TCML - Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto 臺灣華語文學習中心 - 北多倫多慈濟人文學校

TCML - Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto Participates in Ontario MPP's Youth Expo, Promoting Adult Mandarin and Career Opportunities in Taiwan

The "Youth Skilled Trades & Careers Expo 2026," hosted by David Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Scarborough Centre, was grandly held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Ellesmere Community Centre. Invited through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Toronto, the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) at Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto actively set up a booth to showcase the unique charm of Taiwan’s Mandarin education and talent development.

The expo received significant attention from the Ontario provincial government. Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, and David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, both attended in person to show their support. Lawrence Liang, Director General of TECO in Toronto, and Dr. Paul Lan, Director of the Culture Center of TECO in Toronto, also visited to offer their encouragement, creating a lively atmosphere.

The expo attracted numerous young students, parents, and professionals across various fields. Principal Jane Shu-Chen Huang of Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto personally led her team at the booth. In addition to vigorously promoting high-quality Adult Mandarin Programs, TCML partnered with Carol Chow, Director of the Taiwan Trade Center in Toronto, to promote "Contact TAIWAN"—Taiwan's national talent recruitment platform. Together, they showcased Taiwan's premier career opportunities, industrial strengths, and diverse culture to mainstream Canadian society.

During the event, distinguished guests—including host MPP David Smith, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce, and Labour Minister David Piccini—visited the TCML booth to interact with the team. They expressed high praise and appreciation for Tzu Chi's long-standing dedication to Mandarin education, local community cultural exchange, and interdisciplinary learning. Guided by the enthusiastic explanations from Director General Liang, Director Lan, Principal Huang, and Director Chow, the booth drew large crowds of youth and community members eager to inquire about fall Mandarin courses and career prospects in Taiwan, creating an unprecedented level of interaction.

Principal Jane Shu-Chen Huang of TCML - Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Director General Lawrence Liang of TECO Toronto for the introduction, as well as MPP David Smith for providing such a wonderful mainstream platform. She stated that TCML will continue to step beyond traditional Chinese communities by participating in diverse events organized by mainstream government and local organizations, helping more local residents understand the practical value of learning Mandarin while promoting deeper talent and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Canada.

北多倫多慈濟TCML參展安省議員青年博覽會 現場熱推成人華語與臺灣職涯機會

由安大略省 Scarborough Centre 省議員 David Smith（MPP David Smith）主辦的「青年技術技能與職業博覽會」（Youth Skilled Trades & Careers Expo 2026），於 2026 年 7 月 26 日（星期日）在 Ellesmere Community Centre 盛大舉行。北多倫多慈濟人文學校設有之「臺灣華語文學習中心」（Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning, TCML）透過駐多倫多臺北經濟文化辦事處受邀積極參與設攤，展現臺灣華語文教育與人才發展的獨特魅力。

本次博覽會獲得加拿大安大略省政府高度重視，安省能源廳長 Stephen Lecce及安省勞工、移民、培訓與技能發展廳長 David Piccini皆親臨現場支持；駐多倫多臺北經濟文化辦事處處長梁毅鵬與文化中心主任藍柏青亦特別到場關懷與力挺，氣氛熱烈。

博覽會吸引了眾多青年學生、家長及跨領域專業人士參加。北多倫多慈濟人文學校黃淑珍校長親自帶領團隊於現場設攤推廣，除了大力宣傳優質的成人華語課程（Adult Mandarin Program）外，更特別與多倫多台灣貿易中心周之蓉主任攜手合作，現場推廣國家級攬才平台「Contact TAIWAN」，共同向加拿大主流社會推廣臺灣優質的職涯發展機會、產業優勢與多元文化。

活動期間，主辦人 David Smith 安省省議員、安省能源廳長 Stephen Lecce 與安省勞工、移民、培訓與技能發展廳長 David Piccini等貴賓特別親臨 TCML 展位交流，對成人華語文教育表達高度讚賞與肯定。在梁毅鵬處長、藍柏青主任、黃淑珍校長及周之蓉主任的熱情解說與關懷下，展位吸引了大批青年與社區民眾駐足詢問秋季華語課程與赴台發展機會，互動盛況空前。

TCML - 北多倫多慈濟人文學校黃淑珍校長表示，非常感謝駐多倫多台北經濟文化辦事處梁毅鵬處長的引薦以及 David Smith 省議員提供優質的主流平台，未來將持續走出傳統華人社區，透過參與主流政府與社區舉辦的多元活動，讓更多在地民眾了解華語學習的實用價值，促進臺加兩地人才與文化的深度交流。

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New Season, New Language! Learn Adult Mandarin with TCML This Fall!

Whether you want to boost your career, connect more deeply with the vibrant Mandarin-speaking community, or share a conversation in Mandarin with your partner’s family, TCML - Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto (臺灣華語文學習中心-北多倫多慈濟人文學校) is here to help. We make learning Mandarin enjoyable, practical, and meaningful.

Our 2026 Fall Semester is designed specifically for adults aged 18 and older who want to build real-world communication skills while experiencing the beauty of Taiwanese culture. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to level up, our small-class setting ensures you get the attention you deserve.

