From Mullivaikkal to Gaza

Join us for a vital conversation on May 18 to commemorate the 15-year anniversary of the Mullivaikkal Remembrance and recognize the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This virtual event aims to create a space not just for grieving but for collective healing and action. As Tamils, we carry the duty of #NeverAgain, understanding our history to actively prevent its repetition, whether on our own lands, in Turtle Island, or in Palestine.

Event Goals:

• Grieve and Reflect: Commemorate the lives lost in 2009 by engaging in community reflection on past and ongoing tragedies.
• Heal and Empower: Discuss personal and collective healing strategies and explore our Tamil identity within the global context.
• Educate and Activate: Unpack the Palestinian plight and the parallels with the Tamil experiences, promoting allyship and informed activism.

Speakers: TBA

How We Engage:

• Community Guidelines Review: Set the tone for a respectful and supportive discussion.
• Speaker Storytelling: Hear from those directly affected and their journeys toward healing and advocacy.
• Expert Insights: Learn from academic and humanitarian perspectives to better understand these complex issues.
• Breakout Discussions: Engage in smaller groups to reflect and discuss action steps.
• Mindfulness Practices: Participate in grounding exercises to manage emotional intensity.
• Panel Discussion: A potential panel comparing Tamil perspectives from 2009 to today.

We invite individuals and organizations to co-imagine and contribute to this event by signing up as co-hosts, speakers, or community partners. Participation can also simply mean bringing a question to the discussion. To express interest or ask a question, please sign up using our form or directly email your inquiries to [email protected].