ESTONIAN FOUNDATION OF CANADA IN 2024

In 2024 EFC celebrated its 50th Anniversary. It was a successful year during which EFC:

• Gave financial support to 30 programs and initiatives in Canada, USA and Estonia;
• Awarded 14 scholarships to Estonian Canadian students;
• Re-introduced EFC Estonian Language Studies Awards;
• Held a successful hybrid Annual Meeting of Members connecting Estonians across Canada;
• Brought the community together with Rahvajõulupuu, An Estonian Christmas.

EFC’s charitable activities are funded solely through donations and bequests. Thank you to everyone who supported EFC in 2024!

ESK soovib Eesti kogukonnale Kanadas edukat 2025.aastat!

EFC FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Photo: Jõekääru camp, 2024

Are you organizing a program or initiative for the Estonian community in 2025? Your organization may be eligible for EFC Funding! See EFC website for more info.

The deadline to submit your funding application is March 1, 2025!

Uus aasta algas lauluga!

In January, 120 singers from Canada and the US gathered in Toronto to sing under the guidance of Heli Jürgenson, the Song Festival Artistic Director. LaLaLa, the EFC-funded 2-day workshop, organized by the Estonian Singers Federation in North America, focused on the Song Festival repertoire. The weekend concluded with a powerful concert.

ESK soovib Laulupeo-teekonnal edu!

Photos: Dave Thompson

Läänekaare Postipoiss

After a short hiatus, Vancouver Estonian Society (VES) published the 267th issue of Läänekaare Postipoiss in December 2024! Postipoiss looks at the 75 years of VES history, recent community events, and more. The publication was funded by EFC and is available in print and digital format. Head lugemist!

EFC's SHARED FUTURE CAMPAIGN

When you donate to EFC, you help sustain Estonian culture, education, language and heritage in Canada.

Teie annetused toetavad meie kogukonna ühist tulevikku!

Did you know?

On January 23, 2025, the federal Department of Finance released draft legislation to support a proposed extension of the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025. The Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed that it will proceed to administer the deadline extension. 

What does this mean for you? 

You may claim the eligible amount of certain gifts made to charities up to February 28, 2025 on your 2024 personal income tax return. This could include donations to EFC. Click here for more info.

MEET EFC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Lia Zifkin is doing her MA in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is an active member of the Estonian community, having contributed to Jõekääru, Toronto Estonian Supplementary School, Toronto Estonian Kindergarten, and much more.

"I am committed to growing our community as I see its value - I have experienced it first hand."

Markus Kangur is pursuing a MSc degree in Statistics at the University of Toronto. He is passionate and curious about his Estonian heritage, and he is learning Estonian through an online portal Keeleklikk.

"As someone who is relatively new to exploring their Estonian identity, EFC was the perfect resource to begin discovering opportunities to explore my heritage."

EFC office at Tartu College:

3 Madison Avenue, Unit G2 Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S2

416-465-5600 info@estonianfoundation.ca www.estonianfoundation.ca