Lögberg-Heimskringla - 26.07.1996, Qupperneq 5

Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudagur 26, juli 1996 • 5
Gary Doer,
Leaderofthe
Official Opposition
Manitoba
Lcgislative Assembly
NDP Caucus
234 Legislative Bldg.
945-3710
Greetings to everyone involved with thisyear ‘s Icelan-
dic Festival ofManitoba - Islendingadagurinn.
Manitoba ’s summer festivals are a great way to join
friends andfamily across the province in celebrating
our proud and diverse heritage. Iwant to take this
opportunity to wish everyöne a happy, safe summer.
Best wishes,
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BILLBOARD
THE DEPARTMENT OFICELANDIC
The Department of lcelandic Language and Literature at the University of
Manitoba is the only degree awarding lcelandic Department in North America. It
was founded in 1951 with an endowment created by the lcelandic community as
an institutional centre for the preservation and promotion of lcelandic culture in
North America through teaching and research.
The lcelandic Department offers courses in Modern lcelandic on an annual basis,
as well as courses in Norse Mythology and lcelandic Sagas in Translation.
Courses in lcelandic History, lcelandic Llterature and Old lcelandic Language and.
Llterature are taught on a rotary basis. In addition, the lcelandic Department
offers courses in North American-lcelandic Rterature, culture and history. Most of
these general courses are taught in English and, apart from personal interest, can
be taken for credit towards an Arts degree. They are accessible to anyone
through registration with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts or the
Universit/s Continuing Educatíon Department. Due to the generosity of prominent
community members, several scliolarships are available to students in the
lcelandic Department
Apart from its teaching activities, the Department of lcelandic works to strengthen
scholarly publications, notably the lcelandic Studies Series of the University of
Manitoba Press, and a guest lecture series on a variety of subjects related to
lcelandic studies.
The lcelandic Department currently consists of two faculty members:
Prof. Kirsten Wolf, Head Chairsince 1988
Dr. Daisy Neijmann, lcelandic-Canadian Studies
For more information please phone (204) 474-9551
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If your group would like to use thls space, please caH us at 949-2200.
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Icelanders first came to Manitoba in
1875 and, for 121 years, they have
contributed not only their penchant
for hard work, but also for good
times. This is proven by their proud
tradition of Islendingadagurinn —
Manitoba's famous Icelandic Festival.
Now celebrating its 107th anniversary,
Islendingadagurinn still impresses
visitors from all over the world.
Traditional foods and entertainment
provided by the Icelandic members of
our "Friendly Manitoba" team, are a
tribute to their outstanding culture
and heritage.
On behalf of the government and the
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to each of you enjoying
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