# Ottawa Tamil Association > Ottawa Tamil Association ## Posts - [OTA's page in the FetNA 2023 Aruvi magazine](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/otas-page-in-the-fetna-2023-aruvi-magazine/): OTA’s page in the FetNA 2023 magazine. The full magazine can be found here. அருவி பனிமலர் 2023 இதழை  www.fetna.org/aruvi-panimalar-2023 - [Filling vacuum to fulfilling — Ottawa Tamil Association](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/filling-vacuum-to-fulfilling-ottawa-tamil-association/): This article is to provide a historical analysis of the Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA) in the last five years. Five years is quite a long time but for a noble cause like creating awareness for justice and achieving tangible progress in that time frame is not easy. Especially when a community is in mode of quite ignorant or in a state of depression. Ottawa Tamil Association emerged for a time of need in 2014 to fill a void and fully functional in 2015. In 2014, it was felt that even though many educated Tamils in Canada’s capital city Ottawa, there is […] - [Event Summary Information session about United Nation's investigation on Sri Lanka - Oct 7, 2014](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/event-summary-information-session-about-united-nations-investigation-on-sri-lanka-oct-7-2014/): Event Summary Information session about United Nation’s investigation on Sri Lanka – Oct 7 The information session started at 8:30 PM at Walter Baker center with the participation of around 60 Ottawa residence. Materials – flyers, documents, and guides – related to United Nations investigation and seeking for justice for Tamils were placed in one table for the participants to pick up and read. In the one hour event, there was a 30 minutes presentation followed by a speech by Mr. John Argue,  from Amnesty International.The session started with presentation of reasons for seeking justice for Sri Lanka’s war crimes and […] - [வட அமெரிக்க தமிழ் சங்க பேரவைக்கு ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியத்தின் வாழ்த்துகளும் ஈழம் தமிழர் உரிமை நீதி பற்றிய தரவு பகிர்வும்](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/%e0%ae%b5%e0%ae%9f-%e0%ae%85%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%86%e0%ae%b0%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%95%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%95-%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%ae%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%b4%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%9a%e0%ae%99%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%95-%e0%ae%aa%e0%af%87/): வட அமெரிக்க தமிழ் சங்க பேரவைக்கு ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியத்தின் வாழ்த்துகளும் ஈழம் தமிழர் உரிமை நீதி பற்றிய தரவு பகிர்வும்  முதற்கண் இம்முறை தெரிவு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ள வட அமெரிக்க தமிழ் சங்க பேரவை (FeTNA ) இயக்குனர்களுக்கு  எமது வாழ்த்துகள்! இம்முறை பேரவை விழாவில் ஈழ தமிழர்களின் உரிமை நீதி விடயங்களுக்காக FGTO மாநாடு மற்றும் பிராம்டன் தமிழின அழிப்பு நினைவாலய கண்காட்சிக்கு இடம் அளித்தமைக்காக ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியம் சார்பில் நன்றிகள். கீழ்வரும் விடயங்களை பேரவையின் எதிர்கால நன்மை கருதி பகிர்ந்து கொள்கிறோம். சற்று நீண்ட மடல் என்றாலும் பேரவை இயக்குனர்களுக்கும் பேராளர்களுக்கும்  ஈழ தமிழர் உரிமை நீதி சார்ந்த நிலைபாட்டை வெளிப்படையாக கூறுவது பொருத்தமாக இருக்கும் என்று நம்புகிறோம். ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியம் (OTA) அதன் 2014 இல் ஆரம்பம் தொட்டு சிறிலங்காவின் தமிழின அழிப்புக்கு நீதி மற்றும் தமிழ் மரபு திங்கள் எனும் இரு முக்கிய இலக்குகளின் […] ## Pages - [](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ai/): Tamil Genocide Memorial AI Ask questions about Tamil Eelam history or the genocide. TGM-AI replies in about 20 seconds in English & Tamil. - [Grand Musical Fundraising Night](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/show/): To purchase the ticket online: https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ticket Musician Vaheesan and his team are currently on a grand tour across Canada, with OTA hosting the Ottawa stop. All proceeds from this special event will support OTA’s community projects, including the Tamil Genocide Education Project (in collaboration with TGM). Event Details: Date: Friday, July 17, 2026, Time: 6:00 PM, Venue: Ottawa Tickets: https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ticket Donor Ticket: $100 (Limited), Regular Ticket: $25 Title Sponsors: Powered By: Sponsors: More details about OTA projects: Other projects and and joint initiatives: 5. Tamil Heritage Month Gala: https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/ 6. Tamil Genocide Publications:https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-genocide/ - [OTA Entrepreneur Network](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/ota-entrepreneur-network/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2026](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2026/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2025](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2025/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2024](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/thm2024/) - [Thank