Singing and Dancing All the Way to Estonia

Photos: Läänetuul & Kilplased at fundraising concert Meieoma.

The Estonian Song and Dance Festival will take place next week in Tallinn. EFC has funded several choirs and folk dance groups in their preparations for the big event.

Vancouver Estonian Choir Läänetuul and folk dance group Vancouveri Kilplased held a joint concert Meieoma on May 31st. The EFC-supported fundraiser brought together over 100 people. The performances, community spirit and delicious food helped the singers and dancers raise funds towards their trip to Estonia, and gave them a warm sendoff.

If you are not travelling to Tallinn, you can follow the Estonian Song and Dance Festival online via Estonian Public Broadcasting.

Okas kurku ja pind päkka kõikidele lauljatele ja tantsijatele!

Your donations help EFC to support our dancers, singers

and cultural events!

Sinu annetus toetab eesti kultuuri Kanadas!

Meet EFC in Tallinn!

If you are in Estonia next week, come join the Kanada Päev celebrations on July 1st. Organized by Association of Canadian Estonians, and partnered by EFC and other community organizations, the event is free and open to all.

The 20th Anniversary of Alberta Estonian Heritage Society

Left: Current AEHS President Kelly Schuler-McDonald and former Presidend Bob Kingsep, photo by Mitch Fodor. Right: Wagon ride at the event, photo by Kelly Schuler-McDonald

Estonians in Alberta go back to 1899 when the first documented Estonian settler came to Canada. Alberta Estonian Heritage Society (AEHS) was founded in 2005, bringing together pioneer descendants, WWII refugee families, and post 1991 newcomers from Estonia.

AEHS' 20th Anniversary and Jaanipäev celebrations took place on June 7th. Over 100 participants of all ages attended the EFC- supported event. Former AEHS presidents were telling stories from the past, and participants could try their hand at a log sawing contest and flower wreath making. The evening was concluded with a pork roast dinner and dancing.

Palju õnne aastapäevaks, AEHS!

EFC Office Closure

The EFC office will be closed between June 27 and July 13, 2025.

Kaunist suve!

Photo: Viru Raba in Estonia by Mihkel Sillaots, Brand Estonia.

EFC office at Tartu College:

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

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