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Tamil Genocide Monument Inaugurated in Brampton on Historic May 10th Ceremony
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Tamil Genocide Monument Inaugurated in Brampton on Historic May 10th Ceremony

The National Council of Canadian Tamils celebrates the completion of a groundbreaking memorial at Chinguacousy Park, marking a significant milestone in the Tamil Canadian community's journey toward international recognition and justice. This monument serves as both a place of remembrance and education about the ongoing Tamil Genocide committed by the Sri Lankan state.

May 12, 2025
Tamil Genocide Monument - Inauguration Ceremony
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Tamil Genocide Monument - Inauguration Ceremony

The Tamil Genocide Monument is an initiative led by the National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT) in partnership with Brampton Tamil Association, the City of Brampton and many other Tamil community organizations. We are pleased to share that the Tamil Genocide Monument constructed in remembrance of the victims of the Tamil Genocide being committed by the Sri Lankan state will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Ontario.

May 5, 2025
NCCT Thanks Canada's Commitment to Protecting Tamil Canadians from Sri Lanka's Foreign Interference
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NCCT Thanks Canada's Commitment to Protecting Tamil Canadians from Sri Lanka's Foreign Interference

The National Council of Canadian Tamils expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Trudeau for reaffirming Canada's protection of Tamil Canadians against foreign interference. The organization calls for stronger measures to combat ongoing threats from the Sri Lankan state.

November 8, 2024
Sri Lankan Forces Escalate Violent Crackdown on Tamil Self-Determination Protests
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Sri Lankan Forces Escalate Violent Crackdown on Tamil Self-Determination Protests

The National Council of Canadian Tamils condemns intensified state violence against peaceful Tamil protesters in Sri Lanka's North and East provinces. Recent incidents highlight a dangerous pattern of suppression that threatens regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

March 21, 2023
Tamil Calls for Self-Determination Met with Violent State Crackdown in Sri Lanka
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Tamil Calls for Self-Determination Met with Violent State Crackdown in Sri Lanka

As Tamil communities in Sri Lanka's North and East pursue peaceful recognition of their right to self-determination, Sri Lankan security forces have escalated violent suppression tactics that threaten regional stability. The National Council of Canadian Tamils condemns these violations of fundamental human rights and calls for international intervention.

February 21, 2023