President
Himali Hewathantiri
The President shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Association and the Executive Committee.
Leadership & Volunteers
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a team of dedicated volunteers committed to strengthening our community and ensuring the continued success of the association. Through their leadership, service, and commitment, they work to create meaningful opportunities for connection, support, and growth while guiding the association's vision for future generations.
Vice President
Vajira Belleth
The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and carry out other such duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee.
Secretary
Santhoshya Seneviratne
The Secretary shall maintain proper records of the minutes of General and Executive Committee meetings, correspondence, and maintain an up-to-date register of members.
Treasurer
Kanthi Seneviratne
The Treasurer shall maintain proper books of accounts, records and documents, and submit audited financial statements.
Director- Social Activities
Taniya Perera
The Director of Social Activities shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the social activities.
Director- Cultural Activities
Chethani Ratnayake
The Director of Cultural Activities shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all cultural activities of the Association.
Director- Sports
Yapa Jayasinghe
The Director of Sports shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the sports activities and the recreational programs.
Director- Membership & Media Relations
Nipun Heendeni
The Director of Membership and Public Relations shall be responsible for promoting the Association and recruiting new members, and to take care of all social media platforms.
Explore our history
History of the Association
1978
Community vision began
1979
Association established
Today
Building community for future generations
The Sri Lanka Canada Association of Calgary traces its origins to 1978 when a group of Sri Lankan families came together with a vision of building a strong and connected community in Calgary. Under the leadership and initiative of its founder, Jayantha Senaviratne, the association was formally established as a non-profit organization in 1979. Since then, the association has served as a gathering place for Sri Lankans in Calgary, promoting cultural heritage, community engagement, and lasting friendships across generations.
Over the past four decades, the association has organized cultural celebrations, family events, community programs, sports activities, and charitable initiatives that have helped preserve Sri Lankan traditions while strengthening community bonds. Today, the association continues to build on the vision of its founders by fostering unity, cultural pride, and a sense of belonging for present and future generations.
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