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SUMMARY:EANC presents: ETV Premier of our new documentary "PUUDUTUS" - Remembering the Mass Flight of 1944 & The story behind the creation of the Puudutus memorial
DESCRIPTION:Click here to watch our new documentary PUUDUTUS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC”s new documentary Puudutus (Touch)\, airing now on Estonian TV. This important documentary gives insight into the generation of the 1944 Mass Flight and how new Estonian lives emerged in the diaspora. Esronain diaspora community members share their personal accounts\, interwtined with thoughtful narrative by the sculptor Elo Liiv\, designer of the Puudutus monument unvelied in Pärnu\,  September 21\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nEANC thanks our partners\, as well as all of the generous donors who helped make the monument and this documentary possible. Together we can continue to bring necessary awareness to this important part of Estonian history\, so poignant in today’s dangerous world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nERKÜ esitleb oma uut dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS Eesti TVs\, 21. septembril (kell 20:05 Eesit aja järgi).  \n\n\n\nMälestades 1944.a. Suurpõgenemist – Täna esitletakse ETV-s Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS\, mis käsitleb 1944 a. Suurpõgenemisest ja sellele pühendatud mälestusmärgist (kunstnik Elo Liiv)\, mis avati 21. septembril 2024. aastal Pärnus väliseestlaste rahalise panusega ja eestvedamisel. \n\n\n\nEriline tänu kõigile\, kes filmis kaasa rääkisid oma isiklike lugusi\, sh. Ülle Ederma\, Kristi V. Allpere\, Marju Rink-Abel\, ja plajud veel. Suurpõgenemise jäädvustamine meie ühises mälus on oluline ja ühendav.  Tänu produtsendile Kaidor Kaharile ja meeskonnale\, kellega oli suurepärane koostöö selle tähtsa tema käsitlemisel ja dokumentaali jäädvustamisel. Suur aitäh kõigile annetajetele\, kelle lahkus võimaldas Puudutuse mälestusmärgi loomist. Selle kaudu aitame kanda avaliku teadvusesse täiuslikumat pilti meie ühisest ajaloost. \n\n\n\nPuudutus | Jupiter | ERR \n\n\n\n#minnaeitahajäädaeisaa#SP80#puudutus \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BW6m81wgt \n\n\n\nProdutsent: Kaidor Kahar \n\n\n\nRežissöörid: Kaidor KaharMarko Piirsoo \n\n\n\nToimetaja: Mirjam Matiisen
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-presents-puudutus-a-new-documentary-1944-mass-flightcreation-memorial/
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Summer School: Estonian Institute of Historical Memory
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory is inviting young people of Estonian heritage to attend a summer school from 3 to 8 August 2025. Applications are open to high school and undergraduate students until May 5. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the Summer School is to introduce young people to 20th-century Estonian history and give them an opportunity to visit their ancestral homeland and make new friendships with fellow students from all around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the five-day program\, students will participate in a range of activities\, including lectures by historians\, interactive workshops and group discussions\, study-visits to different museums and memorial sites. They will also explore historical landmarks\, places of cultural significance and experience the natural beauty of Estonia during trips across the country. \n\n\n\nThe summer school starts and ends in Tallinn and includes a two-day trip to Tartu and Viljandi. The program features visits to the Estonian National Museum\, Ennuksemäe Forest Brothers’ bunker\, along with guided tours of Old Town Tallinn and the Memorial to the Victims of Communism and much more. Participants will also be warmly welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and may take part in a private tour of the historic Estonian Knighthood House. \n\n\n\nAll activities throughout the summer school will be conducted in English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in the program is free of charge. All the local expenses of the participants are covered: accommodation\, meals\, transport and tours. Participants are expected to cover their own transportation costs to and from Tallinn. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline: May 5\, 2025  \n\n\n\n All necessary information for applying can be found (in English) at:https://mnemosyne.ee/call-for-applications-2025-summer-school-for-students-with-estonian-roots/Contact: konkurss@mnemosyne.ee
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/summer-school-estonian-institute-of-historical-memory/
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Applications being accepted: Estonian Institute of Historical Memory\, Summer School
