Turkish Community Centre

Education Opportunities-Webinar
2022-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Our free seminar is open to everyone interested in adult education programs, new career opportunities, and government supports available in Ontario. The session will be presented in English by Zineb Hamamiou from PCHS. You can access the Zoom link through the poster.

Commemoration of Atatürk and Republic Day Celebration
2022-10-30 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
You are invited to our first in-person event since the beginning of the COVID pandemic!

Job Search for Newcomers
2023-01-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Turkish Community Centre continues to support the integration of newly arrived Turkish-speaking individuals into Canadian society. The event will include seminars and workshops, so don’t forget to bring your résumé and be prepared with a short self-introduction.

Fundraiser for Earthquake Victims
2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
The Turkish Community Heritage Centre of Canada has launched a donation campaign to support the rebuilding of areas affected by the earthquake in Türkiye. Tax-deductible receipts are available for donations of 50 CAD or more.
donations@turkishcommunitycentre.org
We are organizing various events to promote our donation campaign. This time, there will also be a silent auction and fun activities for children. We invite you to join us on March 25, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Brick Works.

Celebrating National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada
To celebrate April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, we invite you to a fun and educational creative drama event with our children! In collaboration with the Great Big Theatre Company, this special day will give children the chance to showcase their creativity and imagination on stage. The event will include storytelling, book exchange, and engaging activities. Participation is free, but space is limited.

Worldwide Run & Walk
2023-05-06 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Thomas More Catholic School, 2300 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
On May 6, at St. Thomas More Catholic School, we will come together for the Worldwide Run & Walk event to support children in Türkiye who lost their limbs in the earthquake, helping them run again. You can join this meaningful act of solidarity by participating in the 3K/5K run and walk, which will start at 10:00 a.m.

October 29 Republic Day – 100th Anniversary
2023-10-29 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Guild Inn Estate, 201 Guild Inn Estate, Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
You are invited to the Republic Ball to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye with great enthusiasm on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at The Guild Inn Estate in Scarborough. This special evening, organized in collaboration with TEPAC, the Turkish Folklore Society of Canada, and the Turkish Community Heritage Centre of Canada, will bring us together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic.

Republic of Türkiye 100th Birthday Party
2023-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
To celebrate the 100th birthday of the Republic of Türkiye, we invite you to our birthday party on Sunday, December 10, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Toronto Northern District Library (Room 200, 40 Orchard Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9). Children will enjoy a fun-filled day with musical chairs, temporary tattoos, photo booths, birthday cake, coloring activities, and snacks. The event is free of charge, and donations are gladly accepted with receipts provided. We kindly ask those who wish to recite a poem to come prepared.

Healthy Retirement and Financial Planning for Families
2024-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Public Library, Northern District Branch, 40 orchard view blvd, gwen liu meeting room 200
We invite you to our informational seminar targeting families and seniors. It is free, in Turkish, open to everyone, and no registration is required.

Face Yoga Session
2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Have you ever tried face yoga? Join us on Saturday morning for a 1-hour Zoom session to learn basic face yoga exercises and which areas of the face they target.

A TCHCC Youth İnitiative Event
2024-06-14 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Fairwell Mall Cineplex, 1800 Sheppard Ave E Unit Y007, North York, Toronto, Ontario
Join the TCHCC Youth Initiative for the Inside-Out 2 Movie Night! This fun event is open to youth ages 12–16. Watch the movie, join the discussion afterwards, and make new friends. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Job Search Seminar in Toronto
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Public Library, Northern District Branch, 40 orchard view blvd, gwen liu meeting room 200
Our annual information seminar for newly arrived Turkish-speaking immigrants will feature Alev Hinçer as this year’s guest speaker. Alev Hinçer has been working in the field of human resources in Canada for over 35 years. We are very excited that she will be sharing her extensive experience with us. We invite you to join our event, share in our excitement, and gain valuable insights to better navigate your job search journey.

