Finnish Canadian Historical Society of Sudbury
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There are seven Unesco World Heritage sites in Finland, and this article takes you to all of them. If you were to take a tour through all the sights introduced, where would you start? https://www.visitfinland.com/a/unesco-world-heritage-sites/

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women's SuffrageWho's to Thank? As 2020 continues to make history, today, August 18th, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary o...f the passage of the 19th Amendment, which ensured women the constitutional right to vote in the United States. After almost a century of protests, women's suffrage was ratified in 1920, changing the trajectory of history. This was a long and hard battle for women everywhere. Finnish Women Helping Lead the Charge Thirteen of the total of 19 female MPs, who were the first female MPs in the world, elected in Finland's parliamentary elections in 1907. Source: Ministry For Foreign Affairs of Finland As we celebrate the monumental movement of women's suffrage in the USA, we thank our friends in Finland for taking the first steps that would eventually lead to many women having their voices heard in politics. As early as 1906, women in Finland were the first to be granted the right to vote, 14 years prior to the United States. Not only were these women permitted to vote, but they were also the first to stand for election to office with 19 women elected to Finland's Parliament in 1907. Today, the Prime Minister of Finland is a 34-year-old woman, and most in top government positions are women. 1917: Finnish American women, "Standard-Bearers," in folk costumes marching in the women's suffrage parade, New York, New York. Banner reads "Since 1906 women have voted in Finland." Source: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives. After Finland's phenomenal success leading up to 1907, Finnish American immigrant women also assisted in pursuing the charge for ratification in the United States. Many of these women were domestic workers who participated in protests supporting the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the United States. Without the devoted support of these Finnish women, who knows how long the women's suffrage movement in the United States may have taken. We can't thank all of these women enough for changing history and helping establish the freedom women have today.

Anyone out there like me, only knowing how to say a handful of words in Finnish? Now there's a GREAT opportunity to learn the language for free! This is a great resource to keep up with your language studies for when the Sudbury Finnish Language School re-starts their classes. Check it out: https://www.duolingo.com/enroll/fi/en/Learn-Finnish

Sent by email from Sirkka-Liisa, and forwarded by Marjatta. Kiitos, this is just lovely! https://youtu.be/kG1WcTLDJ1E

https://finland.fi/life/enjoying-midsummer-the-finnish-way/

Happy Midsummer! Hyvää juhannusta!

Fascinating article shared by Ethel. Does this describe you or anyone you know? http://www.bbc.com//20200615-why-finnish-people-tell-the-t

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Dear Mothers, On Mother’s Day flowers are appearing for our pleasure. Birds are busy building nests. As if to honour mothers. This year no national Mother’s Day ceremony can be held because of the coronavirus. Even if we do not get together officially, some mothers who have raised children with great success and shouldered their responsibility will receive decoration for their efforts.... All mothers deserve to be remembered for their unfailing care, as well as for providing security in daily life. In many families, this year Mother’s Day is different from what it was in the past. All of us will not be even able to see our mothers face to face. Even today, many mothers are busy at work caring for others. Daily life has changed for many mothers. Concerns about the family’s financial situation may have grown. Additional stress may also be caused by new obligations, such as home schooling. Many mothers live alone. Now it is important to work out ways to facilitate contacts with them, to foster mental closeness. Mother’s Day serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of family and close-knit communities. While the significance of family is specifically highlighted on a day like this, we will do well in bearing in mind the message of Mother’s Day on caring and helping, now and after this exceptional situation. I wish all mothers and their next of kin strength and a happy Mother’s Day.

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Tune in to the Archives of Ontario page for a webinar on how to search their records when looking for genealogy. Tonight at 7pm Eastern.