Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

[Tamil Guardian @TamilGuardian]

Canadian Prime Minister and politicians remember the Tamil Genocide.

'The Tamil Community has shown incredible resilience despite the genocidal campaigns and genocide perpetrated against the Tamil community by the Sri Lankan government’ @theJagmeetSingh

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[D.IMMAN @immancomposer]

May 18th- A Day which can never be forgotten for generations to come in the lives of Tamil. This day of Gore at Mullivaikal will reverberate. The Cry of our lost souls will instigate tons of hope in people to rise with sheer hardwork,confidence and LOVE.

[D.IMMAN @immancomposer]

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ON REMEMBERING MULLIVAIKKAL MASSACRE DAY.
i’m honoured and overwhelmed to release the song “MULLIVAIKKAL ENNUM NERUPPU MUNAI”
lyrics by KAVINGAR -KAASI ANANDHAN
composed and conceived by - KALAIMAAMANI TL MAHARAJAN

[Martin Medeiros @medeiros_martin]

(2/2) Earlier this year, I was proud to pass a motion with the support of Council, directing the @CityBrampton to work with the #Tamil community to allow the construction of a memorial commemorating the loss of life.
#TamilGenocide #Brampton #Brampoli

[Martin Medeiros @medeiros_martin]

The 18th of May is #TamilGenocideRemembranceDay. It marks the 12th anniversary of the Battle of #Mullivaikal and remembers those that suffered death, injury, and displacement during the conflict. (1/2)

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

1/2 - ICYMI: May 11th to 18th is Tamil Genocide Education Week. This week commemorates the many innocent lives that were lost and displaced.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

2/2 - The week also reminds us of the continuing grief and trauma for the Tamil community and of the need for education about the Tamil genocide and other genocides that have occurred in the world.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

We recognize Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day as part of our ongoing efforts to affirm the lived experiences & intersectional identities of students, staff, & families & to create safe learning environments that help students understand systems of oppression that shape their lives.

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

Today, on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, we honour the innocent people who lost their lives or were displaced and recognize the lasting trauma and impact this continues to have on Tamils here in Toronto and around the world.

[Durham District School Board (DDSB) @DDSBSchools]

Today, on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, we recognize those lost & that today is a day of trauma & grief for the Tamil community. As a system, we are committed to creating safe learning environments that help all of us affirm the lived experiences of students, families & staff.

[Gary Anandasangaree @gary_srp]

As we near the 12th Anniversary of the #Mullivaikkal #Genocide, I rose in the house to pay tribute to our fallen Tamil brothers and sisters.

The march towards justice is long and painful, but we will continue until justice is served.

[Caroline Mulroney @C_Mulroney]

Le 18 mai est la Journée du souvenir du génocide tamoul.

Nous nous souvenons des vies perdues et prenons le temps de réfléchir.

Grâce au député @VijayThaniMPP, l'Ontario a adopté la Loi sur la Semaine de sensibilisation au génocide des Tamouls afin de toujours rester vigilants.

[Caroline Mulroney @C_Mulroney]

Today, May 18, we recognize Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

We remember the lives lost and use this time to reflect.

Recently, led by @VijayThaniMPP, Ontario passed the Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, ensuring that we will forever remain vigilant about this tragedy.

[Vijay Thanigasalam @TheThanigasalam]

Ontario Legislature marked the Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day with a moment of silence to honour and remember the lives lost in the #TamilGenocide

[Vijay Thanigasalam @TheThanigasalam]

Today, the Tamil community in Ontario and all around the world mark 12 years since the Mullivaikkal Massacre - Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. #TamilGenocide

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

Today, Ontarians stand with our #Tamil community in remembering and honouring the victims of the #TamilGenocide. Your stories and struggle will never be forgotten. We must all continue to work together to create a world free from hatred and prejudice.

[Bonnie Crombie 🇨🇦 @BonnieCrombie]

Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Mullivaikal Massacre & the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka. We remember the thousands of victims of the Tamil Genocide & our thoughts are with the survivors and those who experienced unimaginable trauma.

#TamilGenocideRemembranceDay

[John Tory @JohnTory]

Proclaiming May 18, Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, in which we honour and remember the innocent lives that were taken and those whose lives were forever impacted by the conflict in Sri Lanka.

[John Tory @JohnTory]

On May 18, we recognize Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

Today, we remember the lives lost and those forever impacted - committing to ensuring that such a tragedy is never repeated as we continue to seek justice.

[Jagmeet Singh @theJagmeetSingh]

As we remember the Mullivaikkal Massacre, Canada must seek justice for the families and survivors of the Tamil Genocide

I stand in solidarity w/ Tamil Canadians and firmly in support of an international investigation into acts of genocide and accountability for the perpetrators