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April 2, 2026
Kaija Saariaho’s Final Opera Innocence Premieres in New York City Voicing Innocence: Trauma, Memory, and Contemporary Opera in the Work of Kaija Saariaho From Helene Schjerfbeck at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Klaus Mäkelä conducting Jean Sibelius in Chicago,
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March 24, 2026
Gage “Touko” Keränen A resilient, northern people with a deep appreciation for nature and a fondness for sauna. Sounds a lot like Finnish people,
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February 8, 2026
On a glittering New York evening hosted by Ambassador Jarmo and Jaana Sareva, Finlandia Foundation National gathered friends of Finland and the arts
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March 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 — Finlandia Foundation National was pleased to announce the completion of a new donor wall at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock,
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March 25, 2026
Kristina’s Finnish Table | Recipes and Stories by Kristina Vanni Follow for more recipes: kristinavanni.substack.com For me, spoon bread cookies, or lusikkaleivät,
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What happens when an entire region prepares to welcome Europe through culture?
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes look at Oulu 2026 European Capital of Culture, as the people shaping this historic year share how Oulu and Northern Ostrobothnia are preparing for one of Europe’s most significant cultural honors.
This webinar will explore the vision, scale, and local impact of Oulu2026—from major official programming to the festivals, traditions, and communities helping bring it to life.
Featured Speakers:
Henri Turunen Program Manager, Oulu2026 Presentation on the vision, structure, and scope of the Cultural Capital Year
Anna-Mari Laulumaa, M.A. Program Manager, Cultural Heritage Program (Host) Insights into the region, development strategy, and the cultural impact of Oulu2026, including featured festivals and communities
Teija Niku, M.Mus. Artistic Director, Haapavesi Folk Music Festival How Oulu2026 has energized this year’s festival and what the designation means for artists, audiences, and local culture
Tue. May 19, 2026 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 8pm EET. Free zoom event.
2026 held a record-breaking celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, engaging thousands of sauna enthusiasts across the U.S. and beyond. Catch this year’s session recordings at NationalSaunaWeek.com.
What if you discovered that Finns—and Finnish Americans—have cultural “cousins” across Northern Europe and beyond? Join FFN’s Young Leaders Board member Gage “Touko” Keränen for a special Finnposium session exploring the fascinating world of Finno-Ugric cultures.
After traveling to Latvia, Estonia, and Finland, Gage will share stories, photos, and insights from communities such as the Võro, Seto, Sámi, Livonian, and Karelian peoples. Come meet your “cousins” in this deep dive into this rich cultural group that the Finns belong to!
Wed. April 8, 2026 at 9am PT / 12pm ET
With the closing in 2023 of Finlandia University, which was founded in 1896 as Suomi College, FFN stepped in to become the caretaker of the Finnish American Heritage Center and its extensive archives and artifacts, the monthly Finnish American Reporter, the Finnish American Folk School, the Art Gallery, Price of Freedom Museum and North Wind Books store.
As the premier Finnish-American cultural organization, Finlandia Foundation National champions a vibrant Finnish-American heritage and legacy, and builds bridges between modern Finland and the United States, enabling people of all backgrounds to share in the traditions, values, and spirit of Finland and Finnish America.
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