EstoSite

Koolitussari: “Eesti lapse ja noore õpetamine välismaal 11”
2022-05-31 09:00 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
Register here

Eesti Instituut korraldab üheteistkümnenda koolituse sarjast “Eesti lapse ja noore õpetamine välismaal” 31. mail 2022 kella 16:00-18:00 Eesti aja järgi Zoomi keskkonnas.

Koolitus on tasuta, seda pakutakse üleilma eestlastele koostöös EV Haridus- ja Teadusministeeriumiga.

Palume registreeruda koolitusele hiljemalt 31.mail kell 14.00 Eesti aja järgi.Registreerimisvorm

31. mai 2022 koolituse kava

16.00-17.00 Ruth Raudsep (Kohila Mõisakool) – Õppematerjalid: Eesti ajaloo ülevaatlik kursus ja Eesti loodusega seonduv kuni VI klassini – eesti keele praktiline õpe loodusõpetuse ja ajaloo kaudu

17.00-18.00 Anneliis Kõiv (Raplamaa Noored) – Mäng on väikese inimese töö ehk tunne lihtsate asjade võlu.

Välisõppe koordineerija, Heidy Eskor-Kiviloo

E-mail: heidy.kiviloo@estinst.ee

Telefon: +372 51 04454, +372 5551 4943

"United with Ukraine" - A Night of Baltic Culture, Solidarity and Support
2022-05-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Massachusetts
Dine to Donate!

Authentic ethnic foods, performances, surprise guests!

Presented by the Lakewood Estonian Society, the Latvian Community of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Lithuanian Community

Donations by check welcome to help support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine.

Lakewood Estonian House & Cultural Center

4 Cross Street and Veterans Highway

Jackson, NJ 08572

Emadepäeva tähistamine Connecticutis
2022-05-07 14:00 | Massachusetts
The Connecticut Estonian School family and the CT E.E.L.K. congregation invite you to attend their annual Mother´s Day luncheon. We celebrate all mothers and all those wonderful people who treat us as kindly and lovingly as our own mothers would. Some performances by Estonian school students.

Feel free to bring something for the buffet.

Connecticuti Eesti Kool ja E.E.L.K. CT Kogudus kutsub kõik huvilisi Emadepäeva lõunale ja palvusteenistusele. Koolipere pakub oma traditsioonilist koosviibimist, avatud kõigile, koos einelaua, laulude ja salmidega.

Tervitame kevadet ja täname emasid, ka neid läahkeid inimesi, kes tegutsevad emade eest!

Tulge kõik!

Columbia Congregational Church hall

325 Route 87

Columbia, CT 06237

European Film Festival of Atlanta
2022-05-06 19:00 - 2022-05-08 22:00 | Plaza Atlanta, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30306, United States
Alliance Française, Goethe-Zentrum, and the Consulates of no less than 11 European Union countries – Belgium, the Republic of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands – are proud to present the first annual European Film Festival of Atlanta.

As a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian nation under attack, the European Film Festival of Atlanta will be opening with the award-winning Ukrainian documentary “The Earth is Blue as an Orange.”

Join us May 6th through 8th at Plaza Atlanta for three days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity. Discover our Film Selection at www.EuroFilmFestATL.com

Check out the film selection here: www.eurofilmfestatl.com/films

Virtual Forum for Global Estonians
2022-05-05 09:00 | Massachusetts
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Estonians from around the world to attend this virtual global forum featuring Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and Estonian president ( 2016-2021) Kersti Kaljulaid. Simultaneous translation from Estonian will be offered in English and Russian.

Watch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Worksup environment from any location in the world with a working internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian, and will include a Q&A session.

This time, the forum will have two panels. The first panel will look at the impact of Europe’s changed security situation on Estonia and whether Estonia is defended. The second panel will discuss Estonia’s e-state services. What are its uses for Estonians abroad and do people know and use these options sufficiently?

The forum is opened by Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and President Kersti Kaljulaid will give a speech. Music is provided by singer and composer Mari Kalkun.

The virtual forum is moderated by Silver Tambur, cofounder and editor-in-chief of the online publication Estonian World.

Let’s exchange thoughts about Estonians across the globe once again and see where they take us!

A link for participation and the program will be published soon.

Watch the previous virtual forums here:

https://globalestonian.com/en/podcasts-videos

Baltic Advocacy Days
2022-05-02 00:00 - 2022-05-06 23:59 | Massachusetts
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.

For 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).

Due 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.

No prior experience is needed to participate as a Baltic advocate.

