The Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia
NEWSLETTER
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September 2015
The Icelandic Care Home Höfn Society
Annual General meeting, Sunday, September 13, 2014, 2 pm
2020 Harrison Drive, Vancouver, BC, 604-321-3812
The agenda will consist of Reports, the Election of the Board of Directors and any new business.
At adjournment, sandwiches and goodies are provided, coffee and tea. There will also be Icelandic National
League of North America 2016 Calendars, Icelandic chocolate bars and licorice as door prizes.
A lifetime membership in the society costs $25.
A framed exhibit from the 1973 Höfn II photo essay, photographed by Robert Asgeirsson, is now available
for viewing on the 4th floor where the Sólskin Room is located. These are large 18x24 beautifully framed
photographs containing portraits and views of life in the home from that period. Bertha Jones, new
centenarian, is just one of the charming elders featured. There are approximately 30 Black & White images to
view. This exhibit is highly recommended.
3rd Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament! Friday, September 18
Location: Burnaby Mountain Golf Course
ScanSports invites you and your family to play a friendly game of golf!
The tournament’s goal is to promote youth and sport within the community.
Format: Texas Scramble (Best Ball). Limited to the first 40 fully paid
registered golfers.
For registration and fees, contact: Robert Oberg at [email protected],
phone: 604–460-6637; or Scandinavian Centre 604–294-2777.
Buffet Dinner (only $33), cash bar, silent auction. Non-golfers are
welcome to attend the buffet dinner.
LANGUAGE LESSONS
October 26—November 30, 2015, Mondays, 7-9 pm
Scandinavian Cultural Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC
Language Instructors: Gunnar Hansson, Edda Langworth
People interested in taking the classes should email
Gunnar Hansson ([email protected])
Cost $60, Everyone Welcome
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EDGE, Ruby Viola (nee Jonsson)
August 13, 1940—August 11, 2014
A wife, mother, grandmother, sister,
and friend. She left us a legacy of
faith, friendship, support,
encouragement and love that
continues to touch us every day.
camel in Morocco in her 70s, parasailed in the
Dominican Republic at age 86, as a 20 year old she
flew in a Sopwith Camel airplane over Langruth.
Ruth moved with Ernest to Vancouver in 1941. She
volunteered for numerous causes including Expo 86
and various United Church operations. Ruth was a
long term employee of Woodward’s department store
and kept in very close contact with other retired
employees. She had an abiding interest in the affairs
and wellbeing of her friends and family. Ruth will be
loved and remember. Until we meet again!
HEINRICH, Mary Jónína (nee Jónsson)
July 13, 1928 – August 2015
Mary was born and raised at the Icelandic village of
Osland on Smith Island in the mouth of the Skeena
River just south of Prince Rupert. She moved away
from there at age 13.
JOHNSON, Svava Sigrid
Passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 74,
June 30, 2015.
The following paragraph was taken from W.D.
Valgardson’s blog, parts of which in turn were
excerpted from the book, Memories of Osland,
compiled by Frances Hanson, published 1997.
A touching piece in Mary Jonina (Jonsson)
Heinrich’s description of her childhood at Osland is
unique for it captures the sense of isolation from the
larger world for children and the shyness that
results. She says that her foxgloves weren’t as tall
the last year as when she was young and “we used
to hide behind them. A strange boat would tie up at
the wharf and we children would run to hide in
masses of foxgloves. Many times it was the
Rawleigh man, Mr. Evans. Afterwards we’d get the
treats – syrups for making drinks, lemon soap that
smelled so wonderful. Another boat that came was
the “Northern Cross”. Then we’d have church
services at the school house and sometimes on
board the boat.”
“I recall when we got oranges for Christmas each
one was wrapped in tissue paper. Those tissues
were smoothed out – of course for what else – the
outhouse.”
Svava was born in St.
Rose
du
Lac,
Manitoba, on October
5, 1940 to Runa and
Reginald Johnson. To
all who knew her,
Svava
was
an
unforgettable
character, both a force
of will and opinion and
a tender light of
laughter and creativity.
