Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO)

10/20/2026

Dear SLCAO Members,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting last week. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on a great year for our association, and I want to share some of the highlights with those who couldn't attend.


This past year, we:


- Raised funds to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah

- Celebrated our 50th anniversary with the Legacy Gala

- Hosted successful summer events, including the Tri-City Cricket Tournament, the Sports Meet, the Six-A-Side Cricket Tournament and helped with hosting a Taste of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the High Commission.

- Refreshed our website, www.slcaottawa.com, and added a community business directory feature that will be updated in the coming months


We are proud of what our community accomplished together, and grateful to everyone who volunteered, attended, and supported our events.


We Need You: Join the 2026-2027 Committee


At the AGM, we did not receive enough nominations for the incoming committee for the 2026-2027 year. The current committee will stay on for the next couple of weeks to help with the transition, but will not be continuing beyond that. We would love to see new faces and fresh ideas step forward so the association can keep growing.


Serving on the committee goes well beyond community service. It is also a chance to build your network, develop leadership and professional skills, and gain experience that benefits you in other areas of your life here in Canada.


We will be holding another meeting within the next two weeks, and nominations are still being accepted. If you have new ideas and want to give back to our community, we encourage you to submit your nomination. Kindly reach out to [email protected] to express interest.


Thank you for your continued support of the Sri Lanka Canada Association.


Warm regards,


Executive Committee
SLCAO

Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to bringing together Sri Lankans and friends of Sri Lanka in Canada's National Capital Region through cultural, social, educational, and community events.

10/16/2026

Dear Members and Friends, Please see the notice below for a wonderful event by our friends at AAUPOC:

Dear Friends and Families,

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Hanthana Night 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall, 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa.

This year, under the theme “ගම්මැද්දේ/கிராமத்தில் Hanthana Night” – Hanthana Night in the Village, we invite you to join us in our very own “Ottawa village” for a nostalgic walk down memory lane, reliving the sights, sounds, traditions, and simple joys of Sri Lankan village life, recreated here in Ottawa.
Join us for an evening filled with cultural dances, drama and music, karaoke, an authentic Sri Lankan-style buffet dinner, raffle draws, and much more fun. We will also have a DJ music session at the end, so get ready to dance the night away!

For more details and ticket reservations, please contact:

Dayan – 437 228 3529
Shehan – 343 996 2760
Ajith – 613 619 8810
Niroshan – 613 447 6411

All proceeds go towards the scholarship fund supporting financially needy students.

Please refer to the flyer below for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Ottawa village for a memorable Hanthana Night!

Warm regards,
Secretary
AAUPOC

10/06/2026

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa



Dear Members and Friends,



The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa will take tonight:

Date: Tuesday October 6th 2026

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Online ZOOM Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84732075616?pwd=iV0ClQ47Pis5XFI9Zbd0saqLRJWlPP.1&utm_source=MEMBERSSHIPLIST&utm_campaign=e280d744e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_09_14_02_30_COPY_51&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-00d190082d-472352486

We welcome all members of the Association to attend the meeting and discuss the past year and the future of SLCAO. Your participation is greatly appreciated and necessary for the continued success of the Association.

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10/04/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

Please see the message below from the Seniors Group:

Dear Friends,

Thank you to everyone who joined the SPCO Seniors River Cruise! It was wonderful seeing so many seniors from different groups came together to sing, dance, and share their cultural food.

We would also like to thank everyone who registered for our October 1st lunch at the Mandarin. To those who were unable to make it because you were not feeling well, we missed you and hope you feel better soon!

As mentioned during the lunch, please see below for our upcoming seniors' events:

October 8, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM via Zoom): Please refer to the attached poster and details for more information. Please invite your family members and friends by sharing the Zoom link, poster and information.
October 10, 2026 (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM): Seniors' Exercise, Dance Class, and Get-Together to Reduce stress and Isolation.
Your participation and support mean so much to us.

Warm regards,

SG Committee

Topic: SG Zoom Meeting - Information session

Time: Oct 8, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83781610950?pwd=qJX4xYwh8tfxPx4smq3l1DEr0uvD7J.1

The Importance of Funeral Preplanning
Topics we will cover:
1. Having your wishes documented and secured
2. Relieving loved one from having to make all arrangements from scratch at such an emotional time
3. Locking in the current pricing
4. Getting a discount off the current pricing of 10%.
5. Aftercare support for families
6. Our Compassion helpline
7. Various services we offer and the personal care we provide to all families
8. Journey Home Protection for those who travel
9. Estate Fraud Protection

I will be happy to answer questions; however, pricing is difficult to discuss in a group setting as service are based on individual wishes.
If you would like to discuss pricing for what you would want for your final services, please reach to me direct to set an appointment when I can provide all the information specific to you so you have what you need to make an informed decision.

I look forward to meeting you all virtually on Oct 8th!