JBANC 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!

By 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.

While 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.

Register here

Annual Meeting of The Nordic Press, publisher of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna
2022-04-30 11:00 - 23:59 | Massachusetts
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.

New initiatives will be introduced.

Check out the new online version of the newspaper: www.vabaeestisona.com

The Nordic Press Annual Meeting
2022-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
Vaba Eesti Sõna, ainsat eestikeelset nädalalehte USAs, annab välja The Nordic Press, Inc.

Panel Discussion: University of Virginia Ambassador Series
2022-04-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Massachusetts
The University of Virginia Center for Politics invites you to this special Ambassador Series event featuring the Ambassadors of the Baltic republics: Her Excellency Audra Plepytė, Ambassador of Lithuania; His Excellency Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia; and His Excellency Māris Selga, Ambassador of Latvia will participate in this panel discussion on the countries’ relationships with the United States and current concerns impacting their nations, the region, and Europe. A special focus will be placed on the war in Ukraine and its potential impact on the Baltic republics.

Ambassadors of the Baltic Republics

The panel will be introduced by UVA Center for Politics Director of Global Initiatives, Daman Irby, and moderated by Professor Philip Zelikow, the White Burkett Miller Professor of History at the University of Virginia. Co-hosts of this event include the UVA Center for Politics; UVA Office of Global Affairs; Center for Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies; and the European Studies Program.

Watch here

Information about event: Contact Daman Irby, irby@virginia.edu

2022-04-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Amazing Things Arts Center , ATAC, 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01702, United States
Curly String & nublu / DJ QRx: Concert in Boston

Boston Estonian Society and the Estonian American National Council, Inc. (EANC) are delighted to have two of Estonia’s most popular musical groups perform here in the Boston area. Curly Strings and nublu / DJ QRx need little introduction to Estonians, but would be appreciated by music lovers alike. Buy your tickets early since there is limited capacity at ATAC (Amazing Things Arts Center), a dynamic visual and performing arts center in downtown Framingham, MA.

VIP reception: 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Concert: 5:00-6:45 p.m

Advanced ticket sales until April 1st

Tickets / Information

https://www.bostoneesti.org/event-details

Adult: $35/$40 (advanced/at the door) Under 18 & senior: $15/$20 (advanced/at the door)

Family Pack (2 adults + kids): $75/$85 (advanced/at the door)

VIP Single ticket: $50 (advanced only) – SOLD OUT

VIP Family Pack: $120 (2 adults + kids, advanced only)- SOLD OUT

Supporter: $100 (advanced only until March 28)

​

VIP ticket includes (available until April 1):

Table seating near the stage

Appetizers

1 event signature cocktail: ‘Lemon Curl’ or ‘Kosmos’

1 event signature non-alchoholic cocktail ‘Respekt’

Meet the musicians with Q & A

Get your photographs taken with the musicians

Supporter Single ticket includes:

(available until March 28)

Be a patron of the event and support the concert with this exclusive ticket package.

Limited number of Support tickets available.

VIP privileges, including:

Nublu t-shirt (S, M, L)

Reserved table seating near the stage

Appetizers

Complimentary drinks

Please email your desired t-shirt sizes no later than March 28th to: president@bostoneesti.org

Please note there will not be a cash bar,h owever people are invite to bring their own drinks to enjoy (BYOB). A special raffle will be held, so please bring some cash.

​

COVID-19 Safety Policy:

Masking while indoors unless actively eating or drinking. This however may change by April 3rd, so please come prepared. All patrons over the age of 12 must show proof of vaccination by showing one’s vaccine card, a digital vaccine record or a negative test from within 72 hours.

Children under 12 do not need to show proof of vaccination.See you on the dance floor!

This event would not be possible without our super sponsors:

The Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters

Estonian American National Council (ERKÜ)

Curly Strings & Friends in concert!
2022-04-01 00:00 - 2022-04-03 23:59 | Massachusetts
Laulge kaasa…

Estonian music fans, rejoice! Much-loved Estonian band Curly Strings has signed on to be one of the headliners of the 50th anniversary of the Estonian Cultural Days held in NY in Spring 2022. The band has delighted fans with their announcement that they will be making a stop in the Washington, DC area on April 1, before heading to NYC for a show at the New York Estonian House on April 2nd. Boston-area music lovers can enjoy the show on Sunday, April 3.

The Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of these concerts, which will undoubtedly project a contagious, positive energy and offer a great display of Estonian culture.