She had elegance,
poise,
impeccable
taste and a fantastic
sense of humor. Svava
is survived by her brother, Stephen Johnson (Linda),
her daughters Stefania (Kevin Manning) and Erica
(Craig Steinke) and four grandsons Elias, Rhys,
Thomas and Nicolas.
To her parents and her three older brothers, Harvard,
Byron and Steven, Svava was always known as
‘Baby.’ She spoke often of her fondness for her family
and her time growing up in the small Icelandic
community of Ashern, Manitoba. She was proud of
her Icelandic heritage and instilled this pride in her
daughters and grandchildren. She maintained strong
ties with the greater Icelandic Canadian community
throughout her life.
Amma & Afi were Gisli (1873-1962) and Jonina (1873
-1951) Jonsson. They came from Iceland to Selkirk to
Osland. Mary’s father and mother were Jon Jonsson
and Margaret Daisy Maud Morshead, They had three
Children: Mary Jonina, July 13, 1928, Russell
Morshead, May 20, 1930, Dorothy Elena Margaret,
Nov 23, 1932. Mary lived in White Rock and was
active in the Icelandic community there.
When she turned seventeen, Svava left Ashern for the
big city lights of Vancouver to work as a stewardess
for Air Canada. It was around this time that she met a
dashing young law student from a small farming
community in BC who was also new to the city. The
two traveled the world on her airline passes before
finally marrying and having two daughters. They were
an active family who spent summers at horse ranches
and winters skiing at Whistler. They had a wide circle
of fun loving friends who became an extended family.
HALLDORSON, Ruth Lola,
December 16, 1919 – July 3, 2015
Born in Langruth, Manitoba to Myrtle and Herbert
Robertshaw, passed away peacefully in Kinsmen
Lodge, Surrey. Ruth was predeceased by her husband
Ernest, her daughter Patricia Lynn, her brothers
Norman and Barry and is survived by her sister Marie,
her son Allan and an extended family of nieces and
nephews. Ruth had a happy life with the love of her
life, Ernest. His early passing at 59 was an enduring
pain in her heart. Ruth was adventurous: rode a
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Upon re-entering the workforce, Svava enjoyed a few
different occupations before finally finding her
professional home at Arlene’s Interior where she was
able to fully delve into her passion for interior design,
and also to be part of a close family of fellow
aesthetes. Svava volunteered at the Seniors’ Centre,
the Ferry Building Art Gallery and at the Kay Meek
Centre. She was a fan of music, theatre, books and
art everywhere, and thrived in her ukulele group and
the North Shore Chorus. Svava was also an avid and
knowledgeable gardener.
survived by his children, Carla Sumarliðson (Michael
Hughes) of Vancouver, Patrick Sumarliðson (Lucy) of
New Westminster; his two grandchildren, Tessa and
Jackson Taylor. He is preceded in death by his
parents John and Gurdriður (Gertie) Sumarliðson of
Burnaby and his sister, Joyce Gehring of Victoria.
Kristján was born in Kandahar, Sask. and his family
moved to Burnaby where he attended high school at
Burnaby North. He then pursued his career as a
trumpet player joining the Canadian Air Force so he
could play in the band. After discharge, he took a
career driving bus for BC Hydro. He won many awards
for his excellent driving skills. After retiring, Kris formed
his Big Band called the Kris Summers Band and
played many times at the Hot Jazz Club in Vancouver.
His musical career high was playing at Expo `86.
To her four grandsons, Svava was known as ‘Amma.’
Amma was the source of bear hugs and kisses,
Icelandic pet names and secret stashes of sugary
treats. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and
she took in as many soccer, baseball and pee-wee
polo games, piano recitals, grand-parents’ days,
school concerts and birthday parties as they had to
offer.
Good-bye, Elskan Mín, You will be missed.
Later in life, he continued his interest in the arts by
taking up building and flying model airplanes, painting
water colors and playing piano. His surviving children
remember him as a Renaissance Man who was a selftaught master artist, musician and wood smith, as he
spent most of his life building and remodeling the
family home of 50 years.
