Estonian Foundation of Canada Newsletter

Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas uudiskiri

Please share this update with friends and family, and encourage them to subscribe to EFC's Newsletter here.

EFC Approves Funding Applications

Ööbik's 30th Anniversary Concert was one of the projects that received EFC funding. Photo by Kai Kiilaspea.

Requests for funding were reviewed by EFC directors for fall disbursement. We are happy to see applications from both existing and new organizations as EFC continues to work together with the community.

Applications were approved for projects and events in Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario. All applicants have now been contacted.

Our volunteer directors are involved in many community events.

Suur aitäh kõikidele kes, nagu meie, teeme oma parima, et Eestlaste tegevus Kanadas jääb püsima!

The next funding application deadline is March 1, 2026.

Olete oodatud!

EFC's Rahvajõulupuu, An Estonian Christmas on December 13, 2025

If you are in the Greater Toronto area, please join us for EFC's Rahvajõulupuu, An Estonian Christmas! Come and browse the Christmas Market, enjoy performances by community organizations and meet Santa!

If distance or circumstance is keeping you from joining us, please know that EFC is thinking of you! Ruudi Productions will be catching the event on video to share the holiday joy with all.

Make Your Holiday Gift - Donate to EFC!

EFC's Rahvajõulupuu is all about the holiday spirit and community! It is also a great opportunity to make your end-of-year donation. You can make your gift when buying tickets, bring a cheque or cash to Rahvajõulupuu, or donate by card at the event. You can also make your gift by clicking below. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for all donations over $20.

Estonians Helping Estonians! Eestlased aitavad eestlasi!

Make Your Gift!

"My Favourite Thing About Christmas"

EFC's Photo Contest for Children and Youth

Photo by Kairi Tähe, Brand Estonia

EFC invites you to share your holiday joy! Take a photo of your favourite thing about Christmas, and you could win a $50 Indigo Gift Card!

Submit your entry by December 1, 2025. See EFC website for more information.

Kaunist jõuluootust!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2025

November 29 Estonian Christmas Baking, online - Info

November 30 Kuldse Klubi Jõululaat - Christmas Market, Meie Kodu, Vancouver, BC - Contact

December 1 EFC's Photo Contest Deadline - Info

December 4 Live jazz and Prof. Andres Kasekamp's talk "Geopolitics Return to the Baltics", Latvian Centre, Toronto, ON - Info

December 5 Virtual Forum for Global Estonians, online - Info

December 6 Toronto Estonian Male Choir's Christmas Concert, St. Peter's Church, Toronto, ON - Info

December 7 Eesti Jõululaud & Bazaar - Montreal Estonian Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC - Info

December 10 VEMU's Estonian Language Cafe, Tartu College, Toronto, ON - Info

December 13 EFC's Rahvajõulupuu, An Estonian Christmas, Latvian Centre, Toronto, ON - Info

2026

January 15 Alberta Estonian Heritage Society Photo Contest deadline - Info

January 15-17 Pärt, Brahms & Stravinsky at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, ON - Info

February 14 Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Arvo Pärt at 90, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON - Info

February 26 - March 1 Esto Ski, Mont Tremblant, QC - Info

March 7 Estonian Relief Committee's 75th Anniversary fundraiser, Latvian Centre, Toronto, ON - Info

June 27 - July 25 Jõekääru Summer Camp, Udora, ON - Info

August 15 - 23 Opening of KESKUS, International Estonian Centre, Toronto, ON

Please send your upcoming events to info@estonianfoundation.ca

EFC office at Tartu College:

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

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