Canada Nagarathar Sangam (CNS) is a voluntary association of Nagarathars and their families resident in Canada. CNS is a not-for-profit organisation. Most of our members are based out of Toronto, Canada.

The first Nagarathars arrived in Canada in the early seventies. Many of them came to different parts of Canada, primarily for higher education. Nagarathars started immigrating to Toronto from the early eighties and started celebrating Pillayar Nonbu from 1987. The number of families in and around Toronto grew from 3 in 1987 to nearly 60 in 2008.

The Canada Nagarathar Sangam was established in Toronto on December 14, 2002.

1. To unite and promote the cultural identity of all Nagarathars in Canada.
2. To promote the traditional values of Nagarathars such as charity, spiritual life and righteousness among Nagarathar children.
3. To provide financial assistance to Nagarathars in India. Areas of focus are education and old age.
4. To provide support to new Nagarathar immigrants in Canada.
5. To hold social events that reflect and promote the cultural identity and values of Nagarathars and at the same time not ignoring the culture of the society we live in.

Nagarathars and their spouses who are residents of Canada are eligible to join the association.

Membership fee is CAD 30 and is collected by the Treasurer every year during the Pillayar Nonbu function.