Full-time undergraduate and graduate students of all academic disciplines who are currently enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools in the United States and Finland are eligible for FFN scholarships. Applications must […]
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 […]
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 […]
A free lecture by Dr. Hilary Virtanen of Finlandia University. Click below to register.
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; […]
Celebrating the birthdate of Finnish national poet JL Runeberg (1804-1877)
Recognizing the only indigenous people of the European Union.
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.
Join the musical fun on the first and third Sunday of each month. The ongoing Zoom meeting information is at the Facebook page below.
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