Our program emphasizes practical conversation skills, cultural understanding, and interactive learning. Students will build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin through real-life scenarios, cultural activities, and community engagement.

We now offer two classes for beginners and intermediate level with small-class teaching to ensure personalized attention and effective learning. These courses are specially designed for students with little or no Mandarin background to start their language journey confidently and enjoyably.

Embark on a language journey that connects you with your loved ones and the world around you. Experience the beauty of Taiwanese culture and master Mandarin with confidence at Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto.

Program Details
Age Requirement: 18 and above
Winter Semester Duration: 12 weeks

Date & Time:
Richmond Hill - Class A: Tuesday Evening, Sep 8 – Nov 24, 2026 (7 PM – 10 PM)
Richmond Hill - Class B: Sunday Afternoon, Sep 13 – Nov 29, 2026 (3 PM – 6 PM)
Mississauga - Class C: Saturday Morning, Sep 26 - Dec 12, 2026 (9 AM - 12 PM)

Richmond Hill Location:
20 Wertheim Crt, Unit #21, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3A8

Mississauga Location:
Lorne Park Secondary School
1324 Lorne Park Rd, Mississauga, ON L5H 3B1

Tuition: $360 per program (Textbook included)

Early Bird Discount: Save $60 if you enroll and complete payment by August 31, 2026.
Returning TCML Student Early Bird Discount: Special rate of $270 if you enroll and complete payment by August 31, 2026 (Save $90!).
Group Discount: BEST VALUE! Register with one or more friends, family members, or colleagues, and EVERYONE pays just $260 each!

Flexible Make-up Classes: Missed a class? Please notify us in advance to make up the lesson in the alternative class schedule.

Space is limited — register early to reserve your spot!

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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Dragon Boat Festival!
祝福大家端午安康！

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Fragrance of Ink, Zongzi Leaves, and Dragon Boat Spirit! TCML Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Camp a Resounding Success

June 7, 2026 | Reported by Jane Shu-Chen Huang from Canada

To welcome the Dragon Boat Festival, one of the three major traditional Chinese festivals, the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) — Tzu Chi Academy North Toronto recently hosted a unique "Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Camp." The event deeply integrated language learning with traditional customs. Through storytelling, calligraphy, ink painting, making vegetarian zongzi, and learning about dragon boat racing, all adult students were guided through a rich cultural feast for the five senses.

A Journey Through Festival Culture: From the Legend of Qu Yuan to Dragon Boat Customs

The event kicked off in a lively and warm atmosphere. First, Ms. Angel Cheng took the stage, using beautiful presentation slides to vividly share the historical origins of the Dragon Boat Festival and the story of its central figure, Qu Yuan. Ms. Cheng also introduced various traditional customs one by one, including wrapping zongzi, racing dragon boats, hanging mugwort, making fragrant sachets, and the highly challenging activity of "egg balancing," giving students a comprehensive understanding of this ancient festival.

Putting Pen to Paper: The Blessings and Stroke Orders of "Duanwu Ankang 端午安康"

Next, Ms. Sammi Shu Fang Huang led everyone into the artistic world of Chinese characters. Ms. Huang introduced traditional calligraphy culture and the characteristics of different ink brushes in detail, while deeply explaining the wishes of peace and well-being embedded within the four characters "Duanwu Ankang" (Wishing you a safe and healthy Dragon Boat Festival). Under the teacher's demonstration of stroke orders, the adult students, who are usually accustomed to typing, picked up calligraphy brushes one after another. They practiced with deep concentration on festive red paper, writing their own holiday blessings of "Duanwu Ankang 端午安康" stroke by stroke.

A Dual Experience for the Ink Palette and Taste Buds: Ink Bamboo Painting and Hands-on Zongzi Making

Zen Ink Bamboo Painting: Introduced by Principal Jane Huang, Chinese painting instructor Ms. Shou-Ben Clough (張孝本) led everyone into the moving world of ink wash painting. Ms. Shou-Ben Clough demonstrated painting bamboo on-site, guiding students on how to use the variance of ink density—dark, light, dry, and wet—to sketch the upright posture and integrity of bamboo. She also specially demonstrated a unique technique for rendering the moon on Xuan paper, utilizing shading and negative space to accentuate the poetic beauty of bamboo under the moonlight. The students practiced on Xuan paper themselves, marveling at the infinite variations of ink art!

Skill at the Fingertips — Zongzi Wrapping Experience: After completing their ink paintings, the students gathered around Ms. Sammi Huang once again, listening attentively to how rice dumpling leaves, strings, and a rich variety of fillings are paired together. Under Ms. Huang's meticulous demonstration, everyone embarked on their first-ever zongzi wrapping experience, marveling: "It turns out that every single twist and turn of folding the leaves, filling the rice, and tying the string harbors so much craftsmanship and skill!"

The Fragrance of Tzu Chi Vegetarian Zongzi: To allow everyone to taste the traditional delicacy right away, Principal Jane Huang thoughtfully prepared pre-steamed, aromatic Tzu Chi vegetarian zongzi. This allowed each student to take them home to share with their families, extending this warmth into the community.

