United Tamils of Canada

UTC is dedicated to strengthening the political voice of the Canadian Tamil community by ensuring equitable representation in all levels of government. 🇨🇦

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The National Council of Canadian Tamils’ statement on Hip Hop Sangee. @ncctonline

#FreeHipHopSangee

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Nishan Velupillay becomes the first Tamil player at a FIFA World Cup!

Nishan Velupillay has secured his spot in Australia’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, making history as the very first footballer of Tamil descent to ever compete on local football’s biggest stage. #FIFA

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The Tamil community in Canada is leading the charge for international accountability of the Tamil Genocide.

[Vel Velauthapillai @velmahiban]

Powerful speech by Ontario Associate Minister Thevanayagam Thanigasalam on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18, 2026). He calls for global recognition of the Tamil Genocide, international accountability for Sri Lanka, and the right to Tamil Eelam self-determination. Highlights Ontario’s Bill 104, the Brampton Tamil Genocide Monument, and the need for unified Tamil advocacy worldwide.

Thanks Associate Minister @TheThanigasalam. The key messages in this Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18, 2026) speech are:
1. Global Recognition and Activism: emphasizes that the Tamil diaspora needs recognition and justice worldwide, not just in Canada. He references local legislative achievements like Bill 104 (Tamil Genocide Education Week) in Ontario, Canada, as a precedent that should be replicated globally.

2. Tamil Genocide Monument construction and Continuity: highlights the significance of the Tamil Genocide Memorial monument built in Brampton, Ontario (with the support of Mayor Patrick Brown @patrickbrownont ) as a direct response to the destruction of the Mullivaikkal memorial monument at the University of Jaffna. Mentioned that a newly established genocide monument in Sydney, Australia, noting the success of the local Tamil community there.

3. International Justice: firmly calls for international legal accountability, stating it is a collective duty to bring Sri Lankan state responsible for the destruction of the Tamil people before the global Court for its crimes of genocide against Tamils.

4. A Unified Goal for Self-Determination: states that the ultimate solution for the Tamil people is the realization of a separate state, Tamil Eelam. He underscores that the community must stand on its own feet to achieve liberation, as no external force will hand it to them.

5. Collective Responsibility: closes with a powerful call for global Tamil unity, urging Tamils from Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Tamil Nadu, and Eelam to speak with one voice to pressure international governments for justice.
@tamil_youth_org @TamilGuardian @TVKVijayHQ @mkstalin @annamalai_k @VanathiBJP @Seeman4TN @TGMonument @TamilGenocideM @TEGP__ @Tamils_Action

[Jean Yip @JeanYip3]

Canada’s first traditional black granite natural stone Hindu temple was consecrated! Proud to join the community in celebrating this historic milestone at the Shri Varasiththi Vinaayagar Temple. 🙏
I delivered greetings on behalf of Prime Minister @MarkJCarney
For the last five years, skilled artisans in South India hand carved each stone before it was assembled here in Canada, creating a remarkable symbol of faith, devotion, and cultural heritage.
Thank you to all those whose dedication and generosity made this vision a reality.

#ScarboroughAgincourt

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🚨 BREAKING: Human Rights Concerns Rise in Sri Lanka’s Tea Sector

New reports highlight the urgent need to protect Malaiyaha Tamil workers from exploitative conditions and forced labor on private tea estates in the southern region.

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The Tamil struggle isn't just history, it's a lived reality of displacement and survival for over 150,000 Tamil refugees worldwide.

From the Island to Canada, the United Tamils of Canada stand united in raising awareness and demanding lasting justice. 🌍✊🏽 #StandWithTamils

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@VarunSriskanda @ncctonline @MayorOliviaChow What’s wrong with the Mayor supporting the Tamil community in Scarborough?

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Tamil Genocide Monument to be built in Scarborough!

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[Jean Yip @JeanYip3]

Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day is on May 18. I joined advocates, students, and other members of the Tamil community in Ottawa to remember the tens of thousands of lives lost and the many more affected by the conflict.

Together, we took part in a flower-laying ceremony to honour the memory of the victims, reflect on the lasting impact of the atrocities committed against Tamils, and reaffirm our shared commitment to justice and human rights.

