Happy Holidays from Finlandia Foundation National!

Independence Day is Celebrated Nationwide

It was lovely to see all of the Finnish Independence Day celebrations taking place throughout the country.

Pictured above is our Executive Director Thomas Flanagan at the Finnish Center Association in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Also pictured above are the celebrations at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock, Michigan, along with the opening night of the Friends of Finland art exhibit at the Finlandia Art Gallery. Lastly, the Finnish Brotherhood Hall in Berkeley hosted a celebration as well, featuring keynote speaker Mårten Mickos, Honorary Consul of Finland in San Francisco, and the singing of the Pellava Choir from the Finlandia Foundation Bay Area Chapter.

If you haven't watched our Independence Day video, check it out:

The Finnish Line Fall 2024 now available in digital form

Read, share, pass it on!

National Sauna Week 2025

Announcing the winner of the National Sauna Week poster contest: Vilmo Törmälä!

Purchase your commemorative Sauna Week poster today!

Calling all FFN Chapters:

Apply for a Sauna Week mini-grant by Jan 15th!

FFN chapters are encouraged to host events and can apply for a mini-grant of up to $300, with priority given to events scheduled during the official week. Applications are due by January 15, 2025, at 11:59 PST for events taking place between the period of January through March.

Mark your calendar for our January 16th Finnposium!

Join us for an inspiring talk by artist Kasey Koski moderated by Phillis Fredendall, exploring the creative journey behind a site-specific sculpture installation at Keweenaw National Historical Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Rooted in personal connection to the region, the project celebrates the stories of immigrant workers and the park’s heritage.

In collaboration with the Keweenaw National History Park, Kasey will share insights into the design process, from initial sketches and collaboration with local manufacturers to the installation of four striking core-ten steel sculptures.

Celebrate the intersection of art, history, and community in this fascinating behind-the-scenes presentation!

2 more weeks to purchase

Great Finnish wines for a great Finnish cause!

Sign up for our online Finnish course!

New ONLINE Finnish language courses are now open for registration! The collaboration between the Finnish American Folk School and Language-Clubhouse continues in January with two levels of Finnish taught via Zoom.

Details and registration are available at our website: www.finnishamericanfolkschool.com

HANCOCK HAPPENINGS

Grab your holiday gifts today!

North Wind Books: Purchase with a Purpose

Every purchase helps support the Finnish American Heritage Center.

Please Note: The Historical Archive will be closed through January 6th.

Last Chance to Secure Your Legacy on the Donor Wall at the Finnish American Heritage Center

OPEN APPLICATIONS

Scholarships & Grants Applications are now open!

Deadlines:

Grants: Jan 17, 2025

Scholarships: Feb 1, 2025

Lindfors Law Scholarship: Feb 1, 2025

Sauna Week 2025 Mini-Grant: Click here.

A View into Finland

The winter has arrived in Rauma, as well as throughout Finland. Christmas is just around the corner.

Photo by Young Leaders Board member Kayleigh Karinen.

Your contribution makes FFN grants and other programs possible. And, your gift goes twice as far because it is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Paloheimo Foundation (up to $100,000 annually). Finlandia Foundation National, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible.

Please make your gift today.

Thank You!

Kiitos!

Tack!

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Our legacy is our people. What’s yours? Learn more about our Finlandia Legacy Society by emailing: office@finlandiafoundation.org