Music and Dance of Tamil Nadu

Tamilnadu is deeply rooted in a great tradition of folk arts and crafts, which display the traditions and skills that have come down from generations. Here are some descriptions of dances.

Ontario Public Service Employment Opportunities for Students

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. For job posting, or to apply online, visit http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Search.aspx

Applying for Awards (If you are planning to apply to CTYA’s 2011 Top Talents Awards Gala, do read this carefully!)

CTYA’s Top Talents Awards Gala and Dinner in June 2010 awarded individuals who exemplified extraordinary talent and accomplishment in various fields with awards and $500 Rewards each. CTYA will be hosting another Top Talents Awards Gala and Dinner in 2011 where we will be honouring and awarding outstanding students once again. Tips on filling out scholarship and bursary applications (If you are planning to apply to CTYA’s 2011 Top Talents Awards Gala, do read this carefully!)

Black History Month

Black History Month is an opportunity for Canadians to recognize the significant contributions Black people have made in education, medicine, art, culture, public service, economic development, politics, and human rights.

Excerpt from reflection on Pongal Reception at City Hall

Toronto Multicultural Calendar Blog recently covered the Ponagl Festival Reception that took place at Toronto City Hall last month. Among the events, presentations performances and festivities that took place, CTYA’s Arts and Culture Director, Geanany Rasanathan gave a speech which was covered by the Toronto Multicultural Calendar Blog.

York Region Film Festival

The Multimedia Film Festival of York Region is currently accepting submissions to its festival. The deadline is: Friday, Febraury 18th, 2011. The festival is sceduled to occur in May 2011.

CTYA Announces Step Up: Dream. Commit. Succeed.

The Athletic Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) is proud to present Step Up: Dream. Commit. Succeed.

This is an initiative taken upon the Athletic Council to provide an avenue for Canadian Tamil Women to participate and develop their skills in various sports. “Step Up: Dream. Commit. Succeed .”will take place in the month of March where women between the ages of 13- 30 are encouraged to try different sports that might interest them as well as to develop their skills in these sports respectively.

The Tamil Language

Prof. George L. Hart, writes, “To qualify as a classical tradition, a language must fit several criteria: it should be ancient, it should be an independent tradition that arose mostly on its own and not as an offshoot of another tradition, and it must have a large and extremely rich body of ancient literature. Unlike the other modern languages of India, Tamil meets each of these requirements. It is extremely old (as old as Latin and older than Arabic); it arose as an entirely independent tradition, with almost no influence from Sanskrit or other languages; and its ancient literature is indescribably vast and rich.”

Tamil Rights Week – A message from CTYA’s Human Rights Advocacy Council

On behalf of the Human Rights Advocacy Council of the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA), we endorse the Tamil Youth Organization’s Tamil Rights Week initiative. Such initiatives are important in educating others about the plight of the Tamil people.