TCCCD Statement of Principles

Tibetan & Chinese Canadian Community Dialogue (TCCCD)

Our Statement of Principles

Our shared commitment to Human Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and our common interest in promoting harmony and respect has spurred us to explore ways in which our two communities could work together to promote understanding and goodwill.

We believe that universal values such as mutual respect, non-violence and peaceful co-existence can be further promoted through inter-community dialogue. Community dialogue is an effective means to build trust, friendship and understanding among Tibetan and Chinese Canadian communities. Through greater community interaction, we can work together to build peace, friendship and identify solutions to various issues affecting both communities.

We propose to move forward in the following manner:

1. Foster closer relationships built on mutual respect, understanding and trust through joint cultural exchanges and community events;

2. Promote awareness on inter-community issues such as settlement, advocacy and social activism;

3. Promote academic research and discussion on Tibetan-Chinese issues involving scholars, and educational institutions; and

4. Provide a platform for formal and informal dialogue between our communities, youths and all sectors of Canadian society

We the undersigned agree to help build this dialogue process:

Jana Chu

Cindy Chung

Tenzing Dekyikhangsar

Senator Consiglio DiNino (Advisor)

Dolma Dongtotsang

Tendon Dongtotsang

Jigme Duntak

Gloria Fung

Song Ge

Tam Goossen

Dr. Lobsang Jinpa

Yishin Khoo

Karen Ku

Sonam Lankar

Morgan Ly

Lobsang Mentuh

Dawa Ngodup

Tamdin Phuntsok

Palden Rangjung

Thubten Samdup

Sid Chow Tan

Kunsang Tengyal

Tsering Norzom Thonsur

tian yue

Kunga Tsering

Norbu Tsering

Wanchuk Tsering

Tsering Tsomo

Palden Tsultrim

Jimmy Vuong

Stephanie Wan

Tenzin Lobsang Wangkhang

Tsering Wangyal

Victor Wong

Tsering Yangki

Bev Yap

Frank Yong

Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario

Chinese Canadian National Council

MOSAIC Institute (Facilitator)

Tibetan Chinese Youth Dialogue Project

As of 27th Feb,2009.(launch date)

Local Chinese Media coverage:

http://news.singtao.ca/toronto/2009-02-28/city1235814872d1628820.html
http://www.mingpaotor.com/htm/News/20090228/tdb1.htm