If you have an interest in Finland (perhaps you have some nordic DNA or or just curious), please become a Member of Canadian Friends of Finland, Burnaby
Support CFF Burnaby / Vancouver / BC by becoming a member.
We simply need your last and first name, address (street, city, province, postal code); telephone; and email.
Complete the following and return with your cheque made payable to:
Canadian Friends of Finland
6540 Thomas St, Burnaby, BC
V5B 4P9
If you would like to send a transfer please send it to: finnfriend @ gmail.com (no spaces) with the same information.
Cost per calendar year Jan-Dec :
Individual: $17.00 Canadian
Student/Senior (65+): $12 Canadian
Additional Family Member: $5 Canadian
Lifetime Membership: $200 Canadian
Donation to CFF: $
Total Enclosed: $
Canadian Friends of Finland was founded in Toronto in 1982. The Vancouver chapter started in 1989 and was independently incorporated as a non-profit society in BC in 1993. Members have an interest in furthering their understanding and knowledge of the culture, history, and current events of Finland, and enriching and promoting Finnish-Canadian relations.
Come and engage with others about Finland’s history and culture in
British Columbia. Canadian Friends of Finland, CFF, for short, is a
federally incorporated non-profit organization. Operating out of the
Scandinavian centre in Burnaby, BC, we welcome new members. There are
other non-connected chapters in Toronto and Ottawa.
Promote, Connect and Discover Suomi and Sisu
- Cultural Activities: CFF organizes events such as art exhibitions, literature and architectural events, music performances, and activities that celebrate the Finnish heritage and people.
- Language Refresh: We often show Finnish films with English sub-titles, there is a multi-lingual library you can access, and we publish various printed and digital newsletters and articles. We have members with different levels of the Finnish language.
- Food Culture: From historic traditions to current local food habits, we highlight various aspects of Nordic food and beverage.
- Ethnic Heritage: Connect with those who share your heritage and cultural traditions. Explore your roots. Learn about a new culture, even if you come from elsewhere.
- Community Connection: We network with other clubs at the centre and wish to highlight the richness of Nordic and Scandinavian countries and their impact in Canada. We promote academic, scientific, and cultural exchange between Finland and Canada.
Joining the CFF club can enrich your life by providing you with an opportunity to connect with those who share similar interests and passions. You can be a member, an active volunteer or join the Board. Annual membership fees range from $12 to $20. These fees help to fund our activities.
Visit our FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/CFFYVR/
CFF is a member organization of Finland House Society, which, with other Scandinavian House Societies, manages the Scandinavian Centre, to provide a facility where Nordic cultures and events can be showcased.
A collection of Finnish DVDs, VHS tapes and some printed
material is available for loan to CFF members. You can access the
Finnish Room at the Scandinavian Community Centre. Please
all ahead to make sure the room will be available. It if it booked for a
meeting you will not be able to retrieve any materials, so please call
ahead.
For information about us, or to offer your comments, please contact:
Dianne Kilback, President: 604-294-3715; dkilback @ shaw.ca (remove spaces)
