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SUMMARY:From ‘Toveritar’ to Today: Exploring Climate Narratives in Finnish-American History
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 30\n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nElmer L. Andersen Library\nUniversity of Minnesota\nMinneapolis\, MN \nJoin us on Oct. 30 for a talk on climate narratives in Finnish-American history by Lotta Leiwo\, University of Helsinki PhD Candidate in History and Cultural Heritage. Leiwo’s research focuses on Finnish American socialist women’s history and the cultural history of climate. Additionally\, Daniel Necas\, Archivist at the Immigration History Research Center Archives\, will present the IHRCA records available both on-site and online\, as well as provide guidance on how to access them. \nPlease register if you plan to attend!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/from-toveritar-to-today-exploring-climate-narratives-in-finnish-american-history/
LOCATION:Elmer L. Andersen Library\, 222 21st Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,History,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T120000
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UID:14081-1728725400-1728734400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Genealogy Group of MN Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:9:00 AM: Log On\n9:30 AM: Business Meeting\n10:15 AM: Speaker \nEstablished in the mid-1990s\, the Finnish Genealogy Group of Minnesota (FGGMN) is dedicated to fostering connections and facilitating genealogical research for individuals passionate about exploring their Finnish ancestry. Open to all\, our non-profit group serves as a vibrant community where like-minded individuals with Finnish heritage converge\, providing a platform to exchange knowledge\, share experiences\, and forge lifelong friendships. \nFuture Meeting Dates \nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024 \nSaturday\, November 9\, 2024 \nSaturday\, January 11\, 2025 \nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025 \nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025 \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 \nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-genealogy-group-of-mn/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Genealogy,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T113000
DTSTAMP:20240906T012356Z
CREATED:20240906T003916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T012356Z
UID:14085-1726912800-1726918200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Suomi-koulu Finnish School of MN Fall In-Person Classes
DESCRIPTION:10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nFirst and third Saturdays beginning September 21 (- December 21)\nChrist Lutheran Church (Education Wing)\nMinneapolis\, MN \n$60 – $90 \nThe Finnish Language School of Minnesota is a community for Finnish language and culture\, offering in-person and online classes for all ages and levels of fluency. Become a student\, come as a family\, and/or volunteer on our non-profit board. Tervetuloa! \nCost: \n0-3 yrs Parent-Baby in-person semester: $60\nChildren’s Beginner or Immersion in-person semester: $75\nAdult in-person semester: $90 \n \nFall 2024 class schedule for Beginner\, Intermediate and Advanced language students: \nSeptember 21 \nOctober 5 \nOctober 19 \nNovember 2 \nNovember 16 \nDecember 7 \nJoulujuhla (December Christmas Party): December 21 \n 
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-koulu-finnish-school-of-mn-fall-in-person-classes/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 3244 34th Ave. So.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,In Person,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T194500
DTSTAMP:20240809T150101Z
CREATED:20240809T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T150101Z
UID:14056-1726683300-1726688700@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:September 18 – November 13\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 6 of Suomen Mestari 2. This class will finish the Suomen Mestari 2 book and start Suomen Mestari 3. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2 textbook (new edition 2022) and Suomen Mestari 3 textbooks. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T174500
DTSTAMP:20240809T150019Z
CREATED:20240809T145529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T150019Z
UID:14060-1726676100-1726681500@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:September 18 – November 13\, 2024\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 3 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T194500
DTSTAMP:20240809T145939Z
CREATED:20240809T144834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T145939Z
UID:14052-1726596900-1726602300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Beginning II Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:September 17 – November 12\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 9 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. This class will finish Suomen Mestari 1 and start with Suomen Mestari 2. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1 and Suomen Mestari 2 textbooks.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-tues-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T150000
DTSTAMP:20240809T145749Z
CREATED:20240809T144425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T145749Z
UID:14050-1726405200-1726412400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intro to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sept. 15\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nVirtual \n$20-$25 \nAre you curious about the Finnish language\, but not ready yet to commit to a multi-date class? Are you looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Finland? This two-hour introductory workshop taught by Joona Sundström is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intro-to-finnish-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20240821T230318Z
CREATED:20240821T230318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T230318Z
UID:14076-1726304400-1726315200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Genealogy Group of MN Kick-off Event
