Empowering Our Community
Strengthening our community through education, cultural programs, and capacity building.
Empowering Our Community
Strengthening our community through education, cultural programs, and capacity building.
NCCT hosts various programs that are essential to the development and empowerment of the Tamil people. By providing opportunities for community learning and development, these programs help Tamil people gain the knowledge and skills they need to tackle the unique challenges faced by their communities. These programs are intended to overcome any barriers related to education and are tailored to the unique needs of the Tamil community.
Education & Identity
NCCT has hosted various education sessions for Tamil people including the youth related the Tamil people’s history, identity and the Tamil Genocide. In such education sessions, the importance of international recognition, international accountability and remedial justice for the Tamil Genocide and permanent political solution for the Tamil people based on their right to self-determination.
NCCT also makes a conscious effort to share stories to draw inspiration from the strength and resilience of our Tamil community whose stories of courage in the face of adversity are truly inspiring. In particular, NCCT has educated youth regarding preserving Tamil identity, its challenges and strategies to overcome and ways that they are continuing to preserve their Tamil identity.
Leadership Development
NCCT also hosts leadership courses in partnership with Canadian Tamil Academy in which students have the opportunity to learn about the important issues facing Tamil people domestically and internationally alongside skills such as emotional intelligence, time management, organization, conflict resolution and event management.
Opportunities are also provided to youth in participating in NCCT initiatives related to human rights advocacy, political advocacy and community empowerment.
Mental Health & Wellness
Multiple panel discussions have also been hosted by NCCT for Tamil people focused on mental health issues, resilience strategies and self-care practices.