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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

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on March 18, 2025 at 5:56pm — No Comments

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

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on February 28, 2025 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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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Added by Kanadan Sanomat on February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm — No Comments

107th Finnish Independence Day Celebrated in Sault Ste. Marie

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Vox Finlandiae – kuorolaulua jo yli 30 vuotta


Added by Kanadan Sanomat on December 17, 2024 at 4:44pm — No Comments

Edmontonin Suomi-Seuran senioreiden syyskuinen bussimatka

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on November 19, 2024 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Emma Daniels opiskeli musiikkiteatteritaiteen tutkinnon Torontossa

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on November 6, 2024 at 11:00am — No Comments

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

Added by Jouni Alkula on October 28, 2024 at 10:33am — No Comments

Voimistelu ja Urheiluseura Sisun arkistot Ontarion kansallisarkistoon

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on October 22, 2024 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Tehdään yhdessä kansalaistiedettä!

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on October 20, 2024 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Keskustelu jatkuu ulkosuomalaisten vaikuttamismahdollisuuksista Suomessa

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on October 8, 2024 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Webinaari aivoterveydestä sekä musiikin vaikutuksista hyvinvointiin

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on September 27, 2024 at 11:27am — No Comments

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/

Added by Jouni Alkula on September 24, 2024 at 9:59am — No Comments

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

Added by Jouni Alkula on September 16, 2024 at 4:00am — No Comments

Kiikurit Dance at Nipigon’s Blueberry Blast Festival (… and Explore the Mystery of the Missing Berries)


Added by Kanadan Sanomat on September 10, 2024 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Suomesta palanneen Kari Jämsän mielessä jo seuraava pyörämatka

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Summer Celebrations at OFRA

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Keskikesän juhlintaa Toronton Suomi-Kodilla

Added by Kanadan Sanomat on July 3, 2024 at 5:00pm — No Comments

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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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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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