Wow! Money to play a videogame!?
Update #177 As Estonian supplementary schools wind down their activities for the summer, students are rewarded with report cards,...
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- May 2
- 2 min
EXPOSED! TTC tunnels on KESKUS site see daylight!
Update / Teade #176 The highlight of the KESKUS construction update this month is the first phase of cleaning off the TTC tunnels on the...
- Apr 23
- 4 min
May 2, 7:30pm - come meet the filmmakers of Estonian films at Hot Docs Festival!
Update #175 (rev'd Apr 29) A record four Estonian films at this year's Hot Docs Festival in Toronto, come meet the filmmakers! Estonia...
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Construction forges ahead // trotsides savist maad ja märga taevast ehitustöödega usinasti edasi!
Update/Teade #174 Underpinning of the heritage house continues from both the inside and the outside of the structure. Having hit heavy...
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Win tickets to premiere of Riho Maimets' new work, with KW Symphony Orchestra!
Update #173 Premiere of Riho Maimets' new work for flute and harp - April 22 and April 23, 2023! Enter now to win one of two pairs of...
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Archaeologists summoned to KESKUS site // Leiud KESKUSe ehitusobjektil
Update: April 1, 2023 April 1 2023 - In a surprising turn of events, the excavation phase of construction of KESKUS International...
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Mapping out who follows KESKUS, how, and from where
Update #172 As construction of KESKUS International Estonian Centre is now in the excavation stage, staying informed about the latest...
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Attention: Estonian school students!
Update #171 Between March 6 and April 10 2023, the first 100 students in a diaspora Estonian school aged 6+ to play the MisKESKUS video...
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Celebrating EV 105 in Collingwood
Update #170 On February 24th some 40 Georgian Bay Estonians and friends gathered at Heavenly Café in Collingwood to celebrate, Estonia's...
- Feb 9
- 2 min
A little bit of Canada, a little bit of Eesti now in KESKUS foundations!
Update/Teade #169 A little bit of Canada, a little bit of Eesti ! /// Killuke Kanada, killuke Eestit! Heili Toome, International Estonian...
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Top 5 takeaways from KESKUS community engagement session
Update #168 The 18th Community Engagement Session for KESKUS International Estonian Centre took place on February 1, 2023 in hybrid form,...
- Jan 25
- 2 min
You’re near by? Then come celebrate Eesti Vabariik 105 in Collingwood!
Update #167 Eesti Vabariik 105! Join in celebrating Estonia's 105th anniversary of independence on February 24th at Heavenly Cafe in...
- Jan 14
- 2 min
The world needs more Estonia!
Update #166 President of Estonia looks to those aged 7-19 to think it through and share their thoughts with him Estonian President Alar...
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Community engagement session on February 1, 2023 - Mark your calendar!
Please attend, from wherever in the world you are, for project updates. If you're in the vicinity, finally a return to in-person updates!...
- Jan 5
- 3 min
Cast your vote in March 5 Estonian parliamentary elections
Update #165 Estonia's parliamentary elections are coming up fast, here's how to cast your vote About 1/5 of Estonians live outside of...
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Construction update to start new year - deep foundations complete /// süvavundamenditööd lõpetatud
Update / Teade #164 Happy new year! 2023 will be an exciting year for KESKUS as we'll see the steel come out of the ground after...
- Dec 23, 2022
- 1 min
Häid pühi ! Happy holidays!
Update / Teade #163 Soovides kõigile kauneid pühi /// wishing happy holidays to all! 2023 will be an exciting year for KESKUS as we'll...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Mark your calendar: KESKUS community engagement session scheduled for February 1, 2023
Update #162 KESKUS community engagement sessions are back, with the next one scheduled for February 1st, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET....
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Farewell to KESKUS' first employee: Project Coordinator Rei Carcani helped shape our future home
Update #161 For Rei Carcani, taking on the role of KESKUS Project Coordinator was a perfect fit. “I know the importance of having a place...
- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
Why, oh why - Siri & Alexa, miks te ei saa aru?
Update/teade #160 Ever wonder why Siri, Alexa and others don't yet listen in Estonian? Turns out, it's up to us! Right now, speech...
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
A special evening with President Karis
Update #159 A special evening for leadership donors to KESKUS Leadership donors to KESKUS, whether they donated as families or as...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Notes from Toronto Eesti Maja board, wrapping up 958 Broadview
Update #158 Estonian House in Toronto Limited board shares an update about the herculean task of closing out 958 Broadview Avenue After...
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Support KESKUS and save tax – at the same time!
Update #159 With the end of the calendar year quickly approaching, this is the time to support KESKUS and to save on taxes! Even if you...
- Oct 8, 2022
- 5 min
LÄÄST BLÄÄST: what a blast!
Update #157 Thanks for the memories, Toronto Eesti Maja, we’ll launch them into KESKUS! The Toronto Estonian House was bursting with the...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
Commemorate, declutter, donate, sell! Updates regarding Toronto Estonian House, on Broadview Ave.
Update #156 Updates on wrapping up and moving out from Toronto Estonian House on Broadview Tours at the "Lääst Blääst" celebration will...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
‘Nou Pois Äläud’: Exhausting, and totally worth it!
Update #155 Participants at weekend rahvatants workshop 'Nou Pois Äläud' at Jõekääru, nurse overworked smiling muscles Smiling muscles...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Tickets available for LÄÄST BLÄÄST One final party at the Toronto Estonian House!
Update #154 Celebrate the Toronto Estonian House! What better way to commemorate our community's home, than with a celebratory bash that...
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
Tantsulaager registration deadline in 2 weeks; over 50 participants registered!
Update/Teade #153 Registration still open for September 9 to 11, 2022 "naisrühma tantsulaager" Already over 50 participants have signed...
- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
KESKUS construction update
Update #152 Deep foundation work continues on the KESKUS site KESKUS International Estonian Centre will have as its municipal address 9...
- Jul 31, 2022
- 2 min
Thank you, Ambassador Toomas Lukk and Piret Lukk!
Update #151 KESKUS bids farewell to Estonia's Ambassador to Canada, Toomas Lukk, as his term in Ottawa comes to an end Estonia's...
- Jul 23, 2022
- 2 min
#Kontaveit - get tix! KESKUS campaign ambassador plays National Bank Open, August 10 in Toronto
Update/Teade #150 Sign up for tickets! WTA 2nd seed Anett Kontaveit and 35th seed Kaie Kanepi both to play at National Bank Open, August...
- Jul 20, 2022
- 4 min
New directors join Toronto Estonian House and Estonian Arts Centre boards
Update #149 KESKUS project gains new team members Two new board members have joined as directors on two boards associated with KESKUS...
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
Dance YOUR way to Tantsupidu 2025 - women's weekend dance workshop / rahvatantsu laager
Update/Teade #148 Registration now open for September 9 to 11, 2022 naisrühma tantsulaager Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated...
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
Donor Profile: Lea Kõiv, member of Koidula gild
Update #147 KESKUS gives our community rare opportunity to create a global bond for all Estonians Building KESKUS will accomplish much...
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
KESKUS news roundup / kajastused Eesti uudistes ja uudiskirjades
Update/Teade #146 Roundup of recent Estonian news channels' reports on KESKUS project KESKUS International Estonian Centre has been in...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
Important news regarding Estonian House in Toronto, on Broadview Ave.
Update #145 Three important considerations regarding moveout from Estonian House The board of directors of Estonian House in Toronto...
- May 30, 2022
- 3 min
Discover KESKUS in new videogame!
Update #144 Videogame gives sneak peek inside KESKUS - learn some Estonian while you're at it! While the ceremonial groundbreaking for...
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
KESKUS construction update
Update #143 Construction on the KESKUS site continues Construction on the KESKUS site continues, though largely underground. As noted in...
- May 25, 2022
- 3 min
Why don’t young people return to Estonia? Doc film and discussion delves into difficult topic
Update #142 Most young people who leave Estonia would love to return home, but a variety of reasons often keep them tied to their new...
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
Meet Taimi Hooper, Donations Manager for Estonian Arts Centre
Update #141 All with Estonian roots and connections will feel welcome at KESKUS Taimi has always been devoted to helping build the...
- May 3, 2022
- 5 min
Donor Profile: Ruberg and Patterson families, in memory of their parents
Update #140 Calling all Estonians from every corner of the world to get on board! The Ruberg and Patterson families have a heartfelt...
- Apr 27, 2022
- 2 min
Film screening "Homing Beyond" ("Põlvkond piiri taga") May 18, 2022 - pwyc
Update # 139 Estonian Arts Centre presents "Homing Beyond" ("Põlvkond piiri taga" with English subtitles) on May 18th in Toronto at...
- Apr 15, 2022
- 5 min
Donor Profile: Tiina and Jaan Timusk, inaugural members of KESKUS' Koidula gild level of giving
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...
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
KESKUS leadership donors gather to celebrate project progress
Update #137 Leadership donors gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking milestone for KESKUS International Estonian Centre and to enjoy...
- Apr 9, 2022
- 4 min
KESKUS ceremonial groundbreaking including video, in case you missed it!
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...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Cross-pollination begins between KESKUS and Estonian Cultural Days in New York
Update #135 New York Estonians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the annual Estonian Cultural Days in New York, bringing Estonian...
- Apr 3, 2022
- 1 min
KESKUS ceremonial groundbreaking April 8, 2022
Update #134 Construction on the KESKUS International Estonian Centre at 9 Madison Avenue has begun and the ceremonial groundbreaking will...
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
KESKUS shifts focus to meet evolving needs of community
Update #133 April 1, 2022 - A rooftop sauna at KESKUS was the dream for the International Estonian Centre project from the beginning,...
- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
Top 5 Takeaways from 17th KESKUS Community Engagement Session March 24, 2022
Update #132 The 17th Community Engagement Session for KESKUS International Estonian Centre took place on March 24th, 2022, via Zoom and...
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
Estonian Arts Centre presents: Artists talk with Kärt Ojavee & Johanna Ulfsak April 11, 7-9pm
Update #131 Estonian Arts Centre (EAC) is delighted to announce that two renowned textile artists from Estonia are coming to Hamilton and...
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