"Every document tells a story.

Every story preserves a people"

A living archive dedicated to preserving, documenting, and exhibiting the human rights legacy, history, heritage, and culture of the Tamil-speaking people of Ilankai (Sri Lanka).

— Tamil Information Centre (TIC)

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About The TIC Archives

With over 43 years of documentation and activism, The TIC Archives is dedicated to preserving the history, human rights and cultural heritage of Tamil-speaking people in Ilankai / Sri Lanka. Read more →

43+ Years of Documentation

5,000+ Historical Records Preserved

700+ Oral Histories Collected

1M+ Digital Files Archived

A global resource for researchers, educators, and communities worldwide.