
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Tamil Youth Organization – Canada proudly presents Kilithattu 2013! Teams from across Canada will be competing against each other in Tamileelam’s national game and for a chance to take home the Tamileelam Heritage Trophy! Kilithattu, a game that originates from Tamileelam’s agricultural history is the most played games in the country by individuals of all ages. It is a game that gets our parents reminiscing about their childhood, holds great significance. This game requires quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and tremendous team effort. TYO Canada, realizes the importance of nurturing and protecting our Tamil identity and culture by hosting the 3rd annual Kilithattu tournament in the Greater Toronto Area. Canadian-Tamil youth, some who have never played the game before, have been practicing for weeks leading up to this tournament. So make sure you come out for a fun filled day with friends and family to support your favourite teams! Register your team today! When: Sunday August 25th, 2013 @ 9 AM |
Statement by Honourable Jim Karygiannis on Black JulyBy Admin - July 27th, 2013 |
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Sunday 21st July 2013. 30th Anniversary of Black July Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I commemorate with you, the events of ‘Black July 1983’. Today, we pause to remember this atrocity which was committed thirty years ago against civilians in Sri Lanka . Close to 4,000 people were killed, tens of thousands of homes and commercial organizations were destroyed. It was due to this that hundreds of thousands of Tamils fled the country in search of a safe haven, many coming to Canada . On this solemn occasion, we pay tribute to the victims, survivors and their families as we commit to ensure that such unspeakable acts are never repeated. I believe that it is important for everyone to preserve their culture by passing historical events and traditions to future generations. It is important for us to remember the lessons of history and uphold the values Canadians hold dear – peace, freedom, democracy and respect. In doing so, we will develop a deeper understanding of our duty and responsibility to our fellow man. It is our solemn responsibility to work together to ensure that not only Sri Lankans but all people in the world, live in peace and harmony in the future. Since the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka in May, 2009, there has been a marked deterioration in Sri Lanka with respect to human rights and the rule of law. The current situation is most disappointing to those who believed that there was an opportunity to create a viable and strong democratic country with the end of the civil war. In March, 2013, I joined parliamentarians, academics, lawyers and journalists from around the world in Geneva at the UNHCR, to discuss the past and present situations in Sri Lanka and the way forward for the Tamils of Eelam. During the panel discussion on genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka over the past thirty years, I said “It takes three parties to create a genocide – the perpetrators, the victims and those who stand by. The international community must stop standing idly by. While the killing has stopped, we must tell the Sri Lankan government to stop the cultural genocide and submit to an international inquiry into the 2009 war.” I believe that what happened in Sri Lanka was nothing less than Genocide. The panel on genocide discussed the various forms that, taken together, constitute a genocide – the killing of civilians, the rape of women, the appropriation of property and the destruction of culture and language. In discussing the way forward to peace in Sri Lanka I told delegates “To tango, it takes two willing participants. Unfortunately, in this case we have two participants who want to dance but can’t agree on the steps.” I have worked with, and continue to work with, members of the Tamil and Sinhalese Canadian Diasporas in order to find ‘Peace with Justice’ in Sri Lanka . |
Statement by Leader of NDP Ontario, Andrea Horwath on the 30th Anniversary of Black JulyBy Admin - July 27th, 2013 |
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Today Tamils across the world are marking the 30th anniversary of Black July. Hundreds of Tamils were killed and many more were displaced during the violent pogrom that took place in July 1983. I mourn with the Tamil community for the collective and individual loss they have experienced 30 years ago. In speaking with members of the community I understand that the pain caused during Black July is deep. Remembering helps people heal but it is also vital to ensure atrocities like thus never happen again. On behalf of Ontario New Democrats, I renew the call for respect for human rights in Sri Lanka. The only way we can prevent an atrocity like this from repeating itself is by being ever vigilant and raising our voices in support of justice. |
Statement by Leader of NDP Canada, Tom Mulcair on Black JulyBy Admin - July 27th, 2013 |
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Dear Friend, Today, New Democrats join Tamils from across Canada and around the world as we mark the 30th anniversary of the Black July Pogroms with great sadness. The repercussions of these brutal actions and heartbreaking loss can still be felt by Tamils living in Sri Lanka as well as the Tamil diaspora. That is why New Democrats remain concerned about the treatment of minority communities in Sri Lanka and will continue defending the interests of Tamil Canadians in the House of Commons. We also urge the Canadian government to remember this tragedy by taking firm diplomatic action and boycotting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka this November. Watch my question in the House of Commons to the Prime Minister, calling for a full boycott. Canada must take a principled stance regarding the Sri Lankan government’s continued human rights abuses and refusal to conduct an independent investigation of war crimes allegations. If you haven’t already, please sign our petition calling for accountability in Sri Lanka. Lest we forget. Tom Mulcair |
Youth Forum on Tamil GenocideBy Admin - July 24th, 2013 |
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On July 28, 2013, the Tamil Genocide Memorial Museum (TGMM) will be hosting an educational workshop about the Tamil Genocide. Participants will also learn about the history of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and the history of the struggle for self-determination. In addition to the educational workshop, the Thazhumbakam exhibit will also be on display at the event. |
“A Gun & A Ring” Selected for the 37th Montreal World Film Festival!By Admin - July 24th, 2013 |
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“A Gun & A Ring” is an Official Selection of the 37th Montreal World Film Festival (MWFF) taking place from August 22 to September 2, 2013. MWFF is one of Canada’s oldest international film festivals and the only competitive film festival in North America accredited by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations). After the 2013 Shanghai International Film Festival, MWFF is the second of only fourteen FIAPF-accredited film festivals around the world that has officially selected “A Gun & A Ring” – a tremendous recognition of the passionate G&G team and a wonderful achievement for Canadian filmmaking. |
Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Black JulyBy Admin - July 23rd, 2013 |
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For Immediate Release Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Black July KELOWNA, BC– The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, made the following statement today on the anniversary of Black July: “Today, we solemnly remember the terrible events and attacks thirty years ago that were directed at Tamils beginning on July 23, 1983. Divisions gave way to racially-targeted riots that saw countless people attacked, killed, and rendered homeless, and resulted in the widespread destruction of property. Across our country, Tamil Canadians mourn and remember the many murders of Black July, but also the thousands of deaths that ensued in the decades-long Sri Lankan civil war, of which we still lack closure to this day. We must achieve accountability and justice for the untold innocents who died or had their lives irrevocably changed. To date, no serious effort has been made by the Sri Lankan government to reconcile with all actors in Sri Lankan society. There is little clarity or resolution after the end of the civil war. Ethnic and religious discrimination is growing, not decreasing. After the events of 1983, Canada welcomed those Tamils seeking asylum, and we continue to accept refugees and immigrants from Sri Lanka. Today, Canada’s voice must be clearly heard insisting for truth, reconciliation, and an independent and transparent international investigation of alleged war crimes during the Sri Lankan civil war.” |
Statement by Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak commemorating Black JulyBy Admin - July 23rd, 2013 |
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The following is a statement by Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak commemorating the anti-Tamil pogrom known as Black July: “Thirty years ago, armed mobs committed horrific acts of violence, targeting countless Tamil families, killing innocent civilians, and destroying private property and businesses. “What followed was a decades-long civil war, and thousands upon thousands of people fleeing the island, seeking safety and refuge in countries around the world. “Many people chose Ontario as their new home – a place where they could hope for a chance at prosperity and a better future for their children. “I’m proud our province now has a strong Tamil-Canadian community – the largest Tamil community outside of Sri Lanka with over 200,000 people. “This month, as we remember the innocent civilians who lost their lives, we must also renew our call for accountability and justice in Sri Lanka, not only for those who were murdered, but also for the families who are today still grappling with the aftermath of the civil war and ongoing discrimination. “The Ontario PCs stand with our Tamil Canadian community in commemorating Black July.” |
Statement by Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, on Black JulyBy Admin - July 23rd, 2013 |
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Statement on Black July “On behalf of the people of Brampton, I join with our City’s Tamil community to mourn the violence committed against Sri Lankan Tamil families during the atrocities of Black July in 1983. This year marks the 30th anniversary of when innocent lives were lost, businesses were shut down and property was destroyed. “Since then, thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils have settled in communities across Canada, including Brampton, to embrace our unwavering values of peace, order and good government, among so many other enshrined Canadian rights. “Today Brampton has an active, engaged, and vibrant Tamil community. And it is here in our City that people of all backgrounds are free to raise a family, earn a good education, secure a job, start a business and worship freely.” |
