top of page
Free!
**Never Miss a Blog Post: Subscribe to Icelandic Roots!**
Are you eager to stay informed about all things Icelandic? Look no further than the Icelandic Roots newsletter! Our dedicated team of authors and guest writers brings you insightful and engaging content on various topics related to Icelandic culture, history, travel, famous people, language, genealogy, and upcoming events.
Subscribe Today!
Volcanoes, Fitness, Genealogy & Poets? Something for Everyone!
The Icelandic Roots community has a variety of features and offerings. Check out the latest news and upcoming events. Join us in...
May 23, 20213 min read
Women's and Children's Stories
A small team of Icelandic Roots volunteers is working on a project called Women's and Children's Stories.
May 5, 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
The Founding of the Icelandic Settlement in Dakota
You are invited to a public webinar on Tuesday, March 16th featuring the dictated words of The Father of the Icelandic Settlement in Dakota.
Mar 11, 20212 min read
Honouring Sigridur Augusta Christianson Houston, M.D.
How did a girl born of Icelandic immigrants become a famous and beloved pioneer woman doctor of Saskatchewan, Canada? The story begins with
Mar 8, 20214 min read
The Scandinavian Press Magazine
Have you subscribed to the Scandinavian Press magazine? It is a wonderful magazine in full color with news, history, photos, and...
Jan 15, 20211 min read
A Viking Queen's Legacy
Looking for a great book to read? I just finished, "A Viking Queen's Legacy" by Alfreða Jónsdóttir and highly recommend it! The book...
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Our First Annual Book Flood Guide
Icelanders celebrate Christmas with books. So much so that there is a word for the holiday book buying season: Jólabókaflóð or Christmas...
Dec 10, 20201 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
On the Set of Valhalla Murders
by Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir *no plot spoilers* When I watch a movie or a TV show I often pay attention to the things that are in the...
Oct 23, 20202 min read
"Never more than a woman" : IR Volunteer releases new novel
Written by Elín de Ruyter Icelandic Roots is made up of a wonderful group of people from countries across the globe and all from...
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Remembering the Life of an Icelandic Pioneer Pastor
We often hear the saying, “The Icelandic immigrants were poor. They had to leave Iceland because of ...
Aug 21, 20206 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
Festival of the Sea – Sjómannadagurinn
Written by Elin de Ruyter ‘Oh, my Lord and my God, when I now fare forth out to the fish grounds and feel my impotence and the weakness...
Jun 7, 20203 min read
The Elf Woman Stone : Álfkonusteinn
[BLOG REWIND: This story was originally posted to the blog in 2017 in promotion of the INLNA convention that year. You can read the...
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Communicate, Connect, & Collaborate
Over the years, the IR team has developed great relationships with people in Canada, Iceland, the USA, and all across the world.
May 29, 20202 min read
Fighting for the Icelandic Language
Written by Elin de Ruyter Icelandic is a unique language with about 350,000 people worldwide being able to speak it. It is believed to be...
May 4, 20202 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
bottom of page