A special tribute ceremony will be held in Canada to recognise the outstanding contributions of N. M. Ameen, a distinguished Sri Lankan journalist, translator, and respected advocate for civil rights and national reconciliation.
The tribute and fellowship gathering is scheduled for Friday, 26 June, at the Amana Convention Centre in Scarborough, Canada.
The continued engagement of the Sri Lankan diaspora with senior media professionals and civil society leaders from Sri Lanka plays an important role in preserving cultural identity and promoting the country’s reconciliation efforts on the international stage. The recognition of achievements in Sri Lanka’s media sector by communities in North America reflects a meaningful and growing connection between the diaspora and their homeland.
The event, organised by the Sri Lanka Muslim Community Canada, will celebrate the many milestones of Mr Ameen’s remarkable career.
Media Leadership
Mr Ameen currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Nainal and Udayam newspapers. He previously held the position of Managing Editor of several Tamil-language publications, including Dhinakaran, at the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House), where he served for many years.
He has been the guiding figure of the Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum for decades.
International Journalism
He also worked as a journalist with the BBC Sinhala Service, bringing valuable international media experience to Sri Lanka’s journalism landscape.
Civil Society Advocacy
As former Chairman of the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka, Mr Ameen has consistently championed ethnic harmony, social cohesion, and the protection of human rights.
A Lasting Media Legacy
Mr Ameen’s influence on Sri Lankan journalism continues through the next generation. His son, Azzam Ameen, is a well-known journalist who currently leads NewsWire, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and widely followed digital news platforms.
Community Participation
The tribute ceremony is expected to bring together a wide range of Sri Lankan community leaders, business professionals, media representatives, and members of the diaspora residing in Canada, all coming together to honour Mr Ameen’s longstanding contributions to journalism, public service, and national reconciliation.
(With the inputs from a Sinhala language article published in The Leader)