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory invites young people of Estonian origin to apply for the Summer School\, which takes place from August 3 – 8\, 2025 in Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the program is to introduce young people to 20th century Estonian history within an international context. The 5-day program will include workshops\, lectures and visits to museums and historical sites. \n\n\n\nThe application deadline is May 5 at 23:59 (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nAll the necessary information for applying can be found at (in English):https://mnemosyne.ee/call-for-applications-2025-summer-school-for-students-with-estonian-roots/ \n\n\n\nWe kindly ask you to share this information with your community and on social media—feel free to repost directly from the Eesti Mälu Instituut profile. \n\n\n\nSuccessful applicants will be notified by 12 May 2025.Upon any questions\, please write to us at konkurss@mnemosyne.ee.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-being-accepted-estonian-institute-of-historical-memory-summer-school/
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Estonia,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Film Screening @ NY Estonian House: Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:A special film screening of the documentary film “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms” by Merits Productions\, hosted at the New York Estonian House. This is an excellent overview and look into the times\, culture\, joys and struggles experienced at Seabrook Farms\, a place that many of us recognize as a hub of Estonian immigrants folowing the Mass Flight of 1944.  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this and other films by historian and filmmaker Helga Merits.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrive for the matinee\, enjoy a discussion and Q&A with the director\, and stay for the following celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäev)!  \n\n\n\nEnjoy the day at the New York Estonian House\, celebrating Estonian history and community.  \n\n\n\n11:45 – 1:15pm Documentary viewing1:15 – 1:40pm Q&A with director Helga Merits \n\n\n\nFilm Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmaFK4j81k&t=48s \n\n\n\nFilm info: https://www.meritsproductions.com/…/the-paradox-of… \n\n\n\nThe Paradox of Seabrook Farms\, 1 hr 30 minutes.   \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked.‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labor. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians.‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nSeabrooki farmi asutajate perekonna ajalugu meenutab Kreeka tragöödiat. Selles on reetmist\, võimaluste loomist ja hävitamist. Samal ajal jagasid pagulastest ja sisserändajatest Seabrooki töötajad ühist südantlõhestavat lugu. 1950. aastatel oli Seabrooki farm suurim külmutatud toidu töötlemisettevõte Ameerikas. Edukaks toimimiseks tuli kasutada põllumajandus- ja tehase tööjõudu. Suurim tööjõugrupp koosnes üle 2000 Jaapani ameeriklasest\, kes olid teise maailmasõja algusaastatel Ameerikasse intergreerunud. Pärast sõda tulid Seabrooki taludesse tööle pagulased mujaltki\, paljud Euroopast. Nende hulgas oli umbes 900 eestlast ja 200 lätlast. Nad olid kõik kaotanud oma kodud ja pidid oma elu taas nullist üles ehitama hakkama. Töö Seabrooki taludes toimus seitse päeva nädalas\, mis oli nii füüsiliselt kui vaimselt kurnav. Kõigi raskuste keskel leiti siiski viise\, kuidas hoida oma kultuurilisi traditsioone ja luua järeltulijatele uusi võimalusi. Kadedus ja usalduse puudumine aga süvenes ja viis Seabrooki perekonna lõpuks lahku. Selle asemel\, et oma poegadele parem tulevik rajada\, otsustas härr Seabrook hoopis selle neilt röövida. Film heidab valgust Seabrooki perekonna ja nende tehase töötajate mõistatuslikule ajaloole – erinevatest riikidest ja kultuuridest pärit inimestele\, kelle jaoks Seabrooki farm oli ainus lootusekiir. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelga Merits is a documentary filmmaker with Estonian roots living in Holland. After completing a successful study of philosophy at the University of Amsterdam\, she went on to work as a newspaper and radio journalist in Holland and Belgium. It was during this period that the idea of making documentaries began to grow; image and sound\, as well as words\, were to influence her work from then on. \n\n\n\nHelga Merits: “In the end\, this is what it’s all about: to convey the story and make people enthusiastic\, hopeful and give them inspiration.”  (Eesti Elu\, 21 October 2017)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/film-screening-ny-estonian-house-paradox-of-seabrook-farms/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000
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SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration - 1 weekend\, 3 events!
