Ontario invests $48K to support Tamil students with mental health and wellness programs

Ontario says it is supporting Tamil students with targeted mental health and wellness programs and resources. 

The province is providing $48,950 to the Canadian Tamil Academy, which is a not-for-profit organization that works to preserve and cultivate the Tamil language, culture and history within Canada. 

Ontario says the funding will go towards providing Tamil students with information and resources to address mental health issues, cope with stress, build resilience and implement self-care strategies, while reducing the stigma around mental health in the Tamil community.

“I am incredibly proud of Ontario’s Tamil community and continue to stand with their children and families as they heal from the darkness of the Tamil genocide,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education in a statement. “Through our partnership with the Canadian Tamil Academy, we will help to reduce the stigma around mental health and provide Tamil students with access to supports so that they can reach their full potential.”

The investment is part of the Priorities and Partnerships Funding COVID-19 Equity Supports, which funds various initiatives that help promote a positive and supportive school climate, support healthy relationships, and address bullying and cyberbullying.