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Changes: Sweet Sixteen
Writers' Group Series "Changes"
Aug 1, 20252 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 25, 20256 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 4, 20253 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 4, 20253 min read


GOING, Going, Gone….
Collecting Icelandic books.
Jun 20, 20253 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 6, 20252 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 6, 20256 min read


Jakobína Johnson
Jakobína Sigurbjörnsdóttir Johnson an accomplished writer in N America and Iceland
Jun 6, 20256 min read


IR Book Club Welcomes Back William Valgardson
Heather hosts William Valgarson at Book Club in June 2025
May 26, 20252 min read


Always Find a Safe Habour
Poem by G. Stephanson "Always Find a Safe Harbour".
May 23, 20252 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 23, 20253 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 23, 20252 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 10, 20254 min read


The Far Travellers
Bill tells of his ancestral arrival to New Iceland and his memories.
May 10, 20259 min read


Icelandic Roots in Gimli at the INLNA Convention 2025
INLNA Convention in 2025 in Gimli - recap of events.
May 10, 20259 min read


Samtal Gold
The richness of Samtal Hour discussions with Icelandic Roots members
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Interesting Icelander for April: Steinnum Þórarinsdóttir
Interesting Icelander for April 2025 is contemporary sculptor, Steinnum Þórarinsdóttir.
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Quarantined Within a New Order
Historian Ryan Eyford (I564866) is a keynote speaker at the 2025 Icelandic National League of North America Convention held in Gimli,...
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Reflecting on My Iceland Heritage & My Snorri Experience
Inga Gudmundsson McGuire reflects on her Snorri 2024 experience.
Apr 12, 20254 min read


A Peek At Icelandic Camp with Jesse
By Shaune Jonasson As the days lengthen with temperatures rising, dreams of summer arise. If you are the age of 8 – 17, here’s a...
Mar 28, 20253 min read
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