Update #141 All with Estonian roots and connections will feel welcome at KESKUS Taimi has always been devoted to helping build the...

Update #140 Calling all Estonians from every corner of the world to get on board! The Ruberg and Patterson families have a heartfelt...

Update # 139 Estonian Arts Centre presents "Homing Beyond" ("Põlvkond piiri taga" with English subtitles) on May 18th in Toronto at...

Update #138 A strong sense of adventure and pride drive this couple’s commitment Helju Viilup had to think fast about how to make ends...

Update #137 Leadership donors gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking milestone for KESKUS International Estonian Centre and to enjoy...

Update #136 April 8, 2022 was a historic day for Estonians in Canada and around the world, as an energetic crowd turned out to witness...

Update #135 New York Estonians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the annual Estonian Cultural Days in New York, bringing Estonian...

Update #134 Construction on the KESKUS International Estonian Centre at 9 Madison Avenue has begun and the ceremonial groundbreaking will...

Update #133 April 1, 2022 - A rooftop sauna at KESKUS was the dream for the International Estonian Centre project from the beginning,...

Update #132 The 17th Community Engagement Session for KESKUS International Estonian Centre took place on March 24th, 2022, via Zoom and...

Update #131 Estonian Arts Centre (EAC) is delighted to announce that two renowned textile artists from Estoina are coming to Hamilton and...

Update #130 Ask any Estonian to define one of the most enjoyable aspects of a gathering of friends and family, and often the answer is...

Update #129 Independence Day celebrations in Palm Beach Estonia's Consul General in New York Kairi Künka, South Florida Estonian Society...

Please attend, from wherever in the world you are, for project progress updates. Värsked KESKUSe uudised - tule kaema! When: Mar 24,...

Update #128 Estonians the world over watch in horror as Russia continues its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We know all too well the...

Update #127 Construction has begun on the architecturally significant KESKUS International Estonian Centre in downtown Toronto. KESKUS...

Update #126 Leadership donors to the KESKUS capital campaign doubled and tripled prior donations over the last month, to ensure that...

Update #125 The next generation of Estonian-Canadians have their focus firmly on a progressive and positive future Krista Käis-Prial and...

Update #124 The countdown is on! KESKUS International Estonian Centre is heading into construction by late February 2022 in downtown...

Update #123 The plan is for KESKUS to be under construction by February 24, 2022 – already a noteworthy date for Estonians around the...

Update #122 Annex Residents' Association looks forward to the arrival of KESKUS on Madison Ave. The Annex Residents' Association (ARA)...

Update #121 A new year and new team members! Three new board members, each with deep experience in their respective fields, have been...

Update #120 A look back on 2021, and a look forward to 2022! As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable year filled with...

Update #119 Culmination of life’s work for this intrepid couple is investing in the future of the Estonian community If you ask Tiina and...

Update #118 Second Viru Vanem donation to help Estonians connect and reflect on their heritage By the time Merike Kalm was 12 years old...

Update #117 - Support KESKUS and save tax - at the same time! Read on to find out how.

Update #116 The calibre of people working on the KESKUS project is part of the reason that compelled Margus Aruja to donate. Read more!

Update #115 From youngest Estonian House shareholder to Viru Vanem donor When Arthur Heinmaa was just 18 months old, his parents Atmar...

The residents' association local to the Annex neighbourhood in which KESKUS International Estonian Centre will be located, has nothing...

Update #114 From New Mexico to KESKUS, with love and gratitude! Despite living almost 3,000 kilometres away from KESKUS, for Ingrid...

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Update #113 From the chaos and uncertainty of 1944 to a little piece of heaven in the sky thanks to generous Kalevipoja Laud donation...

Update #112 "We're giving our heart to you" Perhaps one of the most remarkable things about the fundraising that has been done for KESKUS...

Update #111 KESKUS Jänes-Koppel Grand Hall With people spending the overwhelming majority of time indoors, indoor environmental quality...

Update #110 Virve Aljas-Switzer This Volunteer Spotlight series features members of the community who donate their time and expertise to...

Update #109 KESKUS was included in the influential Opinion Festival held for the 9th year, in Paide, Estonia, August 13-14, 2021.

Update #108 Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expanded the team to support the Estonian diaspora ecosystem, with the appointment...

Update #107 Top 5 takeaways from the KESKUS community engagement session July 28 2021.

Update #106 Just 72 short years from Halifax Pier 21 to the $1 million donation to KESKUS When Lembit Jänes Sr. managed a fish processing...

Please attend, from wherever in the world you are, for project progress updates. Värsked KESKUSe uudised - tule kaema! When: Jul 28,...

Update #105 Estonian spirit and determination inspires enthusiastic support for KESKUS A longstanding love of animals and a strong...

Update #104 The final amount raised in "Tere, KESKUS" was over $2.8 million, greatly exceeding the initial $1 million campaign goal!

Update #103 Making your donation to support the Tere, KESKUS campaign is easy! Here are 6 ways to participate.

Update #102 New 3-day 'Tere KESKUS' fundraising campaign invites Estonians and their friends to donate and enjoy free programming !

Update #101 The KESKUS vision and plans were presented to the Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago at its 2021 AGM...

Update #100 The team looking after getting KESKUS International Estonian Centre built and operational continues to evolve and grow. The...

Update #99 In this new Volunteer Spotlight series, KESKUS will feature some of the many talented members of the community who donate...

Update #98 The Küttis family is delighted to support KESKUS, a project that would have been close to Hilda & Nicholas Küttis' hearts.

Update #97 Donor & Volunteer Profile: Liisa & John Käärid and family

Update #96 On April 13th KESKUS addressed Estonians around the world in the first-ever Estonian diaspora virtual forum held by Estonia's...