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Eestlaste Kesknõukogu Kanadas Facebooki leht. The official page for the Estonian Central Council in Canada.

The Estonian Central Council in Canada (ECC) represents Canadians of Estonian heritage through its member organizations from across the country. ECC supports the preservation of Estonian culture, language, history and identity, and works to strengthen ties between Estonians in Canada and globally.

11/13/2026

Looking for a unique Christmas present? 🥳

Maybe you heard Estonian as a child, and would like to rekindle your learning? 🤓

Did you stop learning Estonian and then forget to start again? 🥸

We have a few spaces available in our dynamic ONLINE AEHS Estonian Language Course generously supported by the generous people of the Estonian Foundation of Canada - Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas, and Alberta Estonian Heritage Society, if you know anyone who may be interested. It is fun! And runs Sunday evenings from:
6-7:30 in BC
7-8:30 AB, SK
8-9:30 MB, ON, QC
9-10:30 NB, NS
9:30-11:00 NL
Please send us an email to: [email protected] and set up a call to discuss possibilities!

11/07/2026

Millised lood, mälestused ja kogemused ühendavad eestlasi üle maailma?

ÜENV kutsub kõiki väliseesti noori ja teisi ajaloohuvilisi põnevale loengule, kus võtame vaatluse alla Eesti rändeloo, diasporaa ajaloo ja väliseestlaste pärandi. 🌍

📅 29. november
🕔 17.00–19.00 (GMT +3)
🎙️ Meie külalised on: Ede Schank Tamkivi, NoVa tootejuht, ja Maja Soomägi, ajaloo doktorant Manchesteri ülikoolis.

Koos arutleme väliseesti kogukondade kujunemise, eestlaste rändeloo ja diasporaa identiteedi üle. Juttu tuleb ka Vabamu näitusest „Ilmaküla eestlased“ ning sellest, kuidas muuseumid aitavad talletada ja jagada lugusid eestlastest, kes on eri aegadel oma kodu leidnud väljaspool Eestit.

See on võimalus avastada Eesti ajalugu laiemast perspektiivist, mõista paremini väliseestlaste kogemusi ning mõtiskleda selle üle, mida tähendab olla eestlane üle maailma – nii minevikus kui ka tänapäeval.

Oled oodatud olenemata sellest, kus maailma paigas sa elad või kui palju sa Eesti diasporaa ajaloost juba tead!

Kohtume loengul! 🇪🇪

Registreeru sel lingil: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZwNzaV0nSLe1K-j_9GSPRQ

11/07/2026

🎄 Join us for our annual Jõululaat! 🎄

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we'd love to celebrate with you at Meie Kodu.

Browse a wonderful selection of homemade baking, handcrafted gifts, artwork, and unique Estonian treasures.

📅 Sunday, November 29
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 Meie Kodu, 6520 Oak Street

Interested in selling your creations? Table space is available. Please contact Viivi at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

Näeme seal! 👋

11/02/2026

Thank you to the Canadian government for standing up for Ukraine and maintaining its own restrictions on Russian athletes participating in federally funded events hosted in Canada! On Saturday, October 31st, The Baltic Federation in Canada sent the following letter to the government on behalf of the Estonian Central Council in Canada, Latvian National Federation in Canada and The Lithuanian Canadian Community.

THE BALTIC FEDERATION IN CANADA
LA FÉDÉRATION BALTE DU CANADA

The Hon. Marc Miller
Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture
The Hon. Adam Van Koeverden
Secretary of State (Sport)

Dear Sirs:

The Baltic Federation in Canada, representing the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian diaspora communities in Canada, vehemently protests the ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport Friday October 30 allows Russia back into international hockey. This insidious ruling overturned the ban imposed by The International Ice Hockey Federation following Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
This ruling is amoral and contradicts every standard of international sport which promotes fair play, decency and respect. It taints the upcoming world junior hockey championships in Alberta and makes a mockery of the values such international competitions demand of the world’s youth.
The judgement of this Court is a betrayal of the brave Ukrainians who have fought valiantly to maintain their country’s independence and an insult to the thousands of Ukrainians who have died in the defence of their country. Furthermore, that Russia be allowed to participate in this competition in Alberta – home of one of the largest Ukrainian diaspora communities in the world – is a particular thrust to the heart to an immigrant heritage community that has done so much to build Canada.
The Baltic Federation in Canada supports the Government of Canada in expressing its outrage over this amoral decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and we commit our support for all efforts to overturn this ruling and replace the unwanted Russian team with a team from Ukraine.
Sincerely,

Dr. Fritz Traugott Kristbergs
President
The Baltic Federation in Canada

10/24/2026

It was a privilege to host this lovely group of principals from Estonia’s language transition schools along with education ministry advisors and co-organizer Estonian Language Institute.

Eesti õpetaja on rõõmus! /// Teachers and education policy makers from Estonia visit Toronto annually and what treat to show this warm and cheerful delegation around KESKUS! With props to Eesti Keele Instituut. they are hosted by Estonian Central Council in Canada, they meet with University of Toronto, Toronto District School Board, among others. Next year's delegation - we'll see you in KESKUS!

10/22/2026

Ukraine needs your support! Thank you to all who have already contributed!
🇪🇪🇨🇦🇺🇦

10/21/2026

The Estonian Central Council education committee is hosting a 23 member group of Estonian educational leaders for a week of professional learning at Ontario’s education institutions. The group is comprised largely of principals from schools that are transitioning from Russian to Estonian language teaching and learning.
Today, committee members and educators R**t Marten Sehr, Johanna Helin and Kadri Tüür presented overviews of Ontario’s education system and English as a Second Language learning, related research studies and the Estonian Studies program at University of Toronto.
During their stay, the delegation will visit the Ontario Principal’s Council, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at University of Toronto, several schools and an immigrant reception centre in the Toronto District School Board, as well as the Hamilton Estonian School. They are also visiting KESKUS, VEMU and Tartu College, and Prof. Andres Kasekamp is giving a tour of the U of T campus. Teretulemast! 🇪🇪🇨🇦

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