The Icelanders of Victoria is a chapter club of the Icelandic National League of North America (INLNA). Our focus is on Icelandic heritage, culture and traditions. Membership is open to anyone that shares these interests, whether or not if Icelandic is your ancestry. Our club hosts annual events such as a Þorrablót banquet, Iceland Independence Day picnic and a Christmas social. The club enjoys regular screenings of Icelandic movies and documentaries, visiting singers, artists and lecturers. We also host “coffee socials” for visiting Icelandic tour groups and dignitaries to round out our cultural calendar. In addition through University of Victoria, the Richard and Margaret Beck Trust Lecture Series sponsors lecturers on Icelandic history, literature, folklore and art.
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Our Board of Directors wants to hear from our members! If you have questions, would like to join or volunteer, have comments, suggestions, or new ideas, please contact us at icelandersvictoria@gmail.com.
Our annual membership fees are very affordable: the categories are: single, student, couple, family, seniors and senior couples. And you don’t have to have Icelandic heritage to join – just a passion for all things Icelandic!
Is Iceland calling you? The Iceland-based Snorri programs are an immersive experience with the culture, people, language and landscapes of our ancestral homeland.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us in a celebration of the Nordic Juletrefest! Saturday, December 7th 2024 @ Norway House 1:00-4:00pm. There will be crafts, arts, games, music, and finding the Nisse. Coffee and tea provided. Adults please bring a small tray of finger food or a sweet Nordic treat. Santa will arrive at 3:00pm. Gift bags designed for children 0-10 years. Everyone invited!
Please RSVP with number to adults and children’s ages by December 2nd to Loretta Pearson ~ 250-889-8491 or lorettapedersen@hotmail.com.
If you’re looking for ancestors, relatives, or famous people in Iceland’s history, this expansive English-language database is the best resource for Icelandic genealogy.
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