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| Abbreviation | TCAT |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1963 |
| Type | Non-Governmental |
| Legal status | Non-Profit |
| Purpose | Social, Cultural |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON, Canada |
Official language | English, Taiwanese, Mandarin, Hakka |
Staff | 16 |
| Website | tcatoronto.com |
Taiwanese Canadian Association of Toronto (TCAT), the largest Taiwanese organization in the Greater Toronto Area, was established back in 1963 and later registered as an non-profit organization in the Province of Ontario in 1975.
Main objectives of TCAT are to promote the common interest and welfare of the members, to provide cultural and recreational activities for the Taiwanese community in the GTA, and to better the inter-group relations within the context of Canadian multiculturalism.
TCAT not only hosts numerous cultural, social, and sport events throughout the years, but also publishes three issues of TOGETHER magazines each year.
Missions
- To assist with Taiwanese immigrants, who reside in the GTA, in adapting to the environment of Canada.
- To gather members to serve local communities within the GTA.
- To provide methods of communications between members and all three levels of Canadian governments.
- To maintain and promote Taiwanese culture to the Canadian society.
Structure
- Members
- Advisors
- Board of Directors
- Public Affair Division (tPAD)
- Formosan Cup Division (tFCD)
Membership
All TCAT members meet the following Membership Criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older, or with permissions of legal guardians for those under the age of 18.
- Agree with all missions of TCAT.
Regular Member
- Must meets all membership criteria
- Must resides in the vicinity of the Greater Toronto Area
- The member, or his/her spouse, or one of the parents was born in Taiwan.
Regular Members have the rights to vote, to be elected, to recall, and to resolve.
Supporting Member
- Meets all membership criteria
- Does not meet the requirements of Regular Member
- Must be nominated by two Regular Members
- Must be approved by the Board
Supporting Members have all the membership privileges except for the following: rights to vote, to be elected, to recall, and to resolve.
Honourary Member
- Meets all membership criteria
- Has made outstanding contributions to the Taiwanese Canadian community or TCAT, or made one time significant donation
Divisions
Public Affair Division (tPAD)
The Public Affair Division (tPAD) of TCAT seeks to work selflessly in recruiting members under the TCAT umbrella, with a focus on relatively younger members who are extremely proficient in English or French and have a strong desire for making a difference within our community. In addition, tPAD will strive to make a valiant attempt to slowly build a greater presence for the Taiwanese Canadians in our newly adopted country.
Formosan Cup Division (tFCD)
The Formosan Cup Division (tFCD) of TCAT hosts a softball tournament that has been widely regarded as one of the premier Asian softball events in all of North America.
Events
Annual Events
- Spring
- Taiwan Heritage Week/Day[1]
- Parents' Day Celebration
- Summer
- Summer Joint BBQ[2]
- Autumn
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Winter
Regular Events
- TCAT Sportacular
- Bi-monthly/Monthly sports events that involve basketball and badminton games.
Special Events
- Feb 2012
- Mar 2012
TOGETHER Magazine
Publish Dates
- Apr 15
- Aug 15
- Dec 15
References
- ^ "台灣傳統周推出大型演唱會". 星島日報. 2 May 2011.
- ^ "台僑仲夏燒烤 逾200人參加". 明報新聞網. 9 August 2011.
- ^ a b "多市台灣同鄉會慶新春 顏重岱任新會長". 大紀元. 28 February 2012.
- ^ Rachel Brady (13 February 2012). "Toronto embraces New York Star". Globe and Mail.
- ^ CBC News (14 February 2012). "Toronto NBA fans experience 'Lin-sanity'".
- ^ a b 邱冠銘 (22 February 2012). "林書豪3月再來多 票價飆漲". 世界新聞網.
See Also