Dragon Boat Secrets Revealed and a Perfect Group Photo

In addition to the static arts of calligraphy, painting, and handcrafts, the most exhilarating and indispensable element of the Dragon Boat Festival is dragon boat racing. The event specially invited TCML student Don Xu to share his real-world experience, team chemistry, and masterful paddling techniques with the teachers and students. The live interaction was vibrant, drawing continuous applause.

Principal Jane Huang also shared that the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival will be held at Toronto Island on June 13 and 14, 2026, encouraging students to take their families to watch the races outdoors and enjoy a scenic spring outing if time permits.

At the conclusion of the event, all students, instructors, and distinguished guests gathered for a commemorative group photo. Director Paul Lan and Deputy Director Daphne Hsu of the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto also graced the event with their presence. Together with Principal Jane Huang, the teachers, and the students, they smiled for the camera while proudly holding up their hand-wrapped zongzi, freshly painted ink bamboo artworks, and ink-scented "Duanwu Ankang 端午安康" red papers—leaving a perfect historical testimony for this wonderful festival experience that beautifully combined tradition, art, and culinary delights.

墨香、粽羽、龍舟情！TCML北多倫多慈濟人文學校端午節慶文化體驗營圓滿成功

2026/05/31 黃淑珍(慮讓)/加拿大報導

為迎接華人傳統三大節日之一的端午節，台灣華語文學習中心（TCML）—北多倫多慈濟人文學校日前特別舉辦了一場別開生面的「端午節慶文化體驗營」。活動將語文學習與傳統習俗深度結合，透過聽故事、寫書法、畫水墨、包素粽及體驗划龍舟，帶領全體成人學員走進一場豐富的五感文化盛宴。

@節慶文化巡禮：從屈原傳說到端午習俗

活動在熱鬧且溫馨的氛圍中拉開序幕。首先由程安琪老師登場，透過精美的簡報畫面，生動講述了端午節的歷史由來與靈魂人物屈原的故事。程老師也逐一介紹了包粽子、划龍舟、懸掛艾草、製作香包以及極具挑戰性的「立蛋」等傳統習俗，讓學員們對這個古老節日有了全方位的認識。

@提筆揮毫：「端午安康」的祝福與筆順

隨後，黃淑芳老師帶領大家進入文字的藝術世界。黃老師詳細介紹了傳統書法文化與各種毛筆的特性，並深入解說了「端午安康」四個字背後蘊含的平安祝願。在老師的筆順示範下，平日習慣打字的成人學員們紛紛拿起毛筆，在喜氣的紅紙上專注練習，一筆一畫寫下屬於自己的節日祝福「端午安康」。

@墨韻與味蕾的雙重體驗：水墨畫竹與親手包粽

水墨禪意畫竹：在黃淑珍校長（Jane Huang）的介紹下，國畫指導張孝本老師帶領大家進入動人的水墨世界。張老師現場揮毫示範水墨畫竹，指導學員運用墨色的濃淡乾濕，勾勒出竹子的挺拔與氣節；更特別示範了如何在宣紙上呈現月亮的獨特技巧，運用烘染與留白，襯托出月影下的竹韻之美。學員們在宣紙上親自實作，驚嘆於水墨藝術的無限變化！

指尖上的巧勁——包粽體驗：完成水墨畫作後，學員們再度跟著黃淑芳老師「圍成一圈」，專注聆聽粽葉、粽繩與各式豐盛餡料的搭配。在黃老師的細心示範下，大家展開了人生第一次的包粽初體驗，紛紛感嘆：「原來折粽葉、填米、綁繩的每一個轉折，都藏著這麼多手藝與技巧！」

慈濟素粽飄香：為了讓大家能即時品嚐傳統美味，黃淑珍校長更貼心準備了早已蒸熟、香氣四溢的慈濟素粽，讓每位學員都能帶回家與家人分享，將這份溫暖延續到社區。

@龍舟技巧大公開與圓滿合影

除了靜態的書畫與手作，端午節最不可或缺的熱血元素就是「划龍舟」。活動特別邀請了 TCML 學員許冬嶸 Don 現身說法，大方與現場師生分享划龍舟的實戰經驗、團隊默契與精湛的划槳技巧，現場互動氣氛熱烈，掌聲不斷。黃淑珍校長同時也分享2026年6月13日及14日將會在加拿大多倫多的中央島舉辦的「多倫多國際龍舟賽節」（Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival），鼓勵同學們如果有時間可以全家一起去互外觀看比賽和踏青。

活動尾聲，全體學員、指導老師與貴賓們共同合影留念。駐多倫多台北經濟文化辦事處文化中心藍柏青主任、許彩鳳副主任亦親臨現場，與黃淑珍校長、老師們以及學員們一起對著鏡頭，高舉自己親手包的粽子、剛出爐的水墨竹畫，以及充滿墨香的「端午安康」紅箋，為這場集結了傳統、藝術與美食的端午文化節慶體驗，留下最完美的歷史見證。

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