Top Talents Awards Gala 2011: Calling all Dancers, Musicians, Singers, and Artists!

Art is such a simple term, yet so difficult to define. For various artists, art is a way of expressing themselves and for others it represents their dreams. Art comes in such various forms and can mean a variety of things for each and every artist. The Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance recognizes young artists who constantly strive in building our community through each of the following areas: Classical Dance, Classical Music, Urban Music, Marital Arts and Visual Arts.

Tamileelam Challenge Cup Results – Cricket 2011

Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance’s Athletic Committee (CTYA) successfully held its third annual Tamileelam Challenge Cup Cricket Tournament in partnership with Markham Toronto Cricket League. Semifinals games were between the Blazers C.C. and EelamBoyz C.C., and the Jaguars C.C. and Black Cats C.C.. The Blazers C.C. and Blackcats C.C. then progressed to the finals.

Power of Pen, Young Writers Network now accepting submissions for CTYA’s Top Talents 2011 Booklet

Coordinators of Power of the Pen are looking forward to publishing emerging, established and talented writers’ work in the booklet of CTYA’s second annual awards gala: Top Talents 2011.

Black July Remembrance Tree Plantation

Youth members of the Human Rights Advocacy Council of the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) also participated in the plantation and remembrance. Through this initiative, the Human Rights Advocacy Council of CTYA aims to continue its goal of educating our youth and the broader Canadian society about the ongoing plight of Tamil people.

Top Talents Nomination Deadline Extended

The nomination deadline for Top Talents Awards 2011 has been extended to August 15th, 2011. If you or someone you know is an outstanding achiever, submit your nomination package as soon as possible.

TYO- Canada – ‘I REMEMBER’ Black July Campaign 2011.

This initiative taken by TYO-Canada is commendable. These youths saw the importance of awareness, and initiated a campaign that successfully worked towards educating Torontonians about the plight of the Tamil people.

Tamileelam Challenge Cup – Cricket (July 30 and July 31)

To further encourage the Tamil identity, the awards for best players of the tournament will be given under the names of national symbols of Tamil Eelam; Vaahai being the national Tree; Siruththai being the national animal; and Chenbagam being the national bird. Many of the players of last year’s Challenge Cups expressed much pride in partaking in a tournament that not only provided them with an avenue to showcase their talents, but celebrated the Tamil identity through the naming of the awards after the national symbols Tamil Eelam.

Are you CTYA’s next Top Talent?

Applications for awards are still being accepted until July 29, 2011. If you or someone you know has been a high achiever and is an outstanding leader in the community, submit your nomination package as soon as possible. The nomination forms are available below, or can be downloaded from http://ctya.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/TopTalents2011-Nomination-Package.pdf.

CTYA Top Talents 2011 – Special Category: Why I am a Top Talent

“Dare to be remarkable.” – Jane Gentry

Understanding that youth are unique and all have different skill-sets and interests, CTYA created an award as part of Top Talents 2011 that would cater to those youth who are active and successful in other areas and fields.

Love to write? Power of Pen- Young Writers Network Callout

The Education and Career Development Council of the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance established the Young writer’s network in order to provide an avenue for young talented writers to network with other writers and organizations in the community.