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Who we are
Urumpirai Makkal Ontriyam brings together people from Urumpirai, Jaffna who live in Canada. We keep families connected to each other and to our home village.
Through gatherings, research, and shared stories, we help children growing up in Canada learn where their families come from and carry that culture forward.
Our Mission
Keep families connected to each other and to Urumpirai.
Our Vision
Help the next generation know their roots and culture.
Share a memory. Keep our story alive.
Send a story or photograph with its place and year, the names of anyone pictured, and the photographer's name. We only publish photographs of people with their permission.
Share Your Story
How to join our community
Anyone from Urumpirai, or with family roots there, is welcome. Start a conversation with Mani to connect with other families in Canada.
- Call Mani on 416-841-2953 or send a WhatsApp message.
- Introduce yourself and tell us how your family connects to Urumpirai and what you would like to take part in.
- Ask about the next gathering, any membership arrangements or fees, and ways to help. Confirm arrangements directly before attending.
You can also connect through our official Facebook page. For Urumpirai Night, contact Mani for the current event details.
What we share
Our website brings together community photographs, an introduction to Urumpirai’s places and history, and information about our annual gathering. Families can contribute memories and photographs to help the next generation learn about their roots.
Your community contact
Mani is the contact for community and gathering enquiries: 416-841-2953. Ask Mani about the association’s current activities, committee contacts or volunteering.
When sharing a photograph or memory, include the place, approximate date, creator and permission to publish. Please send only information you are comfortable sharing with the association.