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June 17: Iceland Celebrates Independence
All across Iceland, the island nation’s citizens celebrate their independence with a nationwide party. A parade in Reykjavík kicks off a day of festivities in the capital city which includes street fairs, carnival rides, brass bands and even an accordion dance party. The rest of the country celebrates national independence with a Viking festival in…
Read MoreNew Summer 2024 Connect 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 a look at Snorris going East and West. Topics explored in the Connect spring issue include: The cultural exchange Snorri Program brings three Icelanders to North America…
Read MoreNew Spring 2024 Connect 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: Three Icelandic R’s: Runes, Reykjavík Rendezvous, and a Ring Road Rondeau. A…
Read MoreHappy Holidays
As another year comes to a close, we send greetings and heartfelt thanks to all our members, donors and friends. We look forward to seeing you, in person or online, at one of our events in 2024. Gleðilega hátið!
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving + New Author’s Corner
The INLUS wishes all our USA-based individual and family members, business members, donors, supporting Icelandic organizations and all the Icelandic language students a very happy Thanksgiving. Without your ongoing and generous support, we couldn’t provide financial support for the programming and scholarships that forge the bonds between the United States and Iceland. Author’s Corner –…
Read MoreThe Fall Connect Newsletter is Here!
The Connect, the INLUS quarterly newsletter, has just published its Fall 2023 edition. This issue contains updates on summer events local Icelandic groups created, in addition to upcoming fall events. You’ll also find articles on runes, new publications, and a tenth-year celebration by one of our supporting member organizations, Icelandic Roots. This summer was also…
Read MoreThe 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 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 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,…
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