The Edmonton Latvian Society Imanta is sponsoring an Edmonton Symphony concert on Saturday, September 30th, at the Winspear Centre downtown. The concert will feature Nora Bumanis, ESO’s Principal Harpist.

As part of our sponsorship agreement, a promo code is available for ticket purchase whether in person, by phone or online. This code offers a 20% per ticket discount for all ESO performances at the Winspear during the 2017/2018 season. The code is ANNIVERSARY.

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“I am editing on behalf of various Edmonton organizations, an upcoming E-book with the planned title: “150 Stories of Reconciliation – Connecting Us All”. The book, meant to commemorate Canada 150, will consist of short non-fictional stories (750 words max) from community writers across as many as possible of the immigrant communities in Edmonton, old and new, of all races and from all cultures and continents.
I’m reaching out to see if you could spread word of our project to all potentially interested among people of Latvian heritage in Edmonton that you represent, in the chance of possible contribution of one or two stories for the E-book from that community. Alternately, kindly provide me with email or Facebook addresses of persons potentially interested in contributing a story, that I can follow up with.
The deadline of submission is September 30. We launch the book on November 30. Those interested in contributing a community story or personal one, can reach me at (780) 990-6877, or through connectingusallstories@gmail.com for a detailed information package.
Thank you in advance for your kind support.”
Best wishes,

Tololwa M Mollel
Editor, “Stories of Reconciliation – Connecting Us All” E-book.

Līgo is almost here! This year we will celebrate at Devon Lions Society Campground. There is a playground for children.  Līgo event will start at 2pm with fun activities such as wreath making, games for children and adults (feel free to bring any outdoor toys to have fun with), cheese making, raffle, Latvian bacon bun contest (pīragu konkurss) so please bring your best.  Supper is planned for 5 pm.  Suggested donation of $5.00 per adult to help defray costs.  Children 12 and under no charge.

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In preparation for Latvia’s centenary celebrations next year, a special Latvian flag is travelling to Latvians around the world. It’s making its way to Alberta via the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan, and will continue on to Vancouver, Kelowna and possibly Victoria. This project is a youth initiative created in 2015 in anticipation of Latvia’s 100 birthday in 2018.

The flag will be in Edmonton on Sunday, March 26th. There will be a short official ceremony and everyone will be invited to sign the accompanying book of messages, to write a wish for Latvia as a symbolic gift for future generations. Children’s group activities, a social afternoon and our annual meeting are also planned. 

Details: Laurier Heights Community Hall at 14405 – 85 Ave NW Edmonton,  program starts at 1pm. Refreshments will be served. 

Continue reading → Latvia 100 Flag Event Edmonton & Calgary

The deadline for rsvp for the November celebration dinner in support of the anniversary of the independence of Latvia is Monday, November 14th.

Please show your support for Imanta and for Latvia.  Order your tickets!