First Ever Canada-Latvia Parliamentary Friendship Group established at the Parliament of Canada

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 …

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Online “Summer School of Latvian Language and Culture” for diaspora youth July 3-16

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. …

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LNAK Education and Cultural Foundation 2023 Overview

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 …

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Estonian company Fibenol investing up to €700 million to develop a biorefinery in Latvia

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 …

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Together in Song and Dance

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 …

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Happy Birthday Estonia!

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 …

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Friday, February 23 at 2:00 pm ET Virtual Seminar “How to use the PBLA digital platform Latvian Archives in the World”

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 …

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Those who vote get to choose: The upcoming 2024 European Parliament Election

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. …

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“Draudzīgais aicinājums” Invitation to Donate to the LNFC Educational and Cultural Foundation

Dear friends! The Latvian National Federation in Canada Educational and Cultural Foundation (LNFC ECF) invites you to join this year’s annual fundraising “Draudzīgais aicinājums” drive. LNFC ECF has supported Latvian education and culture in Canada since 1982. However, in order to be able to continue our work, we need your support more than ever. The …

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