You](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/thank-you/): Thank you for your purchase. - [Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA) - Français](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association-ota-francais/) - [Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA) - தமிழ்](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association-ota-%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%ae%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%b4%e0%af%8d/) - [2018 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2018-ota-events/) - [Award of Excellence in Civil Liberties & Human Rights](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/award-of-excellence-in-civil-liberties-human-rights/): Honoring Service & Leadership Ottawa Tamil Association recognizes individuals from the community for their work in the area of civil liberties and human rights. Following is the details of the award. Ottawa Tamil Association Award of EXCELLENCE IN CIVIL LIBERTIES & HUMAN RIGHTS  Award: This award is established to recognize, honor, and celebrate the outstanding work of senior community members who worked for Civil Liberties, justice for genocide, and Human Rights. Eligibility: Canadian age 65+ years with about 10+ years of continuous activitiesCriteria: Until Tamil Genocide is recognized worldwide, this priority will be given to those who worked in advocacy to […] - [Please contact OTA for additional details](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/please-contact-ota-for-additional-details/): If you have any difficulty in trying to use our donation portal, please contact OTA at info@ottawatamilassociation.ca for additional details. Thank you - [Thank you for your donation](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/thank-you-for-your-donation/): Ottawa Tamil Association thank you for your donation. If you require a receipt in addition to the receipt from PayPal, please contact info@ottawatamilassociation.ca. - [ByLaws](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association/constitution/) - [Financial Statements](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association/financial-statements/): Financial Statement 2024 Note: In 2024 Financial statement, The “Membership- FETNA/ TGM” in expenses includes fundraising of $1,875 given to TGM. Financial Statement 2023 Financial Statement 2022 Financial Statement for 2021 Financial Statement for 2020 Financial Statement of 2019 Financial Statement of 2018 Financial Statement of 2017 Financial Statement of 2016 - [Annual Public Townhall Presentations](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association/annual-public-townhall-presentations/): 2025 Presentation 2024 Presentation 2023 Presentation 2022 Presentation 2018 Townhall presentation - [Tamil Heritage Month 2023](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2023/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2022](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2022/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2021](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2021/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2020](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2020/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2019](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2019/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2018](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2018/) - [Conferences & Collaborations](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/conferences-collaborations/): Ottawa Tamil Tamil Association jointly with Tamil diaspora organizations regularly host Conferences and summits. The academic conferences and summits offer a venue for Tamil organizations, politicians, activists, and civil society representatives worldwide to explore, research and plan for the Tamil diaspora’s role in advancing justice for Tamil Eelam Tamils. At the end of the 2nd International Conference on Tamil Nationhood and Genocide in Sri Lanka, held in Ottawa from May 5th -7th, 2018, the organizing committee aims to find a sustainable political solution that addresses the national question of the Eelam Tamils, in their traditional homeland in the North and East […] - [Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-genocide/tamil-genocide-remembrance-day/): Canadian Parliament recognizes the Genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18) (einpresswire.com) Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18) commemoration in Ottawa (einpresswire.com) https://www.einpresswire.com/article/627101487/tamil-genocide-remembrance-day-may-18-2023-commemoration-in-ottawa - [2022 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2022-ota-events/): ஒட்டாவா சிவன் கோவில் தேர் திருவிழாவில் ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியத்தின் தண்ணீர் பந்தல் https://www.einpresswire.com/…/global-tamil-summit… “There