Turkish Community Centre

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 | 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 | Ontario
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 | 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 | 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.

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Canadian Immigration Pathways
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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

AI For Climate
2026-09-27 | Ontario
Ceren Zeytinoğlu Atıcı, Project Lead of the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action, a joint initiative of the Toronto-based AI research institute Vector Institute and the Turkish Informatics Foundation, will discuss the opportunities artificial intelligence offers in addressing the climate crisis.
Ceren will explore how AI models can be translated into practical climate solutions in areas such as improving energy efficiency, predicting disasters, and protecting biodiversity.
The talk will also highlight Ceren’s work with Pale Blue AI, which she co-founded in Canada, and Clean AI, exploring new approaches at the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate, and social impact.
Ceren graduated from SEV in 2007 and İzmir American Collegiate Institute in 2011. She completed her undergraduate studies at City University London and her master’s degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. From 2014 to 2016, she worked as a Senior Researcher at TESEV.
In 2018, she founded Başlangıç Noktası (Be Node) and KonuŞu, and continues to co-lead both organizations. She completed the MIT Technology Leadership Program between 2021 and 2022 and has served as a board member of the Turkish Informatics Foundation since 2023.
In 2023, she established the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action platform through a partnership between Başlangıç Noktası and the Vector Institute. Through this platform, she brings together climate experts and AI researchers to advance the development of practical climate solutions.
She has also produced Likeminded, a six-part documentary series exploring the power of digital social networks to drive change. She advises companies and organizations on digital transformation and the development of impact-driven projects. In 2025, Ceren founded the Toronto-based film production company Ravine Films. She is the producer of Happy Birthday, Kızım, which was filmed in Canada. In 2026, she launched Pale Blue AI, a non-profit organization based in Toronto. She also serves on the board of CILAR Canada.
Burada Clean AI, Ravine Films, Happy Birthday, Kızım ve CILAR Canada bilgilerini senin verdiğin biyografiye dayanarak korudum; önceki web kontrolünde bunların tamamını güçlü birincil kaynaklardan bağımsız olarak doğrulayamamıştım. Diğer isimlerde ise doğruladığımız kullanımları esas aldım.
