Our Team

Members

Dedicated to Culture, Community, and Connection

At Ruksevana Cultural Association, our team is a collective of passionate volunteers, cultural advocates, and community leaders who share one purpose: to celebrate, preserve, and uplift Sri Lankan heritage within the Canadian mosaic.

We bring together diverse talents—from arts and education to community organizing and event leadership—to create meaningful programs that strengthen bonds across generations and cultures. Guided by compassion, collaboration, and cultural pride, our team works tirelessly to ensure that every initiative reflects the richness of Sri Lankan traditions while embracing the inclusivity of our Canadian home.

What We Stand For

  • Cultural Preservation: We honour and promote Sri Lanka’s vibrant arts, customs, and values through festivals, workshops, and community events.
  • Community Empowerment: We create welcoming spaces where individuals and families can connect, learn, and grow together.
  • Cross‑Cultural Understanding: We build bridges between communities, fostering appreciation and unity through shared experiences.
  • Service & Leadership: We believe in leading with heart—supporting seniors, youth, newcomers, and all who call our community home.

Our Commitment

Every member of our team contributes with dedication and purpose, inspired by the belief that culture thrives when people come together. Whether organizing major events like Lankan Fest, supporting seniors’ programs, or developing new cultural initiatives, we work as one family—driven by the spirit of service and the joy of community.

Our Team

President

Name: Sanjeeva Seneviratne

Email: mds123@hotmail.com

Phone No: 416 616 2246

Vice President

Name: Prasad De Silva

Email: pcdesilva@gmail.com

Phone No: 437 981 9876

Secretary

Name: Somasiri Loku Liyana

Email: somasiri8@hotmail.com

Phone No: 647 283 7129

Asst. Secretary

Name: Thakshila Perera

Email: tharupe@hotmail.com

Phone No: 416 668 1874

Treasurer

Name: Asela Kanchadeva

Email: asela.kanchadeva@yahoo.com

Phone No: 647 863 8104

Asst. Treasurer

Name: Tissa Weerasekera

Email: weerasekeraananda@hotmail.com

Phone No: 416 668 1874

Comittee Members

Primrose Lokuliyana

primrose56@gmail.com

647 818 7651

Victor Gamage

entertainmentmadara@gmail.com

647 780 2853

Piyatihissa Weerasingha

piya422@yahoo.com

647 464 3964

Tilak Upathilake

tkandy@gmail.com

647 701 2305

Indrani Rathnayake

Indrani_dona@hotmail.com

416 439 8295

Fathima Shammel

niflashamee192@gmail.com

416 881 4169

Shashini Ishara

437 463 0815

Editor

Nishantha Siyambalapitiya

pubudu.nishan@hotmail.com

647 302 2245

Coordinator

Ven. Watagala Dhammakusala Thero

watagaladhammakusala@gmail.com

647 518 7970

Legal Assistant

Anoshan Ahangama

anoahanp@hotmail.com

647 215 7642

Auditor

Anil Fernando

fernandoanil@yahoo.com

 

Patron

Rev Ahangama Rathanasiri Nayaka Thero

rathanasirihimi@yahoo.ca

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