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INL of NA conference organizers are very pleased that Heather Jonasson from
Winnipeg will be the feature
performer at our Opening
Ceremonies on Friday, May 4th.
Heather has performed in
Canada, the United States and
in Cuba as a part of the Collège
Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Symphonic Band and Wind
Ensemble. She started playing
the flute in her middle school
band at the age of 11, and
commenced private lessons at
the age of 14 with Laurel Ridd.
Now 18, this native of Winnipeg
is studying for a B.Mus. at the
University of Manitoba.
She is presently a member of
the University of Manitoba Wind
Ensemble and is the principal
flutist of the Winnipeg Youth
Symphony Orchestra (current
holder of the Julie Banton
Trophy). Heather made her
soloist debut performing Cécile
Chaminade’s “Concertino”
with the Sturgeon Heights
Symphonic Band in June 2011.
She has also had the opportunity
to perform alongside members
of the Winnipeg Symphony
Orchestra on many occasions
as a part of the annual Rising
Stars Concert. Heather actively
participates in the Syrinx Flute
Festival, as well as the Winnipeg
Music Festival, being awarded
the Long & McQuade Trophy
for 2012.
Having done well in
festivals and competitions, she
has been commended by many
adjudicators for her use of tone
colours and stage presence.
Though she loves to perform,
she also enjoys listening to other
performers and is pleased to
watch others succeed in music.
She can often be found giving
one-on-one help and motivation
to flute players across the city. Heather Jonasson
Young flutist performing during conference Opening Ceremonies
Gail Einarson-McCleery, O.F.
Toronto, ON
This year’s INL of NA conference will include two speakers who,
Saturday afternoon, will present
information on the popular
Snorri programs.
Halldór Árnason, Chairman
of Snorri Foundation, was born
in Stykkishólmur, Iceland, in
1953. Since April 2010, he
has worked as an Economist at
the Confederation of Icelandic
Employers. Halldór was the
Deputy Permanent Secretary
at the Prime Minister’s Office,
2002-2010, Director of
Finance and Administration
at Hafnarfjörður Community
1998-2002, and Director of the
Budget Division at Ministry of
Finance 1988-1998.
A part of Halldór’s work at
the Prime Minister’s Office was
a connection with descendants
of Icelandic immigrants and
the Icelandic heritage in North
America with the aim to
increase the relationships with
Iceland and Icelandic people.
Halldór has been a president of
the Icelandic National League
of Iceland since 2008 and a
chairman of Snorri Foundation
since 2010. Halldór is married
to Anna Björg Eyjólfsdóttir and
they have four children, ages
ranging between 14 to 24.
Ásta Sól Kristjánsdóttir,
Director for the Snorri
Foundation and INL-Iceland,
was born in Akureyri, Iceland
on June 26, 1975. Project
Manager for the Snorri Program
since March 2000 and Director
for INL-Iceland since January
2006. Owner and founder of
Bergsól Productions (2007).
Ásta Sól has an MA
in Journalism and Mass
Communication, University
of Iceland (2009) and a BA in
English and Gender Studies
(2001), University of Iceland
and University of Manitoba.
She has volunteered for the
Red Cross and is currently
Vice Chair for Tilvera, Fertility
Society. Her passion is in
connecting people with their
roots, family and film.
Ásta Sól is married to
Arngrímur Baldursson,
translator and author, and
they have one son, Leon
Bjartur Sólar Arngrímsson
(two). Stepdaughter is Elena
Arngrímsdóttir (15).
Two speakers to explain Snorri Program
to conference delegates
Ásta Sól Kristjánsdóttir
– Director for the Snorri
Foundation and INL-Iceland
Halldór Árnason Chairman
of Snorri Foundation
Icelandic National League
of North America
Thursday, May 3 – Sunday, May 6, 2012
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
93rd Annual Convention
Embracing Our Icelandic Culture
For more details regarding accommodation, registration and the program visit:
Thursday, May 3
The convention will be launched with a “Meet & Greet”, which will include local
Icelandic food and Manitoba talent
Friday, May 4
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 5
The AGM will be held in the morning and the banquet in the evening
Sunday, May 6
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. - Tour of Icelandic communities, churches and
gravesites
Lunch will be held at the Bru Café, a former Icelandic Church
4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. - Deb Paterson from Núna will perform the play
“Sargent and Victor” at the Park Community Centre in Brandon
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