was a consensus among all participants that a referendum should be held for any permanent solution for Eelam Tamils including the Tamil diaspora who were forced to flee from Sri Lanka’s genocide”— FGTO” “Tamil organization’s delegates echoed the need and support to refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ) to investigate crimes of genocide against Tamils by Sri Lanka. As Sri Lanka seeks economic assistance from the International Community including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Paris Club, Asian Development Bank, […] - [2021 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2021-ota-events/) - [2020 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2020-ota-events/) - [2019 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2019-ota-events/) - [2017 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2017-ota-events/) - [2016 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2016-ota-events/) - [2015 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2015-ota-events/) - [Publications for Tamil Heritage Month](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/publications-for-tamil-heritage-month/) - [2014 OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/2014-ota-events/) - [Contact us](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association/contact-us/): contact@ottawatamilassociation.ca - [Publications about Tamil Genocide in Sri Lanka](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-genocide/publications/): Justice for Sri Lanka’s Genocide Against Tamils – Stopping Sri Lanka’s Impunity and Respecting Tamils’ Self-Determination. The booklet, released in 2024, can be viewed below. You can download it by clicking here. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Tamil Nationhood and Genocide in Sri Lanka – 2018 can be viewed below. You can download it by clicking here. Sri Lanka’s Genocide Against Tamils – Booklet released in 2016 can be viewed below. You can download it by clicking here. - [OTA for Healthy Living](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/healthy-living/): The OTA Running Club, an initiative of the Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA), is a vibrant community program designed to foster physical fitness and camaraderie among Tamil Canadians in Ottawa. Founded as part of OTA’s commitment to holistic well-being since the organization’s establishment in 2014 as a not-for-profit entity, the club encourages participants to “Run Stronger, Thrive Longer” through regular group runs, training sessions, and motivational events that blend athletic pursuits with cultural connection. Open to all skill levels, it promotes endurance building, stress relief, and social bonds in the scenic Ottawa landscapes, aligning with OTA’s broader mission to empower the Tamil […] - [Fall Donation Campaign](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/fall-donation-campaign/): OTTAWA TAMIL ASSOCIATION 11th FALL DONATION 2025 for TEHAF https://www.gofundme.com/f/ottawa-tamil-association-11th-fall-donation-2026 ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியம் பதினோராவது வருட இலையுதிர் கால நிதி திரட்டல். ஈழத்தில் தமிழர்களுக்கு எதிரான சிறிலங்காவின் தமிழின அழிப்பினால் தமிழர்கள் தொடர்ந்தும் பாதிக்கப்பட்ட வண்ணம் உள்ளனர். ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியம் வருடம்தோறும் உங்களின் ஆதரவுடன் நிதி பங்களிப்பை மனிதநேய பணிக்கு வழங்குவது வளமை. கடந்த கால ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியத்தின் மனிதநேய செயல்பாடுகளை பின்வரும் இணையத்தில் காணலாம். இலையுதிர் கால நிதி திரட்டல் / Fall Donation 2024 வருடம் தொடக்கம் TEHAF இற்கு ஒட்டாவா தமிழ் ஒன்றியதால் நிதி பங்களிப்பு வழங்கப்பட்டு வருகிறது. நீண்ட கால நோக்குடன் பல தமிழ் அமைப்புகளின் உலகளாவிய அளவில் பொது கொள்கையுடன் கூட்டு முயட்சியாக FGTO இருக்கிறது. தமிழீழத்திற்கான பல மனித நேய பணிகளை ஏற்கனவே மேற்கொண்டு வருகின்ற அமைப்புகளுக்கு வலு சேர்ப்பதாக இந்த TEHAF நிதியம் அமைகிறது. இது வரை ஐந்திற்கும் மேற்பட்ட மனிதநேய செயல்பாடுகள் பயனாளிகளாக உள்ளனர். […] - [Thanneer Panthal - தண்ணீர் பந்தல்](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/thanneer-panthal/): Each year, the Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA) proudly organizes a Thanneer Panthal (hydration center) during the Ottawa Sivan Temple’s grand Ther Festival. This cherished tradition provides free chilled water, Mor (buttermilk), and fruit juices to hydrate thousands of devotees attending the vibrant chariot procession. OTA volunteers set up shaded stalls at the temple grounds to serve refreshing beverages, ensuring the comfort and well-being of attendees in Ottawa’s summer heat. This seva (selfless service) initiative reflects Tamil values of compassion and community care, supporting the festival’s devotees in July.. - [Philanthropy, Volunteerism, and Charity](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/): Ottawa Tamil Association encourages philanthropy and makes yearly contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and local food banks as part of the Thiyagi Thileepan memorial food drive in addition to the Fall donation campaign. Details of Fall Donation Campaign for Eelam Tamils can be found in the following Link. Details of annual donations to food bank can be found in the following link - [Tamil Genocide in Sri Lanka](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-genocide/): Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18, 2023) Commemoration in Ottawa https://www.einpresswire.com/article/627101487/tamil-genocide-remembrance-day-may-18-2023-commemoration-in-ottawa “Tamil Canadians wholeheartedly thank the Canadian House of Commons for recognizing the genocide committed against Tamil people and recognizing the May 18th of each year as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day”, OTA said https://www.einpresswire.com/article/573298886/canadian-parliament-recognizes-the-genocide-of-tamils-in-sri-lanka-and-tamil-genocide-remembrance-day-may-18 OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, May 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — A statement released by the Tamil Canadian Organisations said that Canadian Tamils with members of parliaments commemorated Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day at Parliament Hill lawn in Ottawa on May 18, 2022. A ceremony of holding a lamp, as a symbol of Tamil resilience, took place at 18:18:18 to mark the #TamilGenocideRememberance […] - [Annual Thiyaki Thileepan memorial Food Drive - தியாகி திலீபன் நினைவு உணவு நன்கொடை](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/philanthropy-volunteerism-and-charity/thiyagi-thileepan-food-drive/): 6th Annual Thiyagi Thileepan memorial Food Drive – தியாகி திலீபன் நினைவு உணவு நன்கொடை 5th Annual Thiyagi Thileepan memorial Food Drive – தியாகி திலீபன் நினைவு உணவு நன்கொடை In September 2024, OTA, OTACT, and OTACT Taekwondo jointly collected over 1000 lbs of non-perishable food items and handed them over to the Ottawa Foodbank as part of the Thiyaki Thileepan memorial Food Drive effort by the Tamil Civic Action initiative. Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA) thanks those who contributed to this great effort and is proud to be continuing the efforts next year with your support.   In Tamil Eelam, on Sep 15, 1987, Thiyagi Thileepan who was on hunger strike […] - [OTA Events](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-events/): https://www.facebook.com/ottawatamilassociation/events - [News](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/news/) - [Blog posts](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ota-members-corner/) - [Tamil Heritage Month 2017](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/tamil-heritage-month-2017/) - [Membership](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association/membership/): Thank you very much for your interest in joining our Organization. Please apply for OTA membership via this Google form. Click here to apply. - [Tamil Heritage Month](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/tamil-heritage-month-thm-gala/): The Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA) will host its annual Tamil Heritage Month Gala on January 25, 2026, at the St. Elias Centre, 750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa, Canada, to celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of the Canadian Tamil community. This formal dinner, running from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST, aims to foster networking among professionals, politicians, human rights activists, and community leaders while raising awareness about Sri Lanka’s genocide against Tamils and the pursuit of justice. With an expected attendance of 250–400 guests, the event provides a platform to showcase Tamil culture through high-quality programs, including traditional music, dance, and […] - [About Us](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/ottawa-tamil-association/about-us/): Objectives of the Ottawa Tamil Association To contribute to the Canadian Value, the association shall: Background Since 2011, the Group of Ottawa Tamils has been actively supporting human rights and justice for Eelam Tamils efforts such as No Fire Zone documentary projects, sponsoring human rights conferences and coordinating events and meetings with other human rights groups, politicians, and Tamil organizations. In 2014, it was felt that there was a lack of Tamil organization focus in Ottawa to promote justice and human rights, especially when there was a need to raise awareness for an international independent investigation of Sri Lanka’s war crimes […] - [Ottawa Tamil Association (OTA)](https://ottawatamilassociation.ca/): OTA is a Canadian Not-For-Profit organization (Reg#936728-4), that was founded in 2014 to primarily serve the Tamil Canadian community in Ottawa. OTA is also a member of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FetNA) and the Federation of Global Tamil Organizations (FGTO) Humanity Human Rights Tamil Heritage Month Conferences Social Media Updates from Ottawa Tamil Association Updates from the Ottawa Tamil Association ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/ottawatamilassociation.ca/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)