Summer BBQ 2018
DTA's 2018 Summer BBQ ended up an amazing time for everyone that came. Kottu roti, Burgers and hot dogs were served to all, and fun games like soccer, races and shot put were played by all.
Canada day 2018
DTA’s Canada Day booth was a rousing success, with people from all ethnicities coming to see and share in our culture. We did multiple Canada Day celebrations across 4 different locations: Whitby, Pickering, Oshawa and Ajax. We showed off youth talents such as hand painting, multiple dance groups from multiple schools and used the opportunity to teach people about our organization.
Civic diversity award
Durham Tamil Association receiving the coveted Cultural Diversity Civic Award from City of Pickering. Thanks to all volunteers who worked tirelessly over the past 18 years.
Quote from Maurice Brenner, City Counciller
"It was an honor to present a Civic Award to the Durham Tamil Association, An organization that has and continues to do so much by providing heritage, diversity and inclusiveness in our City."
Quote from Maurice Brenner, City Counciller
"It was an honor to present a Civic Award to the Durham Tamil Association, An organization that has and continues to do so much by providing heritage, diversity and inclusiveness in our City."
Mother's Day celebration
Gala night 2018
Durham Tamil Association (DTA) hosted its 1st ever Gala Night on April 21st . It had one of the largest
turnouts in DTA’s history with over 400 people in attendance including representation from political and municipal levels. It was a time to celebrate DTA’s illustrious achievements and to shed light on the
future direction of Durham Tamil Association. The program also included a slideshow of DTA’s past,
present and future. DTA also had the pleasure of having a video speech from Mayor Ryan. Kicking off the event was DTA’s very own Sarika Navanathan with her rousing rendition of O Canada and Thamil Thai Vaazhthu.
Next, Teacher Kalaimathy Vageesan of Kalai Natyalaya School of Fine Arts performed a
welcome dance in which her dancing prowess gave the audience a deep insight into the intricate art
form that is Bharatanatyam. The evening’s entertainment started off with a bachata ( Latin dance)
performance, which also included an interactive lesson for the participants. This was followed by a
scintillating performance by the Starz dance school – whose costumes and dance moves brought down
the house. The gala night also included a performance from the Durham Chinese Cultural Center. The
colorful costumes and music added a spice to the evening.
We were also fortunate to have the famed
Prima dance school perform one of their signature routines which included DTA’s own Thanush
Manickvasagar. The evening also provided a platform for up and coming singers in the Durham region.
They performed some melodic songs to captivate the audience. The evening’s entertainment ended
with a dance routine choreographed by the dazzling teens of DTA and it was a proud moment for all of
the parents in the audience. All the guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner and beverages. The
evening ended with the guests having a fantastic time on the dance floor by letting loose with some
rocking tunes by the DJ. The gala night was a great success and we look forward to next year.
150th canada day
DTA is proud to celebrate 150th Canada Day
DTA is proud to celebrate the Canada's 150th Birthday with City of Pickering, Town of Ajax and City of Oshawa. DTA had events both in City of Oshawa & City of Pickering, and we had performances in City of Pickering. in the evening we had our band perform on the stage in Town of Ajax. Thanks to teachers, performers and volunteers who made this possible.
DTA is proud to celebrate the Canada's 150th Birthday with City of Pickering, Town of Ajax and City of Oshawa. DTA had events both in City of Oshawa & City of Pickering, and we had performances in City of Pickering. in the evening we had our band perform on the stage in Town of Ajax. Thanks to teachers, performers and volunteers who made this possible.
Dinner for success
Durham Tamil Association’s Dinner for Success event was held on October 12th 2017 at Deer Creek Banquet Hall Ajax and the event was a great success. It's an exciting time for Durham Tamil Association as we continue to grow, adapt, and be responsive to the needs of our members and the community at large. Our organization continues to raise the bar in which we operate and to continue its trend, our executive team has put together this unique dinner. Sincerer thanks to our Secretary Mano Panchratnam for initiating and leading this event that benefited many of the youths in Durham and surrounding regions.
We heard from our young adults, the ones that are currently in Universities and Colleges and as well from graduates. They have told us about the difficulties they encounter trying to find a career in the field of their study. Our research has also indicated that it's not what one knows, its who they know that lands them a career. It is for this reason why the Durham Tamil Association executives decided to take the lead to put together a challenging but rewarding event called Dinner for Success. This is a broader community youth empowerment initiative that we hope will reap benefits.
The event was well received by employers and the students. Over 100 students and 55 employers and dignitaries attended Dinner for Success. The event started off with the mingling session followed by a 3 course meal and wrapped up with keynote speech and a number of guest speeches. The event was attended by all levels of government dignitaries who have all praised the value of having such an event like this not just for Tamil community but to assist broader community in Durham region .
We would like to thank everyone who attended the dinner. Special thanks goes out to our sponsors iVedha, Computek, Kabish Insurance, Nava Law, TD Bank, Oracle and Century 21 and the employers for their support to this event. Employers attend this events are Cybersentry inc, Kabis Associate Insurance, Market Focus Inc., Nessis Inc. , Wipro Limited, Durham Region , Durham District School Board (DDSB) , University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) , Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Metrolinx , Canadian Armed Forces , CGI , SJ7, Thinkresearch Inc, Virtace, Thompson Reuters, Systemware Innovation , iVantage Partners Inc along with many other organizations. Also hats off to our executives team and a team of volunteers who has put in a tremendous effort to make this event a successful one.
We heard from our young adults, the ones that are currently in Universities and Colleges and as well from graduates. They have told us about the difficulties they encounter trying to find a career in the field of their study. Our research has also indicated that it's not what one knows, its who they know that lands them a career. It is for this reason why the Durham Tamil Association executives decided to take the lead to put together a challenging but rewarding event called Dinner for Success. This is a broader community youth empowerment initiative that we hope will reap benefits.
The event was well received by employers and the students. Over 100 students and 55 employers and dignitaries attended Dinner for Success. The event started off with the mingling session followed by a 3 course meal and wrapped up with keynote speech and a number of guest speeches. The event was attended by all levels of government dignitaries who have all praised the value of having such an event like this not just for Tamil community but to assist broader community in Durham region .
We would like to thank everyone who attended the dinner. Special thanks goes out to our sponsors iVedha, Computek, Kabish Insurance, Nava Law, TD Bank, Oracle and Century 21 and the employers for their support to this event. Employers attend this events are Cybersentry inc, Kabis Associate Insurance, Market Focus Inc., Nessis Inc. , Wipro Limited, Durham Region , Durham District School Board (DDSB) , University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) , Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Metrolinx , Canadian Armed Forces , CGI , SJ7, Thinkresearch Inc, Virtace, Thompson Reuters, Systemware Innovation , iVantage Partners Inc along with many other organizations. Also hats off to our executives team and a team of volunteers who has put in a tremendous effort to make this event a successful one.
DTA'S 17TH ANNUAL BBQ
DTA’s 17th Annual BBQ Sports meet was held on June 25, 2017 at Greenwood Park in Ajax. The event started off with various activities for all ages. The games varied from running, sac race, balloon popping, obstacle race and wrapped up with shot put for adults. Delicious food like kothu rotti, hot dogs and burgers were served. The youths have donated the $3862.31 that was raised through daffodil months to Canadian Cancer Society. Regardless of weather, this was a successful event and thanks to all the volunteers, participants and parents for making this event a successful one.