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An Evening with Finnish Studies – November 16, 2016
An Evening with Finnish Studies Guest Lecture: The Stories Behind the Story In 1944, sixteen-year-old Aarne Kovala, a Finnish merchant marine was arrested by the Nazis along with the crews of the Wappu, Ellen, Mercator and Bore VI. The sailors were imprisoned in Stutthof Concentration Camp, the first camp built outside of Germany and the last to be liberated. After almost seventy years of near silence, Aarne told his heart-wrenching story to his daughter, Liisa Kovala. The result was a…
Find out more »Unique Lives – Dec 3
PROGRAM: 7:00 pm Conversation, drinks (cash bar) and an array of Finnish finger foods (including piirakka). 7:40 pm Bar closes. 7:45 pm Lili Ahopelto is a Toronto-based pianist and accordionist. She is currently in her third year of the Piano Performance program at U of T. Lili has delighted audiences at many events in the Finnish community with her piano and accordion performances. We especially look forward to her rousing interpretation of Finlandia.…
Find out more »Sounds of Finland – a Centennial Celebration
On Sunday, February 5th, 2017 at the George Weston Recital Hall , Suomi Finland 100 will present a wonderful concert titled “Sounds of Finland” showcasing the enormous array of talent we have in our midst. The performers are all drawn from the local Finnish community!
Find out more »Toronto Summer Music Festival July 13- August 5
Canadian Friends of Finland is happy to promote Toronto Summer Music Festival July 13- August 5 Featuring the very best of the world's classical performers including the celebrated Finnish soprano, Soile Isokoski in recital with pianist, Martin Katz on Tuesday July 18th at Walter Hall. Save 20% on the Soile Isokoski in Recital concert with the promo code: CFFTSM www.torontosummermusic.com or 416-408-0208
Find out more »AGM 2017
The 36th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Friends of Finland Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM Charbonnel Lounge, St Michael’s College, University of Toronto 81 St Mary’s Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4 Agenda Call to Order Quorum Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous CFF AGM on June 21, 2016 President’s Report - Börje Vähämäki Membership Secretary’s Report – Gail Patterson Treasurer’s Report – Paul Lindala Appointment of Reviewer – Paul Lindala Election of the Board of…
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