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Jouni Alkula posted a blog post

New book: Who Were the Fort William Finns, by Eldon J. Oja

History of Finns in Fort William, Ontario with appendix listing all Finnish families that lived in the town, spanning years 1890 to 1970. Full genealogy documented in a companion project in geni.com.https://sectionmen.fi/tiedostot/ (free download)https://www.geni.com/projects/Fort-William-Finns/4476312See More
Oct 28, 2024
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Just be a Maki if you want

I found 49 immigrant families in Thunder Bay who chose to be Maki.https://sectionmen.fi/just-be-a-maki-if-you-want/See More
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My genealogy blog about Canadian Finns

I write about my findings from my research of Canadian Finns. All posts are in Finnish only, at least for now.https://sectionmen.fiSee More
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Lakehead University welcomes international scholar as endowed Chair of Finnish Studies

Lakehead University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jarmo Peltola as the next endowed Chair in Finnish Studies.An associate professor and senior researcher in economic and social history at the University of Helsinki, Dr. Peltola is the 12th Finnish scholar to hold this position. He will hold the position from September 2024 until the end of April 2025. In addition to providing lectures at the undergraduate level and conducting research, he will participate in the intellectual…See More
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The Future of the Finnish Community in Canada – Have Your Say!





https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ5i_nAGzw0Eke40Ot39mTeP0X8vF94RnJkKUJhjjEkmogdQ/viewform



The Toronto Finnish Advancement Association (TFAA) is conducting this survey to gather insights on the future of the Finnish community in… Continue

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on March 18, 2025 at 5:56pm

Let's Make Citizen Science Together About the Finnish Linguistic Landscape and Names in North America! Everyone is Welcome to Participate!



The study explores:

● Is the Finnish language visible in North America?

● Are there any places with Finnish connections or names in North America?

The researchers are asking everyone to participate and help with this citizen science project.

The best way to participate is to fill in an online questionnaire.

Link to the questionnaire in… Continue

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on February 28, 2025 at 4:00pm

Perinteitä vaalittiin taas Agricolan kirkolla

”Rakkaalla lapsella on monta nimeä" -sanonta pitää paikkansa myös tammikuun viimeisen sunnuntain suhteen, sillä vaihtelevalla nimellä, mutta perinteisin menoin, sitä on vietetty Toronton Agricolan kirkolla jo 23 vuotta. Näin ainakin Pohjalaiset Kanadassa -seuran pitkäaikainen jäsen Riitta Teini muisteli.

   Agricolan kirkko otti viime vuonna…

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Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm

Suomen kansallispukujen historia ja yleisiä huolto-ohjeita



Suomen kansallispukujen historia ja yleisiä huolto-ohjeita



Historia - Taustaa: Kansallispuvun syntymäpäivä



5.8.1885 keisari Aleksanteri III ja keisarinna Maria Feodorovna olivat vierailulla Lappeenrannassa.

Suomen naisten lahjana keisarinnalle annettiin soutuvene Suomen omaleimaisuuden ilmentäjänä. Veneen souti juhlapaikalle kahdeksan… Continue

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm

The History and Care of Finland’s National Costumes



The History and Care of Finland’s National Costumes



History - Background: Birthday of the national costume



On May 8th, 1885 Czar Alexander III and Czarina Maria Feodorovna visited Lappeenranta, Finland.

The Czarina was gifted a row boat from the women of Finland as an expression of Finland's uniqueness. The boat was rowed to the venue by eight… Continue

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm

107th Finnish Independence Day Celebrated in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm

Vox Finlandiae – kuorolaulua jo yli 30 vuotta


Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on December 17, 2024 at 4:44pm

Edmontonin Suomi-Seuran senioreiden syyskuinen bussimatka

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 19, 2024 at 4:30pm

Emma Daniels opiskeli musiikkiteatteritaiteen tutkinnon Torontossa

Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 6, 2024 at 11:00am

New book: Who Were the Fort William Finns, by Eldon J. Oja

History of Finns in Fort William, Ontario with appendix listing all Finnish families that lived in the town, spanning years 1890 to 1970. Full genealogy documented in a companion project in geni.com.

https://sectionmen.fi/tiedostot/ (free download)
https://www.geni.com/projects/Fort-William-Finns/4476312

Posted by Jouni Alkula on October 28, 2024 at 10:33am

 
 
 

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Hi everyone! Is there possibly any occupational therapists here who work in Canada? Or do you know one? I'm an occupational therapy student looking for a work practise place from Canada.

Started by Eveliina in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Kanadan Sanomat Sep 13, 2023.

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Genealogy going on with me. I'm looking for information about a person: Name: Jenny Ojalehto Luonua. b.10 Jun 1903. Pennsylvania. Parents: Herman Luonua and Maria Rapinoja Luonua.Continue

Started by Jouni Salminen in Miscellaneous May 29, 2021.

Tietoja enostani etsiskelen 1 Reply

Tietoja enostani Erkki Linnala etsiskelen . Thunder Bayssa ilmeisesti viimeiset päivänsä viettänyt. Riverside Cementeryyn haudattu.Yleensä kiinnostaisi missä päin asustellut? Erkki oli syntynyt…Continue

Started by Jouni Palonen in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Jouni Palonen Dec 12, 2019.

Ruisjauhoja vailla 1 Reply

Mistä oikein löydän ruisjauhoja Quebec Citystä? Olen käynyt jo ties kuinka monessa putiikissa ja marketissa enkä ole nähnyt niitä myytävän. Tietysti ruisleipäkin kelpaisi ensisijaisesti, mutta sen…Continue

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Top Content 

1 The Future of the Finnish Community in Canada – Have Your Say!

The Future of the Finnish Community in Canada – Have Your Say!
2 Let's Make Citizen Science Together About the Finnish Linguistic Landscape and Names in North America! Everyone is Welcome to Participate!

Let's Make Citizen Science Together About the Finnish Linguistic Landscape and Names in North America! Everyone is Welcome to Participate!
3 Tehdään yhdessä kansalaistiedettä!

Tehdään yhdessä kansalaistiedettä!
4 Mielikuvat traumatisoituneista sotaveteraaneista eivät pidä paikkaansa, sanoo sotahistorioitsija

Mielikuvat traumatisoituneista sotaveteraaneista eivät pidä paikkaansa, sanoo sotahistorioitsija
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