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The Summer Connect Newsletter is Now Available
The Icelandic National League of the United States just released its quarterly newsletter, Connect, to keep you informed about the many Icelandic-themed events happening this summer. You’ll find events celebrating Iceland’s Independence, a special gathering featuring all the Scandinavian countries, and an annual Icelandic celebration in its 124th year. The INLUS keeps you updated through…
Read MoreUpcoming INLUS Webinar – The Icelandic Horse in North America
Join us on Tuesday, June 6 for another informative webinar. | Purebred in Iceland for more than 1,000 years, the Icelandic horse is prized for its intelligence, strength, athleticism, hardiness and adaptability. While it is still considered a “niche” breed in North America, the Icelandic horse continues to gain in popularity in the United States…
Read MoreINLUS Awards Scholarships to 2023 Snorri Participants
Five North Americans will be boarding flights to Iceland on June 10 with a little help from the Icelandic National League of the United States (INLUS). The INLUS has awarded $1000 scholarships to each U.S. participant to help defray some of the costs of the program. Three of the Snorri participants are from Minnesota, one…
Read MoreUpcoming INLUS Webinar – Iceland Travel Update – 2023
Learn about the latest developments in the Iceland travel industry and what you need to know to visit Iceland in a post-pandemic environment. Jóhannes Thór Skúlason, Managing Director of the Icelandic Travel Industry Association, will talk with us about the latest regulations and the tourism and travel industry’s preparations for more open travel. About the…
Read MoreKaffi Timi is Back!
Please join us in our virtual Kaffi Timi café on Friday, April 7 at 3:00 PM Eastern/ 2:00 PM Central/ 1:00 PM Mountain/ Noon Pacific. Formed at the beginning of the pandemic, this is a time for us to just talk. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be Icelandic! Join us for an…
Read MoreNew Connect Spring Newsletter
The latest edition of the Connect is now available on the INLUS.org website. (Newsletters Page Link HERE) The publication is filled with information on upcoming events, learning opportunities and the May Icelandic convention in Banff, Alberta. Topics explored in the Connect spring issue include: -A preview of the upcoming INLNA convention that takes place in Banff,…
Read MoreUpcoming INLUS Webinar – Banff Convention Q & A
Join us on March 7th, 2023 for another interesting INLUS webinar. Bob Baker from the Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary will join us to answer all your questions about the convention planning, program, travel, logistics and why you should plan to attend. The Icelandic National Leagues will be meeting in Banff, Alberta May 11-14,…
Read MoreBanff is Calling You!
The Icelandic National Leagues will be meeting in Banff, Alberta May 11-14, 2023. The Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary, an INLUS member organization, is hosting the event with the theme Celebrating our Icelandic Heritage in the Arts. Registration is open at 2023 CONVENTION Link. You will notice that the convention is designated as an INLNA convention –…
Read MoreUpcoming INLUS Author’s Corner – Margaret Willson
Join us on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 as we help celebrate the release of Woman, Captain, Rebel. Margaret Willson will join us at 8:00 PM Eastern (GMT-5)/ 7:00 PM Central/ 6:00 PM Mountain/ 5:00 Pacific to talk about Thuridur and the Icelandic fishing environment during Thuridur’s life. History would have us believe the sea has always…
Read MoreUpcoming INLUS Webinar – Immersion Icelandic Learning
Join us on Tuesday, January 10th to learn more about learning Icelandic via immersion classes in Iceland. “Ég vil tala íslensku (betur)” … I want to speak Icelandic (better)! Looking for a way to supercharge your Icelandic language skills? Heard about opportunities available in Iceland but haven’t decided which one suits you? Our upcoming webinar features…
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