Sumarliðason, Kristján Johnson,
September 28, 1931 - August 15, 2015
of New Westminster, died peacefully after a five year
battle with cancer at the age of 84. Kristjan is
The Snorri West students, from Iceland. (l-r):
Vala Sigriður Ingólfsdóttir; Anna Lísa Benediktsdóttir; María Guðnadóttir; Guðmundur Inga Halldórsson
Snorri West is a four week summer travel to the Icelandic settlements in North America. The group of four
students arrived in Vancouver, June 14, for a one week stay. They were billeted in New Westminster, shown
around Vancouver, Granville Island, English Bay, Robson Street and more, attended Iceland’s Independence
Day at the Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby, and the Midsummer Festival, went to Whistler and onto the Peak-to
-Peak gondola, went biking in Stanley Park, visited the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Museum of Anthropology
at UBC and toured the campus, kayaked in Coquitlam, met relatives, were hosted for lunch and supper
including a farewell evening at a club member’s home. Members provided entrance tickets, assisted with
finances, were tour guides, and so many generally helped in many ways.
We particularly want to thank:
Sharon and Ted Yeadon,
Christine Beaulieu, W ade
Anderson, Karl Hunt, Linda
Stieler Johnson, Heather Ireland,
W a yn e B i s s k y, M a r g a r e t
Amirault, Blair Lockhart, Lesley
and Dennis Harrison, Lorne
Guðbjartsson, Rob Olafson, and
especially the club’s Snorri West
coordinator, Marilyne Anderson.
The Snorri West Group went on
to visit Blaine and Point Roberts,
Washington; Nanaimo; Victoria
and Seattle, where they were
equally feted.
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Multicultural Day at Vancouver Public Library
Each June, the Vancouver Public Library hosts a multicultural event in the Main Branch. Display tables,
costumes and entertainment are the focus of the day. ICCBC has participated in this
event for several years with a display table as we did again this year. We also provide
promotional material about Iceland as we have available. Iceland is on many people's
bucket list. Some have already been there, some go again and again and others are
hoping to go soon. Additionally, there are always a few people of Icelandic heritage
that stop by and we encourage them to learn more about our club activities by joining
us at an event. This event is usually held on a week day but this year was on a
Saturday. It was probably a little slower than on a usual weekend until it came close to
the time for the Women's Soccer game between Canada and England. Then a huge
influx of people in their red and white came through the library concourse, most taking
time to stop at the various display tables. Visibility in the community is very important
and these are the type of events that provide us with that exposure.
Gerri McDonald
Icelanders on Tour
Last year Egill Helgason's Vesturfarar television series about the
Icelandic emigrants to North America proved to be extremely popular in
Iceland. In fact, the 8 part series won the Icelandic equivalent of a Genie or
Emmy award. This year Egill lead a tour of 33 Icelanders to learn first hand
about some of the places Icelanders established themselves in North
America. After visiting several communities in North Dakota and Manitoba,
the group came here to BC. First they stopped in Vancouver with a side trip
to Point Roberts Washington, then ended in Victoria. Before they left
Vancouver, ICCBC hosted a coffee for the group at the Scandinavian
Community Centre. Here, they had a chance to check out the Centre, the
Iceland Room, hear a bit more about Icelanders in BC and to chat with club
members over refreshments.
Gerri McDonald
The Blaine Icelandic Picnic took place Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Peace Arch Park. The Blaine Icelandic
Heritage Society does a great job hosting the annual event. During the opening remarks it was noted how
successful the Snorri West project had been and that the 2016 INL of NA Convention is going to be held in
Vancouver hosted by the Icelandic Canadian Club of B.C.
Norman Eyford
COMING EVENTS
Oct 26-Nov 30
Icelandic Language Classes, 7—9 pm, Mondays
Scandinavian Centre
Nov 15 (Sun)
Bake & Craft Sale
Scandinavian Centre
Nov 29 (Sun)
Children’s Christmas Party, 1-3 pm
Seniors’ Bldg, Confederation Centre
April 29/30, 2016
Icelandic National League Convention
in VANCOUVER, BC
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The 2016 Icelandic National League of North America Convention is set in Vancouver, BC
Friday and Saturday, April 29/30, 2016, at the River Rock Casino Resort.
