Imanta Latvian Society Of Edmonton
A place for people of Latvian heritage living in Edmonton, Alberta.
Here a few of the many pictures taken in Edmonton while the bridge was lit up in the colours of the Latvian flag. The sign to the entrance of the bridge proclaimed to all who drove through it! Various groups and cohorts braved the snowy, cold weather to view the beauty of the site. Latvians of Edmonton are proud to celebrate the 102nd Anniversary of Independence.
IMANTA is once again pleased to announce our self-administered scholarship program for 2020/2021, funded by our ongoing casino program and governed by the regulations of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarship is open to:
Eligible Institutions
All accredited post-secondary educational institutions in Canada. Such institutions include universities, colleges, polytechnics and trades training institutions that the Advisory Committee is satisfied are duly accredited or licenced.
Scholarship Award Criterion
All applications will be evaluated by an advisory committee, consisting of at least one IMANTA board member and two members from the community at large, which will present recommendations to the Executive. IMANTA’s Executive retains final decision-making authority over the selection of scholarship recipients.
Application Process
All applicants must complete and submit the attached application form along with the requirements as listed on the form. Applicants will be required to submit course registration confirmation and receipts for tuition paid before any monies are distributed. The deadline for scholarship applications relating to enrollment in the 2020/2021 fall/winter program or 2021 spring/summer program must be received by Imanta no later than November 1, 2020. Awards will be announced by December 15, 2020. Payment will be made directly to the individual upon submission of proof of attendance (i.e. tuition receipt) at the recognized educational institution.
Submit applications by email, with a read receipt to:
Edmonton Latvian Society Imanta will still be offering our annual scholarships to applicants for the 2020/2021 terms. Due to Covid our plans for implementation of the application process has been delayed. We are working on getting the information on the application process out to you and ask for your patience. Our plan is still to have the awards given out before the year end, although the timelines for submitting the required information may be shorter than in previous years. Applicant information will be posted on our website when it becomes available. Sign up to become a follower on our website and you will be notified by email of any new posts!
AS IMANTA MOVES FORWARD:
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PAST PRESIDENT
Change is good and necessary, and it’s a bonus when it happens in a positive manner. After twelve years as IMANTA’s president, I would like to thank the executive, all board members and community members for the wonderful experience of working together and creating memories. It has been a privilege, and now I’m delighted to announce that IMANTA has a dynamic and creative new leader. Continue reading → May 2020 Newsletter
It’s that time of year again!
Our annual general meeting will take place on Sunday, March 15th, at 1:00pm at the Laurier Heights Community Hall, 14405 – 85 Ave NW. All members who have renewed their membership will receive the minutes of last year’s meeting through the mail or via email. If you have not received your copy of the minutes before April 25th or wish to renew your membership please contact us at imantaedmonton@gmail.com. Coffee/tea/refreshments will be served. Continue reading → Spring 2020 Newsletter
IMANTA is once again pleased to announce our self-administered scholarship program for 2019/2020, funded by our ongoing casino program and governed by the regulations of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. The total funding available this year is $13,000.
Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarship is open to:
Eligible Institutions
All accredited post-secondary educational institutions in Canada. Such institutions include universities, colleges, polytechnics and trades or training institutions that the Adjudication Committee is satisfied are duly accredited or licensed.
Scholarship Award Criterion
Awards will be made by the Adjudication Committee, appointed by Imanta, on the basis of adjudication and ranking of the Applicant’s fully completed Scholarship Application package.
Application Process
All applicants must complete and submit the application form (link to form follows) along with the requirements as listed on the form. Applicants will be required to submit course registration confirmation and receipts for tuition paid before any monies are distributed.
The deadline for scholarship applications relating to enrollment in a fall program must be received by the Adjudication Committee by no later than October 1, 2019. Imanta may authorize the Adjudication Committee to receive applications for academic periods that commence other than in the fall, but only for the period between September 1,2019 to August 31,2020. Awards for all programs will be announced by November 15, 2019.
Payment will be made directly to the individual upon submission of proof of attendance (i.e. tuition receipt) at the recognized educational institution.
Submit applications to:
The Edmonton Latvian Society “Imanta”
Attn: Adjudication Committee
1209 Wershof Road
Edmonton, Alberta T6M 2M2
or by email to xarsystm@telusplanet.net with a read receipt.
Scholarship Application 2019-2020
Our Annual Meeting took place on March 24th with 19 people in attendance.
IMANTA’s Executive members for the coming year are Ena, Edgars, Linda, Liesma, Nelda, Inga, Zane, Inta, Ann & Uldis. Our auditors are Anita and Jon. Some of the discussion centered on finding and encouraging younger members to take over executive positions, which must happen if IMANTA is to continue. The current Board members would help with the transition. Continue reading → June 2019 Newsletter & Ligo Information
Reminder to everyone the deadline for applications to our Scholarship Program is October 1st.
Elections for the Saiema, or Latvian Parliament, will take place on October 6, the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. This year, for the first time, a polling station will be available in Edmonton. Information about the Latvian elections has been circulating on all social and news media for many weeks. Anyone with a valid Latvian passport is allowed to vote and probably should vote. More details about where to vote will be sent out shortly.
Save the date: Our November celebration of Latvia’s centenary of the declaration of independence will take place on Saturday, November 17th. More details will be posted in October. Continue reading → September 2018 Newsletter
Our 2018/19 scholarship program information is now available. Please visit our scholarship program page for information and to apply to our annual scholarship awards. If you have any questions please email us!
IMANTA has a new logo! Many thanks to Raina Mithrush for designing this along with our new banner, which was used for the first time in September at the Winspear Centre.
This year’s Latvian Independence Day celebration is being organized using suggestions from our enthusiastic newer members, with the intent of making our event accessible to more families. We will be celebrating with a potluck style event,with Latvian foods and recipes. Your relatives, friends, or Google can help you decide which delicious Latvian food to make. Please let us know what dish you’ll be bringing to help us plan the menu.
