Estonian Embassy in Ottawa
168 Daly Ave K1N 6E9 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Here are some photos from yesterday's Independence Day and National Heritage Day celebration. The CN Tower and Niagara Falls were both lit blue, black, and white.

Peaminister Kaja Kallase EV aastapäeva tervitus välismaal elavatele eestlastele.

In celebration of Estonia's Independence Day, the Estonian Central Council in Canada (Eestlaste Kesknõukogu Kanadas) has organized for Niagara Falls to be lit blue, black, and white at 10pm tonight. The CN Tower in Toronto is also being lit blue, black, and white at the bottom of each hour today. The lighting of Niagara Falls can be viewed here: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls/livecam The lighting of the CN Tower can be viewed here: https://www.earthcam.com/world/canada/toronto/cntower/

Happy birthday, Estonia! While it is not possible to get together, please join us to celebrate virtually the birthday of the Republic of Estonia with Mari Kalkun, Musician of the Year, in her blossoming orchard where she made her touching song Choir of Life. Life is a song we are singing together... even through the sad times. Life is a song we are singing together on the bright moments. @MariKalkunMusic marikalkun.com

Palju õnne, Eesti! Sel aastal tähistame Eesti Vabariigi sünnipäeva kodudes ja virtuaalselt. Tule ja tähistame üheskoos Eesti Vabariigi sünnipäeva aasta muusiku tiitliga pärjatud Mari Kalkuni kevadises õunaaias, kus sündis tema südamlik lugu Elukoor. Elu on laul, mida laulame koos kui ka tume on meel. Elu on laul, mida laulame... helgeil hetkedel. @MariKalkunMusic marikalkun.com

Head saabuvat Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva! Sel aastal tähistame Eesti sünnipäeva virtuaalselt - üks võimalus on jälgida Eesti televisiooni vahendusel aastapäeva pidupäevaprogrammi sh ka Kanadast. https://menu.err.ee//vaata-otse-24-veebruaril-vabariigi-aa

This year, the European Film Festival will be held virtually from November 13-29! The featured Estonian film, Tõde ja Õigus (Truth and Justice), is based off the famous novel written by Anton Hansen Tammsaare. It is a combination of a family saga, psychological thriller, and courtroom drama. To learn more about the film and watch the trailer: https://watch.eventive.org/euff2//5f8753f1096a010094b2932e To learn more about the festival: https://watch.eventive.org/euff2020

This morning we attended the Latvian flag raising ceremony in front of Ottawa City Hall in honour of Latvia's Independence Day. A great ceremony hosted by our friends at the Embassy of Latvia in Canada / Latvijas vstniecba Kand!

This week, an Estonian film is available for streaming at the virtual Calgary European Film Festival (CEFF). The film, NORDIC PULSE, is a documentary film featuring the visionary Estonian conductor Kristjan Järvi and his unique international orchestra. The film is available to watch until Sunday, November 15 at 11:55pm MST. Tickets for each film stream cost $10, and can be accessed by your entire household. It comes out to $11.92 with tax. Once you click on your streaming link, you will have 48-hours to finish watching the movie. During this 48-hour period, you can watch or restart the film as many times as needed. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://calgaryeuropeanfilmfestival.ca/2020-f/nordic-pulse/

This year, Remembrance Day in Canada was celebrated at home. A small photo selection of the Remembrance Day 2020 in Ottawa to honour those who have contributed to the peace and freedom. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget2020

Estonia is applying for observer status on the Arctic Council! More can be read about this on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is inviting Estonians across the world to take part in a survey. We would like to know how Estonian communities around the world are satisfied with the level of inclusion and consular services provided. Valuable feedback will help us plan development activities in a way that best addresses the expectations of Estonians abroad and the diaspora. We invite Estonians living abroad either temporarily or permanently, as well as descendants of Estonians abroad to provide feedback. Take the survey here: https://formulas.mfa.ee/851612?lang=en

We are thrilled to announce and welcome the eighth Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada, Mr. Connor Olev O'Brien! His contact information is as follows: Mr. Connor O’Brien C/O Stanton Asset Management, 1010 Sherbrooke St. West, 26th Floor... Montreal, QC, H3A2R7 +1 514 849 2007 [email protected] Operating region: Quebec, administrative regions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 More information on the Estonian Honorary Consuls in Canada can be found on our website: https://ottawa.mfa.ee/estonian-honorary-consuls/