Finlandia Foundation National

My side business, Logbook Stories, has been slowly but surely working on a book about Saunas of the Upper Peninsula. 🔥💧 I’ve been fortunate enough to recieve a grant from Finlandia Foundation National to help move the project along by helping compensate contributing photographers and writers! The hope for the book is to be a collection of photos and stories related to the current sauna culture that exists in the U.P. This book has brought so much more than just photographing cool(hot?) saunas. I’ve been meeting some incredible people, too! It’s been so rewarding to see the project come to life piece by piece, while also getting the chance to collaborate with other creatives. I was recently featured on The Upper Bench podcast alongside Cody Goodreau. We chat a bit about the book, but also hop into topics such as hunting camp and how it’s connected to sauna culture. Give it a listen below!👇 https://lnkd.in/gf9KXzet

Well, at this point everyone knows that at the end of the month, I’ll be with Finlandia Foundation National in #Duluth celebrating with FinnFest USA (which is, of course, where I encourage everyone to be!). However, if you are in #Washington, DC, this discussion at The Brookings Institution promises to be an interesting and timely conversation. “On July 23, the Talbott Center for Security Strategy and Technology and the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings will host Ambassador of #Finland to the United States Mikko Hautala to discuss Finland’s role in #NATO’s collective defense and the future of the alliance.” Ambassador Hautala spoke about a similar topic at FinnFest 2023. It will be enlightening to hear how the conversation has progressed. There is also an online option to watch. Thanks for this important discussion. 👏🇺🇸🇫🇮🤝 https://lnkd.in/gQJmYJ7r.

Finlandia Foundation National is looking forward to FinnFest USA in #Duluth later this month. As a sponsor of this year’s festival, we are excited about all the events—from #sauna and #sustainabiltiy to #marimekko. However, the “Young and Finnspired” networking event for emerging leaders is among the events we are most excited about! A huge thanks to Claire Peterlin - MEng, MBA for her time and vision as well as the Young Leaders Board for the planning. If you are in Duluth on July 25 and consider yourself young and seeking “Finnspirstion,” get signed up! Nähdään Duluthissa! 🇺🇸🇫🇮

Marimekko Fashion Show: Gems of the 60s and 70s Saturday July 27 at 12:00 PM CDT At FinnFest USA Tori Nordic Fair, Finlandia Foundation National celebrates an extraordinary gift to the Finnish American Historical Archive in Hancock with a fashion show of iconic Marimekko dresses that is sure to impress. These dresses from the 1960s and 1970s are a must-see! For info on attending FinnFest USA, July 24-28 in Duluth, go to https://2024.finnfest.us/ #finnfest #marimekko #finland #duluth #minnesota

Young & Finnspired: A Networking Event for Emerging Leaders July 25, 2024 | 4:30-5:45 PM Calling young “Finnthusiasts” and “Finncurious” professionals to join us in Duluth at Hoops Brewing Co L.L.C. for this networking event hosted by the Young Leaders Board of Finlandia Foundation National, as a part of FinnFest USA. Come together to connect and be Finnspired! Meet Finnish and Finnish-American professionals and experience a fresh take on Finnish culture, highlighting modern themes that resonate with emerging leaders of today. Whether you're passionate about Nordic culture, eager to expand your network or simply "Finnthusiastic" about all things Finnish, this event is your gateway to a future enriched by Finland's unique blend of happiness, innovation and heritage! There is no charge for this event; RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gTUb6bhn

Tuesday June 18 at 4:00 PM EST "Heather Hietala: Reconnecting to my Finnish Roots" Join Finnish American artist Heather Hietala In Conversation with Finlandia Art Gallery Director Carrie Vander Veen as they discuss Heather's Finnish heritage and its impact on her creative process. Heather’s exhibition "Evolution" was on display at the Finlandia Art Gallery through June 5.  Register for the free Zoom session! https://lnkd.in/grcNJ4yF

The latest issue of the NEF is out; check it out! 🇺🇸 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇮🇸

Finlandia Foundation National is seeking the newest member of our team to join us as Communications Director. Take a look at the job announcement below and contact us if you have any questions. We will be accepting applications online through June 30. To apply: https://lnkd.in/gZ3ArWWx

Tuesday June 4 at 12:00 pm EST "Baltic Bowed Lyres - Examples of Inventive Instrument Making" with Alice Margerum. For centuries, bowed lyres were played in countries around the Baltic Sea and developed their own traditions. Not only are the playing techniques different from the violin but so are the structures of the instruments. Register for the free Zoom session! https://lnkd.in/gHj9ujds Alice Margerum has been handcrafting carefully-researched reconstructions of musical instruments for more than 20 years. She received a PhD in Historical Musicology from London Metropolitan University, and (with assistance from a Finlandia Foundation grant), she went to the Ilomantsin kanteleleiri and soitinrakennuskurssi (the Ilomantsi kantele camp and instrument building course) to learn the essentials of making and playing the traditional Finnish bowed lyre, the jouhikko. Alice will lead the Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering June 20-23 in Hancock. 

Hyvin sanottu! Bra sagt! Well said, Henrik Totterman, D.Sc. It was great to meet with you at Hult International Business School while in #Boston with Finlandia Foundation National. Much appreciated our conversations and looking forward to more. 👏🙏💪🇺🇸🇫🇮