Estonian American National Council Election 2026
Congratulations and a warm welcome to the XXIV Council, who begin their 4-year term at the Annual Meeting to be held November 6 - 8 in Washingon, DC. Thank you to all who took time vote in the election for EANC's XXIV Council. The 2026 Election results are posted below and can alsobe found in the September 17th issue of the Vaba Eesti Sõna newspaper. Heartfelt thanks to the independent Election Committee comprised of Lya Karm and Maria Pedak-Kari (Co-Chairs), Tiiu Kera, and Kersti Totsas Linask. Täname!
EANC Statement on Ukraine
February 20, 2025. "A just peace can only be achieved through strength, adherence to international norms, the rule of law, and the involvement of Ukraine and our European allies in any negotiations. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine." ~EANC statement on Ukraine. (Read full statement and more here.)
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The results are in
Estonian American National Council Election 2026
The results of the election to determine EANC's XXIV Council are in, and were published in the September 17th issue of the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna, as well as being posted here, on this website. The XXIV Council will convene in Washington, DC from November 6-8. In the meantime, the XXIII Council continues its work in earnest. Many thanks to all currently still serving council members and a warm welcoe to the new council! We will see you in November!
View the Candidate bios and election insert as it appeared in the Vaba Eesti Sõna »
News from Washington, DC
A letter to our community from departing Ambassador Kristjan Prikk
It is our distinct honor to share with you a personal letter on behalf of Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk.
The Estonian American National Council expresses deep gratitude for all that Ambassador Prikk has done during his tenure as Estonia's representative to the United States of America. We are deeply grateful for Ambassador Prikk's support of not only our organization but of all American Estonians. We wish him continued determination and much success as he moves on to his next post.
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EANC Matching Donation for Ukraine
In its 5th year, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine rages on -- civilian centers, infrastructure, and energy facilities among the targets. Countless children have been kidnapped, taken to Russia without a trace. The population fights for its land, its culture, and the very survival of the Ukrainian people. In 2026, the Council continued its Matching Donations for Ukraine campaign, pomising to match up to a total of $10,000 in donations made by the community. We are pleased to announce that 2026 donations have already exceeded $10,000, making our combined donations over $20,000 this year!
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Show Your Estonian Love
Virtual Community Project
Let the world know how you carry Estonia with you.
Mida Sina endaga Eestist kaasas kannad?
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1944 MASS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIONS
Opening of Memorial Sculpture and Place of Remembrance in Pärnu
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EANC Updates
Meet the XXIII Estonian American National Council
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Did you know?
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, 19-year-old Estonian freestyle skier Henry Sildaru won silver in the men’s freeski halfpipe with a best score of 93.00, marking the biggest result of his career and another major milestone for Estonia’s growing freestyle generation.