Our annual Latvia Independence Day celebration will be Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Laurier Community Hall, 14405 85 Avenue NW, Edmonton.  Doors will open at 5:30 p.m and dinner and the program to start at 6:00 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Continue reading → November 16th – Latvian Independence Day Celebration – A Potluck dinner

We’re using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize volunteers for our upcoming casino on January 19 & 20, 2020.  The Yellowhead Casino is located at 12464 153 St NW in Edmonton. There are day shifts and evening shifts available. No experience necessary! All volunteers will get a free meal! 

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link > Sign up link to see our SignUp sheet:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. You will be required to give your email address so that we can contact you and send updates about your volunteer position.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact us by email  imantaedmonton@gmail.com and we can sign you up manually.

Our involvement in AGLC casinos helps us to keep running our scholarship and seniors programs.  Without the funding that AGLC distributes to us, we would not be able to keep these programs going.

 

Our learning season has resumed! Join us for family fun and a little Latvian culture! Meet other Latvian families in Edmonton. Our Latvian children’s group is once again ready  to make this a great year for learning the Latvian language, enjoying a great time with Latvian friends, learning interesting things about Latvia and learning some Latvian dances.  The IMANTA Children’s Group now meets twice per month, on Sundays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Laurier Heights Community Hall, 14405 85 Ave, NW Edmonton, AB

Click on the following link for more information:

Info for new season of Children’s group

 

The Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration which took place on 23 August 1989 when approximately two million people joined their hands forming a 600 km long human chain through the Baltic countries, thus demonstrating their unity in their efforts towards freedom.

 

This year our Ligo festivities will be held on June 22 at the Edmonton Oilfield Technical Society Park located at 2104 156 St SW Edmonton.   More information to follow at a later date. Keep updated about new notifications to our website by adding your email  to follow this blog. Scroll to the bottom of the website page and fill in your email address to be notified whenever a new post is posted.

The Edmonton Oilfield Technical Society Park is located in south Edmonton. For the Best Access to the Park, use Anthony Henday to the Rabbit Hill Road Overpass. Then proceed South to Ellerslie Road and continue South on Rabbit Hill Road until the first left exit.  Follow the exit to 156 Street –  which deadends at the Park.

 

 

 

 

 

In an effort to improve and continue to run our children’s program, we would like to hear from you.  Below is a link to a survey – the Latvian version is first, followed by the English version.  Your participation would be appreciated.  Please send your completed survey (either in English or Latvian) to our email address – imantaedmonton@gmail.com

Thank you for your participation.

APTAUJA VECAKIEM / Children’s Group Survey

More information is available on the festival’s website: www.latviansongfest.com

Special festival participants and guests
Overall, a large participant turnout is expected and of particular note, this festival has drawn one of the largest contingencies of Latvian performers to join this event. Continue reading → One nation, united in song and dance: XV Latvian Song and Dance Festival, Toronto, Canada. July 4 – 7, 2019.

A Consular Agent from the Latvian Embassy in Ottawa will be in Edmonton on Thursday, March 14th for passport & citizenship services.

Anyone interested in applying for LV citizenship, or applying for and/or renewing their LV passport, must register in advance with the Latvian Embassy in Ottawa at  consulate.canada@mfa.gov.lv

Appointments for other consular services on this day should also be made in advance with the Latvian Embassy.  Coffee, tea and snacks will be available.

Address: Canadian Lithuanian Society of Edmonton, 11629 – 83 Street NW. This is located west of Edmonton Northlands and south of 118 Ave, on the north side of the river.
As updates become available they will be posted.

 

Finishing this weekend’s celebration of LV 100 as we gather to view the lights on the High Level bridge, sing the LV anthem and raise a glass to the next 100 years!