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FFN Law Scholarship Application Deadline

American law students studying in Finland and Finnish students studying in the U.S. may apply for the P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Scholarship. Applications must be emailed to FFN and received by 11:59 p.m. on February 1, 2021. Click below for details.

Nordic Women in Film: TOVE

Five Nordic films and five events with filmmakers. The first week is hosted by the Embassy of Finland. We are screening Finland’s Oscar contender TOVE (free of charge). The film will be available for 24 hours between February 2, 8 pm (EST) and February 3, 8 pm (EST). The film is available for the US […]

Virtual Nordic Stories: Children of the Northlights

Story reading of Children of the Northlights, a brightly illustrated portrait and celebration of the Sámi people, culture, and snow-covered landscapes of the frozen north, followed by craft making. Free; registration required.

Runeberg Day

Celebrating the birthdate of Finnish national poet JL Runeberg (1804-1877)

Sami National Day

Recognizing the only indigenous people of the European Union.

Virtual Book Talk

In Sámi Media and Indigenous Agency in the Arctic North authors Tom DuBois and Coppélie Cocq examine how Sámi people of Norway, Finland, and Sweden use media to advance a social, cultural, and political agenda anchored in notions of cultural continuity and self-determination. Free; advance registration required.

VIRTUAL Suomi Sing-Along

Join the musical fun on the first and third Sunday of each month. The ongoing Zoom meeting information is at the Facebook page below.

Virtual Social Hour: Laskiainen

The monthly online program features Henna Koivisto and Terhi Tuominen co-hosting on the topic of Shrovetide/Laskiainen (Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras). Traditions old and new. Finns and Finns at heart are invited. Zoom registration information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85145320876 Meeting ID: 851 4532 0876

To a Distant Star

Premiere of a special program of romantic music, love letters and beautiful visuals accompany music performed by pianist Ruusamari Teppo and soprano Maria Männistö. Available at the FFN YouTube channel anytime (link below).