LNAK, the Latvian National Federation of Canada, is hosting a virtual cross-Canada Christmas concert and sing-along on Wednesday, December 23, at 6pm Alberta time.

The program is planned to be an hour long and will feature families, children’s groups, and individual performances from across the country. This Christmas program is especially for those who find it difficult to be apart from family this year. It will also serve as a musical greeting to the Canadian-led NATO mission in Latvia. Zoom link follows. Mark your calendars, and please share this information with family and friends!

From Edmonton Latvian Society ‘Imanta’ – “Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus visiem. Merry Christmas to all”.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83514145236

To celebrate the 102^nd Birthday of the Republic of Latvia, Edmonton’s High Level Bridge will be illuminated in the colours of the Latvian Flag on November 18th from 5pm-10pm. We can not celebrate together as we have done in the past, so we invite you to visit the bridge area on your own or with your family or cohorts and take a photo or short video and then share it on Imanta’s FB page. You can also send your photo or video to imantaedmonton@gmail.com and we will post it to our website!

The Latvian National Association in Canada (LNAK) is inviting everyone to their celebration of Latvia’s 102^nd birthday via Zoom on November 18^th. The event will feature programs from coast to coast (even as far as the Arctic Circle) and will start at 8pm EST (6pm in Alberta). Look for Edmonton’s contribution! This event will also be live-streamed on Facebook (link follows below). The Zoom link will be posted on our website and on the LNAK FaceBook page a day in advance. Let’s be united and spread our love for Latvia!

Facebook Link for Latvian Federation in Canada

The Latvian Embassy in Canada and the European Union Film Festival present Blizzard of Souls on November 17^th & 18^th. This historical drama about Latvian Riflemen during WW1, based on a book by Aleksandrs Grīns, is one of the most expensive productions in LV cinematographic history and one of Latvia’s biggest box-office hits. It has been nominated for several European film awards.  Festival info at  http://www.euffonline.ca/

WE ARE SHORT 4 VOLUNTEERS!

Please help us fill our slots for our casino event.  No experience necessary!

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.

We are 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.

 

WE ARE SHORT OF VOLUNTEERS!

Please help us fill our slots for our casino event. 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.

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 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

 

OK lets see if we can make it happen here in Edmonton!  Saturday, May 5th 1 p.m at the Fort Edmonton Foot Bridge.

May 4 is the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia Day, which is the perfect time to gather families, friends, neighbours and communities around a white-clad table, cherishing togetherness and the gift of living in a free country of our own.

May 5, this year on Saturday, is the perfect time to continue celebrating Latvia and its hundred years with a healthy and fun sports activity! “Jog Latvia in the World” is the activity that invites you to create a jogging, walking or biking route resembling the geographic shape of Latvia around your town or city with the help of your favourite sports app. The distance does not matter – it is all about the contour and the fun! You can share your route in the social networks with your friends, family members and neighbours, using the hashtag #izskrienLatviju, and invite them to participate also. Let’s all jog Latvia in the world together!

http//latvia.eu/news/jog-latvia-world

 

 

Come join us Sunday, April 22, 2018 12:30 p.m. for tea and music at Laurier Community Hall, 14405 85 Ave. NW in Edmonton.

Daiga Stube on piano and her daughter Anna Štube on the violin will be performing a selection of popular melodies.  This will also wonderful opportunity to meet our Latvian Ambassador Kārlis Eihenbaums and his wife Ināra Eihenbauma who are visiting.  Come Continue reading → Spring Tea, Līgo and Other Activities

Mark your calendars – we’ll celebrate Līgo on Saturday, June 24, at The Shelter in Devon Lions’ Campground (www.devonlionscampground.activenuketoo.com). Camping must be booked directly with the campground. Further information will be available in early June.

Imanta svinēs Līgo svētkus 24 Jūnijā, Devon Lions’ Parkā, (www.devonlionscampground.activenuketoo.com). Ja vēlaties pārnakšńot Jums laicīgi jāpiesaka rezervācija tieši Devon Lions’ Campground. Vairāk informācija sekos Jūnija sākumā.