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Returning to the Present: Icelandic Identity and the Festival (Part I)
by Anne Brydon Department of Anthropology McGill University, Montreal, Quebec ** Reprinted from Icelandic Canadian v.48 n.2 Winter...
3 days ago4 min read
Njal’s Saga: Understanding the Beautiful Failure Through Words and Art
by Jason Doctor, August 2025 Jason Doctor, a volunteer with Icelandic Roots, attended both the Deuce of August festivities in Mountain,...
3 days ago7 min read
New Waves on an Old Shore
by Gerry Stefanson Gerry is a member of the Icelandic Roots writing team. He has kindly shared some of his poetry published in his book...
Aug 11 min read
Changes: Sweet Sixteen
Writers' Group Series "Changes"
Aug 12 min read
Icelandic Roots Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Family Genealogy Research
Here are ten suggestions on how to do genealogical research. Even experienced genealogists might find these tips worthwhile. Plus, we've...
Jul 256 min read
Icelandic Roots at Íslendingadagurinn 2025
by Greg McNeill and Shaune Jonasson It’s summer! That means sun and fun with fairs, parades and festivals. This year, the Viking spirit...
Jul 43 min read
Sagas, Settlers, & Wild Weather: A Mini-Conference at The Deuce
Join Us for the Icelandic Roots mini-conference, Friday Forum, on August 1, 2025 with a fabulous lineup of speakers at the Mountain Community Center.
Jul 43 min read
GOING, Going, Gone….
Collecting Icelandic books.
Jun 203 min read
Kríuvarp: The nesting grounds of the Arctic Tern
By Gunnar Birgisson Who is the toughest of all the beings that make a home in Iceland? I’ll tell you my answer. These black-capped,...
Jun 62 min read
Tell the Future About Your Day This June 17
What did you do on Iceland's National Day - an archive of how we spent this day is being kept for future interest.
Jun 66 min read
Jakobína Johnson
Jakobína Sigurbjörnsdóttir Johnson an accomplished writer in N America and Iceland
Jun 66 min read
IR Book Club Welcomes Back William Valgardson
Heather hosts William Valgarson at Book Club in June 2025
May 262 min read
Always Find a Safe Habour
Poem by G. Stephanson "Always Find a Safe Harbour".
May 232 min read
Her Darling Boy (Book Review)
By Sharron Arksey A book review is the best way to get an overview to see if you would like to read a book. This review comes from...
May 233 min read
Cultural Crossroads - The 2025 Icelandic Roots Fundraiser
By Becky Byerly-Adams and Shaune Jonasson The Sun Voyager on the shores of Reykjavik. Summer is almost here!! It’s a season we all look...
May 232 min read
Changes: Breytingar
By Bryndís Viglundsdóttir The Icelandic Roots Writers' Group submits short stories about Icelandic life and lore after given a prompt for...
May 104 min read
The Far Travellers
Bill tells of his ancestral arrival to New Iceland and his memories.
May 109 min read
Icelandic Roots in Gimli at the INLNA Convention 2025
INLNA Convention in 2025 in Gimli - recap of events.
May 109 min read
Samtal Gold
The richness of Samtal Hour discussions with Icelandic Roots members
Apr 263 min read
Interesting Icelander for April: Steinnum Þórarinsdóttir
Interesting Icelander for April 2025 is contemporary sculptor, Steinnum Þórarinsdóttir.
Apr 263 min read
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