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Enn Auksmann   Since the beginning of the 11th century, the region in Northern Europe, which we now know as Estonia, has been a constant target of foreign conquerors: the Russians, Germans, Danes, Poles and Swedes have ruled or tried to rule over us.   Our ancestors were deprived of...

Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants. 1st exchange: September 21 - October ​2, 20202nd exchange: November 23 - December...

A few days ago, Congressman Buchanan in Florida advised in an e-mail to his constituents that he has co-sponsored the Never Again Education Act in order to educate students about the horrors of the Holocaust and he asked us to share our thoughts. Of course, I support the education of...

JUNE 9, 2020     The recent Administration proposal to significantly scale back American troops in Germany by 25 percent raises several concerns. The reduction of our troops based in Germany would not only curtail the United States’ operational military presence in Europe but sends a message that the U.S....

35th West Coast Estonian Days July 16th to July 18th 2021     Seattle is excited to share the extraordinary and breathtaking beauty of our home in the Pacific Northwest as we join our hands, hearts, and voices to celebrate Estonian culture at the Seattle LEP2021.   Since 1953, West...

Renee Meriste   United we stand, divided we fall. 2020 is not even halfway done and we have already had many unexpected events.   This week’s occurrences in America touch all of us in many ways and it is very important to remember that we have three different events and...

  Mati Kõiva, a former president of the Estonian American National Council (EANC), and of JBANC, passed away on May 4, 2020 at the age of 84 in Connecticut. He was a representative of EANC for over forty years and served as EANC president from 1996 – 2006.   During...

Photo:  Bishop Thomas Vaga on Memorial Day at the Jarvemetsa  campgrounds.   On Memorial Day, Bishop Thomas Vaga and his family visited the monument established in memory of U.S. veterans of Estonian descent who lost their lives in battle for liberty. According to Bishop Vaga, the monument at the camp...

The newly-established Estonian Worldwide Youth Network (e-WYN) (Estonian: Ülemaailmne Eesti Noortevõrgustik - ÜENV) is organising the first-ever Youth Virtual Days, to bring together young people with Estonian roots from across the globe!   We want to hear your thoughts! We invite all those aged 14-30, who speak conversational Estonian, to...

Mr. Grayson introducing his family to the SFRC. Photo source: foreign.senate.gov/hearings   On May 13th, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) held a nomination hearing for five proposed ambassador postings, including the nomination of Mr. William Ellison Grayson of California to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States...