In September, the Tamang Society of Canada convened its first Youth Leadership Summit — a full-day programme for Tamang-Canadian youth aged 16 to 30, held at a conference centre in Mississauga. Thirty-two young people attended, arriving from Brampton, Scarborough, Hamilton, and as far away as Ottawa.
The day included workshops on cultural identity, professional networking, public speaking in multicultural environments, and a panel discussion with established Tamang-Canadian professionals in fields including healthcare, engineering, law, and social work.
Why a Youth Programme?
The Society’s leadership recognised that many second-generation youth feel caught between two worlds — fully Canadian in their education and ambitions, yet drawn to a Tamang identity they sometimes lack the language or community structure to fully inhabit. The Summit was designed to make that identity feel not like a burden but like a superpower.
“I grew up being asked where I am really from,” said one participant, a 22-year-old nursing student. “Today was the first time I felt that question had a proud answer, not just a complicated one.”
The Society plans to hold Youth Summits annually and is exploring a mentorship programme pairing young professionals with senior community members. If you are interested in mentoring or attending, join the Society today.
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