Viesturs Zarins Even though there have been Latvians in Canada since at least the 1890s, there is no definitive history that documents their story in this country. There is however a collection of books and articles focussing on specific individuals and regional histories of Latvians in Canada. Most recently are the three books that I …
On May 21st 2024, the first ever Canada – Latvia Parliamentary Friendship Group was established in Ottawa. The group will be co-chaired by Senator Rebecca Patterson and member of the House of Commons Francesco Sorbara. Almost 20 Senators and Members of Parliament have joined the group, including: John McKay, member of the House of Commons …
This year the University of Latvia in collaboration with the Latvian Language Agency and the Ministry of Education and Science is offering the summer school for diaspora youth for the 7th time. This year the summer school is being offered online, so that anyone across the world can participate without having to travel to Latvia. …
Online “Summer School of Latvian Language and Culture” for diaspora youth July 3-16 Read More »
The LNAK Education and Cultural Foundation (IKF) is registered with the Government of Ontario as a non-profit organization with the ability to issue receipts for donations that are recognized for income tax purposes. The Foundation’s resources come mainly from donations and bequests. Continuing the tradition of the Friendly Invitation (“Draudzīgais aicinājums”), the Foundation conducts an …
LNAK Education and Cultural Foundation 2023 Overview Read More »
On March 15, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Estonian company Fibenol OÜ and the Ministries of Economy, Finance, Agriculture, Climate and Energy and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) on the implementation of an investment project with a total investment of 600 to 700 million euros. “Coming from Estonia, we …
Estonian company Fibenol investing up to €700 million to develop a biorefinery in Latvia Read More »
Ottawa’s Latvian and Ukrainian joint fundraising event was a great success! On March 2, Ottawa Latvians, in collaboration with Ottawa Ukrainians, organised a fundraising event called “Solidarity Through Song and Dance”. It took place in a Ukrainian church in cooperation with the Ukrainian Ladies Committee of the church. The aim was to raise as much …
On February 16, LNAK President Dr. Fritz Traugott Kristbergs met with Brian Szwarc, Ambassador of Canada to Latvia and with First Secretary David Pooler in Rīga, to discuss cooperation with the Latvian diaspora in Canada, and to promote even closer ties between Canada and Latvia. The meeting took place at the Embassy of Canada to …
LNAK President meets with Canada’s Ambassador to Latvia in Rīga Read More »
LNAK Board Chair Ilze Kuplēna-Ewart addressed the Estonian Canadian community in an Independence Day celebration at Tartu College on Friday, Feb. 23. On Sunday, Feb. 25 LNAK Executive Committee President Fritz Kristbergs greeted our Estonian neighbours on the occasion of their Independence Day at a celebration that took place at St. Peter’s Estonian Church in …
Presenters: Lora Egle, PBLA “Latvian archives in the world” project initiator and leader Eva Ausēja, Digital Service Librarian of the Latvian National Library The American Latvian Association (ALA) together with the World Federation of Free Latvians (PBLA) extend an invitation to participate in this virtual seminar. The seminar will be conducted in Latvian. In the …
Let’s vote! The European Parliament election takes place every five years. This year, voters will decide which members are going to represent Latvia over the next five years. Every vote counts. Don’t let someone else decide in your place. LNAK asks that you not make the excuse that you don’t understand anything about European politics. …
Those who vote get to choose: The upcoming 2024 European Parliament Election Read More »
