BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Estonian American National Council (EANC) - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ/ERKU) - Estosite.com - Estonian American National Council - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides - Cultural Grants - Baltic Advocacy - Estonian Community Events - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Estonian American National Council (EANC) - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ/ERKU) - Estosite.com - Estonian American National Council - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides - Cultural Grants - Baltic Advocacy - Estonian Community Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T180000 DTSTAMP:20250529T161749Z CREATED:20250529T160531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161749Z UID:12176-1750518000-1750528800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission: Connecticut DESCRIPTION:Estonian Consul in Washington\, DC will conduct a Consular Mission in Connecticut \n\n\n\nEstonian Consul Tarmo Punnik \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 21st: 3 pm – 6 pmIf the local Midsummer Event is postponed due to inclement weather\, rain date scheduled for Sunday\, June 22\, 3 pm – 6 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Estonian Grounds in Connecticut \n\n\n\n25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. \n\n\n\nAll consular services are available during the missions. \n\n\n\nPlease bring:• Your US passport (if applicable)• Your Estonian passport or ID card \n\n\n\n• Payment options: debit or credit card \n\n\n\nAll are invited to stay for the Annual Midsummer and Victory Day celebration hosted by the Connecticut Estonian Society. Tenting on site available. Program\, music\, food\, bonfire\, volleyball\, singing\, more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInfo konsulaarmissiooni kohta: \n\n\n\nEesti konsul Washington DCs viib läbi konsulaarmissiooni: \n\n\n\nConnecticuti Eesti Maa\, Connecticutis: \n\n\n\n\n21 juuni: 3PM-6PM\n\n\n\nkui jaanituli lükkub edasi\, siis 22. juuni 3PM-6PM\n\n\n\n\nAsukoht: 25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. \n\n\n\nMissioonide käigus on saadaval kõik konsulaarteenused. \n\n\n\nKaasa võtta• Teie USA pass (kui on olemas)• Teie Eesti pass või ID-kaart \n\n\n\nMaksevõimalused: deebet- või krediitkaart URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-connecticut/ LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232 CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eesti-vapp-govt-e1736563742579.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTSTAMP:20250423T190355Z CREATED:20250423T185455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T190355Z UID:12056-1747224000-1747224000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar. "Science without Borders: The Estonian Scientific Diaspora in the USA" DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy in the US and the Estonian Research Council cordial invite you to attend their upcoming virtual seminar\, which brings together scientists\, academic staff and university students with Estonian heritage who currently live in the US and are interested in building and/or maintaining a connection with Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will also be the virtual launch of the Estonian-American Network of Science (EANS) which aims to map\, connect and inspire the Estonian scientific diaspora in the US. The event will promote transatlantic networking and exchange of information with the broader goal to foster cooperation\, interdisciplinary research and innovation. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will begin with opening words from the Estonian Embassy and the Estonian Research Council. This will be followed by a virtual panel\, moderated by Dr Anna-Maria Osula\, Estonian Embassy in the US. \n\n\n\nOur panelists: \n\n\n\n·         Dr Liisi Esse\, University of Stanford \n\n\n\n·         Dr Tiit Lukk\, University of Illinois \n\n\n\n·         Dr Kaur Kullman\, University of Maryland \n\n\n\n·         Prof Tarmo Soomere\, Tallinn University of Technology\, former President of the Estonian Academy of Science \n\n\n\nThe webinar takes place on Wednesday 14th of May 2025 at 9AM West Coast / 12PM East Coast / 7PM Tallinn. The event will be held in English and will be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou will receive the connection details after registration. Please also share this invitation with other interested members of the Estonian science community in the US! \n\n\n\nPlease let me know if you have any questions. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-seminar-science-without-borders-the-estonian-scientific-diaspora-in-the-usa/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Webinar_Invitation_social-media.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T235959 DTSTAMP:20250415T173421Z CREATED:20250415T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173421Z UID:11992-1743984000-1746489599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications being accepted: Estonian Institute of Historical Memory\, Summer School DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory invites young people of Estonian origin to apply for the Summer School\, which takes place from August 3 – 8\, 2025 in Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the program is to introduce young people to 20th century Estonian history within an international context. The 5-day program will include workshops\, lectures and visits to museums and historical sites. \n\n\n\nThe application deadline is May 5 at 23:59 (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nAll the necessary information for applying can be found at (in English):https://mnemosyne.ee/call-for-applications-2025-summer-school-for-students-with-estonian-roots/ \n\n\n\nWe kindly ask you to share this information with your community and on social media—feel free to repost directly from the Eesti Mälu Instituut profile. \n\n\n\nSuccessful applicants will be notified by 12 May 2025.Upon any questions\, please write to us at konkurss@mnemosyne.ee. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-being-accepted-estonian-institute-of-historical-memory-summer-school/ CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/448896910_703074625278234_2376378751604784442_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20250405T084912Z CREATED:20250405T031715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T084912Z UID:11920-1743847200-1743955200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Vaba Eesti Sõna 76: Huumori seminar DESCRIPTION:Ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja The Nordic Press Estonian- American Publisher\, Inc. korraldab 76 aastapäeva puhul kevadseminari “Huumor ajakirjanduses” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5. aprill \n\n\n\nkell 10:00 Mis on Eesti Huumorimuuseum \n\n\n\n6. aprill\, kell 10.00 – 16.00 \n\n\n\nkell 10.00  Huumor ajakirjanduses \n\n\n\nkell 11.00 Urmas Nemvaltsi koomiksi õpituba \n\n\n\nkell 12.00  MEELETU 55  \n\n\n\nkell 13:00 huumori õpituba URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vaba-eesti-sona-76-huumori-seminar/ LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_VES_HuumoriSeminar_Poster_11x17_010425-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20250403T021757Z CREATED:20250403T020926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T021757Z UID:11878-1743847200-1743955200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Seminar: Meeletu 55 - Celebrating Humor in Estonian Publication DESCRIPTION:VABA EESTI SÕNA 76:  HUUMORI SEMINAR URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/seminar-meeletu-55-ves76-humor/ LOCATION:New York Estonian House CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_VES_HuumoriSeminar_Poster_11x17_010425-cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers%2C Inc.":MAILTO:talitus@vabaeestisona.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T170000 DTSTAMP:20250505T234839Z CREATED:20250505T234608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T234839Z UID:12129-1742803200-1747414800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Call for Applicants: 2026 Fellowships at Stanford University DESCRIPTION:Vabamu\, Stanford University Libraries\, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia invite applications for the following three fellowships: \n\n\n\n\nShort-Term Research Fellowships at Stanford University for Estonian Scholars \n\n\n\nShort term Research Fellowship at Stanford University for Estonian Security and Foreign Policy Experts \n\n\n\nThe Global Digital Governance Fellowship at Stanford University for Estonian Scholars\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline: May 19\, 2025. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, eligibility requirements\, and link to apply\, click here. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/call-for-applicants-2026-fellowships-at-stanford-university/ CATEGORIES:Education,Opportunities,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stanford-Univesrity-blue-sky-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T165900 DTSTAMP:20250320T025110Z CREATED:20250315T144000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T025110Z UID:11843-1742004000-1743613140@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications being Accepted: Scholarships for paid internships in Estonia DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for scholarships toward internships in Estonia for young Estonians (ages 18-35) living outside of Estonia. This program is being offered by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ESTDEV. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the program is to give young people aged 18-35 who were either born abroad or have lived abroad for more than five years the opportunity to get to know Estonia better\, develop professionally in their field\, and network. Deadline for application is April 2\, 2025\, 11:59 pm (Estonian time) \n\n\n\nThe scholarship consists of a basic scholarship and\, if necessary\, a travel scholarship. The basic scholarship is intended for a full-time internship of at least 4 weeks. The amount of the grant is 1\,500 euros for 4-6 weeks and 3\,000 euros for 7+ weeks. If necessary\, an additional travel scholarship will be paid for one trip from your place of residence abroad to Estonia and back. The internship period is May 1 – November 30\, 2025. \n\n\n\nImportant to know: one element of the application is the availability of an internship in Estonia. If you want to seize the opportunity\, but you do not yet have a professional internship in Estonia and you do not know where to start\, send your motivation letter to the global Estonian address diasporaa@mfa.ee and we will try to help you further. \n\n\n\nWe are collaborating with Work in Estonia to make the internship program a success. \n\n\n\nThe application round is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by ESDTEV. \n\n\n\nLearn more (in Estonian) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nContact: taotlused@estdev.ee URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/paid-internship-in-estonia-2025/ CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/448896910_703074625278234_2376378751604784442_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T170000 DTSTAMP:20250116T002323Z CREATED:20250116T002241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T002323Z UID:11407-1736928000-1739638800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:2025 ESFUSA scholarship application period now open DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Students Fund is now accepting applications for scholarships for US students of Estonian heritage. Please note the varied