Canadian Friends of Finland In British Columbia

2012-02-06T22:01:00.000-08:00

CANADIAN FRIENDS OF FINLANDSunday Afternoon Films Kuulustelu (2009)(The Interrogation) Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 2 pm Jörn Donner’s film is based on the true story of Kerttu Nuorteva (Minna Haapkylä), an American-born Finn raised in Soviet Karelia. She operated as a Russian spy in Finland before being caught and arrested in 1942.This dramatic, thriller-like film is about her interrogations by

2012-01-02T12:24:00.000-08:00

CANADIAN FRIENDS OF FINLANDWelcomes you to The 10th Annual Runeberg Day Celebration A Presentation of Canto 1 ofThe Moose Hunters - HirvenhiihtäjätRuneberg’s epic description of rural life in Finland in 1832 Also The Runeberg Chorus will perform songs in Swedish, Finnish and English Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 2 pm The Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St, Burnaby Admission by Donation – Coffee

The craft fair was a lovely event

2011-12-05T12:59:00.000-08:00

Finnish Independence Celebration - Sinivalkoinen juhla

2011-12-02T13:47:00.001-08:00

Finnish Independence Celebration, bilingual, on Sunday, Dec. 4th at 11 AMWorship, program, lunch.Finnish War Veterans are our honorary guests.Welcome!Suomen itsenäisyyden juhla - sunnuntaina 4.12. klo 11 - Suomikirkossa - eli Emmauksessa.Kunniavieraina sotiemme veteraanit.Ohjelmaa. Juhlan jälkeen lounastarjoilu.Kaikki tervetulleita!Emmaus Lutheran Church (Suomikirkko)6344 Sperling Ave.Burnaby,

Our First Christmas Turkey in 1951

2011-11-25T12:28:00.000-08:00

Anita Fagerlund wrote: After 60 years in Canada our friends and we remember our first Christmas here. In December 1951, when Ulf and I arrived in Vancouver we were directed by the Immigration Office to rent a room on Beach Avenue, near English Bay. Our landlady was from Scotland and with our school English we had difficulty understanding her brogue. The rent was 10 dollars a week and we soon

The Autumn Concert

2011-11-18T12:58:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful autumn Saturday in November when the CFF held its annual autumn concert. Here are a few photos to enjoy. More can be viewed by clicking onto the link at the end of this posting.

CFF will have a table at the Scandinavian Craft Fair Nov 27 - Join Us!

2011-11-15T09:44:00.001-08:00

Scandinavian Craft Fair - 27 Nov Arts and Crafts — Baked Goods — Christmas Goodies Refreshments and much much more! Presented by Purpurit Folk Dancers Date: Sunday November 27, 2011 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Cost: Free Admission Location: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC

2011-11-07T11:02:00.000-08:00

CFF NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE We are waiting for YOUR contribution ! The same few people cannot cannot always come up with new material! Articles should relate to Finland or perhaps have some Finnish connection to our experiences in North America — informative or humorous, true stories or fiction. They can be short items or up to about two pages long, and pictures would be good too.

2011-10-19T22:33:00.000-07:00

CANADIAN FRIENDS OF FINLAND Welcomes you to an AUTUMN CONCERT featuringThe Finnish Choral Society of SeattleandThe Runeberg Chorus and in anticipation of the Christmas season, Tiernapojat Star Boys' musical play Saturday November 5, 2011 at 1 pm Scandinavian Community Centre 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby Tickets at the door: $10 Children under 12 free Refreshments included

Fw: CORRECTED TIME FOR CFF FILM "UNDER THE NORTH STAR PART II"

2011-10-04T17:31:00.001-07:00

----- Original Message ----- From: Leena Lambert To: 'ulf fagerlund' Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 10:26 AM Subject: FW: CORRECTED TIME FOR CFF FILM "UNDER THE NORTH STAR PART II" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT STARTING TIME OF 1 pm This was erroneously shown as 2 pm in some earlier advertisements

Under the North Star CORRECTION OF TIME TO 1 PM

2011-10-03T10:17:00.001-07:00

Note: The early start at 1 pm Under the North Star - Part II (Täällä Pohjantähden alla II) Part II of Timo Koivusalo's new (2010) adaptation of Väinö Linna's Täällä Pohjantähden alla covers the final volume of the trilogy. Continued from Part I seen in April, Akseli

CFF film afternoon, October 16, 2 pm

2011-10-02T21:24:00.001-07:00

CFF FILM AFTERNOON Under the North Star - Part II (Täällä Pohjantähden alla II) Part II of Timo Koivusalo's new adaptation of Väinö Linna's Täällä Pohjantähden alla covers the final volume of the trilogy. Continued from Part I seen in April, Akseli Koskela returns from prison camp to his tenant farm trying to come to terms with the ghosts of the past. He works for the future of his children

2011-09-30T00:39:00.000-07:00

CFF NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE We need YOUR contribution ! The same few people cannot cannot always come up with new material! Articles should relate to Finland or perhaps have some Finnish connection to our experiences in North America — informative or humorous, true stories or fiction. They can be short items or up to about two pages long, and pictures would be good too. Poetry is

2011-09-29T13:47:00.000-07:00

CANADIAN FRIENDS OF FINLANDSunday Afternoon Films Under the North Star - Part II(Täällä Pohjantähden alla II) Part II of Timo Koivusalo’s new (2010) adaptation of Väinö Linna’s Täällä Pohjantähden alla covers the final volume of the trilogy. Continued from Part

President's Report for AGM September 25, 2011

2011-09-26T12:47:00.001-07:00

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Would you like to listen to Soitellaan, the Finnish radio program from Victoria?

2008-12-03T12:19:00.003-08:00

The one and a half hour live program is hosted by Pirkko Kiansten from the University of Victoria radio station CFUV 101.9 FM every Saturday morning.The program has become a tradition for many Finns who have tuned in since 1991 when it first started broadcasting on CFUV.Soitellaan is an eclectic mixture of music,old and new, some never heard in radio before, Finnish poetry, Pirkko's own

One of Finland's most recognized tunes - Säkkijärven Polkka

2008-12-03T12:19:00.001-08:00

Säkkijärven polkka, the program's signature tune, has a history of its own and is probably one of the most recognized tunes in Finland. It played an important part during the Continuation War (1941-45) and is said to have saved most of the infrastructure in Viipuri. The Russians had laid many mines which started exploding as the Finns reoccupied the city. The Finns discovered that most mines

Prize Winners for the Craft Fair Baskets

2008-11-24T09:16:00.001-08:00

Thanks to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket ($2 each or 3 for $5.00) at the Craft Fair. Between the raffle tickets and other table offerings we made funds which are used to help the activities of the club - like bringing in great films - make sure to see the next film on January 18th.The lucky winners were: F. Backlund; Patty Roy; Willie Duval

Hot sellers at the fair

2008-11-24T08:56:00.001-08:00

There were several items that we sold very quickly - at one of ournext meetings lets brainstorm how we can make this event even betterand more fun!

What did the Canadian Friends of Finland table look like

2008-11-24T08:53:00.001-08:00

Here is the full range of offerings we had this year. Don't forget tocheck out www.CanadianFriendsOfFinland.blogspot.com to see all of thephotos.

Many tables at the Craft Fair

2008-11-24T08:52:00.001-08:00

Raffle Tickets Were a Hot Seller

2008-11-24T08:51:00.001-08:00

Tickets for the three fabulous gift baskets were selling fast - Iended up purchasing $10 just in the hopes that I might win one of thethree. No phone call yet so I suppose that means "better luck nextyear".

What would Henry Lahti Say is a Finnish Moment

2008-11-21T12:07:00.001-08:00

A call to all British Columbians Help to define moments that celebrate British Columbia’s rich history. Submit an event from our past that has helped to shape our great province. In every community, there have been special moments in our history that have left their mark. These British Columbia Moments are to be celebrated and remembered. Chosen entries will be preserved in a series of 150

Upcoming Film Event: Sunday, January 18 2009 at 2 pm

2008-11-19T07:58:00.001-08:00

Tali - Ihantala 1944“It is where Finland’s fate will be decided.” General A. F. AiroFinland’s defences on the Karelian Isthmus break and Soviet troops advance with an overwhelming advantage in manpower and military equipment. The Finns have been beaten. Guerrilla tactics in the forests are no longer enough, and some other solution must

Finnish Movie: Christmas Story - Additional Info

2008-11-18T11:24:00.001-08:00

FINE IMPORTS FROM FINLAND - FINNISH RETAILER

2008-11-18T10:16:00.001-08:00

*We will be happy to help you with the Christmas shopping at the following events in the month of November: SCANDINAVIAN CRAFT FAIR Organized by the FINNS Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, B.C. **Sunday, Nov. 23th, 2008: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transit from Sperling or Metrotown Skytrain Stations, Bus #110 & Bus #144 Stop 1 block over at Sprott & Kensington CHRISTMAS MARKET