Informational Seminar for Our Volunteers: Migration, Integration, and Technology
2024-10-19 02:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
In this seminar, Cansu Ekmekçioğlu will share the findings of her doctoral dissertation. The session, which will be especially beneficial for our volunteers providing orientation services to newcomers, will be held in Turkish and is open to the public. We look forward to welcoming anyone interested.

Republic of Turkey 101st Anniversary Celebration and Day of Commemoration of Atatürk
2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 265 Ridley Blvd. Party Room Avenue Road & Wilson Avenue
We are organizing a special Republic Day celebration and Atatürk Commemoration Day for children in Toronto. Let’s remember our national anthems together — we look forward to seeing you with your children.

Seminar on Inheritance and Law with Filiz Burmalı from Sun Life and Demet Altunbulaklı from Insight Law
2025-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 egligton avenue w, Toronto
The Turkish Community Centre of Canada is starting its 2025 events with an informational seminar. The event will take place on January 19, 2025, at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre and will cover topics such as life insurance and will writing. Experts Filiz Burmalı and Demet Altunbulaklı will provide insights and answer questions. Our seminar is free and open to the public. No registration is required. The event will be held in Turkish.

Women's Day Dinner
2025-03-07 18:30 - 23:00 (America/Toronto)
The Turkish Community Heritage Centre of Canada, made up mostly of women volunteers, organizes an annual fundraising dinner for International Women’s Day. On this special evening dedicated to women, the gentlemen look after the children. The night features live music, delicious food, and exciting raffles.

Family Law-Seminar
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
The seminar, where lawyer Yankı Gür will discuss common questions about family law, is open to the public and free of charge, as always. No registration is required. Both free and paid parking are available at the venue, and light refreshments will be served. The seminar will also be streamed live on Instagram for those who live far away or are unable to attend in person.

National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Celebration
2025-05-03 - 2025-10-04 | Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N3
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, children will come together through dance and art performances from different cultures at the International Children’s Day – Multicultural Dance and Art Festival, taking place in the heart of Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square. Organized under the leadership of the Turkish Society of Canada, this vibrant event will bring us all together to celebrate children’s joy and the spirit of multicultural friendship.

North York Agency Fair for Families and Toronto Residents
2025-06-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St, North York, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5V7
“The North York Agency Fair for Families and Toronto Residents” was held on June 9, 2025, at the North York Civic Centre. The event aimed to provide families with access to various community services such as legal, health, housing, and settlement support. Organized by the City of Toronto, the fair offered community service information, life skills, and information sessions to help residents connect with resources within the community.

ConnecTR Turkish Community Fair
2025-09-14 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Venu Event Space, 2800 Hwy 7, Vaughan, Toronto
CONNECTR – Turkish Community Fair is organized by Kanada Geyikleri and Katalog Kanada.
Katalog Kanada is a mobile application that brings together Turkish and Turkish-speaking businesses across Canada, providing instant access to services ranging from catering to legal support.
Kanada Geyikleri is a Turkish-language YouTube channel that offers informative content on immigration processes, education, employment, and daily life.
The fair promotes lasting economic and cultural connections among Turkish, Turkic, and Canadian business communities. It provides businesses, investors, and cultural enthusiasts with a unique platform for discovery, dialogue, and collaboration.

Job Search in Toronto-Free Seminar
2025-09-24 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 egligton avenue w, Toronto
The Turkish Community Centre is starting its 2025 events with a job search seminar. Erdal Atagül from Springboard Services will join as the guest speaker. The seminar is free and open to everyone. It will take place on Sunday, September 28, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Multipurpose Room. The event will be held in Turkish, and participants who bring their resumes will have the opportunity to have them reviewed as time allows.

Financial Security and Wellness 101
2025-10-19 02:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 egligton avenue w, Toronto
Join us for a free seminar on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00 PM at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre. Başak Köksal (Life & Health Insurance Advisor) will discuss financial security as part of holistic wellness, and will introduce the transformational breathing technique together with Demet Ergin Boran and Ece Aksungur to help raise awareness about how we breathe and how we live. The seminar will be held in Turkish, and light snacks will be served.

