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Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas uudiskiri

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EFC Congratulates KESKUS for a Successful KESKfEST!

Torontos toimus üleilmne eestlaste suursündmus

EFC President Eva Varangu with representatives of Tartu College, NBCU and Estonian House Toronto at KESKfEST opening. Photo: Peeter Põldre.

On August 20, 2026, the representatives of EFC, Estonian House Toronto, NBCU and Tartu College - the four founding organizations of KESKUS - unveiled the first paver stone of the courtyard of KESKUS International Estonian Centre.

This meaningful moment was part of KESKfEST - the final countdown toward the completion of our community's new home. EFC congratulates KESKUS for the successful festival that filled the streets of Toronto with Estonian language, culture and joy uniting Estonians from near and far.

KESKfEST andis meile võimaluse kogeda ühtekuuluvust ja rõõmu, mida KESKUS tulevikus kandma hakkab.

EFC is proud to have been an integral part of the KESKUS journey, and we are honoured to support the Centre's future as a Kalevipoja Laud donor. We are excited about the many new opportunities KESKUS will create for Estonians in Canada and around the globe.

Eva Varangu at KESKUS groundbreaking ceremony in April 2022. Photo: Kristina Laukkanen.

And in the new year, we look forward to moving our office to KESKUS - a fitting new chapter in our shared journey.

Palju õnne, KESKUS! Ja kohtume juba varsti uues majas!

October 1 - Deadline for EFC Funding Applications

Estonia Choir in May 2026. Photo: Jaak Järve. EFC funds choirs and folk dance groups across Canada.

Planning an event or project advancing Estonian culture, language, education or heritage in Canada? You might be eligible for EFC funding! We look forward to applications from established groups and organizations and also welcome new innovative ideas!

Please note that the funding conditions and the application form have been updated. See EFC website or contact EFC Office to learn more!

Koos tehes suudame rohkem!

Donate to Ensure an Estonian Future in Canada!

Anneta ja kindlusta eestlaste tulevik Kanadas!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2026

September 8 Toronto Estonian Male Choir first rehearsal, St. Peter's Church, Toronto, ON - Info

September 10 Estonia Choir first rehearsal, Agricola Lutheran Church, Toronto, ON - Contact

September 12 Hea tegevuspäev, Ehatare Retirement and Nursing Home, Scarborough, ON - Info

September 13 Estonian Golf Club of Ontario Tournament, Spring Lakes Golf Club, Stouffville, ON - Info

September 17 ECBC Social and Vancouver Estonian Future Committee Town Hall, Meie Kodu, Vancouver, BC - Info

September 18 - 20 Folk dance camp "Nou Pois Äläud", Udora, ON - Info

September 19 Enda Bardell Gala Exhibition, Meie Kodu, Vancouver, BC - Info

September 21 "How can Europe and NATO deter Russia? A View from the Baltic" by Marko Mihkelson, the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Toronto, ON - Info

October 15 -21 Baltic Artists' Association Annual Exhibition, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe-Claire, QC - Info

December 5 EFC Rahvajõulupuu, An Estonian Christmas, KESKUS, Toronto, ON

2027

February 25 - 28 ESTO Ski Trip, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT, US - Info

May 27 - June 3 Estonian Music Week, multiple locations, ON - Info

June 11-13 Jõekääru Alumni Camp, Udora, 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