INLUS Webinar – Runes 101: The Alphabet of the Vikings

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The Vikings carved runes across Scandinavia, Northern Europe, and even Iceland. Learn more about the alphabet, where it came from, how long it was used, what artifacts have been found and many other facts. Henrik Williams, Professor of Runology at Uppsala University, Sweden will provide us with a fascinating primer. Henrik Williams, Professor of Runology…

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New Spring 2024 Connect Newsletter

Spring 2024 Connect cover

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…

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INLUS January 18, 2024 Webinar–Meet the U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Team

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“What do I do when I lose my passport in Iceland?” “Can I work in Iceland?” “What business priorities are the embassy focused on?” “What is an Arctic Watcher?” “What is it like to work at an embassy?” These and many other questions will be answered when you meet the leadership team at the United…

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INLUS January 10, 2024 Webinar–The Njal’s Saga Tapestry

Claudia Pétursson will share the remarkable story of the Njal’s Saga Tapestry project in the first INLUS webinar of 2024, on Wednesday, January 10. Her presentation will take the viewer through the creative process and include a glimpse into the future of this amazing effort. Hvolsvöllur, Iceland, is a small town 85 miles outside of…

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New Connect Winter 2023 Newsletter

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The Winter Edition of the Connect is Now Available The quarterly Connect has been published by the Icelandic National League of the United States.  You can find it here:  Newsletters. Read about a new art project in Iceland that captures the spirit of one of the most famous sagas. The project aspires to the lofty…

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Happy Thanksgiving + New Author’s Corner

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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 –…

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The Fall Connect Newsletter is Here!

Newsletter Cover - Sep 2023

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…

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Upcoming INLUS Webinar – The Icelandic Horse in North America

Icelandic Horses

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…

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Upcoming INLUS Webinar – Iceland Travel Update – 2023

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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…

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