DESCRIPTION:The new “school year” for Finnish Genealogy of Minnesota kicks off with our Fall meeting on Saturday\, September 14. \nOur featured speaker this month is Christina Dailey\, a genetic counselor at M Health Fairview. Christina works with patients\, of all ages\, to review their personal and family history to better understand their genetic risk. She is eager to meet with the Finnish Genealogy Group to discuss what genetic counseling is\, especially as it relates to Finnish heritage. \n9:00 AM: Log On\n9:30 AM: Business Meeting\n10:15 AM: Speaker \nEstablished in the mid-1990s\, the Finnish Genealogy Group of Minnesota (FGGMN) is dedicated to fostering connections and facilitating genealogical research for individuals passionate about exploring their Finnish ancestry. Open to all\, our non-profit group serves as a vibrant community where like-minded individuals with Finnish heritage converge\, providing a platform to exchange knowledge\, share experiences\, and forge lifelong friendships. \nFuture Meeting Dates \nSaturday\, October 12 \nSaturday\, November 9 \nSaturday\, January 11 \nSaturday\, February 8 \nSaturday\, March 8 \nSaturday\, April 12 \nSaturday\, May 10
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-genealogy-group-of-mn-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Genealogy,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="FGG - Finnish Genealogy Group":MAILTO:eabrtn1@msn.com 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20240717T023419Z
CREATED:20240717T023307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T023419Z
UID:14032-1726102800-1726534799@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:September 12 – September 16\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 18 – 99 \n$800 pp \nRegistration closes August 29\, 2024 \nImmerse yourself in Finnish language and culture with engaging activities\, small language learning groups and delicious culturally appropriate meals. \nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity — from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns! \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nAll the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint\, rustic\, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins\, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage\, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. \nAll cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adult-week-2/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20240409T115416Z
CREATED:20240409T115307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T115416Z
UID:13981-1717981200-1718499599@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Family Week
DESCRIPTION:June 10 – June 15\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 4 – 99 (Ages 3 and under Free) \n$710 – $875 pp \nRegistration closes May 10\, 2024 \nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity—from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns! \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nAll the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint\, rustic\, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins\, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage\, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. \nAll cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-family-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240409T120701Z
CREATED:20240409T120031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T120701Z
UID:13985-1717981200-1718413199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adventure Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:June 10 – June 14\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 6 – 11 \n$375 pp \nRegistration closes May 10\, 2024 \nDaytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays. \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity — from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adventure-day-camp/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T194500
DTSTAMP:20240326T012246Z
CREATED:20240326T012246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T012246Z
UID:13948-1717524900-1717530300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intermediate Finnish Literature
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 4 – Tuesday July 23\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \n$120-$130 \nKeep up with your Finnish this summer! Over the course of eight weeks\, students will read and discuss the Finnish novel Musta kuin eebenpuu by Salla Simukka with instructor Joona Sundström. This class is suitable for students at the Intermediate level\, i.e. at least two years of Finnish study or equivalent. Class materials will be provided by the instructor. \n$120 ASI Member\n$130 Non-member
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-finnish-literature/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Table,Education,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20240409T120712Z
CREATED:20240409T114709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T120712Z
UID:13972-1715389200-1715993999@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:May 11 – May 17\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 18 – 99 \n$1195 pp \nRegistration closes Apr 13\, 2024 \nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity — from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns! \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nAll the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint\, rustic\, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins\, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage\, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. \nAll cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adult-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20240326T011757Z
CREATED:20240326T011757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T011757Z
UID:13946-1714914000-1714921200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intro to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 5\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nVirtual \n$20-$25 \nCurious about the Finnish language\, but not ready yet to commit to a multi-date class? Looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Finland? This two-hour introductory workshop taught by instructor Joona Sundström is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation. \nThis is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. Students need a strong internet connection and a device with video capabilities. \n$20 ASI Member\n$25 Non-member
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intro-to-finnish/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20240402T210131Z
CREATED:20240402T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T210131Z
UID:13967-1714215600-1714226400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Forest Finn Finnposium
