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Estonia's diaspora: Veiko Parming's reflections on the 1944 Mass Flight
Update #227 September 2024 marks 80 years since the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia. Veiko Parming gave a thoughtful, insightful speech.
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Construction update October 2024
Update/teade #226 The mega-pour with 37 concrete trucks lining up like clockwork over 9 hours at KESKUS, on September 16th 2024.Â
Oct 1, 20243 min read


'Nou (Samm) Pois Äläud-III' 48 hours from intros to performance
Update #225 - the third installation of the 'Nou Pois Äläud' Estonian women's weekend folkdance retreat
Sep 18, 20244 min read


Construction update September 2024
Update / Trade #224 - All of the forming, rebar, and concrete that became the main focus over July has continued through August.
Sep 4, 20244 min read


Igatsed pastelde järgi? An opportunity to make a pair of pastlad of your own!
Estonian Arts Centre's "Käsitöö Lounge: Pastlad workshop" presents the opportunity for those not attending Nou (Samm) Pois Äläud-III to neve
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Donor Profile: Estonian Central Council in Canada welcomed to Koidula Gild
Update #222 “This is the most important build for the Estonian community globally, says ECC Board Chair Reet Marten Sehr.
Aug 5, 20246 min read


Construction update August 2024
Update #221 - caisson and pile caps along southern edge of KESKUS site poured in early June, grade beams being formed.
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Sõnad: Esto Words, new series of children's books supported by Estonian Arts Centre
Update #220 Kaili and Kaarin, founded Sõnad: Esto Words, a learning resource company, to cater to families like theirs around the world.
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Kongats Architects, KESKUS architect, wins prestigious Governor General’s Medal in Architecture …for the fourth time!
Kongats Architects, the brilliant minds behind KESKUS International Estonian Centre, have again been honoured with a prestigious 2024 Govern
Jun 22, 20243 min read


Early bird registration now open for ‘Nou Pois Äläud-III’
Building on the good-vibes of the first two 'Nou Pois Äläud' weekends, this third edition of the women's Estonian folkdance retreat is now o
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Construction update June 2024
Update / Teade # 217 KESKUS International Estonian Centre construction progress report Remediation work by the TTC over the western half...
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Donor Profile: Hamilton congregation
This small but mighty congregation, with its 47 dedicated, active members, has made a generous $100,000 Kalevipoja Laud donation to KESKUS
May 25, 20244 min read


Seventh virtual forum for Estonians abroad
Update # 215 Global Estonian virtual forum : Estonia as an opportunity Press release (translated) from Estonia's Ministry of Foreign...
May 3, 20243 min read


Construction update May 2024
Update / Teade # 214 KESKUS International Estonian Centre construction looking to span tunnels next. With the TTC work over the western...
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Recognising KESKUS volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Update # 213 Canada's National Volunteer Week runs April 14-20, 2024 and on April 16th, 2024, at the Royal Ontario Museum, several...
Apr 17, 20243 min read


FILMIST Estonian Film Festival debuts
Update # 212 March 15-17, 2024 marked the debut of a new Estonian film festival in the GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area), one that...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Construction update April 2024
Update / Teade # 211 KESKUS International Estonian Centre construction is now working toward starting the 1-year countdown clock to...
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Cracking good times ahead!
Update April 1, 2024 With Easter chocolate still coursing through veins, suggestions for spring activities at KESKUS International...
Mar 31, 20241 min read


FILMIST Stuudio – five stories in one week
Update # 210 Storytelling has not gone away, but with ever fewer among us who were born in Estonia and recall the need to flee in 1944...
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Construction update March 2024
Update / Teade # 209 The western half of the ground level bistro subfloor, aka 'slab', has been poured (check out the writing on wet...
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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