Liana Van der Bellen
December 17, 2022We are saddened to announce the death of Liana Van der Bellen on December 14th, 2022 at the age of 97. Liana, who was a long time member of our Society, relocated to a retirement home in Estonia a few years ago. Some details of her life and achievements can be found here https://albertaonrecord.ca/van-der-bellen-liana.
Latvian Church Service
December 16, 2022For those in our community interested in attending a Christmas Eve church service, the Latvian community is extending a welcome to their service which will be bilingual in both Latvian and English, and devoted mainly to music.
The service will be held at the Peace Latvian Ev Lutheran Church, 83 Main St., Ottawa, on Saturday, December 24th, at 5 p.m.
Mark the date for Jõulupuu
November 23, 2022Estonian film at EUFF
November 23, 2022The 37th annual European Union Film Festival in Ottawa will be screening the Estonian film On the water (Vee peal), on Tuesday, November 29th, at 7 pm. Screenings take place at the Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave., in the Alma Duncan salon. Further information including ticket sales can be found at the Canadian Film Institute’s website.
Mai Jüris
July 3, 2022We are very sad to share the news of the recent and sudden death of Mai Jüris. Further details can be found here.
Come Celebrate Jaanipäev at Lättemäe
June 8, 2022The Montreal Estonian Society is inviting us to join them for Jaanipäev, at Lättemäe, on Saturday June 25th, 2022. Further details and registration information can be found on the MES website .

Double Attitude Orchard Outing
May 31, 2022Our visit to the Double Attitude Orchard apple farm on Sunday May 29th, turned into a delightful afternoon with activities and delicious food for all! Over thirty individuals were in attendance.

























