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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: European Security after Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy will host a virtual fireside chat with Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia\, and Ambassador Kurt Volker\, to discuss the future of European security architecture after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.https://washington.mfa.ee/european-security-after-ukraine/  \n\n\n\nAs the U.S. and NATO work together to adapt to the new security situation ahead of the NATO Madrid Summit\, this discussion will provide a fresh Estonian perspective into what we in the West should do in the aftermath of the aggression. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Jonatan Vseviov\, \n\n\n\nSecretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nModerated by Ambassador Kurt Volker\, \n\n\n\nDistinguished Fellow at CEPA and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmb. Vseviov and Amb. Volker will be joined by other key experts\, including Anders Aslund and Glen Howard. \n\n\n\nJoin meeting: Cisco Webex Meetings \n\n\n\nFor questions please contact the Estonian Embassy at Embassy.Washington@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nJoin from the meeting link: \n\n\n\nhttps://valisministeerium.webex.com/valisministeerium/j.php?MTID=m6c89c2c4b5010075ad21cd9fd1980e2b \n\n\n\nJoin by meeting number: \n\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 2747 262 2644 \n\n\n\nMeeting password: 1739
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/fireside-chat-european-security-after-ukraine/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:Security and Digital Governance
DESCRIPTION:In-person event.  \n\n\n\nThe Baltic nations of Eastern Europe have often been at risk from their larger neighbors. After Estonia regained its independence with the fall of the Soviet Union\, it secured the chance to determine its own future as a democracy. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has again elevated the attention to European security and particularly to NATO’s mission to deter conflicts. Ambassador Kristjan Prikk directly addressed these questions in his former roles as the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense and in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will also describe Estonia’s role in NATO’s cyber defense and the campaign to counter Russian disinformation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the US\, will give his insights into Estonia’s place as a leader in digital governance and cybersecurity\, with insight into the security situation in Eastern Europe. With time for audience Q&A\, the audience will have to opportunity to dive deeper into these topics and others. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be facilitated by Lauren Swartz\, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. \n\n\n\nWalk-ins are not permitted and registration is required.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister for “Security and Digital Governance with Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia” (wacphila.org)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/security-and-digital-governance/
LOCATION:Racquet Club of Philadelphia\, 215 South 16th Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T083000
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording here\n\n\n\n\n On Tuesday\,  March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET\, the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of the Baltic states to NATO\, Estonian President Alar Karis\, Latvian President Egils Levits\, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will join the Atlantic Council to outline their views on the current situation in Ukraine\, its implications for European security\, and how NATO should adapt to respond to a fundamentally changed relationship with Russia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRussia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n H.E. Alar Karis President of the Republic of EstoniaH.E. Egils LevitsPresident of the Republic of LatviaH.E. Gitanas NausėdaPresident of the Republic of Lithuania \n\n\n\nIn conversation with: \n\n\n\n Ambassador Paula J. DobrianskyVice Chair\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council;Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs US Department of State;Senior Fellow\, Future of Diplomacy Project Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs\n\n\n\nPresidents of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.This conversation will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To receive the event information\, please register below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. \n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-a-conversation-with-the-baltic-presidents/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Multisensory performance: `Dawn till Dusk´
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Mythological Rebirth told through performative interpretations of the Estonian folk calendar. Created and directed by Estonian-born artists choreographer Diina Tamm and musician Valev Laube\, this live performance\, funded in part by EANC\, offers an enchanted look at Estonian traditions through a modern lens. A must-see!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the New York Estonian House on Saturday\, June 4th! \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis unique multidisciplinary performance 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. We invite you to experience a multisensory experience of a year in life told through the tales of mystic rituals\, old and new folklore tunes\, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\nThe folk-inspired contemporary performance is directed by two Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube. It will reveal sides of Estonian culture that\, regardless of no longer being celebrated on a daily basis\, still influences the cultural legacy and continuous evolution of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\n\nTickets available here\n\n\n\n\n7PM – DOORS OPEN \n\n\n\n8PM – PERFORMANCE/SHOWTIME \n\n\n\n9.15PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs (Celebration of the director’s Birthday) \n\n\n\nCAST: \n\n\n\nDiina Tamm – Dancer\, Choreographer & Director \n\n\n\nVictoria Vikström – Dancer \n\n\n\nJose Amor Christensen – Dancer \n\n\n\nSean Mejia – Dancer \n\n\n\nValev Laube – Musician \n\n\n\nCharlie Rauh – Musician \n\n\n\nDavid Fletcher – Musician \n\n\n\nSupport the artists: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/show-dawn-till-dusk-by-diina-tamm-valev-laube/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/multisensory-performance-dawn-til-dusk/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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SUMMARY:Estonians in Chicago celebrates Restoration of Estonian Independence Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated on August 20th each year to celebrate the day in 1991 when Estonia regained its freedom\, lost to the Soviet Union more than five decades earlier. \n\n\n\nCome and join Chicago Estonians to celebrate Estonian Restoration of Independence with food\, music\, folk dance\, speeches and other fun activities on August 2th 2022 in McHenry\, IL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music with masterful accordion player Henrik Henderson. ECSC  also have invited an Estonian nationally renowned folk musician Henrik Hinrikus to perform at this celebration. Henrik is helping lead a resurgent movement of folk music across Estonia with his dynamic solo performances of the accordion. Henrik has performed at over 800 events throughout the years and is a greatly accomplished\, highly entertaining musical mastermind. He will be performing traditional Estonian songs on his Teppo’s diatonic accordion\, many of which can be sung along to. Come along for a beautiful musical journey throughout Estonia’s history! \n\n\n\nRSVP to eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com or letting from one of the ECSC board members know of your coming before August 20th\, so that we can plan food accordingly. \n\n\n\nTickets before August 20th to EKSC members 50 USD and quests 70 USD. Later 60 USD and 80 USD. \n\n\n\nWAIT\, THERE IS MORE!  \n\n\n\nWe are also planning to host a first time ever Homemade Cake Contest. Bring your homemade cake to the party so that our judges\, special guests from Estonia\, can sample and announce the best Cake Maker of 2022. Surprises for all participants. For registering or more information\, please email eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHappy baking!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonians-in-chicago-celebrates-restoration-of-estonian-independence-day-2022/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T000000
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SUMMARY:Youth & Young Professionals Exchange Program: to Estonia
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to hear great news? Back to Our Roots camp is back for another year! Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s camp dates are September 11 – 22. Deadline for application July 3rd. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open for international candidates who are: \n\n\n\n 18-30 years old; \n\n\n\n with Estonian roots; \n\n\n\n have lived at least 10 years abroad. \n\n\n\nThis year’s program will cover some of the most culturally & naturally richest places in Estonia. Travelling through the Eastern part of Estonia we will reach Setomaa – Tartu – Ida-Virumaa – Tallinn. \n\n\n\nWe promise you: new friendships\, interesting historical facts about Estonia\,  and opportunities to check out beautiful Estonian nature\, practice traditions\, taste cuisine\, visit interesting museums\, centers of political life of Estonia and even meet fellow Roots-people from previous years\, who have since moved to Estonia! \n\n\n\nApplication and further information: http://www.seiklejadorg/rahvuskaaslased.html \n\n\n\n\nApply here\n\n\n\n\nEach youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants.   \n\n\n\nThe programme includes:  \n\n\n\nintroducing the Estonian history and cultural heritage to young Estonians living abroad;sharing Estonian success stories\, good practices and planned future developments;teaching participants the Estonian language in the non-formal learning environment;providing information about work and study opportunities in Estonia;introducing Estonian governance system;creating the network for young people of Estonian origin that might support repatriation .\n\n\n\n​Participants will have a chance to learn and practice Estonian in a casual learning environment. The programme consists of various activities organized in different parts of Estonia. Please be advised that last-minute changes to program activities may be deemed necessary due to coronavirus precautions.​The youth exchange programme is organized by youth organization Seiklejate Vennaskond\, coordinated by Estonian Education and Youth Board and financed by the Compatriots Programme of the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProfile of participants:\n\n\n\nAge 18 – 30;Estonian roots\, but living abroad for at least 10 years;Motivation to learn and practice Estonian;Willingness to participate in whole programme of youth exchange (participants need to choose to which exchange they apply for; they can participate only in one).\n\n\n\n​Costs related to participation: \n\n\n\nIf selected\, participnat can expect that all costs within Estonia are covered 100%\, including accommodation\, food\, local transport\, visits and excursions. Travel costs (up to 300€ based on  actual costs) will be reimbursed after the exchange. (Some exceptions (increase/decrease in funding limit depending on the overall travel budget and the distance of individual journey. For instance\, as travel costs from neighbouring countries are under the limit and from more distant countries over the limit\, it will be balanced to be fair to everyone.)  \n\n\n\nTravel visa (if needed) is the responsibility of each participant\, but organizers are happy to provide assistance in getting the travel documents. Travel insurance is obligatory and is to be obtained by the participant. This cost will not be reimbursed.​ \n\n\n\nAdditional information and questions:\n\n\n\nrahvuskaaslased@gmail.com – all questions are welcome!Application form in English: (please fill the application form either in Estonian or English)\, \n\n\n\n​Application deadline: 3rd of July.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/youth-young-professionals-exchange-program-to-estonia/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000
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SUMMARY:Tallinn Digital Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister\, will take place in Tallinn on 10–11 October. This year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships.  \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit 2022 will take place on 10–11 October at the Tallinn Creative Hub. The two days consist of keynote speeches and panel discussions. While the event is conducted live in Tallinn\, virtual sessions are also accessible.  Register here.  \n\n\n\nConnectivity is at the heart of our efforts to build a free\, prosperous\, and sustainable future that reinforces the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit is an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that brings together leaders from like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues as well as to seize the many opportunities on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nConnectivity is instrumental to ensuring geopolitical stability\, economic and energy security\, and a successful digital and green transformation. It is now a geostrategic imperative to do business with trusted partners according to our common interests\, our democratic values\, and our highest standards—the essence of trusted connectivity. \n\n\n\nThese themes underline this year’s Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that gathers together leaders of like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nTallinn Digital Summit 2021 focused on Trusted Connectivity as a shared conceptual framework for like-minded democracies to consolidate and amplify their several connectivity initiatives while also highlighting the nexus between cross-border infrastructure\, geopolitics\, and digital technologies. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships. The Summit will elaborate on what a trusted and secure digital society could look like\, as well as on concrete steps for governments\, financial institutions\, international organizations\, technical experts\, and the private sector to take to ensure our digital future advances human freedom\, human dignity\, and the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nWe will explore the role of trusted connectivity and trusted partnerships in ensuring global stability and the resilience of supply chains\, in enhancing energy\, economic\, and cyber security\, in cooperation on digital policy and international standards\, in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence\, clouds and satellites\, digital public goods\, and Web 3.0\, as well as in the reconstruction of a free and democratic Ukraine. All this necessitates the holistic shaping of the requisite political\, institutional\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems to increase public and private investments in infrastructure and utilizing the concept of trusted connectivity to construct an architecture of trust within the rules-based international system. \n\n\n\nThe Summit takes place against the backdrop of several momentous developments. First\, many have recently introduced new connectivity initiatives\, including the G7\, the EU’s Global Gateway\, the UK’s Clean Green Initiative\, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Second\, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine\, in conjunction with continuing cyberattacks against vital infrastructure\, have amply underscored the geopolitical importance of values-based investments into trusted connectivity and of reducing our strategic dependencies on malign actors. We are faced with new geostrategic imperatives but also with an auspicious opportunity to enhance our cooperation in the face of shared challenges. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for more info
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/tallinn-digital-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T000000
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SUMMARY:Estonia's VAT Teater takes stage with "ALIAS" at local Estonian communities in the US
DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s popular VAT theater brings its performance of ALIAS\, written by Andrus Kivirähk\, to Estonian American stages this Autumn! Rescheduled from the pre-covid era\, the organizers have gone through quite a lot to bring this acclaimed and talented bunch of theatre professionals to Estonian communities in the US.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to the performances\, join in on one of the workshops led by the VAT team.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLakewood Estonian House (Jackson\, NJ) \n\n\n\nVAT Theater workshops for children / youth: Friday\, October 28th\, 7 pm. Lavavõitlus ja loovkirjutamis töötuba noortele.   \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS\, Saturday\, October 29th\, 4 pm.  \n\n\n\nContact: Imbi. Email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBoston area  \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS\, Oct. 30th\, 5 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm)\, Follen Church\, Sonin Music Center for the Arts\, Lexington\, MA.   \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.bostoneesti.org/event-details\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew York Estonian House\, NYC\, November 5th\, 4 pm \n\n\n\nVAT Theater creative writing workshop @ New York Estonian House\, Saturday November 5th\, 2 pm. This will be conducted in the Estonian language.   \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS \, Saturday at 4 pm.  \n\n\n\nContact: Info@estonianculture.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nALIAS is completing its long theatre run with the 100th showing coinciding with the US tour.   \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of these events.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vat-theater-alias-lakewood-boston-ny/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Estonian Virtual Forum hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
DESCRIPTION:This time\, ahead of the parliamentary elections in March 2023\, the virtual forum will look at the extent to which the voice of Estonians abroad counts and how much can people influence life in Estonian society from abroad. Editors and journalists of the Estonian diaspora media are in the studio to discuss the current and future role of the diaspora media. There are live interviews from communities abroad and Puuluup provides musical entertainment. We will also have surprise guests! The virtual forum is moderated by Anett Numa. \n\n\n\n\nJoin here\n\n\n\n\nWorksup \n\n\n\nThe detailed program will be posted here when available: https://www.globalestonian.com/et \n\n\n\nThe virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be watched from any location with an internet connection. You can watch it in Estonian\, English or Russian.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVirtuaalfoorum eestlastele üle maailma toimub 3. detsembril kell 16 Eesti aja järgi (UTC/GMT +2) \n\n\n\nPane vaim valmis ja valmistu ühisvaatamiseks! \n\n\n\nVirtuaalfoorumi avasõnad ütleb välisminister Urmas Reinsalu. Foorumil arutletakse märtsis 2023. aastal toimuvate Riigikogu valimiste eel\, kui palju välismaal elava eestlase hääl üldse loeb ja kas ning kuidas välismaalt on võimalik Eesti ühiskonna asjades kaasa rääkida? Foorumil arutletakse ka infovahetuse teemadel\, s. h diasporaa meedia rolli üle olevikus ja tulevikus. Tehakse lülitusi väliskogukondadesse. Muusikat teeb Puuluup\, kes on just tagasi jõudnud maailmaturneelt. Jõulueelne mõtisklus üllatukülaliselt Viljandimaalt. Virtuaalfoorumit juhib Anett Numa. \n\n\n\nVälisministeeriumi virtuaalfoorumit saab jälgida ja sellele kaasa mõelda mis tahes maailma punktist\, eelduseks on internetiühenduse olemasolu. Foorum tõlgitakse reaalajas nii inglise kui ka vene keelde. \n\n\n\nTäpsem programm järgneb. \n\n\n\nKevadel 2022 toimunud virtuaalfoorumit saab vaadata siin.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-virtual-forum-dec2023/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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UID:8859-1674997200-1674997200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Parliamentary Elections - Candidate Debates
DESCRIPTION:Parliamentary elections are held in Estonia on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. (For more information about how and where to vote\, click here.) \n\n\n\nOn January 29 hear from candidates at this hybrid event advertised by organizers as a debate between `candidates representing Estonia´s largest political parties.´  \n\n\n\nThis event has passed\, but the video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/live/BYHIiqgKtL0?feature=share \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n29-01-2023\n\n\n\nCurrently\, the following parties (presented in alphabetical order) will be represented at the debate by the following candidates:  \n\n\n\nEesti 200 (Estonia 200): Kalev Stoicescu \n\n\n\nIsamaa (Fatherland Party): Urmas Reinsalu \n\n\n\nKeskerakond (Estonian Centre Party):  Eva-Maria Liimets \n\n\n\nParempoolsed (Right Party):  Lavly Perling \n\n\n\nReformierakond (Estonian Reform Party): Eerik-Niiles Kross \n\n\n\nSotsiaal Demokraatlik Erakond (Social Democratic Party): Silver Tambur \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNote from the organizers: \n\n\n\nAll parties who have registered a full slate of candidates have been invited.\n\n\n\nSubmit your questions in Estonian or English now and/or during Sunday’s debate\, using the link below.\n\n\n\n\nThe moderators for this debate will be: \n\n\n\nMartin Ehala (of the Estonian news daily Postimees; Opinions section)  \n\n\n\nReet Marten Sehr (member of Estonian Central Council in Canada\, delegate to the Estonian World Council)   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin the livestream\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\n\n\n\nParticipate in person: \n\n\n\nTartu College\, 310 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario  Canada
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-parliamentary-elections-candidate-debates/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20230206T171949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T172229Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of 105th Anniversary of Republic of Estonia: New York City
