Blog - Finlandia Foundation National

June 30, 2026

New Scholarship Fund Established at Finlandia Foundation National Honoring the Legacy of Sirkka Sinervo-Dragonas

By Tommy Flanagan We are continually humbled by the generosity of members of our community, which is shown in countless, meaningful ways. Occasionally, however,

June 30, 2026

Behind the Pages: The Making of Suomi College’s First Yearbook

By J. Chopp, Archivist at Finnish American Heritage Center Historical Archive Sometimes an unexpected file I run across while looking for something else in the archive stacks makes me smile.

June 3, 2026

A FINNO UGRIC WORLD TOUR Article 5: The Kingdom of Setomaa

By Gage “Touko” Keränen There’s something about Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula which charms the heart.

June 3, 2026

SAMPO ASSOCIATION AWARDED A $5000 SAUNA REPAIR GRANT

SAMPO ASSOCIATION AWARDED A $5000 SAUNA REPAIR GRANT FROM FINLANDIA FOUNDATION NATIONAL! Press Release.

May 26, 2026

A Biotech Exec: Job Hunting is Now a ‘Leadership Challenge’

By Nina Dahlblom Apr 01, 2026 Photo: Elise Renkonen Nina Dalhblom interviewed Elise Renkonen who both hires and leads teams in the pharma

May 22, 2026

Nina Katchadourian at the Venice Biennale

Exploring the essence of her art — and the Finnish influences woven into her multicultural identity. NINA DAHLBLOM APR 24,

May 22, 2026

Finlandia Foundation National Announces Next Artist of the Year, Arno Rafael Minkkinen

By Thomas Flanagan At Finlandia Foundation National, we offer a wide range of programming and opportunities guided and informed by our core values.

May 18, 2026

Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture Special Guest Introduction: Aleksi Palokangas – Chairman, Sukukansojen Ystävät ry

ENGLISH Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture Special Guest Introduction: Aleksi Palokangas – Chairman, Sukukansojen Ystävät ry Orignially published in the University of Jyväskylä’s Alumni-spotlight,

May 15, 2026

Jouhikko at the Finnish American Folk School

Have you heard a jouhikko before? How would you describe its sound? For some, the sounds of this ancient instrument can be an acquired taste.

May 14, 2026

A New Era for Finnish America Begins in the SF Bay Area

Founded in 1956, the Finlandia Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Chapter celebrated its 70th anniversary in Palo Alto in May 2026 while looking boldly toward the future as a catalyst for innovation.