Get involved in our vibrant community!
Icelandic Roots members enjoy many opportunities to learn, explore, and interact with one another through all the activities offered each month. Here are some great programs to explore as a member.
Samkoma Members participate in:
Samtal Hour
This is our bi-weekly conversation (Samtal) hour, where a new guest starts the conversation by sharing an aspect of Icelandic culture, history, or traditions. Members receive an email with a link the day before each Samtal Hour.
Roots News
Roots News (Rætur Fréttir) is our bi-weekly newsletter, where we keep members and the general public up-to-date on our webinars, special events, and share information about Icelandic history and culture, and other projects Icelandic Roots volunteers engage in. View the Roots News Archive.
Samkoma Member News
Samkoma (Gathering) Member News is our member bi-weekly newsletter that keeps members informed of upcoming member activities. This newsletter provides important background on our events and links to our online events for one-click admission.
Event Calendar
The Event Calendar is our quick stop spot for finding all the upcoming public and member-only Icelandic Roots events.
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Icelandic Roots Podcast
The Icelandic Roots podcast showcases Icelandic heritage and culture from the past and present. Exploring topics like folklore, language, food, literature, and music. Listen Now.
Webinars
Icelandic Roots Webinars, like the podcasts, explore a wide variety of Icelandic topics through presentations by talented specialists who delve into them in depth. The webinars are conducted live, but they are recorded and placed in the Icelandic Roots Video Library.