Blog - Finlandia Foundation National

November 2, 2026

Mirva Johnson: Every New Generation Shapes the Future of Finnish America — Now It’s Our Turn

Finlandia Foundation Young Leader Board Co-Founder Mirva Johnson leads the Finlandia Foundation's Oral History Project while raising her firstborn son. This article was originally published September 16,

October 16, 2026

A FINNO UGRIC WORLD TOUR : Karelia

By Gage “Touko” Keränen The author in the city square of Joensuu, in North Karelia When you think of Karelia, what comes to mind?

October 15, 2026

Following the Clues: An Archivist’s Search for Family Stories

Written by J. Chopp, Archivist, Finnish American Heritage Center Historical Archive A sample page from the Watia Funeral Home records. This one shows Joanna's great grandfather,

October 13, 2026

Change Finnish America while Building Your Resume: Join the Young Leaders Board.

Anna Laine has an encouraging message to new YLB board members : “Show up with your interests, bring ideas and be ready to innovate.” Nina Dahlblom Sep 09,

October 1, 2026

A FINNO UGRIC WORLD TOUR : Sápmi

Gage “Touko” Keränen A collection of Sámi headgear featured at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu, Estonia.

September 30, 2026

FFN at the International Sauna Congress, Oslo 2026

Last week, Finlandia Foundation National was proud to co-sponsor the 19th International Sauna Congress in Oslo,

September 15, 2026

From Archive Box to Digital Access: A New Era at the FAHC Archive

By J. Chopp, Archivist at Finnish American Heritage Center Historical Archive Many people have reached out to the FAHC Archive since July with questions,

September 15, 2026

World Premiere of MORTON: The Forgotten Founder at FinnFest USA Highlights Finnish-American Roots of America’s 250th Anniversary

Presented by Finlandia Foundation National, FinnFest USA, and Frank Theatre for a One-Night-Only Free Outdoor Performance at Minnehaha Park on Sept. 19 MINNEAPOLIS,

September 9, 2026

Fieldwork on the Mesabi Iron Range by Dr. Mirva Johnson

Driving back from a week of fieldwork in northern Minnesota on the Mesabi Iron Range, part of the route took me down Minnesota’s Highway number 7.

September 9, 2026

Finlandia Foundation National Grant Helps Bring Finnish Contemporary Art to Pioneer Works

A major new exhibition by Finnish artist Tuomas A. Laitinen opens this September in Brooklyn, supported in part by a Finlandia Foundation National grant.