Commemoration of Atatürk and 102nd Republic Day Celebration
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
COMMEMORATION OF ATATÜRK AND 102ND REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION
Join us to commemorate Atatürk and celebrate the 102nd Anniversary of the Turkish Republic!
Enjoy a joyful day filled with games, tattoos, flags, and snacks.

Saturday, November 15 | 11:00 AM-1.00 PM
Edithvale Community Centre-Multipurpose Room-Event Hall
131 Finch Ave W, North York, M2N 2H8

The event we held to commemorate Atatürk and celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the Republic was truly enjoyable for us. With face painting, children’s games, and live music, our participants not only had fun with their children but also came together to strengthen our sense of community. The children’s energy and the performances on stage added vibrancy to our event.

Oya Documentary
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Innis Town Hal, Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1J5, Canada
Dear Distinguished Member of the Turkish-Speaking Community in Canada,
As part of our mission to celebrate and preserve Turkish culture in Canada, we are pleased to invite you to a screening of the documentary Oya. Directed by Sevinç Baloğlu, the film tells the story of Gülbiye, the only woman in her village who raises silkworms for silk thread, and her efforts to teach her granddaughter Ada about silkworm farming and the rituals of oya. Meanwhile, an oya collector searches for the history behind one of his cherished pieces, revealing how these delicate works once gave voice to oppressed women and later became women’s symbol of empowerment and economic independence. Featured in the Vancouver Turkish Film Festival and selected for the 35th Ankara Film Festival, the documentary will be screened on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto.
Sevinç Baloğlu is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, known for her works on disappearing cultures, minority communities, women’s rights, and human history. Baloğlu graduated from Ankara University’s Faculty of Communication, Department of Radio–Television–Cinema, and started her career as co-scriptwriter and assistant director on the documentary “Three Days in Kula,” winner of the Golden Orange Best Documentary Award in 1984. She went on to work at TRT and BRT, and from 2000 to 2009 served as general manager of the Tursak Foundation, writing and producing numerous documentaries. In 2009, she established her own company, SU Film. She collaborated on the Oya Project with Adnan Memiş, a business leader actively involved in cultural initiatives and the creator of the Oya Collection that inspired the film. Following the screening, they will join us for a Q&A session.
Festival List:
• International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra (Crete)
• Madonie Film Festival, Palermo (Italy)
• Türkisches Filmfestival Frankfurt (Germany)
• GIFF- International Goiania Film Festival (Brazil)
• Florence International Film Festival (Italy)
• Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (Nigeria)
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival (Canada)
• Milano Festival Del Cinema Premio Felix (Italy)
• Chania Film Festival (Crete)
• DokuBaku IDDF- International Premiere (Azerbaijan)
• Antalya Film Festival (Turkey)
• XX Muestra Internacional de Mujeres en el Cine y la Televisión – World Premiere (Mexico)
• The Goiânia International Film Festival (Brazil)
• Ankara Film Festival (Turkey)
Trailer: Link
Tickets are available on Eventbrite: Link

Tax Obligations in Canada: Filing, Credits, and Audits
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 egligton avenue w, Toronto
The Turkish Community Heritage Centre is starting 2026 with a seminar focused on tax obligations in Canada.
Do you have questions about tax returns, tax credits, or CRA audits in Canada? Whether you are new to the country or have been living here for years, this seminar will cover many key tax topics in a clear and accessible way.
Our speaker will be Licensed Public Accountant Jerry J. Copuroglu, CPA, CGA, CFE, TEP from JC Professional Corporation. During the seminar, he will provide information and practical tips on:

Who is required to file a tax return?
Refundable and non-refundable tax credits
Reporting foreign income and assets
Common reasons for CRA audits & how to prepare

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 14:00–16:00
Location: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre – Multipurpose Room
The seminar is free of charge, open to everyone, and will be held in Turkish.
No registration is required.

https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-05-at-17.13.06.mp4

Canadian Immigration Pathways
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 egligton avenue w, Toronto
The Turkish Community Heritage Centre of Canada invites you to our upcoming Immigration Law Seminar. The event will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Toronto Memorial Community Centre (Multipurpose Room). Our guest speaker, lawyer Begüm Merve Ertuğrul, will share practical information and answer common questions about the Canadian immigration system. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the event.