April 1st, 7 pm

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Drive

McLean, VA 22101

Tickets: www.washingtonestoniansociety.com

April 2nd, 4 pm

New York Estonia House

243 East 34th Street

New York, NY 10016

Tickets: Curly Strings Concert Tickets, Sat, Apr 2, 2022 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite

April 3rd, 4 pm reception, 5 pm concert

Amazing Things Arts Center (ATAC)

160 Hollis Street

Framingham, MA 01702

Tickets: CURLY STRINGS & nublu DJ/QRx April 3! Go to EVENTS tab for full details & updates. (bostoneesti.org)

www.curlystrings.com

Estonian Cultural Days NY / Eesti Kultuuripäevad 2022
2022-03-31 00:00 - 2022-04-03 23:59 | New York Estonian House, 243 E 34th Street, New York, New York, United States
Welcome to all festival-goers and performers!

We wish a very happy anniversary celebration to the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters!

Elagu eesti keel ja meel! EANC is a proud sponsor of this event.

Schedule of Events – English

Kultuuripäevade Kava – Estonian

Tickets & Passes

The Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters invites everyone to the 2022 Cultural Days. We are especially excited to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of this remarkable multi-day program, which provides a vast range of cultural events for everyone – Estonians, Estonian cultural enthusiasts, Estonian speakers and non-Estonian language speakers.

Curly Strings

vocalist Ain Anger

The festival showcases a wide variety of performances, exhibits, discussions, cuisine, and more. Performers include artists and bands from Estonia, including Ain Anger, Martin Kuuskman, Kristjan Randalu, the Vanemuine theatre, the much-loved band Curly Strings, the Estonian rapper nublu, and so much more. Local Estonian American artists, speakers will also be featured! Tickets are going fast!

Festival Pass gives access to all events excluding Estonian Startup Pitch and Mingle, and Põhjaka brunch on Sunday, plus donation. Single tickets also available.

Come join us, March 31 – April 3 2022, at the 50th Estonian Cultural Days!

Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents
2022-03-29 08:30 - 09:30 | Massachusetts
Watch the recording here

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.

Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come.

Featuring:

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

In conversation with:

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

Presidents of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

The 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.

On Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions.

Register

2022-03-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
The 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.

The conversation will be facilitated by Lauren Swartz, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

Walk-ins are not permitted and registration is required. Choose the option for RCOP Members on the registration page for RCOP and under the “How did you hear about this event?” select “Racquet Club of Philadelphia.”

Security and Digital Governance
2022-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 215 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States
In-person event.

The 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.

Kristjan 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.

The conversation will be facilitated by Lauren Swartz, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

Walk-ins are not permitted and registration is required.

Register for “Security and Digital Governance with Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia” (wacphila.org)

Fireside Chat: European Security after Ukraine
2022-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Massachusetts
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/

As 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.

Featuring:

Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov,

Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia

Moderated by Ambassador Kurt Volker,

Distinguished Fellow at CEPA and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO

Amb. Vseviov and Amb. Volker will be joined by other key experts, including Anders Aslund and Glen Howard.

Join meeting: Cisco Webex Meetings

For questions please contact the Estonian Embassy at Embassy.Washington@mfa.ee

Join from the meeting link:

https://valisministeerium.webex.com/valisministeerium/j.php?MTID=m6c89c2c4b5010075ad21cd9fd1980e2b

Join by meeting number:

Meeting number (access code): 2747 262 2644

Meeting password: [REDACTED]

War in Ukraine: Perspectives from Estonia
2022-03-20 14:00 | Massachusetts
A Virtual Forum hosted by Estonian American National Council

Estonian American National Council is honored to welcome Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and Estonian parliament member Marko Mihkelson for a discussion on how the continued Russian assault on Ukraine affects Estonia and the security of the Baltic region.

EANC Washington, DC Director Karin Shuey presents an overview of what has and is being done by the Estonian American National Council and partners to help Ukraine, and the Council shares more ways on how the Estonian-American community and individuals can help.

Featured guest speakers:

Mr. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States

Mr. Marko MihkelsonChair, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia)

A Q & A Session is planned if time allows. In the interests of time, email your questions ahead: erku@estosite.org

Event language: primarily in English, invite a friend! Together we are stronger.

Washington, DC, 2022. National Rally in support of Ukraine. Find a rally near you! here.

Online Discussion: Baltic Perspectives on Russia
2022-03-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Massachusetts
Watch a recording of this event here.

The Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, Eurasia Center, and Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security are pleased to invite you to a virtual public discussion on “ Baltic perspectives on Russia,” in conversation with the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. This event will take place on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT / 13:30 hrs to 14:30 hrs CET.

Russia’s now full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point in the post-Cold War world order, forcing Europe and the West to urgently reflect and reassess our shared security posture. While NATO allies have reinforced the Alliance’s Eastern flank over the past eight years, the possibility of seeing Europe’s deterrence posture put to the test is now looking more likely than ever. At this important moment in time, it remains especially imperative to engage with those voices directly at Europe’s front lines.

As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, join us as the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of each of the Baltic states’ parliaments offer their perspectives on the implications of Russia’s aggression and the future of the transatlantic approach toward European security.

Speakers

H.E. Laima Andrikiené MPChair of the Foreign Relations Committee of the SeimasParliament of Lithuania

H.E. Rihards Kols MPChair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the SaeimaParliament of Latvia

H.E. Marko Mihkelson MPChair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the RiigikoguParliament of Estonia

In conversation with

Staff

Melinda Haring

Deputy Director

Eurasia CenterUkraineCivil Society

Europe Center

Providing expertise and building communities to promote transatlantic leadership and a strong Europe in turbulent times.

The Europe Center promotes the transatlantic leadership and strategies required to ensure a strong Europe.EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

The Eurasia Center’s mission is to enhance transatlantic cooperation in promoting stability, democratic values and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe and Turkey in the West to the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia in the East.EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and the world.LEARN MORE

Virtual Event: How the Baltics are Helping Ukraine
2022-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Video recording available: A virtual event hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis.

TUNE IN: https://cepa.org/event/how-the-baltic-states-are-supporting-ukraine/

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have led calls for a unified approach to counter Russian aggression and have been some of the strongest supporters of Ukraine. As Ukranian resistance slows Russia’s military advance on key cities, the Ambassadors from Baltic States to the United States discuss their national and regional strategies to support Ukraine, strengthen regional security, and counter Kremlin attempts to destabilize democracies.

Speakers:

H.E. Audra Plepytė, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States

H.E. Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia to the United States

H.E. Māris Selga, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the United States

Moderated by:

Edward Lucas, Senior Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis

For more information about the event, please contact Amelia Martin (amelia.martin@cepa.org).​​​​​

BACC hosts Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian Ambassadors for Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine
2022-03-01 03:30 - 16:30 | Massachusetts
Ambassadors of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania give a briefing hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce. BACC welcomes you to tune in for up-to-the-minute, first-person viewpoints from the highest-ranking diplomats from the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – on the current situation in Ukraine.

Tune in here: via ZoomMeeting ID: 873 0346 4018Password: [REDACTED]

JBANC Call to Action
2022-02-28 00:00 - 2022-03-06 23:59 | Massachusetts
The JBANC Call to Action is as follows: Dear Baltic Americans, it is time to act and to call on your elected officials to help Ukraine. They need to hear your concerns about Russia’s war against Ukraine. We need to all #standwithukraine and for the United States Congress to immediately and robustly support Ukraine. Please share this quick and simple guide also with your friends and family.

These points are also addressed in this video by Joint Baltic AMerican National Committee director Karl Altau here: https://fb.watch/bxdc8pN_Ma/

Need help to identify your elected officials? Find their names here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Rallies in Support of Ukraine
2022-02-26 00:00 - 2022-03-31 23:59 | Massachusetts
Demonstrations and rallies across the US and the globe are being held to demand more support for Ukraine and to stop Putin as he attacks Ukraine in pursuit of his Imperialist agenda, and threatens all of Europe, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. To find a rally near you, you can start here: www.stopputin.net

EANC encourages you to voice support for Ukraine and to express concern for the Baltic nations Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Please bring flags and posters to show Estonia’s and Estonian American’s support for Ukraine.

There are also many ways to actively show your support:

Contact your congressman and senators;

Inform friends not familiar with the topic;

Be careful what information you share (Misinformation-disinformation-malicious emails are rampant, so share only verified information);

Donate. Be sure to do your due diligence before making donations to aid groups and give out any personal information. EANC will be posting a shortlist of vetted organizations shortly. (EANC donated to the Humanitarian AId Fund organized by our Ukrainian counterpart, UCCA, the Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America (www.ucca.org)

Together we are stronger. Please bring posters and flags (Ukrainian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, American) to show your support.

FIND RALLY NEAR ME

The national rally organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America were held on Feb 26 and March Washington, DC. This was the third demonstration on consecutive Sundays that the UCCA has organized.