Mora Lyons
McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel
[email protected]
613-737-7900

09/30/2026

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa



Dear Members and Friends,

Due to an important community event taking place the AGM has been rescheduled:

The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa will take place on

Date: Tuesday October 6th 2026

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Online ZOOM Meeting (Link will be sent on Friday)

Positions on the Executive Committee will be available for the 2026–2027 term. They are as follows:


President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Director of Communication and Technology

Director of Membership

Past Executive


Chair-Sports Committee

Chair-Cultural Committee

Chair-Youth Affairs

Chair- Outreach Committee

Chair -Ottawa South

Chair-Ottawa West

Chair- Ottawa East

Chair- Ottawa Central


Nomination forms are available and have been emailed to the membership list. If you did not receive this email, kindly send a request to [email protected]

Kindly send your completed form to [email protected] by end of day Monday October 5th 2026.

If you are interested in joining the Association for the 2026–2027 year — participating as a member of the Executive Committee, helping organize events, and promoting Sri Lankan culture in Ottawa — we warmly welcome your nomination.

We welcome all members of the Association to attend the meeting and discuss the past year and the future of SLCAO. Your participation is greatly appreciated and necessary for the continued success of the Association.


Thank you


Executive Committee

Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa

09/20/2026

ශ්‍රී ලාංකේය සංගීත ලෝලීන්ගේ හදවත් තුළ සදා නොමැකෙන නාමයක් වූ අසහාය ගායන ශිල්පී මිල්ටන් මල්ලවාරච්චි මහතාගේ ජීවිතය හා සංගීත ගමන ඇසුරින් නිර්මාණය වූ “එදා රෑ - One Voice, Million Hearts" චිත්‍රපටය, ඔටාවා
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09/11/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

Please see the notice below from the Catholic Prayer Group:

09/11/2026

Dear Members and Friends

Please see the message below from the Buddhist Congress of Canada:

Hello friends in Dhamma,

We are pleased to invite you to a very wholesome and meaningful community blood donation event held in memory of Dulika Palihapitiya Gamage, the beloved daughter of Asha and Anura Gamage.

This blood drive is organized as a way of honoring Dulika and remembering her life. By giving blood, we not only pay tribute to her, but also extend our compassion and generosity to the wider Canadian community by helping save lives.This program is organized by the Buddhist Congress of Canada, with the support of Dulika’s family and friends. We are proud to invite all of you to participate in this noble act of Dāna (generosity)—a beautiful expression of the Dāna Pāramitā.

Please make this day available and inform your friends about taking part in this meaningful opportunity to give.Before registering, please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements for blood donation, including the following:

Age: You must be 17 or older. There is no maximum age, provided you continue to meet the other requirements.

Weight: You must weigh at least 50 kg (110 lb). Additional height/weight requirements can apply to donors who are 17–23 years old.

General health: You should be in good general health, feel well, and be able to perform your normal daily activities.

Identification: Bring valid government-issued identification showing your full name and date of birth.

Before donating: Have adequate sleep, eat a healthy meal, and stay well hydrated.

Travel: Travel eligibility depends on where you travelled and how long you stayed. In general, after travel outside Canada, the U.S., Europe, or Antarctica, there is a 21-day waiting period for whole blood, platelets, or transfusable plasma, with longer waits for certain malaria-risk areas.

Please see the flyer for the complete details and eligibility requirements. We have also attached a note from Dulika’s family.

To participate, please click the registration link provided if the QR code on the flyer does not work;

https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/join-team/BUDD0127857

Thank you very much for your generosity, compassion, and support. May this small act of Dāna become a great blessing to many lives.

Sincerely,

Bhante Jinananda
BCC

Note below from the family:

Blood Donation Drive in Memory of DulikaDear Friends and Family,

It has been a few weeks since our beloved Dulikapassed away after a short but incrediblycourageous battle with liver cancer. While ourhearts continue to grieve this tremendous loss, weare deeply grateful for the love, support, and careall of us received throughout her journey.During her five-month hospitalization, Dulikarelied on countless blood and plasma transfusionsthat helped sustain her and gave us precious timetogether. She received closed to 30 litres of bloodthroughout her hospitalization.One of the most unforgettable moments for ourfamily was seeing coolers filled with bloodproducts lined up outside her ICU room as shewas transferred for stabilization after surgery. Itwas a powerful reminder of the generosity ofcountless blood donors whose selfless gifts werehelping keep our daughter, sister alive.

To honour Dulika's memory and express ourprofound gratitude to the many anonymous donorswho helped her, we are organizing a communityblood donation drive in her name. As we approachthe two-month anniversary of her passing, wehave reserved time slots at local blood donationclinic at Carling Avenue location on the morningof September 19th.

If you are unable to make it onthis day there are many other slots available onother days at this location, just remember tomention it is in memory of Dulika Gamage.If you are eligible to donate blood, and if youwould like to honour Dulika's memory throughthis meaningful act of kindness, we would begrateful if you could sign up using the QR codeprovided.

Thank you for considering this opportunity tocelebrate Dulika's life and legacy. Through yourdonation, you may provide someone else with thesame precious gift that so many gave to her.

With love and gratitude,The Family of Dulika: Anura, Asha and MadushaGamage