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Lögberg-Heimskringla • 15. júní 2019 • 7
Almar Grímsson, Sandra Björg
Ernudóttir, Halldór Árnason,
and Jody Arman-Jones.
The annual awards
ceremony was held on Friday
evening with President of
Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson
as the keynote speaker. Premier
Brian Pallister was also present
for the evening, along with
Doug Eyolfson, MP, and
Senator Patricia Bovey. (See
the June 1st issue of L-H for a
full account of the evening.)
Saturday proceedings
Saturday opened with
an illustrated presentation
on “What did our ancestors
bring with them?” by Lilja
Árnadóttir, the head of artifact
collections at the National
Museum of Iceland. Those in
attendance were treated to a rich
presentation showing the wide
array of artifacts at the National
Museum, which helped them
to visualize the everyday items
than their ancestors used at the
time they came to Canada – and
perhaps even identify some of
the obscure items they may still
have lying around their homes.
Erika Thorsteinson spoke
about her experience growing
up Icelandic in North America,
remembering how she was
encouraged to honour and
celebrate her ancestral heritage.
She explained how the Snorri
Program had helped her gain a
firsthand knowledge of Iceland
and recalled her visit to the
presidential estate at Bessastaðir.
Joking “it’s always a great
honour to follow kaffitími,”
Ryan Eyford, a history professor
at the University of Winnipeg
and president of the New
Iceland Heritage Museum in
Gimli, told us about the museum
and its Lake Winnipeg Visitors
Centre. A signature museum in
the province, it now draws more
than 15,000 visitors a year. He
showed everyone the iconic
image of the settlers’ arrival at
Willow Point in 1875, painted
by Árni Sigurðsson in 1950 to
mark the 75th anniversary of
their arrival, pointing out that
it was one of the museum’s
first artifacts. He drew people’s
attention to the painting’s rich
imagery, especially the huge,
dark clouds looming over the
settlers and the fact that it was
the women who were pointing
the way.
Noting that fundraising
is essential for the museum,
Ryan stated that the museum
board is committed to growing
its endowment fund. For
Manitoba donors, there is
presently a “stretch grant” that
is being offered by the province
for individual donations made
to the endowment through the
Winnipeg Foundation between
now and March 31, 2021. The
museum is seeking $170,000
in contributions through this
initiative, which would then be
“stretched” with an additional
$85,000 from the province.
More than $18,000 has already
been raised and Ryan observed
that only 150 people are needed
to pledge $1,000 each to meet
the goal, which will serve to
protect our heritage, especially
the material culture.
Guðrún Nordal, director
of the Arni Magnússon
Institute for Icelandic Studies
in Reykjavík, addressed “Our
Shared Cultural Heritage,”
particularly new opportunities
in the digital age, which allow us
to avoid the tragedy that befell
Arni Magnússon himself when
the Copenhagen Fire of 1728
consumed his library, notes,
and records. (Fortunately, he
was able to rescue most of his
priceless collection of Icelandic
manuscripts.)
Ásdís Jóelsdóttir wrapped
up the morning’s presentations
with her account of the origins,
history, and design of the
Icelandic lopi sweater. Even
the most experienced knitters
in attendance learned things
they didn’t know about this
distinctive Icelandic apparel
and the unique wool from
which it is made.
Brad Hirst and Mallory
Swanson spoke about the
rich experiences of Icelandic
Camp for young people. Over
lunch, adults and youth from
the Icelandic Canadian Frón
paraded Karen Johannsson’s
Yule lad puppets through the
assembly hall, much to the
delight of those in the room.
While some expressed the hope
that these Yule lads might go on
tour, I have it on good authority
that they don’t travel far from
home. Most conference goers
enjoyed a free afternoon while
the official delegates gathered
for the annual meeting of the
Icelandic National League of
North America. (An account of
the INLNA annual meeting will
appear in the July 1st issue.)
The 100th anniversary
convention was brought
to a celebratory close with
a gala dinner on Saturday
evening. President Guðni Th.