enrollment periods and deadlines. See below for details. \n\n\n\nFulltime Student Scholarship \n\n\n\nThe scholarship is intended for students of Estonian ancestry studying full-time in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited academic institution in the USA\, Estonia\, or elsewhere. \n\n\n\nFebruary 15\, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be closed for all applicants \n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be opened for the USA highschool graduates \n\n\n\nFebruary 1\, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be opened for everyone URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2025-esfusa-scholarship-application-period-begins/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot_15-1-2025_191955_esfusa.org_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T235959 DTSTAMP:20250103T033625Z CREATED:20250102T051300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T033625Z UID:11308-1735776000-1743551999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Call for Candidates: Nominations being accepted for the EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award DESCRIPTION:foto: galerii.kirmus.ee\n\n\n\n\nCandidate nominations to the EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award for Literature and Culture will be accepted from January 2 – April 1. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding work\, research\, or lifetime achievement. The Estonian American National Council (EANC) gives out this award with our Estonian partners\, the Estonian Writers’ Union and the municipality of Luunja. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we invite nominations for two awards: one honoring a distinguished lifetime contribution and the other celebrating an exceptional cultural achievement by someone newer to their field. The EANC Henrik Visnapuu award recognizes works on Estonian themes—published in Estonian or other languages—in the fields of literature\, music\, theater\, art\, or historical research. Eligible works must have been published or presented in the past two years (2023–2024) either abroad or in Estonia\, with preference given to works by or about the Estonian diaspora and works that promote Estonian culture and history globally. The works do not have to be in the Estonian language\, although it is encouraged. Nominations can be based on a single work\, a series of works\, or a significant and impactful lifetime contribution. \n\n\n\nCandidate nominations can be submitted by individuals or organizations from Estonia\, the United States\, or other countries. \n\n\n\nSubmissions should be sent to the Chair of the EANC Visnapuu Award Committee\, Sirje Kiin\, at sirjekiin@hotmail.com\, or submitted using the online candidate nomination form below. The submission deadline is April 1\, 2025. \n\n\n\nYou may also contact us via email: erku@estosite.org . \n\n\n\n\nFull press release in Estonian\n\n\n\nFull press release in English\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSubmit candidate nomination online\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDownload the candidate nomination form\n\n\n\n\nPlease send the completed form and relevant attachments to our committee chair\, sirjekiin@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information about this award & history is available here. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/candidate-nominations-being-accepted-for-the-eanc-henrik-visnapuu-award/ CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Opportunities,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/visnapuu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20241113T191609Z CREATED:20241113T191328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T191609Z UID:11213-1731520800-1731529800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:"Art After Work" Night: Nordic & Baltic Artists of New York DESCRIPTION:Dear Nordic or Baltic cultural leader in New York\, \n\n\n\nNordic Artists of New York (NANY) is a one-of-a-kind creative community with the mission to unite\, elevate and inspire Nordic and Baltic art and cultural networks in New York\, and grow connection\, collaboration\, shared resources and work opportunities between artists and art organizations.  \n\n\n\nAll of this begins by bringing Nordic & Baltic cultural leaders and influencers\, such as yourself\, under one roof to get to know each other and us\, share thoughts and experiences of our shared cultural scene in NYC\, and enjoy a night of excellent Nordic and Baltic live music at an exceptional historical venue: the New York Estonian House. \n\n\n\nMore info and RSVP: https://forms.gle/9611aeJ25yYNQxMXA \n\n\n\nEvent Timing: November 13th 2024\, 6-8 PMEvent Address: Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street New York\, NY 10016Contact us at nordicartistsofnewyork@gmail.com URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nordic-baltic-artists-of-new-york-night/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Art-After-work.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000 DTSTAMP:20241023T213722Z CREATED:20241001T064323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T213722Z UID:11171-1730487600-1730638800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration - 1 weekend\, 3 events! DESCRIPTION:View Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Council meets in person but once a year\, so we need to make sure we use our time wisely! True to our mission of preserving Estonian heritage\, promoting Estonian culture\, supporting the Estonian American community and standing for Estonian interests\, we invite Estos of all ages to join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov. 1-2: Event for Young Estonians (18-30): \n\n\n\nMeet your peers: Find what you have in common and learn what sets you apart! Share your experiences\, interests\, ideas\, questions\, concerns\, visions about life as an Estonain American\, and let us know how EANC can best support and connect our evolving community. (RSVP at erkunoored@estosite.org.) \n\n\n\nEntry is free of charge. EANC will help offset travel costs for a limited number of young Estonians\, aged 18-30\, to join our Young Estonian Advisory Group. Meals are included in the registration\, but please purchase your Saturday evening program tickets *Student discount: $35. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for YEA here by stating your interest here \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & EANC Awards Night\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 2: EANC Community Celebration & Awards Night \n\n\n\nYou’re ALL invited\, as we present a tribute to our heritage\, hear from distinguished speakers and musical guests\, enjoy a beautiful dinner\, and help us applaud Estonian-American community heroes who will be recognized with the 2024 EANC Awards for having dedicated so much of themselves — their time\, energy\, skills\, and resources — for our mutual cause of keeping the Estonian spirit and culture alive\, and our history and interests in the forefront in the U.S. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Musical performances: Isabel-Mary Roos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to stay for the whole show as we bring on a special appearance by the Chicago Estonian School bänd \, as they warm up the crowd for the full swing celebration featuring hits by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Estonian band Smilers. Our Master of Ceremonies is council member Andres Simonson. (Tickets are required to attend this event. See below.) \n\n\n\nTickets available for purchase via Eventbrite\, secure credit card purchase on our site\, by cash or check (email erku@estosite.org). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & Awards Night here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 3: EST-Tech Talk\, hosted by EANC. Learn how to be an informed and responsible citizen in the age of AI and innovative technologies. Estonia leads the way in innovation and technology. Learn more! (Free entry\, registration suggested.) Lunch at Chicago Estonian House is available for purchase after the EST-Tech Talk. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for EST-Tech Talk here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-community-celebration-1-weekend-3-events/ LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553 CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kaleidoscope-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council/ Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T023000 DTSTAMP:20240906T041400Z CREATED:20240806T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T041400Z UID:11016-1726224300-1726367400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:"Nou (SAMM) Pois ÄLÄUD III" folkdance camp DESCRIPTION:“Nou Pois Äläud III” Tantsulaager is for women ages 18+ and for mixed pairs registered to Tantsupidu* \n\n\n\nRegistrations are in from near and far – incl Holland & New Zealand\, Tallinn & Vancouver\, Kentucky & Illinois and more locally\, from Pickering & Pefferlaw – Sept 5 is the deadline (but if we hit the max\, registration will close early). As at posting date 20 spots remain for NPÄ-III\, welcoming all women\, as well as for *men in mixed pairs registered for Tantsupidu. Counting down! \n\n\n\nBe sure to cehck out the website for important info before you go! \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here til September 6 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nou-samm-pois-alaud-iii-folkdance-camp/ LOCATION:Camp “Jõekääru”\, 38 Viru Avenue\, Udora\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/453846628_897253422445149_2101902449846998659_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T235959 DTSTAMP:20240430T021051Z CREATED:20240422T212935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T021051Z UID:10365-1722729600-1723247999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EIMH Summer School 2024: `The Fateful Year of 1944´ DESCRIPTION:26. MAR 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian Institute of Historical Memory welcomes participants to Summer School from August 4 – 9\, 2024. This year\, we are especially encouraging young people of Estonian heritage to apply. We welcome applications from upper secondary school and undergraduate students. The aim of the Summer School is to introduce young people to 20th century Estonian history and give them an opportunity to forge new friendships and visit their ancestral homeland. \n\n\n\nWhat was this country that was created in 1918 and was fought over in the subsequent War of Independence? What were people fleeing from\, defying the autumn storms of 1944\, sometimes at the cost of their lives? What lay ahead for those who stayed? \n\n\n\nAs a result of the terrors of the occupying power\, Estonia lost a fifth of its population of just over one million. In total\, more than 75\,000 Estonians were murdered\, imprisoned or deported. Despite the dangers\, an estimated 80\,000 people decided to escape to the free world. There were no illusions about what was to come after the first Soviet occupation in 1940. \n\n\n\nThe Summer School includes presentations\, film screenings\, excursions\, visits to museums and places of remembrance and discussions. It is also an opportunity to explore Estonia’s beautiful nature. In addition to the capital\, Tallinn\, we will also visit Tartu\, the European Capital of Culture 2024\, and spend a day in Viljandi. You will also have the chance to swim in a bog lake and see how Estonia’s “Forest Brothers” lived as they fought for freedom and against a foreign rule. \n\n\n\nOn the other side of the Iron Curtain\, the spirit and ideas of freedom were carried on by those who had left. In 1991\, we restored our independence\, and now we can be together again. So come on over! \n\n\n\nParticipation at the summer school is free of charge. The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory covers the costs of the programme\, catering and accommodation in twin rooms. Participants are responsible for organizing and paying for their transport*to and from Estonia. Applications to the Summer School are open until 30 April and applicants will be notified of the results by 6 May. \n\n\n\n*NB! The Estonian American National Council is offering two lucky students support in the amount of $1250 toward travel costs to encourage and enable participation in this important course. \n\n\n\n\nEANC Grant Info\n\n\n\n\nPlease note the summer school application deadline is April 30. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the course\, please contact Mälu Institute at konkurss@mnemosyne.ee \n\n\n\nSummer School Application link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduUflfJ5yduZ3IgwAsbZqnivYd5ZVVE7MX71vqB-lSXBXGwg/viewform?usp=sharing URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eimh-summer-school-for-students/ CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T005959 DTSTAMP:20240725T022526Z CREATED:20240725T022416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T022526Z UID:10886-1721782800-1722214799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Chicago Eesti Kooli Suvelaager DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/chicago-eesti-kooli-suvelaager/ LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553 CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chicago-eesti-kooli-laager-suvelaager-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Estonian School":MAILTO:kool@eestimaja.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T235959 DTSTAMP:20240614T033101Z CREATED:20240513T190308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T033101Z UID:10526-1718236800-1718582399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:AABS Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:The 29th Biennial AABS Conference – The Baltic Way: Unity and Giving Aid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n\n\nEstonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have for over the past century shown the benefits of shared action and solidarity. The three states sought recognition of their independence following World War I\, and following World War II – through the years of Soviet occupation – they maintained that recognition through collaborative efforts. In recent decades the joint efforts of their peoples were seen in the peaceful Baltic Way demonstration in August 1989 when Balts joined hands from Tallinn to Vilnius across a distance of 600 kilometers\, and in the three countries’ together joining NATO in 2004. Today\, the three Baltic countries are leading the world in per capita aid to Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.  \n\n\n\nGathering at the 29th biennial conference of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS)\, to be held on the campus of Yale University on June 13-16\, 2024\, will be hundreds of people dedicated to the study of the peoples and lands around the Baltic Sea. The conference features panels from all fields of the humanities and social sciences\, education\, technology\, transnational security\, safety\, and well-being. The conference draws attention to the larger shared space throughout the Baltic Sea region as well as to the role the peoples of the Baltic are playing on an all-European and global scale. The conference\, held on location\, is co-hosted by Yale University and the University of New Haven. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this impactful conference. \n\n\n\n\nProgram overview \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule by Day URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/aabs-conference-the-baltic-way-unity-and-giving-aid/ CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AABS-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T083000 DTSTAMP:20240514T150610Z CREATED:20240426T051405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T150610Z UID:10448-1715761800-1715761800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Symposium on Opportunities with Stanford University and Estonia DESCRIPTION:Vabamu (Estonia)\, Stanford University Libraries\, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs host this symposium on May 15\, 2024 to explore existing and new collaboration opportunities between Estonia and Stanford University.  \n\n\n\nYou will have a chance to learn about the world-leading university\, its Baltic Studies program\, and student and scholar exchange between Stanford and Estonia. The symposium also introduces Vabamu’s international activities and Vabamu Global Conversations strand. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming everyone who is interested in collaboration with Stanford University\, including government officials\, Estonian scientific community and potential fellowship applicants\, members of memory institutions and the start-up community. This is an in-person event. See program below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\n3.30pm Estonian time \n\n\n\nOpening words by Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia \n\n\n\n3.40pm Introduction to Vabamu’s international activities by Kadri Paju\, Stanford Global Project Manager at Vabamu \n\n\n\n3.45pm Stanford and Estonia by Michael Keller\, Vice Provost and University Librarian\, Stanford University \n\n\n\n4.00pm Stanford-Estonia fellowships and internships with Ralf-Martin Soe\, Anna-Maria Osula and Marek Tamm\, Global Digital Governance and Short-Term Research fellowship alumni \n\n\n\n4.15pm Looking into the Future by Luukas Ilves\, Special Advisor at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia \n\n\n\n4.25pm Business opportunities in the USA and Closing Remarks by Andrew Thompson\, Kistler-Ritso