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Vabariigi 105. aastapäeva aktus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe New York Education Society invited you to join them at the New York Estonian House for a program featuring performances by the New York Estonian School\, the New York Estonian Mixed Choir and exceptional musician Ingmar Kiviloo.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebration-of-105th-anniversary-of-republic-of-estonia-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20230202T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161223Z
UID:8901-1677416400-1677427200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Los Angeles\, CA
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Estonia on Sunday\, February 26th\, 2022 at the Estonian House 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, telephone: (323) 732-4362.Social Hour begins at 1 pm\, Program commences at 2 pm. The Program will be followed by early dinner.Featured speaker: Rein Taagepera.Rein Taagepera needs no introduction to the Estonian community but just in case: He is a world-renowned\, award winning expert on electoral systems who originally trained in nuclear engineering and physics. Rein is also the author of numerous scholarly yet readable books on Baltic history\, politics and culture.Piletid kuni 25. veebruarini Los Angelese Seltsi liikmetele $ 25\, külalistele $30. Kohapeal Los Angelese Eesti Seltsi liikmetele  $30\, külalistele $40.Please order your tickets via our website www.eestiselts.com\n\n\n\nLos Angelese Eesti Selts palub Teid meiega koos tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 105. aastapäeva.Pidulik koosviibimine toimub pühapäeval \, 26. veebruaril 2022 kell2:00 pm Los Angelese Eesti Majas 1306 W 24th Street\, Los Angeles.Aktusele eelneb Happy Hour kell 1.00 pm. Ametlikule programmilejärgneb lõunasöök.Peakõneleja on professor Rein Taagepera\, lisaks esinevad Los Angelese eestlased.Rein Taagepera ei vaja eestlaskonnas tutvustamist. Ta on üle maailma tuntud ja pärjatud valimissüsteemide asjatundja\, kes algselt hariduselt on hoopiski füüsik ja tuumainsener. Tema sulest on ilmunud arvukalt teaduslikke\, samal ajal aga hõlpsasti loetavaid raamatuid ja kirjutisi Balti ajaloo\, poliitika ja kultuuri kohta.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eesti-vabariigi-105-aastapaeva-tahistamine-los-angeles-ca/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20230224T062326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T063155Z
UID:8997-1677420000-1677434400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of the 105th Anniversary of Estonian Independence: Lakewood Estonian House\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 1 pm. Join us for a family-friendly event!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebration-of-the-105th-anniversary-of-estonian-independence-lakewood-estonian-house-nj/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street / East Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day 2023,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20230411T164700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T171946Z
UID:9161-1681344000-1681689599@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Cultural Days NYC 2023
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Kultuuripäevad / Estonian Cultural Days 2023 will take place in New York from April 13th to April 16th 2023.  \n\n\n\nMusical stars from Estonia! Art exhibits! Theater! Cinema! Pop-up restaurant from Estonia! A glamorous BALL!  \n\n\n\nThis year’s Estonian Cultural Days are organized by the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters in cooperation with Estonian Consulate General in New York and The New York Estonian Educational Society. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule (English)\n\n\n\nSchedule (Estonian)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-cultural-days-nyc-2023/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20230503T160502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T134543Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts virtual forum for Estonians worldwide
DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Ministry’s fifth virtual forum for Estonians worldwide is held tomorrow 4 May at 16.00 Estonian time. This time the forum explores preserving the Estonian language in a multilingual environment. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna will make an opening statement. Music is provided by Valter Soosalu\, and writer Valdur Mikita shares is ideas. One viewer selected at random will win a prize\, a return ticket to Estonia. \n\n\n\n\nSHARE\n\n\n\n\nThere will be simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian and viewers can submit questions to the panellists. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nMargus Tsahkna – Foreign MinisterMartin Ehala – linguist and journalistAndra Kütt – PhD in Linguistics and Junior Researcher at Tallinn UniversityAndero Adamson – Director General of the Language Policy Department of the Ministry of Education and ResearchKerli Liksor – Estonian teacher and head of several schoolsHelja Kirber – teacher of Estonian language and literature\, head of the Üleilmakool\, member of the board of the Estonian Language Education AssociationRiina Kindlam – Canadian-born Estonian who has been living in Estonia for 20 years\, journalist\, translator and guideValdur Mikita – writer \n\n\n\nThe virtual forum is moderated by Sirle Sööt\, who founded and heads the Stockholm Estonian Hobby School. \n\n\n\nProgramme and participation link: https://www.globalestonian.com/en/node/6632. WorksupThe live stream is available on the Estonian World\, Global Estonian and ERR sites.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-hosts-virtual-forum-for-estonians-worldwide/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20230910T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T162458Z
UID:9350-1695117600-1695117600@www.estosite.org
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/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20231108T165454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T170224Z
UID:9529-1699963200-1699963200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:EU-US Defense & Future Forum\, hosted by Atlantic Council's Europe Center
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia\, Kaja Kallas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center at the third annual EU-US Defense & Future Forum on November 14 and 15\, for a keynote conversation with the Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. Register in-person or virtually for discussions on how the EU-US relationship can further strengthen collective prosperity and security. \n\n\n\nWhat is the view from Tallinn\, Estonia on the geopolitical challenges threatening the transatlantic partnership? As the United States\, the European Union\, and the transatlantic partners face a long-term task of supporting Ukraine\, Estonia and the Baltic states as NATO allies and EU member states are on the frontlines of confronting Russia’s revanchism and thought leaders in reimagining Europe’s security and geopolitical role.  \n\n\n\nThis keynote conversation with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will explore the importance of ending Russia’s cycle of aggressions for the future of European and wider global security. It will consider the actions necessary to bolster European defense readiness and assess why partnership is essential in standing up for shared values including democracy and rule of law and ensuring Europe is free\, prosperous and secure with Ukraine firmly anchored in the Euro-Atlantic community. \n\n\n\nAttend in person or view online.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eu-us-defense-future-forum-hosted-by-atlantic-councils-europe-center/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20231220T042822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T042900Z
