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CEEC Welcomes Expansion of Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference To Include Russia
September 8, 2023 — TORONTO- The Central and Eastern European Council of Canada (CEEC), representing the interests of 4.5 million Canadians of Central and Eastern European heritage, supports the collective decision made by all federal political parties to broaden the scope of the forthcoming public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada’s federal electoral processes and its democratic institutions to include Russian interference in Canada’s...
Call to Action
July 10, 2023 — We are writing to ask for your help. On Monday, July 10, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Latvia ahead of the NATO summit in Vilnius on July 11 and 12, where leaders met to discuss how to best support Ukraine and defend NATO’s eastern frontier. This is a particularly dangerous time and it is important for the Government of Canada to...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania
July 5, 2023 — Right now, threats to human rights and democracy are increasing around the world. We are experiencing multiple global challenges: Russia’s war against Ukraine, which is also causing food and energy insecurity around the world, other armed conflicts, and the impacts of climate change. Today, strong collaboration among world leaders is necessary to address these issues and make life better for...
NATO Summit in Vilnius 2023
July 5, 2023 — June, 27, 2023 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr.President of the United States The Honorable Rishi SunakPrime Minister of the United Kingdom The Right Honorable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of Canada The Honorable Jens StoltenbergSecretary General of NATO Dear Sirs,The upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius will once again test the resolve of the Allies to provide support to Ukraine and show...
What? When? Where? A New Online Calendar for Latvian Canadians
July 2, 2023 — The long-awaited online events calendar for Latvian Canadians is live! It can be found on the LNAK website at https://www.lnak.net/en/calendar. We invite you to try it! Users can view events in list form or see a month at a time. As per popular demand, events are downloadable to your personal (e.g. Google) calendar, and organizations are now able to add...
Notes from our Membership Secretary
June 26, 2023 — Hello! My name is Jānis Lielāmers and I have been serving as LNAK membership secretary on the executive committee since April 2022. I have a question for you: have you taken care of your membership dues for 2023? Thank you if you have done so! This first year on the LNAK executive has flown by quickly and I have managed...
Calls for a graphic designer to redesign the LNAK logo and to help with the new LNAK website
June 11, 2023 — The Latvian National Federation in Canada is looking for proposals to create a new contemporary logo as well as to create a new website design. The website is being updated and expanded to be a destination for not just LNAK news, but also for a Canada-wide community events calendar, information on Latvian Canadian organizations and businesses, and opportunities in Latvia....
Light a Candle for the Victims of Soviet Terror on Wednesday, June 14 in Toronto, 7pm at Nathan Phillips Square
June 6, 2023 — We received word today that the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Toronto Branch is participating, and that a number of TV stations will be present to report on the event. If you are in Toronto, please join us tomorrow at City Hall! Please bring your flags and come with your friends!
Webinar on May 30: Meet the leaders of Latvia's top technology exporters
May 24, 2023 — Meet the leaders of MikroTik and SAF Tehnika - top Latvian Technology companies who are among biggest Latvian exporters to the USA! Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S_d2AGJKS8O3psTn3dbg6Q#/registration The event is organized by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce and the Latvian export association "The Red Jackets". The event takes place in English.
Northern Birch Scholarship Applications due June 30
May 22, 2023 — Attention students! The Northern Birch Credit Union Succeed Youth Bursary is now accepting applications until June 30th. Available to eligible Northern Birch Credit Union members, students could be rewarded up to $3,000. Visit the Ontario Credit Union Foundation website to learn more and to apply today!https://ocuf.org/bursary/
March with Ukrainians in Toronto on May 18
May 2, 2023 — SAVE THE DATE — MAY 18 at 6:30 p.m.For centuries, the Vyshyvanka (embroidered clothing) has been a symbol ofUkrainian resistance against russian oppression.We invite everyone to join the march on May 18 to show your support for the Ukrainian people who are once again standing up for freedom.Ukrainians WELCOME all other nationalities to wear their national costumes and jointhem with their...
Motions adopted at the LNFC Members' Annual Meeting
April 26, 2023 — The following resolutions were adopted at the LNFC Annual Members' Meeting on March 25, 2023: Re: LNAK Statute 7.3.6 (2010): That the election of the Board election committee chair be conducted after the review of the Board structure has been completed by the Statute Review Committee and adopted by the Board. With reference to the Bylaws (2010), “Board Meetings” 7.3.6, […that...
Latvian Language Summer School for Youth this Summer in Latvia, from July 12 to 25
April 13, 2023 — Please go to https://www.latvianlanguage.lu.lv/en/for-latvian-diaspora/for-latvian-diaspora/ for more information.
Kevin Rex Event Friday, March 31
March 31, 2023 — LNAK invites you to an evening in honour of Ambassador Kevin Rex on Friday, March 31 7 pm at the Canadian Latvian Cultural Centre LNAK will be presenting Kevin Rex with a special honour to thank him for his service to the Baltic States during his time as Canada’s Ambassador to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania from 2018 to 2022....
March 30 - Ambassador of Latvia to Canada Kaspars Ozoliņš and former Ambassador of Canada to Latvia Kevin Rex speak at NATO Association of Canada in Toronto
March 27, 2023 — Canada and Latvia United on the Road to the NATO Vilnius Summit March 30 (6:00 p.m. ET) in Toronto Canada and Latvia have a strong relationship that has blossomed over the past few years while Canada has led NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia. Latvia's Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Kaspars Ozoliņš will be speaking with Kevin Rex, Canada's Former Ambassador...
LNAK members are invited to a Town Hall meeting followed by the LNAK Annual General Meeting Saturday, March 25
March 17, 2023 — An Invitation to All Members of the Latvian National Federation in Canada: You are cordially invited to a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at St John’s Latvian Lutheran Church, 200 Balmoral Ave, Toronto, or on Zoom, on the theme: “Shaping the Latvian National Federation in Canada for Our Common Future” “What does the data...
Best wishes to our Baltic neighbours, the Estonians, on the celebration of their Independence Day!
February 23, 2023 — Best wishes to our Baltic neighbours, the Estonians, on the celebration of their Independence Day!
Torontonians: Let's meet at 10 Dundas St E. (northwest corner of Dundas E and Victoria) at 6:30 pm
February 23, 2023 — See you tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 24)! Toronto Latvians and Latvians-at-heart are asked to meet at the northwest corner of Dundas St. E. and Victoria St. - 10 Dundas St. East at 6:30 pm. Bundle up warmly, bring your Latvian flags and candles, and let's show our support for Ukraine!
Demonstrate, Donate and Contact your MP to support Ukraine
February 19, 2023 — LNAK continues to support Ukraine in its fight to regain the land taken in the Russian invasion. Our website continues to carry detailed information and resources related to the crisis. The Public Affairs Section has a mandate to keep government and the media informed about issues related to Latvian security, which are also intertwined with the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine....