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Kevin Rex Event Friday, March 31
March 18, 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. The...
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....
Latvian Canadians will stand with Ukraine in Mass Demonstrations to mark 365 Days of Resistance
February 18, 2023 — LNAK urges you to show your support for Ukraine’s fight against russia’s barbaric invasion by participating in a demonstration on Friday, February 24. To mark 365 days of resistance, there will be protest events organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in at least fifteen cities across Canada. The Toronto event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Yonge–Dundas Square and continue...
An Evening with Kevin Rex, Ambassador of Canada to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania (2018-2022)
February 18, 2023 — We invite you to join LNAK in honouring Kevin Rex on Friday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. EST at the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto.LNAK will present Kevin Rex with an LNAK Order of Honour to thank him for his service to the Baltic states as Canada's Ambassador to Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Mr. Rex will share his reflections on...
Plans for the LNAK Website
February 17, 2023 — The LNAK executive committee is actively working to upgrade our website. Thank you to the KliK committee, formed by the previous executive committee, for their initiative to improve LNAK’s digital communication. Everyone agreed that the website needed to be improved. However, there were various opinions regarding the best approach. The current executive committee has examined the work done by KliK so...
Best wishes to our Baltic neighbours, the Lithuanians , on the celebration of their Independence Day!
February 16, 2023 — Best wishes to our Baltic neighbours, the Lithuanians , on the celebration of their Independence Day!
Donate to the Latvian Educational and Cultural Foundation
January 13, 2023 — Dear friends! The Latvian National Federation in Canada Educational and Cultural Foundation (ECF) is inviting you to continue your support of Latvian educational and cultural activities in Canada by joining this year’s annual fundraising “Draudzīgais aicinājums” drive. “Draudzīgais aicinājums” or “Friendly Invitation” was begun in 1935 by Latvia’s former president Karlis Ulmanis in order to support Latvian schools and culture,...
Calling Latvian Artists in Canada; deadline Dec 10
December 5, 2022 — Calling Latvian Artists in Canada The Latvian National Federation in Canada invites Latvian artists living in Canada to help us create an electronic Christmas card. We are holding a contest seeking artwork and design for the copy to convey our best wishes of the season to our community, supporters, and collaborators. Please submit sketches by midnight on December 10 to...
Statement by the Prime Minister on Latvia's Independence Day
November 18, 2022 — November 18, 2022Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Latvia’s Independence Day: “Today, we join Latvian communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Latvia’s Independence Day. “Canada and Latvia enjoy a strong and positive relationship built on deep ties between our peoples, and a shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and...
Latvian Flag Raising Ceremony in Guelph on Friday
November 16, 2022 — We are happy to announce that the Latvian flag will be raised in Guelph, Ontario on November 18 at 9 am to mark the 104th anniversary of Latvia's independence. Thank-you to Arni Miķelsons for arranging this! Location: Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street This is a welcome addition to the other flag-raising and "light-up" events across Canada. ...
Zoom links for November 18 and 19 events at the Canadian Latvian Cultural Centre in Toronto
November 14, 2022 — Of course, we hope you will be able to participate in person if you live near Toronto! But if not, you will be able to participate via Zoom: Topic: 18. un 19. novembris KLCT Time: Nov 18, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every day, 2 occurrence(s) Nov 18, 2022 08:00 AM until...
LNAK News Update e-mail Newsletter
November 12, 2022 — Here is the latest LNAK e-mail newsletter including: a greeting from the Latvian Ambassador to Canada Kaspars Ozoliņš information about November 18 Latvian Independence Day celebrations across the country information about three Latvian films that will be available for viewing this month: Baņuta (Toronto, November 16), Valiant! (Toronto November 18 and online on November 24, and which you can request...
Latvia's Ambassador to Canada Kaspars Ozoliņš' Greeting as November 18 draws near
November 10, 2022 — I would like to take this opportunity to greet you on the anniversary of the Latvian declaration of independence, which we will soon be celebrating together at a number of events in Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Hamilton. I look forward to meeting many of you in the uplifting, festive atmosphere that our national day calls for. On November 18...
Your family's history is valuable - New guidelines on maintaining archival materials
November 9, 2022 — It's been more than a year since the World Federation of Free Latvians together with support from the Latvian Ministry of Culture started to collect information about Latvian archives around the world. in Canada, so far 9 private archives have been registered - if you have archival materials at home (and we all do), you are invited to register your...