Boston Baltic Film Festival 2022
2022-02-25 00:00 - 2022-03-13 23:59 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
The annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston will present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in-person screening February 25-27, 2022. Virtual festival through March 13!

World-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative, reflective, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson.

In-person February 25-27

Virtual festival February 28 – March 13

TRAVEL AGAIN WITH BALTIC CINEMA

The Boston Estonian Society in cooperation with the Boston Baltic Film Festival committee is excited to announce that the Boston Baltic Film Festival is taking place again, bringing new Baltic films to the big screen at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston. The Estonian American National Council is among the proud sponsors of this event.

The festival offers both in-person and virtual viewing of three films from each of the Baltic countries. Nine films are offered for in-person viewing at the theater — with the United States premiere of the Estonian film Soo [The Bog]. Seven films will be later streamed for virtual home viewing. A panel discussion with the filmmakers, making their guest appearances at the festival, is also planned for the event.

The films are full of excitement, intrigue, romance, and espionage, as well as topics related to our historical past and our current lives.

SINGLE EVENT PASSES AVAILALE FOR LIMITED TIME HERE. Scroll down for full listing of films

BBFF invites you to watch the Q & A with the filmmakers of the Estonian film The Bog (Soo). Free of Charge!

Watch now> Free Q & A w/ makers of Estonian film The Bog

Watch trailer for The Bog

Please join us!

Q/A Sessions with directors to follow many screenings.

Some virtual screenings to include interviews with the filmmakers.

Join us for the official festival opening night reception on

Ticket Purchasing Information

www.bostoneeesti.org

Estonian Independence Day - The 104th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
2022-02-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Massachusetts
Estonians around the world celebrate Estonian Independence Day, a day to celebrate Estonia’s freedom, democracy, people and culture. Check back soon for a listing of related events around the United States.

Elagu Eesti!

Virtual Talk: Cold War Leadershi: The Estonian Experience
2022-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Massachusetts
Hosted by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership of University of Wisconsin.

Register here

Join the Thompson Center and UW-Madison Center for European Studies on February 18 for a conversation on Cold War Leadership with Mart Laar, former Prime Minister of Estonia. The event, titled Out from the Cold, will center on the Estonian experience of the Cold War.

Mart Laar, Ph.D., was born in 1960 in Soviet-occupied Estonia. He participated in the Resistance movement and worked for the restoration of Estonian statehood in 1991. He has served twice as Prime Minister of the Estonian Republic. Under his first government, Estonia made the turn from East to West and in his second, this turn was made irreversible by joining the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Alex Tahk, Director of the Thompson Center, will moderate.

Questions can be submitted during the event through the streaming page.

Register for the virtual event at explore.wisc.edu/estonia.

Website: https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306962931483944/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thompson_center/status/1490784420000849920?s=20&t=56CX3JnKTpuu6LJvQp99Hw

Virtual Event - Cold War Leadership: The Estonian Experience
2022-02-18 09:00 - 22:00 | Home – Virtual
Join the Thompson Center and UW-Madison Center for European Studies on February 18 for a conversation on Cold War Leadership with Mart Laar, former Prime Minister of Estonia. The event, titled Out from the Cold, will center on the Estonian experience of the Cold War. Mart Laar, Ph.D., was born in 1960 in Soviet-occupied Estonia. He participated in the Resistance movement and worked for the restoration of Estonian statehood in 1991. Mart Laar has served twice as Prime Minister of the Estonian Republic. Under his first government, Estonia made the turn from East to West and, in his second, this turn was made irreversible by joining the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Alex Tahk, Director of the Thompson Center, will moderate. Questions can be submitted during the event through the streaming page.

Register here

Register for the virtual event at explore.wisc.edu/estonia.

Website: https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306962931483944/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thompson_center/status/1490784420000849920?s=20&t=56CX3JnKTpuu6LJvQp99Hw

Virtual Fireside Chat with Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets
2022-02-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Massachusetts
Wednesday, February 16, from 9:00AM—10:00AM ET

With Russian troops amassing on Ukraine’s border, tensions between NATO and Russia are at an all-time high. Estonia is a crucial NATO ally in the midst of this conflict, given its pivotal position as a Baltic nation bordering Russia, as well as its history as a former Soviet state.

The Center for a New American Security will host a virtual fireside chat with Ms. Eva-Maria Liimets, Foreign Minister of Estonia, to discuss the current conflict in conversation with Andrea Kendall-Taylor. As the U.S. and NATO work together to de-escalate, this discussion will provide fresh insight into the conflict from the Estonian perspective.

Featured Speaker:

Ms. Eva-Maria LiimetsMinister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia

Moderated by

Andrea Kendall-TaylorSenior Fellow and DirectorTransatlantic Security Program, CNAS

Register here

Watch the video

For registration questions, contact Jasmine Butler at jbutler@cnas.org. For media inquiries, contact comms@cnas.org.

Virtual Event: Responding to Russian Cyber Operations
2022-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
A Virtual Event hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

If you missed the venet, please use the link below to access the video recording.

Watch the video

Over the last years, the Russian government has invested in developing increasingly sophisticated cyber tools. At the same time, Russia is now a haven for criminal cyber groups, which at times seem to work in concert with state entities. As Russian aggression against Ukraine escalates, cyber operations are already playing a key role in Moscow’s assault on Ukraine. Preparing for an effective response to Kremlin-backed cyber operations is a critical challenge to transatlantic cohesion as Europe and the United States work to prepare a united stance.

Introduction:

Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO, Center for European Policy Analysis

Speakers:

Chris Krebs, Partner, Krebs Stamos Group; Former Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Distinguished Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis; Former President, Republic of Estonia

Nicole Perlroth, Cybersecurity Journalist; Author, This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends

Moderated by:

Maggie Miller, Cybersecurity Reporter, Politico

Online Discussion: Parliamentary Perspectives of the Ukraine-Russia Crisis
2022-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
The Atlantic Council’s Europe Center invites you to a virtual public discussion on European legislative perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. .

Featuring:Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MPChair, Defence Select Committee UK House of CommonsEerik-Niiles Kross MPMember, Foreign Affairs Committee Riigikogu – Parliament of EstoniaMiriam Lexmann MEPMember, Committee on Foreign Affairs European Parliament (European People’s Party―Slovakia)

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine threatens the security not just of Kyiv but all of Europe, bringing the continent the closest it has been to full-scale war for the past 70 years. Russia’s continued election meddling, border revisionism, and continued provocations against Central and Eastern European NATO members widen the lens of this crisis, especially as Russian demands have included a wide-reaching restructuring of Europe’s post-Cold War security system. In response, European capitals from Tallinn to London have been in a flurry of policy debates and actions, including negotiations, arms shipments, and sanctions coordination to push back against Russian aggression. As this crisis unfolds, Europe’s policymakers and legislators will play an important role in approving and institutionalizing European states’ efforts to counter Russia’s aggression. To discuss what actions Europe can take in the face of the escalating crisis, the Europe Center is proud to host legislators and parliamentarians from across Europe’s national parliaments and the European Parliament to discuss their perspectives of the crisis and what role European countries and European institutions must play in resolving it. This discussion will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook To receive the event information, please register using the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event.

RSVP to attend online

About the Europe Center The Europe Center promotes the leadership and strategies required to bolster the vision of a strong Europe advancing a better global future in partnership with the United States. The Center seeks to understand change in Europe, galvanize leadership and forge a strategy of renewal. For more information, visit atlanticcouncil.org and follow us on Twitter @ACEurope.

Connecticut Estonian Society movie night ´Video & Vein´
2022-02-06 15:00 - 17:30 | Massachusetts
The Dissidents (2017) – ‘Sangarid’

Estonian with English subtitles

Directed by Jaak Kilmi

The film is an upbeat comedy about three boys that escape from Soviet Estonia to Sweden via Finland in the 1980s to fulfill their dreams in the free world. Please RSVP to jaakrakfeldt@gmail.com using your email.

A ZOOM link will be sent out to you on Saturday, February 5th

Your emailed RSVP will allow you to view the film via ZOOM and participate in a discussion about the film and other topics of interest afterward (the wine is optional) Let´s be social even if at a distance!

Film ´Sangarid´ on meeleolukas komöödia kolmest poisist, kes põgenevad 1980. aastatel Nõukogude Eestist Soome kaudu Rootsi, et täita oma unistusi vabas maailmas.Palun vastake hiljemalt reedeks, 4. veebruariks aadressile jaakrakfeldt@gmail.com kasutades oma e-posti.

ZOOM-i link saadetakse teile laupäeval, 5. veebruaril

Teie meili teel saadetud RSVP võimaldab teil vaadata filmi ZOOM-i kaudu ning osaleda pärast seda filmi ja muude huvipakkuvate teemade arutelus (vein on valikuline). Seltsis on lõbusam!
