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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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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.fi
https://sectionmen.fi
Posted by Jouni Alkula on September 16, 2024 at 4:00am
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… Continue
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… Continue
Posted by Michel S Beaulieu on May 17, 2024 at 1:36pm
Haastattelussa Suomen Kanadan-suurlähettiläs Jari Vilen
Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on December 19, 2023 at 10:30am
In Memoriam: Pentti (Ben) Järvenpää 1925 – 2020
Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 22, 2023 at 3:22pm
Onkalo, Finland in the spotlight as communities in northwestern Ontario consider “A Terrifying and Huge Decision”
It’s surprising to discover, how often you hear Finland cropping up in conversations, in small northwestern Ontario communities, and even more surprising, that Onkalo is mentioned. I’d never heard of it until I went to Ignace. Ignace is a community of 1,206 people surrounded by pristine lakes and waterways that it shares with Wabigoon Lake Ojibway…
Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 22, 2023 at 1:30pm
Sanna Kinrade – Calgaryn suomalaisyhteisön ja terveydenhuollon tehopakkaus
Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 21, 2023 at 4:00pm
Pulla Line-ups and Enjoying “Possus” At Suomi Koti (TBay)
On November 18th, there was an early line-up at the door, as there always is, when the Suomi Koti Ladies Auxiliary holds its Christmas bake and craft sale. Everyone’s eager to get a loaf or two (but that’s all, because now there’s a limit!) of freshly baked pulla, with or without raisins, and the table quickly gets cleared. There weren’t many left by the time I reached… Continue
Posted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 18, 2023 at 4:30pm
Craft and Bake Sale at Hilldale, A Pre-Pikku Joulu Celebration
On that morning, just by entering the door at Hilldale church, the world with its cares and complexities quickly transforms into a friendlier place. The bustling bake and craft sale in full swing in the church hall feels like a celebration, a celebration of all that we have to share with each other – like a pre-Pikku Joulu, Pikku Joulu – a…
ContinuePosted by Kanadan Sanomat on November 11, 2023 at 5:30pm
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With so many new followers here on Social Media, we would love to (re)introduce ourselves!FinnGoods is a family operated small business (est. 2012) located in Langley BC, Canada. We were both born…Continue
Tags: Marimekko, Arabia, Iittala
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Occupational therapy work practise 1 Reply
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.
Bringing a piece of Finland to North America – The FinnGoods Story 1 Reply
With so many new followers here on Social Media, we would love to introduce ourselves!FinnGoods is a family operated small business (est. 2012) located in Langley BC, Canada. We were both born and…Continue
Tags: Kahvi, Licorice, Varrasleipä, Finntoast, Halva
Started by FinnGoods Sales in Buy, Sell & Trade. Last reply by FinnGoods Sales May 28, 2022.
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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.
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