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Toast to Iceland, by Dr. Keith Sigmundson
Íslendingadagurinn, Gimli, Manitoba, August 3, 2015
It is indeed an honour to be asked to give the toast to
Iceland this year. Having attended close to 70
consecutive annual Icelandic festivals I have listened
to several Toasts to Iceland. Most celebrate the
individuals of New Iceland who have distinguished
themselves particularly in the field of Arts, Literature,
and the Humanities. They often conclude with a tribute
to our heritage and our common ancestry. I would like
at this time to focus on Iceland and its people in the
21st- century.
38 years ago Iceland became
the first country in the world to
democratically elect a woman
as president. Iceland has
amongst the highest gender
equality in its democratic institutions and one third of
its members are women.
There is parental leave for mothers for nine months
with 80% of their salary. Children are revered and
accepted independent of their paternity with the state
Having established the first representative democracy providing generous subsidies for the education and
in the 900s we continue to trace the development of welfare of children.
its democracy and social standing in today's
contemporary world. It is said that under the rule of The world economic forum lists Iceland number one of
the Danish monarchs in the middle ages Icelanders the countries which treat women the most fairly and
were amongst the poorest people in Europe. They equally.
were forbidden to sell or trade without the consent of
the Danish monarch who sold the rights mostly to Time magazine in 2012 called Iceland one of the most
other Europeans. During the 1850s with volcanic progressive nations on the planet listing its social
eruptions poverty prevailed leading to the largest welfare and health care, its commitment to geothermal
mass exodus from Iceland over the next 50 years. renewable resources, and one of the first countries to
There were only 70,000 persons in Iceland with legalize gay marriage.
15,000 emigrating largely to the newly established
colony identified as New Iceland. By 2006, Canada The global peace index listed Iceland as number one
had over 88,000 descendants from Iceland and the on the list of the most peaceful countries in the world.
United States of America over 40,000.
Icelanders prominence in music, art, and literature are
Iceland obtained independence from Denmark in 1918 widely recognized with world acknowledged success.
forming a constitutional monarchy entitled the
Kingdom of Iceland. During the second war when Their literacy rate is amongst the highest in the world
Denmark was overrun the responsibility for Iceland and there are more books published per capita in
was transferred to Great Britain. They were unable to Iceland than any other country.
develop its strategic location for the resupply of
Europe from North America so the responsibility was In sports this small country of 323,000 persons has
passed to the United States of America. Near the end distinguished itself in handball and football known to
of the war a referendum was offered to the people of us as soccer. It is worthy to note that except for one
Iceland resulting in over 95% of the population goal, Iceland would have qualified to meet Brazil in the
favouring the establishment of a republic. The opening game of the 2014 World Cup of Football.
Republic of Iceland was established on June 17th, Icelanders have eight times won the competition for
1944. So what has happened to the 55,000 people the world’s strongest Man.
that we left behind? I would like to list just some of
their many accomplishments.
Iceland's economy has developed from fishing as its
major source of foreign capital to among other things
On the Forbes list of the world’s healthiest countries, which include tourism. Tourism has recently overtaken
Iceland is listed as number one. It enjoys one of the fishing as the leading source of foreign capital income.
highest “healthy life” expectancies.
It was stated in a documentary by Eric Malling in
Canada that Iceland produced more fish than Canada
Iceland ranks Second in the world in the strength of its having fewer fishers than Canada had employees in
democratic institutions. Women's liberation is amongst the Department of Fisheries.
the worlds highest. 81½% of the adult population
participate in elections and I would contrast that with Iceland is considered one of the world leaders in
computer software production and biotechnology.
Canada's participation.
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According to the organization for economic cooperation
and development (OECD), Iceland has the highest
number of Internet connections per population in the
world.
Iceland has extensive genealogical records dating back
to the late 1600s and other records extending back to
Landnámabók. Decode Genetics has created a
genealogical database which attempts to cover all
Icelanders, entitled Íslendingabók. It is expected to be
used for research into genetic diseases.
