Why, oh why - Siri & Alexa, miks te ei saa aru?
Update #160 Ever wonder why Siri, Alexa and others don't yet listen in Estonian? Turns out, it's up to us! Right now, speech recognition...
News/Events
- Nov 25
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- Mar 15
- 4 min
Donor profile: Anonymous
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...
- Mar 11
- 2 min
KESKUS collaborations with South Florida Estonians
Update #129 Independence Day celebrations in Palm Beach Estonia's Consul General in New York Kairi Künka, South Florida Estonian Society...
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Community engagement session on March 24, 2022 - Mark your calendar!
Please attend, from wherever in the world you are, for project progress updates. Värsked KESKUSe uudised - tule kaema! When: Mar 24,...
- Mar 7
- 1 min
KESKUS stands with Ukraine
Update #128 Estonians the world over watch in horror as Russia continues its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We know all too well the...
- Feb 28
- 2 min
KESKUS construction update
Update #127 Construction has begun on the architecturally significant KESKUS International Estonian Centre in downtown Toronto. KESKUS...
- Feb 21
- 2 min
KESKUS donors rally to help meet rising construction costs
Update #126 Leadership donors to the KESKUS capital campaign doubled and tripled prior donations over the last month, to ensure that...
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Donor profile: Krista Käis-Prial and Paul-Erik Veel
Update #125 The next generation of Estonian-Canadians have their focus firmly on a progressive and positive future Krista Käis-Prial and...
- Feb 6
- 2 min
"Globaalsed eestlased" podcast includes KESKUS supporters in series of 100 notable Estonians
Update #124 The countdown is on! KESKUS International Estonian Centre is heading into construction by late February 2022 in downtown...
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Go time! KESKUS starts construction
Update #123 The plan is for KESKUS to be under construction by February 24, 2022 – already a noteworthy date for Estonians around the...
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Toronto's Annex neighbourhood awaits KESKUS
Update #122 Annex Residents' Association looks forward to the arrival of KESKUS on Madison Ave. The Annex Residents' Association (ARA)...
- Jan 18
- 4 min
New directors join IECI board
Update #121 A new year and new team members! Three new board members, each with deep experience in their respective fields, have been...
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
KESKUS Year-End Reflections
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...
- Dec 13, 2021
- 6 min
Donor profile: Tiina & Agu Ets
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...
- Nov 30, 2021
- 4 min
Donor profile: Merike Kalm on behalf of the Himel, Kalm and Roos Families
Update #118 Second Viru Vanem donation to help Estonians connect and reflect on their heritage By the time Merike Kalm was 12 years old...
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Support KESKUS and save tax – at the same time!
Update #117 - Support KESKUS and save tax - at the same time! Read on to find out how.
- Nov 8, 2021
- 5 min
Donor profile: Margus Aruja
Update #116 The calibre of people working on the KESKUS project is part of the reason that compelled Margus Aruja to donate. Read more!
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
Donor profile: Arthur & Mary Heinmaa
Update #115 From youngest Estonian House shareholder to Viru Vanem donor When Arthur Heinmaa was just 18 months old, his parents Atmar...
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
KESKUS construction update
The residents' association local to the Annex neighbourhood in which KESKUS International Estonian Centre will be located, has nothing...
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Donor profile: Ingrid & Kaili Roosild
Update #114 From New Mexico to KESKUS, with love and gratitude! Despite living almost 3,000 kilometres away from KESKUS, for Ingrid...