DESCRIPTION:View Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Council meets in person but once a year\, so we need to make sure we use our time wisely! True to our mission of preserving Estonian heritage\, promoting Estonian culture\, supporting the Estonian American community and standing for Estonian interests\, we invite Estos of all ages to join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov. 1-2: Event for Young Estonians (18-30):  \n\n\n\nMeet your peers: Find what you have in common and learn what sets you apart! Share your experiences\, interests\, ideas\, questions\, concerns\, visions about life as an Estonain American\, and let us know how EANC can best support and connect our evolving community. (RSVP at erkunoored@estosite.org.)  \n\n\n\nEntry is free of charge. EANC will help offset travel costs for a limited number of young Estonians\, aged 18-30\, to join our Young Estonian Advisory Group. Meals are included in the registration\, but please purchase your Saturday evening program tickets *Student discount: $35. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for YEA here by stating your interest here \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & EANC Awards Night\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 2: EANC Community Celebration & Awards Night \n\n\n\nYou’re ALL invited\, as we present a tribute to our heritage\, hear from distinguished speakers and musical guests\, enjoy a beautiful dinner\, and help us applaud Estonian-American community heroes who will be recognized with the 2024 EANC Awards for having dedicated so much of themselves — their time\, energy\, skills\, and resources — for our mutual cause of keeping the Estonian spirit and culture alive\, and our history and interests in the forefront in the U.S. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Musical performances: Isabel-Mary Roos.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to stay for the whole show as we bring on a special appearance by the Chicago Estonian School bänd \, as they warm up the crowd for the full swing celebration featuring hits by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Estonian band Smilers. Our Master of Ceremonies is council member Andres Simonson. (Tickets are required to attend this event. See below.) \n\n\n\nTickets available for purchase via Eventbrite\, secure credit card purchase on our site\, by cash or check (email erku@estosite.org).  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & Awards Night here  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 3: EST-Tech Talk\, hosted by EANC. Learn how to be an informed and responsible citizen in the age of AI and innovative technologies. Estonia leads the way in innovation and technology. Learn more! (Free entry\, registration suggested.) Lunch at Chicago Estonian House is available for purchase after the EST-Tech Talk.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for EST-Tech Talk here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-community-celebration-1-weekend-3-events/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:This important documentary by historian Helga Merits is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary. \n\n\n\nEight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives in the United States while holding on to their hopes\, dreams\, and culture after having fled their homeland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a  Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked. \n\n\n\n‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both  physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nThere are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/film-screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Film Institute\, 824 Lancaster Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T123000
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SUMMARY:Commemorating the Mass Flight of 1944 @ NY Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to cohost this special Commemorative Event at which EANC president Mai-Liis Bartling and council member Andres Simonson will be among the speakers. Join us at the New Yorgi Eesti Maja – New York Estonian House. We are incredibly honored to welcome the President of the Republic of Estonia for this very important event. \n\n\n\nRSVP/Registration required\, seats limited: manager@estonianhouseny.org\, +1 212-684-0336 \n\n\n\nCommemorations of the Mass Flight of 1944 during this 80th anniversary year continue across the U.S.\, in Estonia\, and in other Estonian communities around the world. EANC encourages you to take part in your community\, or to use the anniversary as an opportunity to introduce Estonian history to your younger family members and in your own neighborhoods and amongst American acquaintances.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/commemorating-the-mass-flight-of-1944-ny-estonian-house/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T123000