#Ottawa

[Patrick Brown @patrickbrownont]

We stand with the Tamil community in remembering the victims of the Tamil genocide and defending the truth against those who try to erase history. Brampton is proud to be home to the Tamil Genocide Memorial at Chinguacousy Park, a symbol of remembrance, the need for justice, and the ongoing push for accountability. We will always stand with our Tamil brothers and sisters in the fight for human rights and against genocide denial.

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Today, we commemorate the victims of the Tamil genocide and honour the memory of those who lost their lives. We stand with Tamil communities in Oakville East, across Canada, and around the world in remembrance, reflection, and the continued pursuit of justice, peace, and human rights.

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Thank you Marit, the leader of the official opposition in Ontario!

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Today, we mark the anniversary of the Mullivaikkal Massacre and remember the tens of thousands of Tamil civilians killed by the Sri Lankan military in May 2009. The grief of this loss continues to reverberate through the Tamil community in Ontario and around the world.

We remember those who were killed and disappeared, and we stand with the Tamil community in its ongoing fight for truth, justice, and accountability.

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Statement from Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney 🇨🇦

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

On Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, we honour the tens of thousands of civilians killed during the Sri Lankan Civil War and stand with the survivors, families, and communities who endured profound suffering — including many in Canada’s Tamil diaspora.

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Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day 🕯️🕊️

Today, we pause in solemn remembrance of the tens of thousands of Tamil lives lost during the Tamil genocide in Mullivaikkal.

May 18 stands of the testament of the unyielding resilience of the Tamil community worldwide.

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@ncctonline @TGMonument

📍 Tamil Genocide Monument - Chinguacousy Park, Brampton

🗓 Monday, May 18, 2026

🕚 11:00 AM

[Tamil Guardian @TamilGuardian]

🚨 New database documents 10,000+ Tamils killed and disappeared during IPKF period

The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) and the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) have launched a new online database documenting individuals who were killed or disappeared during the deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in the Tamil homeland between October 1987 and March 1990.

According to the ITJP, 10,427 unique named individuals have so far been identified as having been killed or disappeared during the IPKF deployment period.

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As May 18 approaches, we enter a period of solemn reflection.

We remember the hundreds of thousands of lives lost, uprooted, and forever changed during the Tamil genocide. This week is about honouring their memory and ensuring their stories are never silenced. 🕯️

[Tamil Americans United 🇺🇸 @Tamils_Action]

Joint Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Vaddukoddai Resolution
Reaffirming Self-Determination through
Tamil Eelam Independence Referendum!

“As we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Vaddukoddai Resolution, we remain steadfast in our belief that the restoration of the State of Tamil Eelam envisioned by the Resolution can be peacefully and democratically re-legitimized through a referendum. Therefore, we jointly call for a Tamil Eelam Independence Referendum to be organized, conducted, and monitored by the international community, offering the Tamil people a definitive and democratic path to exercise their right to self-determination.”

@FeTNA @SangamUSA
@PEARL_Action @UstpacAdvocacy @WorldThamilOrg @Tamils_Action

On behalf of the following Tamil Organizations:
1. Federation of Global Tamil Organizations (FGTO); [email protected]
2. Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA); [email protected]
3. Ilankai Tamil Sangam (ITS); [email protected]
4. North American Thamizh National Association, Inc (NATNA); [email protected]
5. People for Equality and Relief in Lanka (PEARL); [email protected]
6. Tamil Americans United PAC (Tamil PAC); [email protected]
7. United States Tamil Action Group(USTAG); [email protected]
8. World Thamil Organization (WTO); [email protected]

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This week marks Tamil Genocide Education Week, a time for the United Tamils of Canada and the global community to pause, reflect, and remember the atrocities committed against the Tamil people. #TamilGenocide

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March 19: Remembrance of Annai Poopathy

A mother’s love transformed into a nation’s resistance. Today, we mark the day Annai Poopathy began her 'fast unto death' for peace and justice. Her sacrifice remains a guiding light for Tamil women at the forefront of our struggle today.