“The great responsibility I am undertaking is clear to me, and I shall do my utmost to work for the good of our nation and its people. I know that I will build upon the solid foundation left by those who have gone before me, and I think with respect of my predecessors in this office,” declared President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir upon assuming her role as head of state on August 1, 2024...

Good afternoon, Fjallkonna Kerinne Wilson and other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, konur og karlar: I am so very honored to provide this toast to Iceland. Initially, I was nervous about how to encapsulate the incredible relationship (history) between New Iceland and the homeland. I was so fortunate that, in the last two weeks, I had the honor of traveling to the land of fire and ice for a second time and was reminded of this deep-rooted history and relationship that we are so lucky to have...

For twenty-four years, the town of Gimli has been the host to the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF). If you like film, including Icelandic films, diversity, and a magical experience, plan on attending next year for its 25th anniversary. You can’t go wrong. There are even shuttle buses that will take you out from Winnipeg for the day and drive you back in the evening following the end of the movie on the beach!...