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SUMMARY:A Commemorative Event Marking 80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944
DESCRIPTION:It has been 80 years since the fateful year of 1944\, when an estimated ~80\,000 Estonians made the impossible choice to flee persecution by the occupying Soviet power — leaving behind beloved homeland and splitting families — to face an uncertain journey in hope of freedom and life.   \n\n\n\nThe only words that might sum up this impossible choice: ´Minna ei taha\, kuid jääda ei saa.´ \n\n\n\nEANC\, together with the Estonian Embassy\, the New York Estonian Educational Society\, and the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters\, invite you to this commemorative event recalling this tragic period of history while celebrating our culture and the determination and community of Estonians.  \n\n\n\nPresident of the Republic of Estonia\, H.E. Mr. Alar Karis\, is scheduled to join us at this event\, featuring recollections\, a keynote address\, a moving exhibit\, musical performances\, and closing with a reception.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Registration information coming soon.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-commemorative-event-marking-80-years-since-the-mass-flight-of-1944/
LOCATION:NY Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Mass FLight of 1944 (Washington\, DC)
DESCRIPTION:You are invite dto join the Washington (DC) Estonain SOciety on September 21st from 3pm to 6pm for an event commemorating the Mass Flight of 1944 in the large hall of the Latvian Church – 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockville\, MD. Nearly 50 people have already registeredö please let us know what you will be bringing for the refreshemnts table: sweet or savory.   \n\n\n\nWe plan to share personal stories of the events of 1944\, show recently completed short films – more information at https://balticstories.ca/. The Baltimore Washington Estonian Mixed Choir and folkdance group Pillerkaar will perform\, and we will enjoy each other’s company with the snacks and drinks brought along. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know of your intention to participate\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/GMsZJqn88SHNLfEP6 – and we hope you can bring your favorite snacks and drinks. Plates and forks will be provided by the Society. Please inform us of your participation by September 19th. \n\n\n\nIf you can help as a volunteer\, please let us know by replying to this email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1944.a. Suurpõgenemise mälestamine\n\n\n\n21. septembril kell 3pm-6pm koguneme 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise mälestamiseks Läti kiriku suures saalis – 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockille MD. Juba peaaegu 50 inimest on registreerunud ja andnud teada milliseid suupisteid ja magusat on plaanis tuua. \n\n\n\nMeil on plaanis jagada isiklikke lugusid 1944. aasta sündmustest\, näidata hiljuti valminud lühifilme – lisainfo https://balticstories.ca/ ja manuses. Esinevad Baltimore Washingtoni Eesti Segakoor ja Pillerkaar ning naudime teineteise seltskonda kaasatoodud suupistetega ja jookidega.Palun andke oma osalemissoovist teada siin – https://forms.gle/GMsZJqn88SHNLfEP6 –  ja loodame\, et saate kaasa tuua oma lemmik suupisted ja joogid. Seltsi poolt on suupistetaldrikud ja kahvlid. Palun andke teada oma osalemisest hiljemalt 19. septembriks. \n\n\n\nKui saate vabatahtlikuna aidata\, andke teada vastates sellele emailile. \n\n\n\nEesti seltsi liikmetasu saate maksta meie veebilehe kaudu www.washingtonestoniansociety.org. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.washingtonestoniansociety.orgYou can pay the Estonian society membership fee through our website www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/commemoration-of-the-mass-flight-of-1944-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Latvian Ev. Luth. Church of Washington\, DC\, 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockville\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Family activities
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SUMMARY:EIMH Summer School 2024: `The Fateful Year of 1944´
