The National Capital Region Tamil Association (NCRTA) was founded in 2005 by Tamil citizens of National Capital Region in order to serve the interests of Tamils living in this region of Canada. It is a registered not-for-profit-organization in Ontario with the Non-Profit-Corporation #: 1720907.
NCRTA promotes the social and cultural interests of the Ottawa Tamil community, nurtures the cultural ties with Tamil roots, and integrates these with the Canadian way of life and values.
As NCRTA Community, we are proud to be Canadians and we contribute to the growth of the National Capital Region of our country.
NCRTA's activities are coordinated by its 15 member executive board which is elected by its members every two years.
NCRTA's mission, objectives, and the names of the its key executives can be found below.
| MISSION | OBJECTIVES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
:: NCRTA Mission Statement
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The National Capital Region Tamil Association promotes
the social and cultural interests of the Ottawa Tamil
community, nurtures the cultural ties with Tamil roots,
and integrates these with the Canadian way of life
and values.
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:: Objectives of NCRTA
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1. |
Safeguard and uphold the Tamil identity with
dignity and self-respect. At the same time, preserve
and sustain inter community relations in a cordial
and friendly manner by building a bond with diverse
cultural communities. |
2. |
Promote the core principles relevant to traditional
customs of the Tamil people through an understanding
of its heritage, culture, and language by organizing
various cultural events and social gatherings. |
3. |
Raise awareness of the plight and predicament of
the people in the Tamil homeland and thereby assist
them to improve their quality of life. |
4. |
Organize a structure specifically designed to
identify and serve the interests and needs of the
seniors and encourage them to participate in the
social, recreational, and cultural activities of
the NCRTA. |
5. |
Recognize the significance of social issues that
affect and influence the Tamil Youth Development in
the Canadian society, by having panel discussions,
interactive seminars and workshops. |
6. |
Assist and facilitate new Tamil migrants by
responding to their common concerns and needs by
providing guidance and assistance. |
7. |
Exchange ideas and information regarding the
individual and personal development among the
community members and responding to family and
community needs. |
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:: 2020-2022 Executives
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President: | Mr. Ranjithan Camalalingam |
Vice-President: | Mr. Siva Suntharalingam |
Secretary: | Mr. Gajan Ganeshavadivel |
Assistant-Secretary: | Mr. Surenthika Thivaharan |
Treasurer: | Mr. Kumuthini Easparan |
Assistant Treasurer: | Mr. Aswathan Thiru |
Cultural Coordinator: | Mr. Rajan Ananthampillai |
Youth Coordinator: | Mr. Amuthan Tharmalingam |
Sports Coordinator: | Mr. Rajeev Santhirarasa |
Ottawa-Nepean: | Mr. Thanushan Pathmalingam |
Ottawa-Centre/ Social Media Coordinator: | Mr. Seyone Soma |
Ottawa West: | Mr. Angathan Paramasivam |
Executive-at-large: | Mr. Sasi Thanesh |
Executive-at-large: | Mr. Luxi Mathi |
Executive-at-large: | Mr. Suthan Kuhanesan |
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