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IKF · Scholarship

Summer Scholarships

The Latvian Education and Culture Foundation (IKF) offers summer scholarships for young Latvians who wish to attend Garezers Summer High School or Kursa Summer High School Latvian...

2025-03-11

Canada · paraugvēstule · Ukraine

Sample letter to send to Canadian MPs

LNAK encourages Canadians to write to their MPs, as well as to candidates running in the upcoming federal election. Let's let the Canadian government know what we...

2025-03-07

January 26 marks 103 years since the ‘de jure’ recognition of Latvia

Support for the Latvian diaspora
Diaspora · finansējums

Pieejamais atbalsts diasporai 2025. gadā – noderīga tabula

Ārlietu ministrija ir apkopojusi diasporai un diasporas organizācijām pieejamo atbalstu 2025. gadā, ko veido vairāku valsts institūciju programmas, kuru mērķis ir atbalstīt projektus un iniciatīvas diasporas un remigrācijas jomās. Apkopojumā...
2025-02-07
Diaspora

Organizations are invited to apply to join the Diaspora Advisory Council of Latvia; deadline January 31

Get involved in diaspora policy and apply for two non-permanent seats on the Diaspora Advisory Board! The main criterion for nomination is that the association, foundation or diaspora organization has...
2025-01-19
History, Literature
Baņuta Rubess · Bruno Slept Here

Baņuta Rubess’s historical novel ” Bruno Slept Here” is published in Latvian

On December 17 at 18.00 Rīga's cultural space Hanza Platform will see the launch of the newly published novel "Te bija Brunis" ("Bruno Slept Here") by Baņuta Rubess. Members of...
2024-12-13
Ukraine
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
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

#StandWithUkraine

Koļa Serga together with Ukrainian soldiers on the front Personal photo

Latvian online news magazine ir.lv‘s series of articles Believing in Victory is made available thanks to the sponsorship of Latvijas Finieris.

2024-01-24 The Cultural Unit→

Across Canada

Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanadā (LNAK)

Weekly Review (Mar 3–9, 2025)

Canada and the World A new leader. The Liberal Party of Canada elects Mark Carney, former...
2025-03-10
Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanadā (LNAK)

Demonstration at the US Consulate in Toronto

Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Canadians stand with Ukrainians outside the US Consulate in Toronto on March...
2025-03-04
Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanadā (LNAK)

Weekly Review (Feb 24–Mar 2, 2025)

Canada and the World ● Trump says that the 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will...
2025-03-03

Miscellaneous News

Public Relations, Ukraine
UCC · Ukraine

UCC Statement on Trump’s attack on President Zelenskyy

Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump and JD Vance’s attack on President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people:...
2025-03-01
In Latvia, Youth
ALA · Sveika Latvija · youth

Registration is Open for ALA Educational Travel Programmes

Do you want to improve your Latvian or travel around Latvia with your family? Here is a unique opportunity for an unforgettable summer, where everything is carefully thought out and...
2025-01-24
History, Literature
Baņuta Rubess · Bruno Slept Here

Baņuta Rubess’s historical novel ” Bruno Slept Here” is published in Latvian

On December 17 at 18.00 Rīga's cultural space Hanza Platform will see the launch of the newly published novel "Te bija Brunis" ("Bruno Slept Here") by Baņuta Rubess. Members of...
2024-12-13

Kids’ Corner

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