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Kvennahlaup in Borðeyri and Þórdís Edda
Each year, there is a fun activity that is held in most communities across Iceland called Kvennahlaup or Women's Walk/Run. This weekend,...
Sep 12, 20212 min read
My Virtual Mission 2021
The Icelandic Roots Fitness Challenge 2021 was a big success. Our most popular mission was the Ring Road route, with 118 participants...
Sep 11, 20212 min read
The Deuce & the Dagurinn: Old Parties for a New Generation
North American Icelandic Heritage Festivals
Jul 17, 20213 min read
June Events, Holidays, and Celebrations
See all the special events, annual holidays, and special celebrations for June in the listings below. Today is Seaman's Day -...
Jun 6, 20213 min read
Summer Fitness Challenge 2.0 - Travel Iceland Virtually
Icelandic Roots is pleased to announce we will host our second annual Fitness Challenge this summer. It will be an eight-week event and will
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Celebrating 7 years with exciting news (fréttir) and a new video (nýtt myndband)
**Íslenska eftir Written by Sunna Furstenau, Edited by Natalie Guttormsson Dear friends, Here at Icelandic Roots, we are marking our 7th...
Nov 12, 20203 min read
The Day of the Icelanders
This weekend, North American Icelanders celebrate 'The Day of the Icelanders.' Come join us ONLINE for fun and educational offerings.
Jul 30, 20203 min read
A Deep Dive into Fire Saga: Fact or Fiction?
Written by Natalie Guttormsson Natalie is a Western-Icelander from Canada who currently lives in Reykjavík. She is passionate about...
Jul 3, 20204 min read
IR - Footprints 4 Fun Challenge
This is an invitation for all individuals and teams from your Icelandic organizations, clubs, and your family to join us in a collective,...
Jun 12, 20203 min read
The Joy of Réttir
By: Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir Íslensk útgáfa hér að neðan / Icelandic text to follow September is a busy month for farmers in Iceland....
Sep 18, 20193 min read
The Deuce of August and Islendingadagurinn
Icelandic Roots will be at the upcoming Icelandic celebrations and are offering many FREE opportunities.
Jul 25, 20194 min read
Icelandic Roots Brings Volunteer Team to Winnipeg
Nonprofit charitable organization Icelandic Roots (IR) was well represented at the 100th annual Icelandic National League of North America C
Jun 8, 20192 min read
The Mountain Börnum Park
A group of moms in northeast North Dakota are working to provide a safe and fun environment for children at a new planned playground. The...
Mar 11, 20182 min read
INLNA Invite - See You in Edmonton!
The 99th Annual Convention of the Icelandic National League of North America and hosted by the Icelandic Canadian Club of Edmonton,...
Feb 16, 20181 min read
The Elf Lady Stone - Álfkonusteinn
Enjoy this legendary saga of "The Elf Lady Stone" or "Álfkonusteinn." Once upon a time, a rich and noble sheriff and his wife lived...
Mar 31, 20173 min read
Iceland’s Festival of the Sea
Til hamingju með Sjómannadaginn (Happy Seaman's Day)! The first Sunday in June of each year.
May 31, 20141 min read
Happy Uppstigningardagur
Happy Uppstigningardagur (Ascension Day)! Gragas I Laws of Early Iceland celebrations for Easter.
May 28, 20143 min read
Sunna’s Video for the 2013 INLofNA Convention
Final Video of the 2012 International Visits Program tour around Iceland by Sunna Furstenau.
Apr 10, 20131 min read
Skrapatungurétt 2010
Want to go on an adventure of a lifetime? Skrapatungurétt!
Feb 1, 20106 min read
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