Heritage Months @ TDSB

January is Tamil Heritage Month

The TDSB is celebrating Tamil Heritage Month. January was chosen as it coincides with one of the most important celebrations for Canadians of Tamil heritage, the Thai Pongal Harvest Festival. Over 75 million Tamil people around the world irrespective of their religion celebrate Thai Pongal. 

In 2014, the Government of Ontario, with full consent, passed legislation proclaiming January as Tamil Heritage Month. TDSB proudly marked Tamil Heritage Month for the first time in 2016, and this year’s theme is Pillars of our Past; Shaping the Path Ahead. To explore this theme, students across the system are invited to learn about the rich culture of the Tamil heritage and how their ancestry can shape their future. 

Tamil Heritage Month Launch - Tuesday, 16 January 2018 4:30 pm – 6 pm

140 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Meeting Room 3 /4

Tamil Heritage Month Celebration Event  - Saturday, 27 January 2018 9 am – 3:30 p.m.

Woburn Collegiate Institute, 2222 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough