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NORDIC KNITTERS
2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY EACH MONTH
Winnipeg, MB: Scandinavian Centre, 764
Erin St. 7 - 9 p.m. $5 fee for drop ins.
Upcoming dates:
13, 27 October - mittens.
10, 24 November - Christmas stockings
and ornaments.
No meetings in December.
SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER
Toronto, ON: IICCT Annual General
Meeting, 2 p.m. Morningside-High Park
Presbyterian Church. 4 Morningside Ave.
West end of city, just west of High Park.
Contact: gaileinarsonmccleery@gmail.
com. 416-762-8627.
MONDAY 17 OCTOBER
Ottawa, ON: Mr. Sturla Sigurjónsson,
Ambassador of Iceland, and Mrs. Elín
Jónsdóttir, would like to invite members
of the Friends of Iceland to attend a book-
launch at the Residence, 540 Old Prospect
Rd., Rockcliffe Park, at 16:30. The book
is called The Travels of Reverend Ólafur
Egilsson and are memoirs of a Lutheran
minister of the same name, published
in the 17th Century and now translated
into English. The subject-matter regards
catastrophic events, which took place in
Iceland in 1627, when pirates from what
is Algeria today, murdered and abducted
several hundred Icelanders and sold the
survivors in the slave-markets of N-Africa.
Only a few were later ransomed and
returned to N-Europe. Amongst them
was Ólafur Egilsson, who wrote about his
experiences. The publishers of the English
translation will introduce the book and
there will be copies for sale. Please RSVP
to the Embassy of Iceland at ingrid@mfa.is
FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER
Gimli, MB: Walk to the Rock.
SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
Calgary, AB: Haustréttir og töðugjöld.
Round up your friends and family for the
Fall Roundup Feast. Scandinavian Centre,
Viking Hall. Doors 5:30, dinner 6:30
p.m. Program: Snorri presentations and
Icelandic sweater fashion show. Tickets:
$25 adults, youth and seniors; $15 children
under 12; under two free. Cash bar.
TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER
Winnipeg, MB: New Iceland in Manitoba's
Early History. Dr. Ryan Eyford discusses the
histroy of New Iceland, an area of Icelandic
settlers on the shores of Lake Winnipeg,
with special emphasis on relations between
Icelandic immigrants and their Indigenous
neighbours. Henderson Library, 1-1050
Henderson Hwy, 7 - 8 p.m. (204-986-
4314.) Registration required. Information
for program registration is necessary for
the services offered by WInnipeg Public
Library. Call or visit any branch to register.
Information services, Winnipeg Public
Library: 204-986-6450.
Dr. Eyford is an associate professor in the
Department of History at the University of
Winnipeg. He is the author of White Settler
Reserve: New Iceland and the Colonization
of the Canadian West. (UBC Press, 2016)
FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER
Gimli, MB: New Iceland Heritage Museum
presents For the Love of Chocolate, a dining
experience like no other. Every course
contains chocolate and will be paired with
select wine.Hosting the evening: Doreen
Pendegrace, author of Chocolatour: A Quest
for the World: Best Chocolate. Cocktails 6
pm. Dinner 7. Lakeview resort. Tickets $70
at the NIHM. Call to reserve. 204-642-
4001. www.nihm.ca.
SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER
Winnipeg, MB: Haustfagnaður, a concert
and reception sponsored by the Sólskríkjan
choir. 2:30 p.m. at the Neil Bardal Funeral
Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Ave. Featured
artists: PJ Buchan, Richard Gillis, David
Gislason. Tickets $15 or two for $25, children
under 12 free. Tickets may be purchased
from choir members or at the door. Come
and join us; it is always an enjoyable
afternoon of music and camaraderie.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
4 TO 6 NOVEMBER
Markerville, AB: The 6th Christmas in
Markerville and Cookie Walk.
SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Calgary, AB: Christmas Bazaar at the
Scandinavian Centre. 739-20th Ave. N.W.
SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER
Calgary, AB: Yuletide event. Viking Hall,
Scandinavian Centre. 739-20th Ave. N.W.
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER
Burnaby, BC: Icelandic Canadian Club of
BC Bake and Craft Sale, 10 a.m - 1 p.m.
Hard Fisk Café opens at 9 a.m. Children’s
Christmas Party, 2 - 4 p.m. Scandinavian
Cultural Centre, 6540 Thomas St.
DECEMBER TBA
Markerville, AB: Christmas social at
Fensala Hall. Bring an appetizer and join us.
24 DECEMBER
Markerville, AB: Christmas Eve Service.
Markerville Church. 7:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT
THOUGH 4 NOVEMBER
Winnipeg, MB: Frá Myrkri til Ljóss /
From Darkness to Light. A Photographic
Exhibit by Iceland’s Gaui H. High Octane
Gallery, Gas Station Arts Centre, 445
River Ave. Presented as part of the
FLASH Photographic Festival. For more
information: In Canada: Angela Chalmers
204.802.1210 angela@aihproductions.
com. In Iceland: Gaui +354 788 8885
gauihphotography@gmail.com. To view
more of Gaui’s work, go to: http://gauih.
com/ For FLASH Photographic Festival
information, go to: http://flashfest.net/
CLASSES / ICELANDIC LANGUAGE
MONDAYS FROM 26 SEPTEMBER
Toronto, ON: The Icelandic Canadian
Club of Toronto Icelandic classes, 8-week
session (no class on Thanksgiving or
Hallowe’en). Beginner class 6:30 - 8
p.m. Intermediate 8:15 - 9:45 p.m. with
coffee break between the classes. $80
for ICCT members, $95 non-members
for the set of 8 classes. Location TBA.
Register: classes@icct.info.
TUESDAYS FROM 27 SEPTEMBER
Winnipeg, MB: The Icelandic Canadian Frón
is offering three levels of Icelandic classes
at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, 764
Erin St. Registration at 6:30 Tuesday 20
September or start of classes. Fee for 10-
week session until November 29 is $50
for members and $55 of non-members.
Classes start September 27 at 6:30. Contact
Kendra at kensuloa@mts.net.
WEDNESDAYS
Gimli, MB: Kaffitími in Gimli – the weekly
Icelandic conversation session. Meet every
Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Alycia's in the Gimli
Waterfront Centre for coffee and to practice
your Icelandic language skills.
3 SATURDAYS, 22 OCTOBER TO
5 NOVEMBER
Winnipeg, MB: Old Norse Mythology.
Includes some history, mythological
creation stories, some information of
gods and goddesses, the twilight of the
gods, Ragnarok, the destruction and the
rebirth all within the Völuspá, (the Seer's
Prophecy). You will receive power point
notes you can read through or add to.
There are no essays or exams. 10 a.m. -
12 p.m. $35. John Taylor Collegiate, 470
Hamilton Ave. St. James-Assiniboia School
Division Continuing Education. Register
by phone: 204-832-9637 or online: www.
localcourses.com/sjsd.
3 SATURDAYS, 14 TO 28 JANUARY
Winnipeg, MB: Icelandic To Go. Learn
the basics quickly in preparation for your
next vacation. Learn greetings, directions,
weather conditions, ordering food and
simple expressions to survive in Iceland. 9
a.m. - 12 p.m. $55. Sturgeon Heights, 2665
Ness Ave. St. James-Assiniboia School
Division Continuing Education. Register
by phone: 204-832-9637 or online: www.
localcourses.com/sjsd.
LITERATURE
THURSDAYS
Lestrarfélagið Gleym-mér-ei
2016 - 2017 – our 21st year
Winnipeg, MB: Icelandic Collection
University of Manitoba. Elizabeth Dafoe
Library. 7 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. in May. Everyone
welcome to any evening. Contact: Linda F.
Sigurdson Collette – silverflash@shaw.ca.
27 Oct: The Seven Teachings and More –
Collected by Björk Bjarnardóttir on Garry
Raven and First Nation.
24 Nov: Vesturfarar, video series 3 and 4 –
Egill Helgason.
26 Jan: A Good Horse has no Colour –
Nancy Marie Brown.
23 Feb: The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki.
30 Mar: In the Arms of Angels – Janet
Lewis Anderson.
20 Apr: Cave of Journeys – Penny Ross.
25 May: The Riverton Rifle – Reggie Leach.
6:30 p.m.
MUSIC
WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
Toronto, ON: Concert with Jóhann
Jóhannsson featuring American
Contemporary Music Ensemble at
The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth
Ave. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets $25.50 via
Ticketmaster. All ages event. www.
johannjohannsson.com. www. facebook.
com/JohannJohannssonMusic.
4 AND 5 NOVEMBER
Winnipeg, MB: John K. Samson, the former
singer for the Weakerthans is launching his
second solo CD, Winter Wheat at West End
Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave. Tickets at
Ticketfly.com. $25, $30.
2 TO 6 NOVEMBER
Reykjavík, Iceland: Iceland Airwaves
2016, regarded as the biggest celebration
of music in Iceland and boasts an unrivaled
line-up of established and up-and-coming
artists. http://icelandairwaves.is/.
KALEO
Kaleo tour continues, many US dates
already sold out. Check your area: www.
officialkaleo.com/tour.Spring tour dates
with the Lumineers, Susto:
3/18: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
3/19: Videotron Centre, Quebec City, QC
3/21: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
3/22 Mar: Budweiser Gardens, London, ON
3/24: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA
3/25: Wells Fargo Arena, De Moines, IA
3/25: BMO Harris Bradley Center,
Milwaukee, WI
3/28: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
3/30: Sasktel Centre, Saskatoon, SK
3/31: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
13, 14 AND 15 APRIL
Los Angeles, CA: Reykjavík Festival
includes three special shows: SIGUR
RÓS with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. Walt Disney Concert Hall. Co-
curated by Icelandic composer Daniel
Bjarnason. sigur-ros.co.uk/tour/#2017
TASTE OF ICELAND
Experience Icelandic food, music, film,
and more at these action-packed cultural
events, IcelandNaturally.com for details.
13 TO 16 OCTOBER
Seattle, WA: Taste of Iceland returns
to its sister city. Grab a taste of Iceland
with a special menu at the Carlile
Room curated by Seattle chef Desmond
Bonow and Icelandic chef Siggi Helga,
and enjoy unique Brennivín and Reyka
Vodka cocktails created by mixologist
Felicia Chin-Braxton. Rock out at the
famous Reykjavík Calling concert at
Neumos with Icelandic bands Fufanu and
JFDR. Learn about Icelandic sagas and
Norse mythology on KEXP with Örnólfur
Thorsson and Dr. Gisli Sigurdsson, and
enjoy literature readings and discussions
with Gudmundur Andri Thorsson at Elliott
Bay Books. Finally, take a peek at Icelandic
art with Steinunn Sigurdardottir’s exhibit
“The Weather Diaries” at the Nordic
Heritage Museum.
10 TO 13 NOVEMBER
Toronto, ON: Canadians, mark your
calendars: Taste of Iceland takes Toronto in
November. Chow down on some Icelandic
cuisine at Jump prepared by guest Icelandic
chef Sigurður Helgason; listen to your
favorite Icelandic and Torontonian bands
at Reykjavík Calling at The Horseshoe
Tavern; learn about the importance of
Icelandic literature with Icelandic Writers
Retreat founder (and Iceland’s First Lady!)
Eliza Reid; and dive into the Icelandic rock
scene with a documentary viewing and
discussion with Sigtryggur Baldursson.
Events
Taste of celand
Icelandic classes
Exhibit
Music
Literature
The Seven Teachings and More
Collected by Björk Bjarnardóttir
You will enjoy reading this book which
was written by Björk Bjarnadóttir with the
words of Garry 'Morning Star', Raven. They
worked beautifully together to explore the
history, beliefs and culture of the native
people of Canada 'Anishinaabeg'. It is so
well written you may feel as though you
can hear Garry Raven speak.
The seven teachings spoken of are love,
humility, truth, wisdom, respect, and
courage. The teachers are the eagle,
wolf, Sebi 'the wilderness man', the
turtle, beaver, white buffalo, and bear.
Raymond Raven 'BlackBearMedicine
Man'; Flora Ruck 'High Flying Fast Eagle
Woman'; and Donald Bird 'Naah-Geezhik
Innini' in 'Ojibway' also contributed their
knowledge in this book. To learn more
about these teachings contact an Elder,
watch Anishinaabeg view on channel 9,
or read this book.
UNTIL APRIL 2017
Washington, DC: Exhibit – Primordial Landscapes: Iceland Revealed. National History Museum,
1st Floor, Special Exhibits Hall (near the Mammals Hall). Photographer Feodor Pitcairn and poet Ari
Trausti Guðmundsson reveal a land of fire, ice, hardy life, and natural beauty. Experience the remote
beauty of Iceland, a land sculpted by the elements and forged by active geologic activity. 10th St.
and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC. naturalhistory.si.edu/
New York, NY: The Halldór Laxness Library at Scandinavia House: The Nordic
Center in America. Open Tue – Fri, 12 - 5 pm. Free for ASF Members and by
special appointment. To make an appointment call 212-779-3587. 58 Park Ave.
at 38th St. 10016. scandinaviahouse.org or amscan.org.
Greetings from
Gordon J. Reykdal
Honorary Consul of the
Republic of Iceland
Suite #208 11523 100 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 3Y6
Cell: 780.497.1480
E-mail: gjreykdal@gmail.com
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