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SUMMARY:Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia.  \n\n\n\nThe aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture\, language\, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks. \n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nThe stipend consists of two parts: \n\n\n\n\na basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;\n\n\n\nif necessary\, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.\n\n\n\n\nThe basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks). \n\n\n\nWho can apply? \n\n\n\n\nA person of Estonian origin\, 18-35 years of age\, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;\n\n\n\n… and who has completed higher or vocational education\, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.\n\n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nApplications must be sent by e-mail to the address  taotlused@estdev.ee  by the deadline. \n\n\n\nCounseling: if you want to participate\, but you don’t know where to start\, send a motivation letter to the e-mail  diaspora@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nAll questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee \n\n\n\nFor more information in English download the document here. \n\n\n\nFor more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here. \n\n\n\nGlobal Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-accepted-for-stipend-toward-internship-in-estonia/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260505T222914
CREATED:20240201T050132Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival Opening Night & Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to once again support this quality film festival\, presenting films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\, with opportunities to meet & speak on site with some of the filmmakers themselves.  \n\n\n\nOpening day events:  \n\n\n\nA Panel Discussion with the filmmakers\,  \n\n\n\nScreening of The Invisible Flight\,  \n\n\n\nOpening Receiption @ “Fajitas & ‘Ritas” 25 West Street\, Boston\, MA  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in movie magic! \n\n\n\nThe 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\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. \n\n\n\n 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE INVISIBLE FIGHT /Estonia\n\n\n\nOur highly anticipated opening feature will be Rainer Sarnet’s latest award winning film The Invisible Fight – a wild and zany martial arts action comedy shot like a vintage drive-in movie that is set in an orthodox monastery. A film that\, according to Variety\, could attract cult status.  \n\n\n\n“EVERYTHING COOL IS BANNED IN THE SOVIET UNION”Rafael/The Invisible Fight\n\n\n\n“Delightfully inventive and riotously funny\, The Invisible Fight makes it clear that the joy of kung fu cinema is celebrated worldwide\, even as far as Estonia.” Yep it looks amazing! Funny and smart and unique. I’m in.”Alex Billington/ Firstshowing.net
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bbff-2024-opening-night-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 559 Washington St Boston\, MA 02111\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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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 (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful in-person weekend of Baltic film at the Paramount Emerson Center in Boston\, the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) organizers now bring to you two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-18\, 2024. Documentaries\, drama\, mysteries\, action\, love stories\, comedy…. get to know the Baltic soul. See what all the buzz is about!  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud support of this event.  \n\n\n\nThe full 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 virtual screenings on sale now.  \n\n\n\n\nBox Office\n\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 The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit the BBFF homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/botson-baltic-film-festival-virtual-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T110000
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SUMMARY:2024 ESTO SKI @ Mont-Tremblant
DESCRIPTION:In its 70th anniversary year\, Eesti Spordiliit USAs invites you to celebrate with sports all year long!  \n\n\n\nESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant to celebrate its 60th ANNIVERSARY!  Join us on the French-Canadian slopes from March 7th through March 10th\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMont-Tremblant is a remarkable resort town best known for its exceptional skiing\, undeniable charm\, magnificent landscape\, and for the impressive amount of activities that are available for all ages.The Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski weekend will feature our traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer\, downhill & cross-country ski races\, and an awards party.  \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you in Canada!  
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2024-esto-ski-mont-tremblant/
LOCATION:Mont Tremblant Village\, Quebec\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Think S*N*O*W! Esto Ski Weekend @  China Peak\, CA
DESCRIPTION:China Peak has received 5 inches since yesterday(Jan 23)\, for a season total of 5 feet of snow! With China Peak’s new snow-making system\, on top of this base\, we are guaranteed to have an amazing weekend!As expected\, rooms in the lodge are filling up fast\, so we encourage everyone to claim their room ASAP. The online reservation system is working nicely. and you can book your room athttps://www.skichinapeak.com/the-inn-at-china-peak\, or by calling  (559) 233-1200 to book your room.Some of us will already be arriving on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you all there for what will be an amazing weekend!Think Snow!Heidi and Andres
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/think-snow-esto-ski-weekend-china-peak-ca/
LOCATION:China Peak Skiresort\, 59265 Highway 168\, Lakeshore\, CA 9363\, Lakeshore\, California\, 93634
CATEGORIES:Community,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Estonian Archives in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. New date to be determined. Member organizations and delegates reconvene in Lakewood\, NJ for part 2 of its 2023 Annual Meeting.  \n\n\n\nThe Estonian Archives in the U.S. are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-estonian-archives-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Estonian Archives\, 607 E 7th Street\, Lakewood\, New Jersey\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T180000
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SUMMARY:Live Music & Dance Show "Dawn till Dusk" by Diina Tamm & Valev Laube
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique multidisciplinary performance that fuses together dance and musical interpretations of Estonian mythology\, folk calendar traditions\, and old archive recordings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Let’s embark on a journey through a year in life\, experiencing mystic rituals\, old and new folklore tunes\, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\nDirected by Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube\, this folk-inspired contemporary performance will uncover aspects of Estonian culture that\, though no longer celebrated daily\, continue to influence our cultural legacy and ongoing evolution. \n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us for this multisensory exploration of life’s cycles. \n\n\n\n5 PM – Doors Open6 PM – Performance/Showtime7:15 PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs \n\n\n\nNote: Suitable for Estonian speakers and non-Estonian speakers alike\, great for audiences of all ages.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-music-dance-show-dawn-till-dusk-by-diina-tamm-valev-laube/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja/ New York Estonian House\, 243 E 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T000000
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SUMMARY:Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days
DESCRIPTION:This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian\, Latvian\, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters\, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats\, we must make them understood in DC.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12\, 2024\, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday\, April 8 -10. \n\n\n\nIn-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points: \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative\, Foreign Military Financing\, etc.) \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia. \n\n\n\n•    Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations. \n\n\n\n•    Other Ukraine-related legislation. \n\n\n\nWe encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required\, as talking points will be emailed to participants. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/registration-deadline-baltic-advocacy-days/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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