DESCRIPTION:26. MAR 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian Institute of Historical Memory welcomes participants to Summer School from August 4 – 9\, 2024. This year\, we are especially encouraging young people of Estonian heritage to apply. We welcome applications from upper secondary school and undergraduate students. The aim of the Summer School is to introduce young people to 20th century Estonian history and give them an opportunity to forge new friendships and visit their ancestral homeland. \n\n\n\nWhat was this country that was created in 1918 and was fought over in the subsequent War of Independence? What were people fleeing from\, defying the autumn storms of 1944\, sometimes at the cost of their lives? What lay ahead for those who stayed?  \n\n\n\nAs a result of the terrors of the occupying power\, Estonia lost a fifth of its population of just over one million. In total\, more than 75\,000 Estonians were murdered\, imprisoned or deported. Despite the dangers\, an estimated 80\,000 people decided to escape to the free world. There were no illusions about what was to come after the first Soviet occupation in 1940. \n\n\n\nThe Summer School includes presentations\, film screenings\, excursions\, visits to museums and places of remembrance and discussions. It is also an opportunity to explore Estonia’s beautiful nature. In addition to the capital\, Tallinn\, we will also visit Tartu\, the European Capital of Culture 2024\, and spend a day in Viljandi. You will also have the chance to swim in a bog lake and see how Estonia’s “Forest Brothers” lived as they fought for freedom and against a foreign rule. \n\n\n\nOn the other side of the Iron Curtain\, the spirit and ideas of freedom were carried on by those who had left. In 1991\, we restored our independence\, and now we can be together again. So come on over! \n\n\n\nParticipation at the summer school is free of charge. The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory covers the costs of the programme\, catering and accommodation in twin rooms. Participants are responsible for organizing and paying for their transport*to and from Estonia. Applications to the Summer School are open until 30 April and applicants will be notified of the results by 6 May.  \n\n\n\n*NB! The Estonian American National Council is offering two lucky students support in the amount of $1250 toward travel costs to encourage and enable participation in this important course.  \n\n\n\n\nEANC Grant Info\n\n\n\n\nPlease note the summer school application deadline is April 30.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the course\, please contact Mälu Institute at konkurss@mnemosyne.ee \n\n\n\nSummer School Application link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduUflfJ5yduZ3IgwAsbZqnivYd5ZVVE7MX71vqB-lSXBXGwg/viewform?usp=sharing
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eimh-summer-school-for-students/
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Sneak Preview: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms @ Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to help present the long-awaited documentary The Paradox of Seabrook Farms will be shown as part of the 6th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) at the Emerson Paramount Theater Center in downtown Boston. The in-person festival runs March 1-3\, followed by a two-week virtual festival. (Please note that the Seabrook film will not be available virtually at this time.)Film-maker Helga Merits will be present to introduce the film and for an introductory talk\, where she will also take audience. On Friday\, March 1 she will also be participating with other filmmakers on a panel discussion about the Baltic film industry. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this documentary\, and welcomes its addition to the line-up of events marking 80 years since the 1944 Mass Flight of Refugees\, a tragic time in history when 80\,000 Estonians were forced to flee their beloved homeland to escape the terror of Soviet occupiers. Documentaries such as ‘The Paradox of Seabrook Farms: Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes’  are important vehicles for keeping the historical record straight.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/premiere-screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-boston-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:In person and Virtual film festival  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoston\, MA. The Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3\, 2024.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, \n\n\n\nTickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday\, March 1\, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-4/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Live broadcast: Commemorative Conference on The Mass Flight of Refugees\, 1944.
DESCRIPTION:Conference  `On Life\, Diplomacy\, and Exile´  \n\n\n\nPerformance Forced to Flee: Elin´s Journey (based on the biography of Elin Toone)  \n\n\n\nSuurpõgenemine 1944 konverentsi “Elust\, diplomaatiast ja pagulusest” otseülekanne algab teisipäeval\, 19. septembril kell 17:00 Eesti aja järgi.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor additional information about the Mass Flight of 1944 and Estonian history\, visit   Suurpõgenemine 1944 (wordpress.com)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-broadcast-commemorative-conference-on-the-mass-flight-of-refugees-1944/
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia
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