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27\n11:00 am – 1:00pm CDT\n(12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT)\nZoom (Virtual) \nFinlandia Foundation National\, in partnership with FinnFest\, invites you to join the online “Finnposium” webinar on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time highlighting the nationally-recognized Forest Finn minority abroad and their current affairs in both Norway and Sweden.  \nRSVP to the Finlandia Foundation Facebook event.\nRegister for the Zoom session here.\nFind more information on the Forest Finns Facebook Group. \nMore details about FinnFest schedule\, registration and information about lodging\, Tori booth rentals\, volunteering and sponsorship opportunities can be found at FinnFest.us. \n \nThe webinar will be moderated by Sarah Kammlah from Facebook’s Forest Finns in America\, a social network platform bridging the gap between America and the Forest Finn minority abroad. She will moderate a panel discussion of top Forest Finn experts and minority activists. Birger Nesholen\, Jan Myhrvold\, and IngMarie Bohmelin will discuss the riveting history and plight of this invisible culture. They will also touch upon the current “awakening” and governmental reparations which restore what was once lost due to the pressures of assimilating into much larger national cultures. \nThe Forest Finns\, introduced to FinnFest attendees by Sarah Kammlah last July\, are one of five national minorities in Norway ratified by the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention of National Minorities in 1998. America’s Forest Finn connections not only span the period of the New Sweden colonies but the generations that followed in the late 1800’s emigration rush. \nWhether you have Finnish American ties to Savolax and Karelia (Savonlinnan ja Karjalan läänit) or are interested in the current foreign affairs of this extended branch of the much larger Finnish family tree\, this thought-provoking and insightful webinar will enlighten your understanding of the Forest Finn people here in America and abroad.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/forest-finn-finnposium/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T194500
DTSTAMP:20240326T011426Z
CREATED:20240326T011426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T011426Z
UID:13942-1711563300-1711568700@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intermediate Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds. March 27 – Weds. May 22\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \nA intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting with chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2 textbook (new edition 2022). This class meets virtually.. \n$135 ASI Member\n$145 Non-member
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-finnish-weds-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T174500
DTSTAMP:20231217T051237Z
CREATED:20231217T051237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T051237Z
UID:13759-1711556100-1711561500@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning I Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds. March 27 – May 22\, 2024\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA new beginning I level Finnish class taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 1 of Suomen Mestari 1. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1 textbook\, 2022 edition.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-i-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Language
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T194500
DTSTAMP:20231217T050617Z
CREATED:20231217T050528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T050617Z
UID:13755-1711476900-1711482300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:March 26 – May 21\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom) \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually. \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/tues-beginning-i-finnish-sundstrom/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-tues/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000
DTSTAMP:20240310T231717Z
CREATED:20240310T231654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T231717Z
UID:13923-1710432000-1710442800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Textile Center Welcomes Finnish Weaver and Designer Satu Nisu
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 14 (4:00 – 7:00 pm)\nTuesday\, March 19 (11:30 am – 1:30 pm)\nTextile Center\n3000 University Ave SE\nMinneapolis\, MN \nSatu Nisu’s two-week visit at the Textile Center (March 7 – 20) will include a mini-exhibition of her textiles\, as well as “office hours” in our Community Room where she will meet with fiber artists\, interior designers\, and cultivate business partnerships. \nThere will be two opportunities — on Thursday\, March 14 and Tuesday\, March 19 — for you to meet Satu\, learn more about her weaving technique\, and discuss how you can acquire her unique and luxurious pieces. \nIf you would like to arrange a time to meet with Satu one-on-one during her visit to Minneapolis\, please contact Arts Administrative Assistant Stella Williams at swilliams@textilecentermn.org.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/textile-center-welcomes-finnish-weaver-and-designer-satu-nisu/
LOCATION:Textile Center\, 3000 University Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Textile Center":MAILTO:info@textilecentermn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T150000
DTSTAMP:20231217T044934Z
CREATED:20231217T044934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T044934Z
UID:13745-1709470800-1709478000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI - Introduction to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, March 3\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nInstructor: Joona Sundström \n$25 ($20 ASI Member) \nGet a feel for the Finnish language\, pick up a bit of grammar and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation in this two-hour introductory workshop taught by Joona Sundström. Perfect for the learner curious about the language but not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class\, or those looking for a way to prepare for an upcoming trip to Finland.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-introduction-to-finnish-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T113000
DTSTAMP:20240117T000720Z
CREATED:20231225T043930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T000720Z
UID:13763-1706954400-1706959800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Suomi-koulu In-person Finnish Language Immersion Classes (Sat.)
