Our Strategy
Aotearoa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangam Inc (ANTS)
2020 - 2024
Vision
ANTS is committed to promoting the get-together and connectedness of Tamil Sangams/Societies and its members in New Zealand and between the various cross-sections of the people of New Zealand
Mission
ANTS strive to cultivate, promote, foster and participate actively in the development of a culturally pluralistic and socially cohesive society in New Zealand together through its focus on:
ANTS STRATEGY
CULTURAL
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SOCIAL CONCOURSE
ANTS aims to organize and promote cultural events at the national and regional level and facilitate the participation of the various Tamil societies in New Zealand as;
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Pongal Festival at Parliament
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National level Diwali
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Pongal Tamil Vizha Nationawide
TAMIL AWARENESS
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GROWTH
ANTS aims to cultivate, promote, foster, and develop the advancement of knowledge in Tamil language and literature through activities such as;
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New Zealand Tamil Appreciation Day
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New Zealand Tamil International Conference
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Tamil Education
NATIONAL-LEVEL SUPPORT
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ADVOCACY
ANTS aims to promote the recognition of New Zealand as a multicultural society and participate in and monitor legislation and other measures including by-laws affecting the interests of the ethnic communities throughout New Zealand and take appropriate action.
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Participation in Working Groups on ethnic-related laws and regulations
INTER
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INTRA COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
ANTS aims to promote and foster the exchange of ideas and promote the unity and friendship between the Tamil people and other cultures In New Zealand
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Intercultural day
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Intercultural dialogue
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Intercultural fashion and food show
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Tamil & Moari Hui
By organizing sporting events amongst Tamil societies in New Zealand and with other communities, ANTS aims to continuously improve the social wellbeing and maintain community links;
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Cricket Tournament
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Football Championship
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Indoor Sports Competition