CANADIANS CELEBRATING TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH

“On behalf of the City of Mississauga and Members of Council, I join with our local Tamil community to mark the celebrated occasion of Tamil Heritage Month. Tamil Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember and reflect on the important economic, charitable and public service contributions that Tamil Canadians have made to communities like Mississauga. Our City is a more inclusive and dynamic place because of these efforts.  For all Mississaugans and Canadians, Tamil Heritage Month is also an opportunity to celebrate and educate future generations about the rich history and culture of the broader Tamil community. We are all so fortunate to call Mississauga home – a city that celebrates and embraces diversity.” Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie

The Canadian Parliament passed motion M-24 recognizing January of each year as Tamil Heritage Month with all party support. The Private Member’s Motion put forth by Gary Anandasangaree, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Rouge Park, was debated on May 20th, and September 29th, 2016 and  now January is being celebrated as Tamil Heritage Month.  The motion recognizes “that, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations by declaring January, every year, Tamil Heritage Month.”

“This is a historical milestone that recognizes the incredible contributions of Tamil-Canadians to our society and the richness of the language, heritage and culture from coast to coast to coast” stated Gary Anandasangaree, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Rouge Park.