DESCRIPTION:February 3 – May 18\, 2024 (1st & 3rd Saturdays)\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nEducation Wing\nChrist Lutheran Church\nMinneapolis\, MN\nIn-person \n$60-$140 \nThe Finnish School of Minnesota (Minnesotan Suomi-koulu) is offering three in-person Finnish immersion language courses for all age spans this fall at Christ Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis. \nAll classes will meet in-person from 10:00-11:30 am the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from February 3-May 18\, 2024 – with two special class occasions scheduled on February 17 (
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-koulu-in-person-finnish-language-immersion-classes-sat/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 3244 34th Ave. So.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T120000
DTSTAMP:20240107T022132Z
CREATED:20240106T185638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T022132Z
UID:13785-1705138200-1705147200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Genealogy Group of Minnesota (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:The featured guest speaker at our January meeting will be Jen Shaffer\, The Formidable Genealogist. Jen lives in  St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and loves to solve mysteries of family histories through genealogy. \nOnline with Zoom\nEmail fggmn@aol.com
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-genealogy-group-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T194500
DTSTAMP:20231217T050305Z
CREATED:20231217T050032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T050305Z
UID:13750-1704910500-1704915900@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intermediate Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds. January 10 – March 5\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom) \n$135-$145 \nA intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 3 of Suomen Mestari 2. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2 textbook (new edition 2022). This class meets virtually.  \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/wed-intermediate-i-finnish-sundstrom/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-finnish-weds-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T194500
DTSTAMP:20231217T050721Z
CREATED:20231217T045508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T050721Z
UID:13748-1704824100-1704829500@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:January 9 – March 5\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom) \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually. \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/tues-beginning-i-finnish-sundstrom/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-finnish-tues-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T144500
DTSTAMP:20231217T045010Z
CREATED:20231217T044703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T045010Z
UID:13743-1704631500-1704638700@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI - Introduction to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, January 7\, 2024\n12:45 pm – 2:45 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nInstructor: Joona Sundström \n$25 ($20 ASI Member) \nGet a feel for the Finnish language\, pick up a bit of grammar and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation in this two-hour introductory workshop taught by Joona Sundström. Perfect for the learner curious about the language but not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class\, or those looking for a way to prepare for an upcoming trip to Finland.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-introduction-to-finnish/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTSTAMP:20230728T061914Z
CREATED:20230728T061326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T061914Z
UID:13457-1701392400-1701651599@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Holiday Weekend
DESCRIPTION:12/1-12/3\n$305 pp\nConcordia Language Villages\nBemidji\, MN\nRegistration deadline: 11/17/23 \n \n  \nJoin us for our Nordic Holiday Weekend\, held in conjunction with our European Holiday Weekend\, in which our Villages will transform into your holiday paradise.  \nFrom Friday evening to midday Sunday\, participants will be baking and crafting to their heart’s content. \nHoliday traditions and recipes from the entire Nordic world (including Danish\, Finnish\, Norwegian and Swedish options) will be featured during this workshop. \nBetween baking\, you will enjoy the delicious meals prepared by the Concordia Language Villages culinary masters or visiting “Shop The World” where all the Village stores will be set up for your gift-giving needs. \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/detail/nordic-cool-weekends
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-holiday-weekend/
LOCATION:Concordia Language Villages\, 8607 Thorsonveien Rd NE\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Education,Family Fun,Finnish culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20231104T140601Z
CREATED:20231104T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T140601Z
UID:13658-1700301600-1700308800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the St. Anthony Village MN (Salo\, Finland) Sister City Association
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 18\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nSt. Anthony City Hall and Community Center\nSt. Anthony\, MN 55418 \nJoint meeting held with Salo Finland attendees connecting via Zoom\nFinnish refreshments and door prizes provided\nLearn about traveling to Finland in 2024 and hosting someone from Finland in 2025\nFind out about volunteering for the January Blood Drive
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-st-anthony-village-mn-salo-finland-sister-city-association/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Village City Hall and Community Center\, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20231030T180459Z
CREATED:20231030T180459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T180459Z
UID:13652-1699704000-1699707600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association Fall Jam 2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 11\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nCrown Plaza Hotel\nPlymouth\, MN \nThe Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam is Jam-Packed with events … including a performance by Lauluaika at noon on Saturday\, November 11! There are events happening all around the Hotel featuring Bluegrass\, Old Time\, and Ukulele Gathering jams\, workshops\, concerts and more.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-minnesota-bluegrass-old-time-music-association-fall-jam-2023/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel\, 3131 Campus Dr\,\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Entertainment,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association":MAILTO:info@minnesotabluegrass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T203000
DTSTAMP:20231014T203506Z
CREATED:20231014T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T203506Z
UID:13627-1698251400-1698265800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Norway and Finland: Standing with Ukraine in the Struggle for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Weds. October 25\nNorway House\nMinneapolis\, MN \n4:30pm-5:30pm \nExhibit: “Genocide and Justice: From Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court”\nCash bar available\, Lefse hotdogs for sale. \n7:00pm-8:30pm \nTalk: “Genocide\, War Crimes\, and Supporting Ukraine’s Democracy” by Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy\, Executive Director\, World Without Genocide \nThis is a hybrid event\, available as a webinar on Zoom or as an in-person event at Norway House. \nRegister by October 24\, 2023 \n$10 – General Public\n$5 – Students & Seniors\n$25 – 1.5 CLE credits for Minnesota lawyers\n’Clock Hours’ for teachers\, social workers\, and nurses\nFREE – Mitchell Hamline Students (Diversity Credits Available)
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/norway-and-finland-standing-with-ukraine-in-the-struggle-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Norway House\, 913 East Franklin Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History,In Person,Politics,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norway House":MAILTO:info@norwayhouse.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20230731T123652Z
CREATED:20230728T004453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T123652Z
UID:13448-1694912400-1695517199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:9/17-9/23\nSalolampi Finnish Language Village\nBemidji\, MN\n$1100 – $1195 pp (18+)\nRegistration deadline: 8/21/23 \nNote: Concordia Language Villages will require all participants eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated prior to arrival at a residential session\, effective September 1\, 2021. \nIf you’re 18 years or older and want to sharpen your Finnish skills or just stretch your mind\, our Salolampi Adult Week sessions are perfect for you. We will help you improve your pronunciation\, expand your vocabulary\, learn new conversational skills and broaden your knowledge of Finnish culture.? \nJoin us at Salolampi for a fun-filled week of Finnish language instruction\, cultural presentations\, crafts\, activities\, walks in the woods\, indoor and outdoor sauna\, friends and Finnish food. Our teachers\, cultural presenters\, musicians and craft and activity leaders are all experienced and highly trained. Tule mukaan! \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/finnish-residential/week
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-adult-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language
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