Foundation \n\n\n\n“Curated cocktails” where guests have the opportunity to talk to the presenters in designated areas and ask about the following topics: Stanford Fellowships and internships (with Liisi Esse); Business opportunities in the USA (with Andrew Thompson); Stanford University (with Michael Keller); Vabamu international collaboration (with Kadri Paju) \n\n\n\n5.15pm Optional tour of Vabamu’s permanent exhibition  \n\n\n\nMore information on 2025 Stanford Fellowships can be found here: https://vabamu.ee/en/news/2025fellowships/ URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/stanford-university-estonia-symposium/ LOCATION:Vabamu\, Toompea 8b\, Tallinn\, Estonia CATEGORIES:Education,Estonian Culture,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T235959 DTSTAMP:20231220T041556Z 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/ CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EKKAV-esto_0.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Haridus ja Noorsoo Amet / Republic of Estonian Education and Youth Board":MAILTO:kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T235959 DTSTAMP:20231220T040727Z CREATED:20231220T040725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T040727Z UID:9637-1701648000-1703289599@www.estosite.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EKKAV-suvi_0.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Haridus ja Noorsoo Amet / Republic of Estonian Education and Youth Board":MAILTO:kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T235959 DTSTAMP:20231220T042900Z CREATED:20231220T042822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T042900Z UID:9645-1701388800-1704067199@www.estosite.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/banner-INSA-770-tagasi.png.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Integratsiooni Sihtasutus (INSA) /":MAILTO:tagasieestisse@integratsioon.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T235959 DTSTAMP:20230517T223204Z CREATED:20230517T223202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T223204Z UID:9255-1686182400-1687478399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Long Island Estonian Children´s Summer Camp ´Suvekodu´ DESCRIPTION:Children aged 6-15 years of age are welcome to participate in the one- or two-week camp program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact camp director Eva Ensmann. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/long-island-estonian-childrens-summer-camp-suvekodu/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SUvekodu-lastelaager-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Islandi Eesti Laste Suvekodu":MAILTO:evaensmann@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T165959 DTSTAMP:20221011T015423Z CREATED:20221009T220256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T015423Z UID:8670-1665334800-1665507599@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Tallinn-Digital-Summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T235959 DTSTAMP:20220401T050513Z CREATED:20220320T185258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T050513Z UID:7883-1651449600-1651881599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Baltic Advocacy Days DESCRIPTION:This event organized by JBANC is a timely opportunity for Baltic Americans and their friends to come together and engage with Congress about the security and economic issues impacting the United States’ relationship with the Baltic states. As a constituent\, you have enormous power to shine a light on these very important issues in today’s reality of a horrific and unjustified war that the Russian Federation is waging against the Ukrainian people. All this happening threateningly close to the Baltics.  \n\n\n\nFor the second year in a row\, Baltic Advocacy Days will be held virtually\, spanning the week of May 2-6\, 2022. All meetings will be scheduled during regular business hours (EST time). \n\n\n\nDue to the uncertainties that the Covid-19 pandemic has introduced to our social lives\, we have chosen to take this approach\, which also opens up participation to anyone with a smart device and stable internet connection from around the country. With Congress slowly opening back up\, there might be some opportunities to also organize in-person meetings if possible. As of this time\, we don’t know the timetable for a reopening.  \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is needed to participate as a Baltic advocate. \n\n\n\nJBANC will issue a one-pager and brief you on the priorities that we plan to raise. We will also provide a voluntary training opportunity for everyone involved\, as well as assign you with a team of other constituents and/or JBANC team members. All these activities will serve as support mechanisms in your preparation process. If you are interested in leading a group or reaching out to any of the offices\, we could also provide you with useful information about this process. If not\, you are welcome to play a background role during these meetings\, which is just as important. Strength in numbers can be an advantage! \n\n\n\nBy filling out the registration form we assume you are making a commitment to participate in at least one meeting with a Congressional office as a constituent. Each meeting typically lasts around 15-30 minutes.  \n\n\n\nWhile we understand that schedules might change\, it’s important that you make every effort to participate once you have made this commitment. The virtual format gives us all a little wiggle room when scheduling these meetings. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-days-2022/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JBANC-advocacy-horizontal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T235959 DTSTAMP:20220421T231622Z CREATED:20220421T230637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T231622Z UID:8116-1651316400-1651363199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of The Nordic Press\, publisher of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Press shareholders\, Board of Directors\, Estonian-American weekly newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna staff\, supporters and interested parties are welcome to join in the 2022 Annual Meeting\, as The Nordic Press\, Inc. looks for the best way forward in an ever evolving media landscape with a wide range of readership demographic groups. \n\n\n\nNew initiatives will be introduced. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCheck out the new online version of the newspaper: www.vabaeestisona.com URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-estonian-american-newspaper-publisher-the-nordic-press-inc/ CATEGORIES:Opportunities,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/VESoldandnew.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T130000 DTSTAMP:20210611T175539Z CREATED:20210605T174843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T175539Z UID:6367-1623492000-1623502800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Days 2021\, hosted by the Estonian World Youth Network DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Worldwide Youth Network invites active Estonian youth aged 14-30 to participate at the EWYN Virtual Days 2021 event! \nThe Virtual Days will take place via Zoom in approximately 2.5-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturdays\, June 5 and 12\, starting at 17.00 Estonian time (10.00 Eastern / 07.00. Pacific). The main topics this year are moving and returning to Estonia and Estonian language learning in the world. \nThe greetings and short panels of the event are in Estonian with English translations with discussions held in both Estonian and English. \nRegistration:  https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8 \nMeet young Estonians from around the world\, discuss being Estonian across borders and contribute to discussions that are important to our future! Follow event updates on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/   \nSee you at the Virtual Days! \n  \nContact:  \nEANC council member and EWYN board member\, Karl Grabbi \nemail: karlgrabbi@gmail.com\, noored@globalestonian.com \n— \nKutsume aktiivseid Eesti juurtega noori vanuses 14-30 eluaastat osalema noorte Virtuaalpäevadel! \n \nVirtuaalpäevad toimuvad Zoomi keskkonnas orienteeruvalt 2\,5-tunniste sessioonidena kahel järjestikusel laupäeval 5. ja 12. juunil algusega kell 17.00 Eesti aja järgi.\nSelle aasta peateemadeks on Eestisse kolimine ning tagasipöördumine ja keeleõpe.  \nÜrituse tervitused ning lühipaneelid on eesti keeles inglisekeelsete tõlgetega ning arutelud toimuvad eesti ja inglise keeltes. \nRegistreerumine: https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8  \nVirtuaalpäevadel saad tutvuda teiste noortega üle maailma\, rääkida kaasa eestlaseks olemise teemadel ja anda oma panus edasiviivatele aruteludele\, mis on olulised ka tulevikus!\nJälgi uuendusi Facebooki lehel http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/  \nKohtumiseni Virtuaalpäevadel! \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-days-2021-hosted-by-the-estonian-world-youth-network-2/ LOCATION:Home – Virtual CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/inglise_Virtuaalpaevad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T130000 DTSTAMP:20210510T175459Z CREATED:20210510T174832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T175459Z UID:6265-1622887200-1622898000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Days 2021\, hosted by the Estonian World Youth Network DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Worldwide Youth Network invites active Estonian youth aged 14-30 to participate at the EWYN Virtual Days 2021 event! \nThe Virtual Days will take place via Zoom in approximately 2.5-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturdays\, June 5 and 12\, starting at 17.00 Estonian time. The main topics this year are moving and returning to Estonia and Estonian language learning in the world. \nThe greetings and short panels of the event are in Estonian with English translations with discussions held in both Estonian and English. \nRegistration:  https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8 \nMeet young Estonians from around the world\, discuss being Estonian across borders and contribute to discussions that are important to our future! Follow event updates on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/   \nSee you at the Virtual Days! \n  \nContact:  \nEANC council member and EWYN board member\, Karl Grabbi \nemail: karlgrabbi@gmail.com\, noored@globalestonian.com \n— \nKutsume aktiivseid Eesti juurtega noori vanuses 14-30 eluaastat osalema noorte Virtuaalpäevadel! \n \nVirtuaalpäevad toimuvad Zoomi keskkonnas orienteeruvalt 2\,5-tunniste sessioonidena kahel järjestikusel laupäeval 5. ja 12. juunil algusega kell 17.00 Eesti aja järgi.\nSelle aasta peateemadeks on Eestisse kolimine ning tagasipöördumine ja keeleõpe.  \nÜrituse tervitused ning lühipaneelid on eesti keeles inglisekeelsete tõlgetega ning arutelud toimuvad eesti ja inglise keeltes. \nRegistreerumine: https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8  \nVirtuaalpäevadel saad tutvuda teiste noortega üle maailma\, rääkida kaasa eestlaseks olemise teemadel ja anda oma panus edasiviivatele aruteludele\, mis on olulised ka tulevikus!\nJälgi uuendusi Facebooki lehel http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/  \nKohtumiseni Virtuaalpäevadel! \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-days-2021-hosted-by-the-estonian-world-youth-network/ LOCATION:Home – Virtual CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/inglise_Virtuaalpaevad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210504 DTSTAMP:20210420T162041Z CREATED:20210420T154226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T162041Z UID:6158-1620000000-1620086399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NB! Application deadline: Eesti koolide haridusprojektide esitamise tähtaeg DESCRIPTION:Väliseesti kogukondades eesti keele ja kultuuri õpetamisega seotud projektidele on võimalik toetust taotleda kaks korda aastas\, mais ja novembris. Projekte rahastab Eesti riik Haridus- ja Teadusministeeriumi kaudu ning neid hindab hariduskomisjon. Toetust saavad taotleda eesti keelt ja kultuurilugu õpetavad juriidilised isikud. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaridusprojektide eeskirja\, mis kehtib alates 8. aprillist 2021 saab alla laadida siit: Haridusprojektide-toetuse-taotlemise-eeskiri\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaotlusvoorude tähtajad on 2. mai ja 1. november. Kui taotlemise tähtaeg langeb kokku nädalavahetusega\, siis on tähtajaks sellele järgnev esimene tööpäev. 2021. aasta tähtajad on 3. mai ning 1. november. \nKonkursile oodatakse projekte\, mille eesmärk on: \n\neesti keele ja kultuuri (õpetuse) arendamine väliseesti kogukonnas;\nlaste- ning keelelaagrite korraldamine asukohamaades;\ntäienduskoolitus ja metoodiline abi;\nlogopeediline nõustamine.\n\nTaotlusi oodatab Eesti Instituut veebi-taotlusvormi teel. Komisjon teeb otsuse toetuste saajate osas ühe kuu jooksul pärast taotluste tähtaega. Konkursile esitatud dokumente ei tagastata. Lisateave keelkultuur@estinst.ee \nHaridusprojekti taotluse saate täita siin: https://ekkm.estinst.ee/toetused/saada-taotlus/ \n30. märtsil 2021 toimunud infopäeva “Haridusprojektid 2021” slaidid. \nLisateave:\nHeidy Eskor-Kiviloo\nheidy.kiviloo@estinst.ee\ntel +372 51 04 454 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nb-application-deadline-eesti-koolide-haridusprojektide-toetus-taotluste-esitamise-tahtaeg/ CATEGORIES:Education,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210428 DTSTAMP:20210421T185134Z CREATED:20210421T181510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T185134Z UID:6165-1619481600-1619567999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NB! Application deadline: `Back to Our Roots´ Youth Exchange Program DESCRIPTION:Young people (18-30) with Estonian roots are encouraged to apply to participate in this exciting youth exchange program in Estonia.\n \nLike most events this past year\, this year’s exchange program will be different. Participants will be divided into smaller groups depending on their interest and more of the activities will be organized outdoors\, in nature. (Participants who enrolled themselves for last year´s program do not need to apply again.)\n \n\n\n\nApplication deadline is 27th April 2021 – mainly for June’s exchange participants. But we are flexible with the date.\n\n\nApplication form and additional information\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBack to Our Roots!\nYouth Exchanges in Estonia\, Organized by: Seiklejate Vennaskond\nDates of activities:\n1st exchange: 12.- 23.06.2021\n2nd exchange: 01.- 12.09.2021\n\n \n\n\n\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 program includes: \n\nintroducing the Estonian history and cultural heritage to young Estonians living abroad;\nsharing Estonian success stories\, good practices and planned future developments;\nteaching participants the Estonian language in the non-formal learning environment;\nproviding information about work and study opportunities in Estonia;\nintroducing Estonian governance system;\ncreating the network for young people of Estonian origin that might support repatriation .\n\n \nThe program consists of various activities organized in different parts of Estonia. \n \nDuring the whole exchange program the participants will have a chance to learn and practice Estonian in the non-formal learning environment.\n \nThe youth exchange program is organized by youth organization Seiklejate Vennaskond\, coordinated by Estonian Youth Work Centre and financed by the Compatriots Programme of the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research.\n \n\nVideo 1 and Video 2 of 2019 exchange. For latest news follow Rahvuskaaslased Facebook page.\n\nCheck out what happened in youth exchanges in 2016 in project blog HERE and in 2017 HERE and in 2018 and 2019 HERE.\n \n\nProfile of participants (coming from abroad):\n\n\nAge 18-30;\nEstonian roots\, but living abroad for at least 10 years;\nMotivation to learn and practice Estonian;\nWillingness to participate in the whole program of youth exchange (participants need to choose to which exchange they apply for; they can participate only in one).\n\nCosts related to participation:\n\n\nIf selected\, all costs within Estonia are covered 100 %\, including accommodation\, food\, local transport\, visits and excursions. Travel costs will be reimbursed after the exchange up to 300€ based on actual costs. There could be exceptions of increasing/decreasing the limit depending on the overall travel budget and the distance of individual journey. For instance\, as travel costs from neighboring countries are under the limit and from more distant countries over the limit\, it will be balanced to be fair to everyone. Visa (if needed) is the responsibility of each participant\, but organizers can provide assistance in getting the travel documents. Travel insurance is obligatory and be obtained by the participant. This cost will not be reimbursed.\n\n\n \n\n\nContact: Eleri Paatsi\,  rahvuskaaslased@gmail.com – all questions are welcome!\n\n\nApplication form in English: (please fill the application form either in Estonian or English)\n\n\n \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nb-application-deadline-back-to-our-roots-youth-exchange-program/ CATEGORIES:Education,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/175341283_1166796847129203_1254476919901707042_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Seiklejate vennaskond":MAILTO:rahvuskaaslased@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR