First photo shows four bowls of coloured rice flour that will be used to make colourful kolam art. Second photo shows a group of students and staff in Tamil traditional dress posing on stage after a performance for Tamil Canadian Heritage Month. Third photo shows a group of dancers in Traditional Dress posing on stage after a dance performance. Fourth photo shows a lotus leaf resting on a banana leaf, with a flower garland around it and a lantern placed in front.

Heritage Celebrations

Tamil Canadian Heritage Month

January is Tamil Canadian Heritage Month. It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Tamil Canadians to Canada and an occasion to acknowledge and enjoy​ the narratives and wisdom of the Tamil culture.

Tamil Canadian Heritage Month - Celebrating Roots - Representation of our Tamil Students - Tamil Vibes, Celebrating Tamil Arts and Honouring Tamil Artists - Grades 5-12 students of Tamil heritage are invited to participate during the 2025 Tamil Canadian Students Symposium and Cultural Celebration. Workshop, keynote speaker, Liturgy of the Word and performances will be part of the celebration! - When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Time: 10 AM to 2 PM - Where: St. John Paul II - 685 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON, M1E 4P6 - Registration is now open (TCDSB Login Required) - The deadline to register is Friday, December 20, 2024 via QR code. Questions? Please email: jodelyn.huang@tcdsb.org or scotula.navaratnasingham@tcdsb.org.

Celebration Videos

Please enjoy this traditional Pushpanjali dance performed by Shashmiya S. and Sharmiya S., two talented students from St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, in celebration of Tamil Canadian Heritage Month. The Pushpanjali dance, which is performed with flowers, allows the dancers to offer flowers in prayer to the lord, and to express their gratitude to the audience.

2025 Tamil Celebration Events

Proclamation

Refer to the following Tamil Canadian Heritage​​​ Month proclamation:

Educational Resources