Mission and Vision
Representing, Advocating and Advancing the Aspirations of the Tamil People
Founded on June 20, 2010, the National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT) was established to represent, advocate for, and advance the aspirations of the Tamil people. Since its inception, NCCT has worked diligently to serve as a unified and democratic voice for Tamil Canadians.
As a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization, NCCT collaborates with all levels of government and key stakeholders both in Canada and internationally. At the grassroots level, it partners with a broad network of Tamil Canadian organizations, including city, regional, youth, seniors, student, educational, sports, village, and charitable groups, to advance the community's shared goals. Internationally, NCCT also works alongside governments, institutions, civil society organizations, and Tamil diaspora organizations.
NCCT also aims to empower Tamil Canadians in all aspects of life in Canada so they can make meaningful contributions to the country's social fabric, while enabling them to actively fulfill their civic duties. NCCT has played a significant role in advocating for international recognition, accountability, and remedial justice in relation to the Tamil Genocide, as well as for a lasting political solution grounded in the Tamil people's right to self-determination in their historical and ancestral homeland.
Our Mission
We, as the National Council for Canadian Tamils, recognizing the need for the Tamil-Canadian community to speak with one voice in asserting our legitimate needs and concerns, express our commitment to serve as the primary country-wide council, whose basic aims are as follows:
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Organize Tamil Canadians on a democratic, cooperative basis to advocate for the interests of Tamil Canadians.
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Provide a common framework that facilitates communication, information exchange, and the sharing of ideas, expertise, and skills among the Tamil Canadian community.
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Facilitate cooperation among Tamil Canadians in organizing services which supplement the political, social, and economic experiences within the Canadian government, as well as to develop and foster a sense of community with peers and with other members of society.
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Take initiatives to encourage with all levels of governments, a greater level of political participation and political engagement in the Tamil Canadian community.
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Work with diverse communities/stakeholders to find way to address the concerns of the communities/stakeholders to improve the quality of life for all Canadians.
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Take initiatives to provide humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering and development assistance to improve the quality of life, for the Tamil people in the island of Sri Lanka and in other parts of the world.
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Represent, advocate and advance the aspirations of the Tamil people, with other organizations and stakeholders, to improve the quality of life for the Tamil people in Canada, in the island of Sri Lanka and in other parts of the world.
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Advocate for the principles articulated in the CONSENSUS DOCUMENT created by the TAMIL COMMUNITY GENERAL ASSEMBLY on April 13, 2014, where over 80 organizations participated across Canada.
Our Guiding Principles
Fostering unity and collective action to represent and advance the shared interests of Tamil Canadians.
Engaging inclusively and collaboratively, building strong partnerships to serve and empower Tamil Canadians to contribute positively to the Canadian social fabric.
Leading with integrity through transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs of Tamil Canadians and the broader Canadian community.
Creating inclusive spaces that support, serve, and empower Tamil Canadians while preserving and celebrating Tamil culture and heritage.
Advocating for international recognition, accountability, and remedial justice for the Tamil Genocide.
Advocating for a long-term political solution for the Tamil people based on the Tamil people's inalienable right to self-determination in their historical, traditional and ancestral homeland (North and East provinces) in the island of Sri Lanka.