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Canadian Tamil Congress Celebrates 19th Annual Thai Pongal & Tamil Heritage Month Gala Dinner
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) proudly hosted its 19th Annual Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month Gala Dinner on January 24, 2026, at the Hilton Markham Conference Centre.
Woven Voices: Celebrating Tamil Heritage and Women’s Resilience
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC), in partnership with the Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Fashion Zone, proudly hosted Woven Voices: Threads of Tradition, Pathways to Global Markets an inspiring evening that brought together tradition, innovation, and community.
On September 27, 2025, the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) hosted a meaningful learning journey ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
The program began with a guided tour for approximately 50 Tamil Canadians of the Huronia Museum, including the Huron / Ouendat village and longhouse, showcasing life before European contact, followed by a ferry ride across Georgian Bay. The event was a success, fostering understanding and dialogue.
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) proudly hosted its 16th Annual Tamil Canadian Walk on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the York University’s Markham Campus.
For the past sixteen years, the Tamil Canadian Walk has raised over one million dollars, transforming countless lives through various community initiatives. This year’s Walk was dedicated to supporting the construction of a new building at York University’s Markham Campus, a cause close to the hearts of many Tamil Canadians who call Markham home. A renowned educational centre in the area will empower students to pursue higher education close to their families, eliminating the need to relocate for studies.
Canadian Tamil Congress is proud to share that Mullai Night 2025, held on July 6th at Estate Banquet Hall Toronto, was a tremendous success.
Mullai Fashion is more than just clothing; it's a symbol of resilience, tradition, and hope. The Mullai Handloom initiative was launched to empower Tamil women from Sri Lanka’s war affected North and East by training them in the art of handloom weaving and helping them earn an income of their own. Mullai Night was created to celebrate this vision and raise crucial funds to keep the project thriving and expand its reach to more women waiting for the same chance.
Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) supports project to strengthen women’s income in the Batticaloa district to mark the 16th year May Remembrance.
As part of Canadian Tamil Congress 's commitments for 16th year May remembrance, CTC in collaboration with the Women’s Needs Advocacy Network (NewArow), has launched a meaningful new initiative to support women in Sri Lanka’s war affected North and East.
Canadian Tamil Congress Distributes Moringa plants to War Affected Women in Batticaloa
As part of our continued efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods and mark the 16th annual Mullivaikal Remembrance, the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) donated 1,000 Moringa plants to women in Batticaloa district on May 27, 2025. This initiative is one of several ongoing projects aimed at supporting communities in the North and East of Sri Lanka, especially those affected by the long-standing war and poverty.
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