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SUMMARY:Applications for Returnee Support now being accepted
DESCRIPTION:Returnee support /Tagasipöördumistoetus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Constitution of the Republic of Estonia lays down the right of every ethnic Estonian and Estonian citizen to settle in Estonia. The Integration Foundation has long supported the repatriation of Estonians who have stayed away from Estonia or were born abroad (from the age of 15) and Estonian citizens to Estonia\, paying return support to those in need. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the programme is to encourage Estonian citizens and ethnic Estonians and their descendants to settle in Estonia. It is important for Estonia that the population of the country increases on account of Estonian citizens and ethnic Estonians. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMore info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi Põhiseadus sätestab iga eestlase ja Eesti kodaniku õiguse asuda Eestisse elama. Integratsiooni Sihtasutus toetab pikka aega Eestist eemal viibinud või välisriigis sündinud eestlaste (alates 15-aasta vanusest) ja Eesti kodanike Eestisse naasmist\, makstes abivajajatele tagasipöördumistoetust. \n\n\n\nProgrammi eesmärk on soodustada Eesti kodanike ja etniliste eestlaste ning nende järeltulijate Eestisse elama asumist. Eesti jaoks on oluline\, et riigi elanikkond suureneks Eesti kodanike ja etniliste eestlaste arvel. \n\n\n\nKes saab tagasipöördumistoetust taotleda? \n\n\n\nTagasipöördumistoetus on suunatud pikka aega võõrsil viibinud lastega perede tagasipöördumise soodustamiseks\, kuivõrd aastatega suureneb pereliikmete arv ning tagasikolimisteenused on kulukad. Pikka aega võõrsil viibimise ehk seitsme aasta nõuet ei kohaldata kuni 40-aastastele välismaal magistri- ja doktoriõppe läbinud noortele\, et soodustada võõrsil hariduse saanud noorte tagasipöördumist ja tööle asumist Eestis. \n\n\n\n\nRohkem infot
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-for-returnee-support-now-being-accepted/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integratsiooni Sihtasutus (INSA) /":MAILTO:tagasieestisse@integratsioon.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20231220T040725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T040727Z
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Application Accepted
DESCRIPTION:Scholarships applications for summer and winter Estonian language courses will be accepted from Dec 4 through December 22.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe EKKAV scholarship for attending Estonian language and culture summer/winter courses can be applied for by all the international university students interested in the Estonian language and culture who are studying or have previously studied Estonian. The applicant must be enrolled at a foreign university at the time of application (BA\, MA or PhD student). \n\n\n\nThe 2023/24 academic year Fall semester round of applications is open. The application period runs December 4th through December 22th (11:59pm Estonian time). \n\n\n\nImportant: \n\n\n\n\nThe applicant must register for the summer or winter course himself/herself;The course participation fee\, accommodation and cultural excursions of the summer and winter courses will be covered with the scholarship;  \n\n\n\nThe travelling expenses will be self-financed by the applicant;  \n\n\n\nWhen using the scholarship (attending the summer and winter courses)\, the grantee is expected to follow the course organiser’s instructions regarding travelling to Estonia (possible restrictions) and participation in the course (more information can be found on the course websites or via direct contact with the organiser); The applicant is expected to mark his/her preference regarding a specific summer or winter course in the application.\n\n\n\n\nRequired application documents are: \n\n\n\n\nformal application where the applicant describes the additional value deriving from participation in the course;\n\n\n\nrecommendation letter from the applicant’s Estonian lecturer / other certificate regarding knowledge of Estonian.\n\n\n\n\nThe evaluation and decision procedure normally takes until 45 days from the date of the announced application deadline. The applicants will be contacted individually regarding the grant decision. \n\n\n\nThe application form must be signed digitally (with an ID card or Mobile ID) or in writing and then scanned and sent with additional documents to the e-mail address rvo.dokumendid@harno.ee\, subject line: „Suve- ja talvekursuste stipendium (EKKAV)“ \n\n\n\nContact: Kerttu Lõhmus \n\n\n\n email: kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ekkav-scholarship-applications-accepted/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Haridus ja Noorsoo Amet / Republic of Estonian Education and Youth Board":MAILTO:kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20231220T041521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T041556Z
UID:9642-1701648000-1703289599@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estophilus Scholarship Application Period
DESCRIPTION:Estophilus scholarship applications are now being accepted.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of Estophilus scholarship is to support the Estonia-specific research of students enrolled in universities abroad and of international researchers interested in the Estonian language and culture (in Estonia)\, by thus contributing to the exchange of knowledge and making Estonia more visible. The activity results in increased number of studies related to Estonia and of the students interested in the Estonian language and culture. \n\n\n\nWho can apply? \n\n\n\nThe Estophilus scholarship may be applied for by the foreign nationals final year BA students\, master’s students\, PhD students and post-doctorate researchers from universities abroad while staying in Estonia for conducting research or collecting material about Estonia for 1-5 months. The Estonian language proficiency is an advantage but not a requirement. The research plan has to focus on topics related to Estonia in specific.   \n\n\n\nThe scholarship programme is managed by the Education and Youth Board of Estonia. However\, the primary contact of the grantee before and during the research mobility is the grantee’s academic supervisor at an Estonian university. \n\n\n\nApplication round of the EKKAV program for the fall semester of the 2023/24 academic year is open. The grant application period is 04.12.2023–22.12.2023.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estophilus-scholarship-application-period/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Haridus ja Noorsoo Amet / Republic of Estonian Education and Youth Board":MAILTO:kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20231206T022735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T023640Z
UID:9616-1701939600-1701939600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Üleilmse eestluse virtuaalfoorum/ Global Estonian Forum
