Ancient–1936
Ancient Roots
Part of the historically Tamil Vanni region, Pachchilaipalli — ‘the village of green leaves’ — spans flat lands of paddy fields, palmyra groves, and lagoons.
பச்சிலைப்பள்ளி தமிழ் ஒன்றியம் – கனடா
Pachchilaipalli
Tamil Association
of Canada
Preserving where we came from. Connecting who we are now.
Building a bridge for the next generation.
Our Community
The Pachchilaipalli Tamil Association of Canada is the permanent digital home for Sri Lankan Tamils from the Pachchilaipalli division of Kilinochchi District. We preserve our heritage, connect our families across Canada, and build a bridge to the next generation.
18
Villages
13,045
Residents (2024)
எங்கள் பாரம்பரியம்
Our Heritage
The story of Pachchilaipalli — from ancient roots through displacement to the Canadian diaspora.
1936–1983
Village Life
Pallai grew into the central hub — home to schools, temples, a railway station, and a bustling market. Families built lives around agriculture, fishing, and trade.
1983–2009
The War Years
Pachchilaipalli sat at the epicenter of the civil war. Every home was damaged or destroyed. Mass displacement scattered families as refugees worldwide.
2009–Present
Rebuilding & Diaspora
The population has slowly returned to 13,045. The diaspora — scattered across Canada and beyond — works to preserve heritage while bridging generations.
எங்கள் மண்
Our Roots
The land we come from — lagoons, paddy fields, temples, and the roads that connect Pachchilaipalli to the rest of Sri Lanka.
Jaffna Lagoon Sunset
Palai Railway Station
Kovil, Kilinochchi
Paddy Fields & Palmyras
Palmyra Palms
நிகழ்வுகள்
Next Event
APR14
Cultural11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tamil New Year Celebration
Join us for Puthandu celebrations with traditional food, cultural performances, games for children, and community fellowship.
Scarborough Civic Centre
நினைவாக
In Remembrance
A dedicated space to honor the elders, community pillars, and all those we lost during the civil war and in the years since. Their stories, their sacrifices, and their love for Pachchilaipalli live on through us.
“We carry our village not in a place on the map, but in the stories we tell and the memories we hold.”
Families may submit memorial entries through the association.
This space contains no advertisements or fundraising appeals.
செய்திகள்
Community News
AssociationFebruary 3, 2026
PTAC Launches Its Permanent Digital Home
After months of planning and community input, the Pachchilaipalli Tamil Association of Canada unveils its new website.
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HeritageJanuary 28, 2026
Heritage Archive Opens: Pre-War Pachchilaipalli
Our heritage committee has published the first collection of articles and photographs documenting life before the war.
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CommunityJanuary 5, 2026
Tamil Heritage Month 2026: ‘Our Roots, Our Land’
This January marks the 17th annual Tamil Heritage Month in Canada, celebrating the connection between Tamil identity and homeland.
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Memorial Wall
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