Tamil Heritage Month 2021
Youth Leadership Series
Tamil Women in Leadership Series
Join us every Friday from 5-6pm: January 8th, January 15th, January 22nd, January 29
This series will focus on highlighting the excellence of Tamil womxn leaders and visionaries in various different fields! Students will have an opportunity to engage and learn from incredible womxn leaders in Law, Health, Technology and Business.
Tamil Student Leadership Series: Tamil Contributions
Join us every Tuesday from 5-6pm: January 5th, January 12th, January 19th, January 26th
This series is focused on acknowledging the richness of the Tamil identity, sign up for this series to learn more about Tamil excellence in Literature, STEM, Medicine, Arts and Sports! Learn from innovative and incredible Tamils who are spearheading and challenging the norm!
Poster Competition
Engage our Youth to create posters based on this years Tamil Heritage Month theme: “Remembrance, Resilience, and Resistance.”
- Deadline: December 14th, 2020
- Release: December 21st, 2020
- Virtual Exhibition: Received til January 25th, 2021
- Email Submissions to: info@tamilcivicaction.com
Eelam History Discussion Series
An introduction to our histories.
- Politically Speaking: Eelam Tamils’ Political Thoughts
- Nation Building: Eelam’s Untold Stories
- Our Roots: Understanding Eelam Tamil Identity
- Tamil Genocide: Education and Advocacy
Seniors Got Talent
Talent Show
Showcasing Seniors talent from various regions
Tamil Seniors Get Together
Every Tuesday from 11:00am-12:30pm
Gems From Our Lives
A daily spotlight of stories and narratives from our Tamil Seniors
Email: seniors@tamilcivicaction.com
Tamil Youth Fellowship Launch
Providing our youth the access to tools, mentorship and opportunities to create a positive impact in the public service
- Training
- Mentorship
- Placements
- Projects
Event: January 19th, 2021
30 Under 30
A recognition to acknowledge and promote talents and leaders within our young generation.
Event: January 19th, 2021
Educators Forum
“How do we create a sense of belonging for Tamil Students in education?”
- Curriculum: How can educators develop inclusive curriculum that makes space for Tamil voices, experiences and knowledge?
- Student Leadership: Examining opportunities and barriers for Tamil youth in schools.
- Parent/Guardian Engagement: What are the barriers to authentic partnerships?
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Saturday Forum
In partnership with Tamilnadu Multicultural Association of Canada.
Tamil Civic Action Summit
Friday January 29th, 2021-Evening
Opening Ceremony for Tamil Civic Action Summit including details on Tamil Canada 2020 Vision.
Saturday, January 30th, 2021
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Tamil Media Growth
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Tamil Canadian Political Representation
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Tamil Studies and Tamil Language Learning in Canada
Sunday, January 31st, 2021
10AM – 12:00PM
Eelam Canada Relations/Partnerships
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Tamil Canadian Political Services
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Grand Finale: Closing Ceremony
Showcase of Tamil Canadian Arts and Talents