DESCRIPTION:The virtual forum for Estonians across the globe is held on 7 December at 16.00 Estonian time (09:00 Eastern\, 06:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\nThe upcoming event is the Foreign Ministry’s 6th virtual forum for Estonians across. This time\, the forum covers very practical aspect – the possibilities of Estonia’s e-state from the perspective of an Estonian living abroad.  \n\n\n\nTo provide some inspiration for your summer holiday plans\, we are taking you to the University town of Tartu\, in southern Estonia. Tartu has been named the European Capital of Culture in 2024. The entire region of southern Estonia is involved.  \n\n\n\nRegister to win! This time we will spin the wheel again\, and offer one forum participant the chance to win plane tickets (2) to Estonia and two nights in a hotel in Tallinn.  \n\n\n\nAfter some great discussion\, the forum also features music by Duo Ruut. We meet writer and director Anna Hints\, who has been touring the US with her masterful film Soke Sauna Sisterhood. Anna Hints will be the closing interview of this year’s forum series. The virtual forum is moderated by journalist Silver Tambur. \n\n\n\nYou can watch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from any location with an internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian. \n\n\n\nParticipation link: https://worksup.com/app?id=GLOBALESTONIA \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction. Silver Tambur\n\n\n\nWelcoming words. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna\n\n\n\n\n\ne-Services abroad from the perspective of an Estonian abroad: everything you need to know. Erika Piirmets\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Heilika and Ülo Pikkov\n\n\n\nHow can you research your family history virtually? Fred Puss\n\n\n\nMusic by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\n\n\nThe programme of Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024. Erni Kask and Annela Laaneots\n\n\n\nHow the European Capital of Culture and the Southern Estonian vibe match. Jalmar Vabarna\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Karel Polt on dividing his life between Otepää and Los Angeles \n\n\n\nVideo call to Võrumaa. Mari Kalkun and the Aigu om Festival \n\n\n\n\n17.45 \n\n\n\n\nEnd-of-the-year interview with Anna Hints\n\n\n\nMusical finale by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\nThe estimated end of the event is at 18.00 * Estonian time \n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS \n\n\n\nMargus Tsahkna – Foreign Minister \n\n\n\nHeilika ja Ülo Pikkov – documentary filmmaker and director \n\n\n\nErika Piirmets – Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia \n\n\n\nFred Puss – genealogist\, Director of the Estonian Biographical Center \n\n\n\nKarel Polt – author of Literally Estonian from Los Angeles \n\n\n\nJalmar Vabarna – singer and musician (Trad.Attack!\, Zetod)\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nMari Kalkun – singer\, songwriter\, composer and musician\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nErni Kask – Head of International Relations\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnnela Laaneots – Head of the Southern Estonia programme\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnna Hints – author\, writer and director of the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  \n\n\n\nDuo Ruut – a folk music duo comprising Katariina Kivi and Ann-Lisett Rebane \n\n\n\nSilver Tambur – moderator \n\n\n\nPrevious virtual forums can be watched here:https://globalestonian.com/et/video/virtuaalfoorumid
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/uleilmse-eestluse-virtuaalfoorum-global-estonian-forum/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240201T051941Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour:  Washington\, DC (Georgetown)
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America. \n\n\n\nFor more information about EPCC\, their repertoire\, their home country\, and where to buy tickets\, click here .  \n\n\n\nFoto: Kaupo Kikkas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-on-tour-washington-dc-georgetown/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\,\, 3240 O St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240221T152832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T043153Z
UID:10080-1708732800-1708819199@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:photo: www.riigikogu.ee\n\n\n\nHappy Estonian Independence Day!      \n\n\n\nHead Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva! \n\n\n\n(scroll down for Estonian)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRemarks on the 106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\n\n\n\nDear fellow Estonians\, dear friends\, \n\n\n\nThe importance of February 24 is not lost on any Estonian. It was 106 years ago that Estonia declared its independence in the proclamation Manifest kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele. Drafted by a committee of nationally-minded Estonians\, this „Manifest to all peoples in Estonia“ was approved during the short window at the end of WWI when Russian invaders were leaving and the Germans had yet to arrive. We are rightly proud of this bold act and of all those that followedas Estonia fought to gain and regain independence over the next century.  Estonians do not take their freedom for granted. This year\, as we enter the third year of Russia’s vile invasion of Ukraine\, historical events continue to ring loudly in our collective memory. \n\n\n\nWhereas February 24th\, 1918\, marked the birth of the Republic of Estonia\, it wasn’t until two years later\, February 2\, 1920\, that the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed to mark the end of Estonia’s War of Independence\, and in which Soviet Russia recognized the independence of the Republic of Estonia in perpetuity. The treaty has been called Estonia’s birth certificate\, and had pioneering significance in international law\, in that it cited the concept of a people’s right to self-determination\, to decide their own destiny.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo today we celebrate the freedom and self-determination that Estonia has\, and which Ukraine is fighting so hard to keep. Let us celebrate this day whole-heartedly\, with joy and with pride in our freedom\, community\, and identity. Even under the shadow of Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine\, it is important to make space in our hearts to celebrate Estonia for all that it has accomplished\, what it continues to achieve\, and for its strong international voice in these disruptive and disturbing times.  \n\n\n\nIt is certainly troubling that the war in Ukraine continues\, and we are right to be uneasy about current events\, both in Europe and here in the U.S. We urge you to channel these thoughts into inspiration for action. We encourage you to use the privilege we have as Estonian Americans – that of using our voices and participating in the democratic process. Across the US\, a record number of Estonian Americans participated in advocacy activities during the year following Russia’s invasion\, speaking out for Ukraine and for Baltic security interests.  It is of utmost importance to continue these efforts in the coming year. So much is at stake in the U.S. Congress and in the understanding of the American people.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonians we are especially aware of the stakes. As has often been said of Baltic Americans: “They know.”  We know. And we remember. This year we commemorate 80 years since the Mass Flight of 1944\, when so many fled Estonia to escape the invading Soviet forces. Our parents and grandparents were faced with the impossible choice\, they experienced the life-altering disruption – whether they fled or were left to face the brutal Soviet regime. Our families were shattered. So many years later\, eight decades later\, even as Estonia has blossomed in regained freedom\, we as a people are still putting together the pieces of family and memory to fill in the gaps of our history.  \n\n\n\nIn Estonia\, the Mass Flight of 1944 is only very recently entering the public dialogue and national consciousness in a more open way. For many younger descendants of Estonians abroad\, the story of how and why our communities developed at the same time also remains largely unknown\, or only vaguely recalled. \n\n\n\nTo help keep the conversation going\, EANC is proud to be part of a larger commemorative project that we can all support together. A memorial sculpture and place of remembrance has been commissioned in Estonia to create a permanent reminder of the Mass Flight. This graceful and symbolic sculpture will depict the last moment of the countless goodbyes\, the last touch of hands at departure\, a moment encompassing uncertainty about the future\, no matter if you left or stayed. To be sited on grounds beside the Pärnu River\, one of the areas from which thousands fled in small boats\, this memorial sculpture is scheduled to be unveiled on September 21\, 2024.  We hope this date will be a focus for Estonians worldwide to remember and to commemorate these terrible events\, each in their own way.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonian Americans we have the privilege and responsibility to connect future generations to this story. We who have ourselves experienced or have a family legacy of the experience of brokenness\, recognize the gift of this inheritance – our story — as we celebrate EV106 and commemorate the Mass Flight of 1944. \n\n\n\nWe at the Estonian American National Council urge you to celebrate the day and share the gift.   \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\npresident \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides tervitus Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nKallid sõbrad! \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva tähistades pühitseme oma rahva lugu \n\n\n\n24. veebruari tähtsust teab iga eestlane. 106 aastat tagasi kuulutas Eesti “Manifestiga kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele” välja oma iseseisvuse. \n\n\n\nRahvuslikult meelestatud eestlastest koosneva komitee koostatud manifest kiideti heaks Esimese maailmasõja lõpu lühikeses ajaaknas\, kui Vene sissetungijad olid lahkumas ja sakslased polnud veel saabunud. Oleme õigustatult uhked selle julge teo ja kõigi järgnevate tegude üle enam kui saja aasta jooksul\, kui Eesti võitles iseseisvuse taastamise nimel. Eestlaste jaoks ei ole meie vabadus iseenesest mõistetav. Tänavu\, kui astume kolmandasse aastasse Venemaa alatust sissetungist Ukrainasse\, helisevad ajaloosündmused meie kollektiivses mälus jätkuvalt valjult. \n\n\n\nKui 24. veebruar 1918 tähistas Eesti Vabariigi sündi\, siis alles kaks aastat hiljem\, 2. veebruaril 1920 sõlmitud Tartu rahuleping\, millega  Nõukogude Venemaa tunnustas Eesti Vabariigi  iseseisvust igavesest ajast igavesti\, lõpetas Eesti Vabadussõja. Lepingut on nimetatud Eesti sünnitunnistuseks ja see oli rahvusvahelises õiguses teedrajava tähendusega\, kuna viitas rahva enesemääramisõigusele ning õigusele otsustada oma saatuse üle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTäna tähistame vabadust ja enesemääramist\, mis Eestil on ja mille säilitamise nimel Ukraina nii kõvasti võitleb. Tähistagem seda päeva kogu südamest\, rõõmuga ja uhkusega oma vabaduse\, kogukonna ja identiteedi üle. Ka Venemaa jätkuva Ukraina-sõja varjus on oluline teha oma südames ruumi\, et tähistada Eesti saavutusi\, Eesti jätkuvat arengut ning Eesti tugevat rahvusvahelist häält praegusel segasel ja häirival ajal. \n\n\n\nKindlasti on murettekitav\, et sõda Ukrainas jätkub\, ja meil on õigus olla rahutud praeguste sündmuste tõttu nii Euroopas kui ka siin USA-s. Kutsume teid üles muundama need mõtted tegutsemise inspiratsiooniks. Soovitame teil kasutada privileegi\, mida omame ameeriklastena – kasutada oma häält ja osaleda demokraatlikus protsessis. Üle USA osales Venemaa invasioonile järgnenud aastal kaitsetegevuses rekordarv Ameerika eestlasi\, kes võtsid sõna Ukraina ja Balti riikide julgeolekuhuvide eest. Ülimalt oluline on neid jõupingutusi jätkata ka järgmisel aastal. Nii palju on kaalul USA Kongressis ning ameeriklaste arusaamades. \n\n\n\nEestlastena oleme panustest eriti teadlikud – nagu balti-ameeriklaste kohta sageli öeldakse: “Nad teavad.” Me teame. Ja me mäletame. Tänavu tähistame 80. aasta möödumist 1944. a. suurpõgenemisest\, kui nii paljud põgenesid Eestist pealetungivate Nõukogude vägede eest. Meie vanemad ja vanavanemad seisid võimatu valiku ees\, tehes elumuutva otsuse – kas põge-neda või jääda silmitsi jõhkra nõukogude korraga. Meie pered purunesid. Palju aastaid – kaheksa aastakümmet hiljem\, isegi kui Eesti on õitsele puhkenud taastatud vabaduses\, paneme rahvana ikka veel kokku perekonna- ja mälukilde\, et täita oma ajaloo lünki. Eestis on 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise teema alles jõudmas avalikku dialoogi ja rahvuslikku teadvusesse. Paljude noorema põlve väliseestlaste jaoks on see samuti tundmatu või ähmaselt meenutatav lugu\, kuidas ja miks meie kogukonnad ühel ja samal ajal välja kujunesid. \n\n\n\nTeema ühisruumis ülalhoidmiseks osaleb ERKÜ uhkusega suuremas mälestusprojektis\, mida saame kõik koos toetada. Koos ÜEKNi teiste liikmesmaade esindajatega tellisime mälestusskulptuuri ja oleme loomas püsivat suurpõgenemise mälestuspaika (vt ka 12. lk). See graatsiline skulptuur kujutab sümboolselt lugematute hüvastijättude viimast hetke\, viimast käte puudutust lahkumishetkel\, mis hõlmas ebakindlust tuleviku suhtes olenemata sellest\, kas lahkuti või jäädi. Mälestusskulptuur hakkab paiknema Pärnu jõe ääres\, sealt põgenesid väikeste paatidega tuhanded inimesed. Mälestusmärk avatakse 21. septembril 2024. Loodame\, et sellel kuupäeval mälestavad eestlased kogu maailmas neid kohutavaid sündmusi –  igaüks omal moel. \n\n\n\nAmeerika eestlastena on meil eesõigus ja kohustus selle looga siduda ka meie tulevasi põlvkondi. Meie\, kes oleme ise kogenud perede rebenemist või omame seda perekondlikku pärandit\, tunneme ära selles pärandis kingituse – meie rahva loo – mida pühitseme\,  tähistades EV 106. aastapäeva ja mälestades 1944. aasta suurpõgenemist. \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides esinduskogu kutsub kõiki üles seda päeva tähistama ja seda kingitust jagama. \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\nERKÜ president
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-2/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240225T040350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T041151Z
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SUMMARY:Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25
