The Tamil Genocide Memorial in Brampton was unveiled after a prolonged three-year wait, celebrating the lives lost during the Sri Lankan civil war. Hundreds attended the ceremony, which was emotionally charged, marked by the Mayor's acknowledgment of the Tamil community's struggles and contributions to Canada. The project faced numerous delays due to funding and design changes, but local Tamil groups played a vital role in its realization. The monument serves as a significant site for remembrance and solidarity among the Tamil diaspora, a community deeply affected by historical violence and loss.
"Many of the civilians that escaped came to Canada as part of our national story. If you're not Indigenous, everyone has come from somewhere else, and we celebrate the difficult Tamil journey and we remember the atrocities that the community went through."
"Almost everyone here has some loved one lost in the war. This place serves as a place to gather and to remember the victims."
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