Jóhannesson spoke briefly and
the entertainment was provided
by Icelandic troubadour Svavar
Knútur and Icelandic Manitoban
favourite Sól James. Comedian
Heather Witherden was the
emcee for the gala, keeping the
evening flowing with her quick
wit and raucous humour, and
Rev. Stefan Jonasson said grace
before dinner.
* * *
On Sunday morning, a sold-
out busload of people toured
Icelandic Winnipeg, guided by
Stefan Jonasson. The first stop
was at First Lutheran Church
on Victor Street where a plaque
was unveiled to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of
the INLNA’s founding at
the nearby Good Templars’
Hall. President Guðni Th.
Jóhannesson unveiled the
plaque after remarks by Judy
Bradley, Pastor Michael Kurtz,
and Stefan Jonasson. The tour
concluded with lunch at the
Scandinavian Cultural Centre.
The Icelandic Canadian
Frón, which hosted this year’s
convention, is also celebrating
its 100th anniversary. It was
the first chapter created after
the founding of the Icelandic
National League. Judy
Bradley served as convention
chairperson; Susan Hjalmarson
and Serene Goebel put together
the programming; Ron Johnson
and his committee looked after
fundraising; Linda Hammersley
oversaw registration; Kendra
Jonasson collected items for the
auction and raffle; Pat Odegard
looked after vendors and the
bus tour; Dawn Hjalmarson
served as secretary; Karen
Botting and Maureen Olafson
looked after communications;
and countless other volunteers
helped along the way. Through
it all, Consul General Þórður
Bjarni Guðjónsson was an
invaluable support to the local
committee.
Watch for further articles
about the presentations at the
Icelandic National League
of North America convention
in the summer issues of
Lögberg-Heimskringla.
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we wish you here!
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ÓÐIN
Leader of the Gods!
$3,000.00
To register for sponsorship, visit WWW.LH-INC.CA
Various levels of sponsorship will be treated as o erings
to the Norse Gods and support Lögberg-Heimskringla
2019 ICELANDIC OPEN SPONSORSHIP
If you would like to make an individual support donation towards the Icelandic Open Golf Tournament,
please contact the o ce: (204) 204 5686. All sponsors will be displayed on screen at the Johnson Hall.
All Company sponsors will be given additional promotions on the L-H FaceBook, L-H website,
and the newspaper in print. We thank you in advance for your support!
Iðunn
DRINK SPONSOR
Provides eternal youth!
$1,000.00
•1 player
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on drink ticket
• 2 free 1/8 page ads in L-H
and a website ad
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• Your o ering will receive 4 players and post golf reception
• Company logo on all printed materials
• Large signs at registration, 1st and 10th Holes, and featured
prominently during awards program
• 6 free 1/6 page ads in L-H and a website ad
• Your o ering will receive 2 players and post golf reception
• Recognition in the program
• Sign at registration and featured during awards program
• 4 free 1/8 page ads in L-H and a website ad
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CARTS SPONSOR
Rides his Chariot of Fire!
$1,500.00
•Your o ering will receive 1 player and post golf reception
•Your sacri ce helps provide for the cart today
• Signage on front and rear of all carts
• Recognition in program and during awards program
• 2 free 1/8 page ads in L-H and a website ad
FREYR
Provides strength, to
play and have fun!
$1,000.00
• This o ering will receive 1 player
• Recognition in the program
• Featured during awards program
• 2 free 1/8 page ads in L-H and a website ad
Baldur
BUSINESS PERSON SPECIAL
$500.00
•1 player
• 1 hole sponsor
• Recognition in program
Huldufólk
HOLE AND GREEN SPONSORS
• Signage at teebox or by the green
• Recognition in program
$250.00
PHOTO: DWIGHT BOTTING
Most (but not all) of the local volunteers for the INLNA convention gathered in Winnipeg on
June 5 to celebrate the successful completion of their assignment
PHOTO: GUNNVÖR DANIELSDÓTTIR ÁSMUNDSSON
Super volunteers Serena Goebel and Susan Hjalmarson have
helped organize three INLNA conventions over 12 years