The seminar will focus on three main topics:

Canadian Immigration in 2026: Expectations and Recent Changes
Permanent Residency Pathways: Overview of Express Entry and Provincial Programs
Key Points to Consider When Applying for Permanent Residency

There will also be a Q&A session where participants can ask their own questions.
The session is free of charge and open to everyone. The event will be held in Turkish, and no registration is required.

To purchase tickets via Eventbrite, please use this link.

9th Women’s Day Dinner
2026-03-06 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Toronto)
The 9th Women’s Day Dinner, organized in support of the Turkish Community Centre, whose volunteers are mostly women, will take place on Friday, March 6th, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm at one of Toronto’s most beautiful venues, The Eglinton Grand.
We look forward to coming together and strengthening our sense of solidarity at this special evening filled with live music, delicious food, and a raffle with surprise gifts. The more of us there are, the better!
Tickets are $150, with an early bird price of $130 available until February 22nd.
Please see the poster for full details and contact information.
Our menu is as follows.

Our music poster is as follows.

Sponsors and Donors

Women’s Health in Midlife
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
Prof. Dr. Nida Bayık is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 25 years of professional experience. Throughout her career, she has approached women’s health not only as a medical field, but also as a holistic area that includes physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
She focuses on evidence-based, up-to-date treatment approaches aimed at improving women’s quality of life. She is recognized for her pioneering and innovative work, particularly in the areas of gynecologic aesthetics, functional gynecology, endoscopy, and urogynecology. She is also a certified physician in medical aesthetics in Türkiye and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in medical aesthetics at a state university in Italy.
As the founder and president of the Jinkoz Association (Gynecological Cosmetology and Pelvic Reconstruction Association), she organizes physician trainings, scientific meetings, and awareness initiatives in the field of women’s health.
Prof. Dr. Bayık continues her academic work as a professor at Nişantaşı University Faculty of Medicine. In addition to serving as Head of the Department of Surgical Sciences, she teaches medical students.
She is committed to providing scientific guidance so that women can live healthy, strong lives and feel at peace with their bodies.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86036417756

Ontario's Job Market Today
2026-05-03 02:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
In our free seminar, speaker Esin Turhan will share insights on the 2026 job market, current employment trends, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market. Light refreshments will be provided, and participants who bring their resumes will also have them reviewed.
Esin Turhan is a Toronto-based career coach with a Master’s in International Development. She specializes in upskilling programs that support newcomers and job seekers in navigating the Canadian labour market and career pivots. Through her company, First Sight Canada, she provides 1:1 coaching while working closely with corporate partners in tech and finance to advance workforce development through career-focused volunteering and inclusive hiring initiatives. She has led over 100 job search and career development sessions, connecting talent with industry.
JIAS Toronto will have an information desk at the seminar.

Energy Saving and Bill Reading Workshop
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Kambo Energy Group’s Empower Me® program is Canada’s only energy education initiative created for and delivered by the diverse, multilingual communities it serves. This multi-award-winning program breaks language and trust barriers by engaging communities in program design and delivery, creating opportunities to co-develop tailored solutions that benefit communities and funders alike. For 13 years, Empower Me has been connecting underserved households across BC, Alberta, and Washington State with essential energy and utility information.
The free workshop will offer residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area practical tips for living more efficiently and sustainably, helping them reduce energy use at home and lower their monthly bills.
Zoom registration link: Link