Christmas Story - a film for the whole family

2008-11-17T09:00:00.001-08:00

Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth presents Christmas Story A film for the whole family December 28, 2008 doors at 12:30pm, show at 1 pm Director: Juha Wuolijoki // Finland 2007 // 80 min Tickets $8.00/$6.00 students/seniors More info and tickets at 604-224-6162 or r2rfestival.org In a remote village in Lapland, young Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers

Film Presentation Claes Olsson’s Colorado Avenue

2008-10-20T10:05:00.001-07:00

Sunday, November 9, 2008 2:00 pmThe Hall at the Scandinavian CentreAdmission by donationRefreshmentsColorado Avenue tells the story of Dollar-Hanna, dealing with humiliation, shame and respect.When Hanna is little, she and her mother are forced to leave their home island in the Bothnia archipelago after Hanna´s father drowns at sea.Hanna

Nordic Threads Tradition and Trends Fashion Show

2008-10-17T03:34:00.001-07:00

Nordic ThreadsTradition and TrendsFashion ShowFeaturingNordic folk costumesand fashions fromBy Berit Boutique . Friis & CompanyMarimekko VancouverNika Designs . Urbanity......Sunday, October 26, 20082 to 4 pmScandinavian Community Centre6540 Thomas Street, BurnabyPlease join us for a beautiful afternoonwith refreshments and live Scandinavian music!Admission

More websites to explore

2008-08-20T07:00:00.001-07:00

There is also information for travellers and regulations concerning citizenship and immigration. www.suomi-seura.fi Here is one listing the festivals that are taking place in Finland this summer www.festivals.fi This one has information about Turku. www.turku.fi This one has information about citizenship and immigration. www.migri.fi All of these websites are available in English as well as

Wildly Popular Finnish Cappella Sensation

2008-08-06T08:31:00.001-07:00

TD Canada Trust Main Stage Series and new World at the Garden SeriesVancouver, BC – Festival Vancouver returns August 3 – 17, 2008 for an eighth extraordinary season, bringing some of Canada’s and the world’s best classical, world music and jazz performers to Vancouver and filling nine city venues with glorious music over the Festival’s two-week run.There’s also an exciting new series called

More comments on Hugo Simberg

2008-07-08T04:49:00.001-07:00

As I was born and brought up in Finland, Hugo Simberg and some of his work is familiar to me; who wouldn't even in those days have recognized at least Haavoittunut enkeli (The Wounded Angel)? It was painted in 1903 and remained nameless in its first exhibition catalogue as the artist did not want to influence the reception and interpretation of the symbolism of this work which he painted after

Hugo Simberg - discovering Finnish artists

2008-07-03T06:10:00.000-07:00

This morning I'm writing a note of condolences to a friend who lost her father. The visual image on the front of the card is King Hobgoblin Sleeping 1896 - Tonttukuninga Nukkuu. The card has a haunting quality to it - a tonttu covered in a white shroud with a rodent curled around his head, his cap and other pieces off to the side. In the background are hundreds, if not thousands of smaller

Reminder to Contribute to this Blog

2008-07-03T06:05:00.000-07:00

This is a new post on the Canadian Friends of Finland blogspot.I do hope each CFF board director is taking a moment to consider that they can contribute to this on-line journal.Otherwise it will die a slow quiet death and fade away.And as I write this I realize that I have forgotten about the monthly meeting that the CFF holds - but perhaps it did not take place given that the Monday sat

Concert: KARDEMIMMIT ARE COMING - Kantele group from Finland

2008-06-27T09:36:00.001-07:00

CONCERT Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 7 pmKARDEMIMMITKantele players from FINLANDat Emmaus Lutheran Church6344 Sperling Ave. (South), Burnaby, B.C. V5E 2V4604-521-7927More information about this excellent group is attached and is also at: www.myspace.com/kardemimmit

The Finland Booth At the Festival Looked Great

2008-06-24T09:46:00.000-07:00

This year the Finnish booth at the Mid-summer fair was outstanding.It was cute to see paper hats being made for a donation. I saw several of them walking around proudly displaying the Finnish flag.Did you manage to put a push pin to show the part of Finland you hail from? It was neat to see how many people came from various parts of Finland to Canada.The sauna was one of the highlights - I

Midsummer Festival June 20-22/08

2008-06-17T11:00:00.001-07:00

Midsummer Festival June 20-22/08 This is a great event to attend - lots of interesting booths, friendly people, great performances - and maybe this year a little bit of sunshine! For all the details visit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival website for the information about the performers, the Paavo Nurmi Run and everything else you didn't even think to ask about!