Saturday 3 June

Winnipeg, MB: The Scandinavian Cultural Centre invites you to our newest fund-raising event, a Drum Circle lead by Carol Edwards of Diversity Drum Circles. 7 pm. Scandinavian Cultural Centre, 764 Erin St. Admission $25.00/person, payable at the door (you must reserve your spot, as space is limited to 40 participants). Instruments will be provided. Reservations are to be sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cash, debit, or credit cards are accepted. A light snack will be provided during the intermission. Drum Circles are about having fun, energizing the body through sound vibration, and promoting a healthy brain through creative learning! The circle is more than playing the drums, it is an empowering way for everyone to express themselves! Drums will be provided; no musical experience is required.

First Lady Eliza Reid - INLNA Reads

Wednesday 7 June: The Icelandic National League of North America INLNA Reads is pleased to have Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, published author and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat speak to us directly from Iceland, at noon ET. Eliza Reid will be in conversation with INLNA Board member and author Natalie Guttormsson, discussing her acclaimed book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, for which the paperback edition launched in March. If you haven’t pickedup a copy of this international best seller, now is the time. Join the webinar for a chance to hear and interact with the charismatic Eliza Reid. Register online at https://inlofna.org/inlna-reads

Saturday 17 June

Toronto, ON: The Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto, the Embassy of Iceland in Canada and Icelandair present the Taste of Iceland’s Independence Day. Picnic in High Park. Icelandic food, music, and games.

Performances by Lindy Vopnfjörd (Canada) and Salóme Katrín (Iceland). Icelandic hot dogs með öllu. Vínarterta by Arden Jackson. 1 - 4:30 pm. We are planning for 100 attendees and look forward to a magnificent gathering of ICCT Members and friends. High Park, 1873 Bloor Street West, M6R 2Z3. The site is close to the Parkside Drive and High Park Blvd entrance. 

Entry will be free or by donation to The Snorri Program. Please help us by pre-registering for the event at: icct.info. More details about the event and schedule on website.

Burnaby, BC: Celebrate Iceland's Independence Day with the Icelandic Canadian Club of BC at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. 1 - 3:30 pm. Afternoon picnic time for all ages. Food, festivities, music, games, visiting, and more. In 1944, Iceland became a sovereign republic after over 70 years of hard work to restore the independence lost some 700 years before. Now that’s something to celebrate.

Burnsville, MN: Nordic Midsummer Festival at Buck Hill. 9 am - 9 pm. Details at nordicmidsummerfest.com

WInnipeg, MB: Jon Sigurdsson Day celebrations. Save the date.

Saturday and Sunday / 24 - 25 June

Burnaby, BC: Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Viking Village, cultural displays, shopping kiosks, dancing, bonfire, beer garden, music, midsummer pole, traditional Scandinavian foods, kids’ activities. The fun and crazy wife-carrying contest always draws a lot of attention along with continuous entertainment all weekend. More info: scandinavianmidsummerfestival.org Saturday: 10 am -10 pm. Cultural and commercial booths open until 6 pm. Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm.

Moorhead, MN: Nordic Culture Clubs Scandinavian Festival (formerly Hjemkomst) at Hjemkomst Centre. 202 1st Ave N. Iceland is the featured country. Details at nordiccultureclubs.com

EXHIBIT

Through 23 July

NewYork, NY: Opening April 15 at Scandinavia House, Arctic Highways brings together the artwork and handicrafts of 12 Indigenous artists from Sápmi, Canada and Alaska in an exhibition highlighting the thriving cultural and spiritual communities of the Arctic region. Gallery hours Tue through Sat, 12-6 pm. Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. NY 10016. scandinaviahouse.org

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