Iceland is a world leader in the development of
geothermal energy. Water pumped into the ground
returns as steam to drive electricity producing turbines
with the added benefit that the hot water is piped to
nearby cities. This hot water heats homes and provides
a hot tub for every home in Iceland. It is the world’s
largest electricity producer per capita in the world. 85%
of its energy needs are provided by geothermal and
hydroelectric power. Iceland expects to be totally
renewable energy independent by 2050. They are the
most advanced country in the applied use of hydrogen
to fuel their transportation. Consideration is being given
to exploring an underwater cable to Great Britain for the
export of electricity.
And finally in regards to any measure of the quality-oflife enjoyed by Icelanders consider the following: Iceland
is the least polluted country in the world, has the
lowest incidence of respiratory illness, the lowest
infant mortality, the highest physician density,
comprehensive healthcare, a longevity rate for women
of 84 years and men of 82 years.
Its crime rate is the lowest in the world, with the
murder incidence of one per hundred thousand per
year. There is no army and the police do not carry
guns.
Iceland is one of the few rich countries with a birth rate
sufficient for long term population growth renewal.
20% of its population is under 15,
And finally Icelanders are known for their deep sense
of community and adherence to family values. A
survey found that 98% of Icelanders believe they
know someone they could rely on in a time of need,
higher than any other industrialized nation.
I am proud to propose a toast to Iceland. It is
important that we acknowledge this common bond
and can do so by supporting the development by the
Icelandic Festival Committee of Viking Park, which
commemorates the Golden age of Vikings and the
landing of the first Europeans in North America. This
proposed park is currently undergoing a fund raising
campaign in order to complete the park in 2017. I urge
you all to support this endeavour. Thank you.
Keith Sigmundson, born Solmundson, is the son of Margaret Olafson from
Riverton and her first husband Kjartan Ari (Kardy) Solmundson who while serving
with the RAF was lost on a mission over Germany in 1944. Margaret remarried
Marino Sigmundson. Keith is a fourth and fifth generation Icelandic Canadian whose
immigrant ancestors came from three of the four quarters of Iceland. Keith spent the
first five years at the home of his maternal grandparents Olafur and Sigga Olafson at
Flotsbakka in Riverton where the language in the home was Icelandic.
He began school in Gimli and later Daniel McIntyre Collegiate in Winnipeg. He
attended the University of Manitoba graduating in Medicine and specializing in Child
and Family Psychiatry. He became the director of Child and Youth Mental Health
Services for the Province of Manitoba, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and the
Acting Chief Provincial Psychiatrist. Keith relocated to similar positions with the
University of British Columbia and the Ministry of Health of British Columbia, as an
Associate Professor and the Director of Psychiatric Services for the Department of
Mental health for the province.
While in Manitoba Keith was a member of the Icelandic Festival and a founding member of The Festival
Centenary Committee.
Keith married Fiona Wilkie and had two sons Ian and Trevor. Fiona died in 1996.
Midsummer Festival Lottery tickets were drawn on Sunday, June 21, 2015, 4 pm.
Winners were:
1st Prize: Dave Shafer
Return Airfare for two to Scandinavia
Prizes #2—#6 of $500 cash each donated by
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, to:
H. Kokko; Liv Stendahl; Patti Gallilee;
Henry Jussinoja; Melissa Vig.
Prize sponsored by Jim Pattison Volvo of Surrey and
Nesters Market, value of $3,000 CAD
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From Iceland Review Online– June/July/August 2015
Compiled by Iceland Review Editorial Staff
Impact of Russia’s Import Ban
Assessed
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of
Agriculture and Fisheries, asked the
Institute of Regional Development to
assess the impact of Russia’s
decision to impose an import ban on
Icelandic food, RÚV reports. In his
words, “a nation of 330,000 always
needs to trim its sails to the wind.”
The ban was imposed by Russia in
retaliation for Iceland’s support of
Western sanctions. He believes it’s
important to evaluate the decisions
of Western nations against our 70year-old history of trade with Russia
before we make further decisions
regarding support of Western
sanctions. We must put the interests
of our country first, he stressed.
Iceland’s PM not the Hottest
We Icelanders can't be best at
everything. Today, we must accept
t h e v e r d ic t of t h e we b s i t e
HottestHeadsofState.com
confirming that our prime minister,
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson,
ranks a shocking 169th on a list of
hottest world leaders. Sadly, he is
only 30 seats above the least hot
one: Kim Jong-Un of North Korea.
On their website, created by the
imaginary company JD and Kate
Industries, they state: ”For too long,
citizens of the world have suffered
under the tyranny of unattractive
leaders. By ranking the world’s
leaders by looks, we hope to
heighten voter awareness of this
problem and shame the citizens of
countries with unattractive leaders
into rising up and staging coups or
something.” According to the
experts, Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, is the
hottest world leader. No surprise; the
man is young and has very delicate
skin. 2nd on the list is Enrique Peña
Nieto, president of Mexico, whose
hair is impeccable, and 3rd goes to
Felipe VI, king of Spain, whose
beard has just the right touch of gray.
US President Barack Obama is #13
on the list, while Russian President
Vladimir Putin is 32nd despite his
great efforts to be in good physical
shape. Let us hope this will not
increase President Putin's animosity
towards the American president.
Iceland Left Out of Arctic Fishing
Accord
Iceland was not involved in the
creation of the new joint cooperation
agreement on fishing in the Arctic
Ocean which was signed in Oslo in
July. The Icelandic Ministry of
Foreign Affairs is unhappy and
summoned the ambassadors of the
USA, Denmark, Canada, Norway
and Russia which allowed the
Icelandic authorities to express their
disappointment and displeasure at
being left out. The ministry head
told RÚV the ambassadors were
strongly reminded that any Arctic
issue related to fishing affects
Iceland greatly. The agreement
signed by the five countries includes
a ban on unrestricted fishing in the
Arctic Ocean; though Iceland will not
be bound by the rules as it was not a
signatory. The five nations involved
in the agreements since 2008 all
have coastal boundaries with the
Arctic Ocean, whereas other Arctic
Council members Sweden, Finland
and Iceland do not. Iceland argues,
however, that it has significant
interest in the area, especially
fisheries, and should be included.
Iceland to Decrease Emissions by
40 Percent
T h e g o v er nm e n t of I c e l a n d
announced their climate goals ahead
of the World Climate Summit in Paris
in December. Iceland will be joining
Norway and the EU in decreasing
greenhouse gas emissions by 40%
by 2030, compared to their status in
1990. The 21st United Nations
Climate Change Conference will take
place in Paris November 30 to
December 11, 2015. The plan is to
reach a global agreement on climate
issues after 2020, when the Kyoto
Protocol expires. The Kyoto Protocol
only includes 15% of global
greenhouse gas emissions and
includes agreements with a limited
7
group of industrial countries,
whereas the new agreement will be
based on ambitious yet realistic
goals set by the governments of
each country, both industrial and
developing countries.
Reykjavík Wants Power Over Pets
Reykjavík City Council wants to
wrestle the power to set rules on
pets in public places from the state
and has sent a request to the
government, following a council vote.
Hildur Sverrisdóttir, Independence
Party councilor, made the proposal
that rules on pets in public places
should be the responsibility of
municipalities. Hildur put her
proposal forward following news that
residents of Brynja, the housing fund
of the Organization of Disabled in
Iceland, have suddenly been told
they are to be forced to get rid of
their pets or lose their homes. The
proposal covers all areas outside of
private homes, including restaurants,
cafés, gyms, theaters and hotels. As
it is, dogs (and other pets) are not
allowed in any café, hotel (though
some allow dogs in certain sleeping
bag accommodation rooms), bar,
bus, coach or public building
anywhere in the country. Dogs are
also not allowed on Reykjavík
shopping streets and are supposed
to be on a leash everywhere within
city, town or village limits—even in
parks. Dog and cat owners must
register their animals and pay for an
annual license.
Thousands of Icelandic Women
Celebrate 100 Years of Voting
Rights
On June 19, 2015, Austurvöllur
square in front of the Icelandic
Parliament, Alþingi, filled up with
thousands of women of all ages,
celebrating the 100 years since
women were allowed to vote in
parliamentary elections. Former
president Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
addressed the crowd. Vigdís who
was elected president in 1980,
beating three men in the run for the
mostly ceremonial post remains very
popular.
September 2015
SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE
Icelandic Bake and Craft Sale
Is EARLY THIS YEAR
Website: www.scandinaviancentre.org (for more details)
E-mail: [email protected], Telephone: 604-294-2777
Sept 9 (Wed)—Scandinavian Business Club’s Dinner,
6pm. Email Paul Andreassen, [email protected]. Members
and non-members welcome. Also visit us at www.sbc-bc.
Sept 11 (Fri) 12 noon—Scandinavian Seniors Lunch,
please call Tor 604-294-0749 or the office.
Remember you can freeze the food, and save and
serve at Christmas.
Children’s Christmas Party
Sept 21 (Mon), 7pm— Eurofest AGM.
Oct 3 & 4 (Sat/Sun) - Leif Erikson Day Festival,
Presentations Sat/Sun afternoon. Concert Sat. 7pm,
Sunday 1:30pm: documentary film, talks, interviews with
Danish WWII resistance, genealogy, craft & cooking
workshops.
Wednesdays - Scandinavian Dancers, 7.30 pm, All
ages, couples and singles welcome. Contact: Judith
Anderson [email protected] or 604 526-4722.
Viking Boat Munin: For information, contact
Marian Hammond 604-782-0639.
Vancouver Film Festival begins September 24
www.vif.org/festival
Icelandic Online Club; email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IcelandicOnlineClub
Sunday, November 29
Seniors’ Building, Confederation Centre
4585 Albert St, Burnaby, BC
Sept 26 (Sat) 9am-3pm—Fall Work party
[email protected]
Come out and help keep your Centre
beautiful. Work inside or out, rain or
shine. Bring pails and rags. Breakfast
and lunch by Finnish War Veterans. Let
office know so the amount of food required can be
judged. Come & help the Centre.
Icelandic Language CDs or Tapes
The 8-page newsletter is published at the beginning of each
month, ten months of the year. A newsletter is not printed in
July or August. Material is gratefully received by the 20th of
each month.
Editor & Publisher:
Margrét Bjarnason Amirault, Tel: 604-688-9082
ICCBC Mail: 6540 Thomas Street
Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9
E-mail:
[email protected]
Distribution: Norman & Sharon Eyford, Leif & Marlene Eirikson
Labels:
Tammy Eyford
Courier:
Norman Eyford
Website:
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Scandinavian Center
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 US and Foreign Orders: International money order only.
Send your cheque or money order made out to:
Icelandic Canadian Club of B.C.
3776 Arbor Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 1T4
Tel: 604-433-6329
www.inlofna.org/ICCBC/Tape_Lessons.htm
Oakridge Lutheran Church
585 West 41st Avenue,
Vancouver
Icelandic Canadian Club of B.C.
www.inlofna.org/ICCBC/Welcome.html
9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Service
English Joint Services
Coffee served every Sunday
Everyone is welcome!
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Icelandic-
Canadian-Club-of-British-Columbia/190426084338925
Website: Icelandic National League: www.inlofna.org
LIBRARY & GENEALOGY
Icelandic Archives of BC: www.inlofna.org/IABC/Welcome.html
Books written by Icelanders in English or
translation are available in the Scandinavian library
upstairs. The sorting of books in the Sólskin
Library is progressing.
Information regarding the Genealogy Centre can be
obtained from Gerri McDonald at 604-279-0420.
Icelandic Radio (6 stations): www.xnet.is
Morgunblaðið: http://mbl.is
Ströndin Internet Radio: www.inlofna.org/SIR
Honorary Consul General of Iceland for BC & Yukon,
Heather Alda Ireland: [email protected]
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September 2015