Lögberg-Heimskringla - 12.06.1987, Blaðsíða 7

ALDARAEMÆLISÁR, FÖST.UDAGUR 12. JÚNÍ.1087-7
First Lutheran Church hosts refugees
First Lutheran Church of Winnipeg
hosted a mini-retreat to acquaint
church members and friends with
the plight and needs of refugees ar-
riving in Canada from strife-torn
countries around the world. Pastor
John Arvidson, still recuperating
from recent eye surgery, welcomed
Marlene Reguly, Executive Director
of the Interfaith Immigration Coun-
cil of Winnipeg, the refugees, and
church members and friends. Assis-
tant Pastor Ingthor Isfeld then
chaired the meeting for the balance
of the evening.
Marlene addressed general refugee
problems and Canada's role and
need, not only to help the refugees,
but to help itself grow as an in-
dustrialized nation. Refugees become
Canadian creators of opportunity,
producers and consumers. Bear in
mind that many of our ancestors
were refugees on arrival in Canada.
Canada and the United States were
built by immigrants from other na-
tions. We tend to forget that.
Following her opening remarks,
Marlene introduced refugees from
Chile, E1 Salvador, Eritrea (Ethiopia)
and Cambodia.
A few of these shared their per-
sonal experiences with great difficul-
ty, emotionally and linguistically.
However, all present understood the
unspeakably desperate circum-
stances in which these people found
themselves. All had left family
behind in an all-consuming quest for
survival. The human suffering and
degradation is difficult for most of us
to comprehend from the security and
comfort of our homes in Canada, but
it comes through in the voices and
faces of these survivors . . . and these
are literally the few survivors. Many
millions still remain and continue to
need help. (Names and pictures of
refugees are intentionally omitted).
You can get involved if you want
to . . . call the Interfaith Immigration
Council, (204) 775-8601. Find out,
first-hand, how things really are.
Lloyd Christianson
Selfoss Choir
The following visitors from Iceland
will be on a scheduled tour of the
Western Provinces as detailed in the
itinerary below. This indicates an in-
teresting list of events and sight-
seeing which undoubtedly the people
from Iceland will enjoy.
Logberg-Heimskringla is always
pleased to have the opportunity to
welcome our cousins from Iceland.
We wish the Selfoss Choir a pleasant
and happy sojourn on their visit with
us during this coming summer.
We are indebted to Marg. Arnason
and Viking Travel Ltd. for the infor-
mation on the tour. It promises to be
interesting for the Selfoss Choir
Group.
July 27, arrive from Iceland. Stay-
ing at the Delta Hotel until August 1.
While in Winnipeg they will be tak-
ing a city tour, visit to the park and
zoo. Cruise on the Paddle Wheel with
dinner, and a visit to the Hollow
Mug.
August 1, depart Winnipeg for
Gimli where they will be staying un-
til August 4 when they fly to Calgary.
Enroute to Gimli they will stop at
Fort Garry, Selkirk Betel and Willow
Point. Saturday, August 1, they sing
at the Celebrity Concert.
August 2, visit to Hecla
August 3, sing at a pre program
concert.
August 4, concert at Calgary
August 5, Banff, Lake Louise etc.
August 6, Salmon Arm
August 7, Vancouver, until August
11. While in Vancouver they will
visit Victoria, Stanley Park etc. and
have a concert on August 8.
August 12, depart for Edmonton
via overnights at Three Valley Gap,
Rocky Mountain House, visit to Col-
umbia Ice Fields, Stephan G. Steph-
ansson Home at Red Deer.
Arriving in Edmonton on August
14, where they stay at the Chateau
la Combe Hotel, concert that night.
Depart for Winnipeg on August
15. Upon arrival in Winnipeg they go
directly to the Assiniboine Race
Track where a special race and even-
ing is planned in honour of Visitors
from Iceland; this evening the
Reykjavik Brass Band will be playing
on stage at the Downs. A special
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trophy will be presented for the race.
The Icelandic National League of
North America will be having a
farewell reception for the visitors on
Sunday August 16 at the Scandina-
vian Centre.
Minnist
BETEL
í erfðaskrám yðar
MESSUBOÐ
Fyrsta Lúterska
Kirkja
Pastor John V. Arvidson
Pastor Ingthor I. Isfeld
10:30 a.m. The Service followed
by Sunday School & Coffee hour.
Canada lceland Foundation
Offers the following Scholarships
THORVALDSON SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $500.00 to be awarded annually. This annual
scholarship will be awarded to a student in University or pro-
ceeding into a University in Canada or the United States. The reci-
pient must demonstrate financial need and high scholastic abili-
ty. Closing date for applications: September 15.
EINAR PALL & INGIBJORG JONSSON
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $500.00 to be awarded annually. Award to
be determined by academic standing and leadership qualities.
To be offered to a High School graduate proceeding to a Cana-
dian University or the University of lceland. Closing date for ap-
plications: September 15.
THE CANADA ICELAND
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $500.00 to be awarded annually. Award to
be determined by academic standing and leadership qualities.
To be offered to a University student studying towards a degree
in any Canadian University. Closing date for applications:
September 15.
THE GUNNAR SIMUNDSON
memorial scholarship
One scholarship of $300.00 to be awarded annually. This scholar-
ship will be awarded to a student enrolled in a Canadian Univer-
sity who demonstrates high scholastic ability and financial need.
Closing date for applications: September 15.
Students wishing to apply are asked to submit applications with
supporting documents indicating scholarship applied for. Infor-
mation and application forms are available by telephoning
772-8989 or contacting:
CANADA ICELAND FOUNDATION
c/o Mrs. Borga Jakobson, Secretary
1145 Dominion St., Winnipeg, MB R3E 2P3