Posts Tagged ‘News’


Remembering Sencholai Massacre

By Editor - August 14th, 2012

Remembering Sencholai Massacre

Written by: Human Rights Advocacy Council

It has been said that “time heals all wounds” yet today, six years later, the mixed emotion of anger, resentment, and sorrow remembering the Sencholai massacre remain solidified in our hearts and memories.



Tamil Mirror Short Story Contest

By Editor - August 12th, 2012

Tamil Mirror Short Story Contest

An opportunity for writers aged 19 and above.



Volunteer Callout: Tamileelam Cup- Soccer 2012

By Editor - August 6th, 2012

Volunteer Callout: Tamileelam Cup- Soccer 2012

Fun, excitement, and pride. Where do all three come together? Tamileelam Cup Soccer 2012. CTYA will be hosting its 4th annual Tamileelam Cup – Soccer in September 2012. We are looking for excited volunteers to join our team on the day of the event to help ensure another successful Tournament.



Call Out for CTYA Board of Directors

By Editor - August 6th, 2012

Call Out for CTYA Board of Directors

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.

CTYA will be holding elections for Board of Directors at our next Annual General Meeting in September 2012.



Isai War 2012: A fierce competition!

By Editor - July 29th, 2012

Isai War 2012: A fierce competition!

Five contestants, Ezzy, SM Ram, Ramesh Selvarajah, SE Boyz and Dynasty Naren, took part in this online music competition. Participants were asked to submit an introduction song of their choice for the first month of the competition, followed by creating and submitting musical pieces based on the themes passion, family/friendship and freedom for the following months.



TYO-Canada: I Remember’83

By Editor - July 25th, 2012

TYO-Canada: I Remember'83

A creative video worth sharing by TYO-Canada, “I Remember ’83”



UTSC: Remember’83 Awareness Campaign

By Editor - July 25th, 2012

UTSC: Remember'83 Awareness Campaign

Great campaign by University of Toronto, Scarborough Tamil Student’s Association (UTSC)!



Thaalam “I Believe” Contest Winners – Jamaica Tickets!

By Editor - July 25th, 2012

Thaalam "I Believe" Contest Winners - Jamaica Tickets!

Enjoying your summer so far? Two individuals sure will be. CTYA Fans were asked to comment on the People’s Choice Video of the team that they believed would win the Thaalam 2012 People’s Choice Video Award. The names of the individuals who commented on these videos prior to the day of Thaalam 2012 were put into a draw and two lucky winners were drawn by our young Supersinger stars, Magisha and Sarika at CTR’s Natchathira Vizha.



A date etched in all our minds. 23 July 1983.

By Editor - July 23rd, 2012

A date etched in all our minds. 23 July 1983.

Drawn and Written by: Shayanika Suresh



YUTSA: #remember83

By Editor - July 21st, 2012

YUTSA: #remember83

Great initiative to help educate and remember Black July ’83 by York University Tamil Student’s Association! Scars are never forgotten” There were over 3000 killed in less than a week. 60 years have passed, and the Tamil people still have no justice. Join the Movement Remember, rally and revolt. #remember83. Support the #remember83 movement.