DESCRIPTION:A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit  \n\n\n\nDear Friend of the Baltics\, \n\n\n\nFeb. 24 will mark two years of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine\, and almost 10 years of Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory since 2014. It is an anniversary to rally support against the violence\, lies and threats perpetrated by the regime in Moscow – not only against Ukraine\, but also against the U.S.\, the Baltics and our allies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this election year\, Congress and candidates need to see and hear public support for Ukraine\, to ensure the U.S. continues to support Ukraine now – and the Baltics in the future. \n\n\n\nWe urge you to use this tragic anniversary to demonstrate need and resolve by participating in a rally or other event that local Ukrainians are hosting on Feb. 24 or Feb. 25: \n\n\n\nCA – Los Angeles:https://www.facebook.com/events/1433291477623836/https://www.facebook.com/events/1086304085855262/ (auto rally)CA – San Diego:https://www.facebook.com/events/1328666797840700/ (fundraiser)CA – San Francisco:https://www.facebook.com/events/844859137439082/ (auto rally)CO – Denver:https://www.facebook.com/events/324173363737901/CT – Hartford:https://www.facebook.com/events/349605357965212/District of Columbia – Washington DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/892714775681965HI – Honolulu:https://www.facebook.com/events/1163343175046955/IL – Chicago:https://www.facebook.com/events/1048034142978491/MA – Boston:https://www.facebook.com/events/388857010366529/MI – Detroit:https://www.facebook.com/events/637067795140957/MI – Grand Rapids:https://www.facebook.com/events/936960738090306/MN – Minneapolis:https://www.facebook.com/events/344734181850945/NC – Asheville:https://www.facebook.com/events/3381827465443069/NY – New York:https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/24-february-2024/ (open house)OH – Cleveland:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779257527565985PA – Philadelphia: https://www.facebook.com/events/310533904861294/PA – Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/events/7395367410520111/SC – Columbia:https://www.facebook.com/events/3687116931611887/SC – Greenville:https://www.facebook.com/events/963025491931998/TN – Nashville:https://www.facebook.com/events/1082021496331001/TX – Austin:https://www.facebook.com/events/751180146927665/TX – Dallas: https://www.facebook.com/events/424210626701438/ (auto rally)VT – Dummerston (near Brattleboro):https://www.facebook.com/events/784936526788877/WA – Seattle:https://www.facebook.com/events/763608985821498WI – Milwaukee:https://www.facebook.com/events/755763479310616/ \n\n\n\nPlease check local times and locations. Bring your family members\, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine! \n\n\n\nAitäh\, paldies\, ačiū\, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee \n\n\n\nAlong with its partners the Estonian American National Council and the Lithuanian American Council\, ALA is a parent organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC). JBANC works to represent Baltic Americans on Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\nALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-action-alert-ukraine-rallies-feb-24-25/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240302T034643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T025438Z
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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/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Estonian Centre for International Development":MAILTO:annika.leek@estdev.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240201T050132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T013638Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240304T054523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T171534Z
UID:10140-1709510400-1710806399@www.estosite.org
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/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240201T044138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T161331Z
UID:9991-1710586800-1710586800@www.estosite.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240312T040238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T040404Z
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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:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105524
CREATED:20240305T045359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T211658Z
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SUMMARY:Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.
DESCRIPTION:For 75 years\, the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna (Free Estonian Word) has been a faithful companion to the Estonian-American community\, keeping Estonian families in far-away places and also those close by connected\, and abreast of community news\, current events\, cultural happenings\, social announcements\, and everyday helps with Estonian traditions and homelife. In today´s unsettled world\, community journalism is more important than ever. \n\n\n\nThis important anniversary conference will discuss the role played by Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope and the fight for restored independence Estonia and its part in connecting the Estonian community abroad. We will also discuss the chronicle’s continued relevance\, as Estonians abroad continue to champion Estonian culture\, values\, and interests in their every day lives.  \n\n\n\nJoin new and veteran newspaper editors\, journalists\, staff\, contributors\, and supporters for an intelligent conference on the life and times of Estonians in America through the pages of the Vaba Eesti Sõna.    \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in person\, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required\, donations welcomed.  \n\n\n\nIf you cannot attend in person\, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nTo attend virtually\, register here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference \n\n\n\nSession 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities. \n\n\n\nThis conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage\, contributors\, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference\n\n\n\nReede\, 5. aprill 2024\, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday\, April 5th\, 2024\, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT \n\n\n\nNew Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, NY 10016 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKutsume Teid ameerikaeestluse kandja Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverentsile VABA EESTI SÕNA 75: KUNST SIDUDA MINEVIKKU JA TULEVIKKU reedel\, 5. aprillil algusega kell 14:00 New Yorgi Eesti Maja sinises saalis \n\n\n\n\nKuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu\n\n\n\nKuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi\n\n\n\nArutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema\n\n\n\nKohvilaud\, sünnipäevakook\n\n\n\n\nLaupäeval\, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud. \n\n\n\nVõimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nVõtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud! \n\n\n\nTervitades\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja \n\n\n\n\nRegistreeri siin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this anniversary conference celebrating decades of dedicated coverage of the Estonian American community 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD: THE ART OF CONNECTING PAST AND FUTURE \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 5th\, 2 pm NY Estonian House\, Blue Room \n\n\n\n\nThe role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism\n\n\n\nConnecting Estonian-American families and communities\n\n\n\nDiscussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed\n\n\n\nReception and birthday cake\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 6th\, 10 am – 1:30 pm\, workshop: Tips on how to contribute important and interesting information about your communities and how to get involved. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you in person\, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to share this invitation! \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.of the newspaper Free Estonian World \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/conference-75-years-of-free-estonian-word-the-art-of-connecting-past-and-future/
LOCATION:NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Online Discussion
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