Cultural Life

This section explores the various aspects of cultural enrichment held in high regard by Alberta's Estonian community. This section examines Estonians' dynamic cultural experiences through customs and traditions, leisure and recreation, religion, education, and formal organizations that preserve and promote Estonian heritage.

The Grade 1 class at the Estonian School in Medicine Valley area of Alberta in 1950. Tiiu Koppel is in the middle row, fifth from the left. Display of Estonian costumes and crafts at Canadian Citizenship Council Arts and Crafts Show in Calgary, 1979 A merry group of revelers in a singing mood during the traditional Jaanipäev celebration at Linda Hall near Stettler, Alberta in 1990. Log-sawing competition at the Jaanipäev on the June 20, 2009.

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