National holidays

LNAK priekšsēža apsveikums valstssvētkos

Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas 106. gadadienā Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanādā sirsnīgi sveic visus latviešus, multi-kultūru latviešus, latviešu...
2024-11-15
National holidays

Thoughts on Independence Day

...Be it through dust or the passage of centuries, Through time without end and the choking smog of death - God will raise our flag, For generation up...
2024-11-15
Uncategorized
children, Ottawa, Ukraine

Ukrainian children need more help

In Ottawa on October 27, Save Ukraine hosted a thank-you event for its supporters in a downtown church that has been converted into a community centre. Attending the meeting were...
2024-11-14
Ukraine
demonstration, Ukraine

Let’s support Ukrainians – demonstration in Toronto on November 17

"Vigil for Ukraine this Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm 16:00. This time the demonstration will take place in front of the Ukrainian Consulate in Toronto. The address is 2275...
2024-11-13
Film
film, Patriots' Week

Patriots’ Week: 14 Latvian films availabe online at films.lv

The portal films.lv offers 11 feature-length films and three animated shorts for young audiences to watch for free worldwide during Patriots' Week (until 19 November). This year's programme offers a...
2024-11-05
Education, families, Latvian language

ALA Teachers’ Conference in Seattle brings together education enthusiasts

The annual conference of Latvian language teachers organized by the American Latvian Association took place in Seattle from October 18 to 20. Teachers from Latvian schools across North America shared...
2024-11-04
Canada-Latvia relations, Culture
The Hamilton

Across the Sea – 80 Years Ago (autumn 1944 – May 1945)

On Saturday, November 9 at 14:00 EST we will gather to commemorate the passage of thousands of refugees from Latvia to Sweden in small in fishing boats. Documentary film: LIFE...
2024-10-29
Canada-Latvia relations, Culture
Independence Day, The Hamilton

Latvia’s 106th Birthday Celebration in Hamilton

Sunday, November 17 14:00 King George Ballroom South,Liuna Station, 360 James St. N., Hamilton The opening ceremony will be followed by a concertDAINU ZEME- with Melngailis on the trail of...
2024-10-28
Music
DV, Kārlis Briedis, Ottawa

An evening with Kārlis Briedis in Ottawa “Autumn is Coming”

Ottawa's autumn season is off to a great start. When the autumn leaves on the trees signal the approach of winter, and start to show their colours, and it's freezing...
2024-10-26
Balts
Burtnieki

The Toronto Dievturu Communion Celebrates the Harvest

This year, on the 21st day of the Heather month (September), the hot embrace of today's sun did not signal the arrival of the autumn, but we know that every...
2024-10-22

Dmitro Kuleba. Photo - LETA

#KopāparUkrainu

*The series of articles Believing in Victory is made freely available thanks to the financial support of Latvijas Finieris .

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba explains why the West fears "escalation" or Russia's defeat in the war

In early September, Dmitro Kuleba and several other ministers resigned at the request of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Last week, Kuleba visited the Riga conference. Journalists were queuing up to speak to the politician who for four and a half years had confidently represented Ukraine in the world.... read more

Organization News

Toronto Latviešu biedrības Sestdienas skola

Latvian school teachers in Canada share their experiences

This year's first Canadian Latvian Teachers' Meeting took place on November 2. The meeting was attended by teachers and principals from the Toronto, M...
2024-11-05
Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanadā (LNAK)

ALA Teachers’ Conference in Seattle brings together education enthusiasts

The annual conference of Latvian language teachers organized by the American Latvian Association took place in Seattle from October 18 to 20. Teachers...
2024-11-04
Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanadā (LNAK)

Funding for Latvian Canadian Cultural Groups and Ensembles in 2024

2024. Funding for one or two Latvian Canadian cultural groups is still available from the Latvian Ministry of Culture's budget for 2024. The maximum f...
2024-10-30

Miscellaneous News

Business, LIAA
biomedicine, LIAA

Printymed working on a Heart Valve Prothesis

The biomedical startup PrintyMed has attracted two grants from the Competence Center for Smart Materials and Technologies, with a total amount exceeding 800 thousand euros. It is planned that the...
2024-10-20
Education
Northern Birch, Scholarship

Northern Birch Community Roots Scholarship open for applications

Northern Birch is calling all student members! If you're currently enrolled in post-secondary school and are actively contributing to your community, apply for the Northern Birch Community Roots Scholarship! Accepting...
2024-09-26
Business, LIAA
LIAA, special needs

Latvian firm Azeron develops keyboard replacements for people with special needs, changing the world of software and video games

Keyboard replacements for people with special needs, developed by Ventspils-based video game controller manufacturer Azeron, have not only changed the world of software and video games but have also opened...
2024-09-13

Photo Galleries

The Latvian film “Postcard from Rome” will be screened in Toronto on Sunday, November 24 at 18:00 EST as part of the “European Film Festival”.

More information here.

New! Video gallery

Calendar

The World Federation of Free Latvians is organizing its next “Latvia in Focus” forum in Paris, for business people, professionals and students.

Just for fun

Daily “Wordle” in Latvian

Children’s Corner

How does a chainsaw work?

NOVEMBER SPARKLERS