Tere! Updates from the Estonian Centre Project |
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March/April 2020 Newsletter #11 |
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Thank you for signing up for the International Estonian Centre Project email newsletter. Please feel free to share with family and friends. |
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Update on the IEC and the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, the International Estonian Centre (IEC) project team is continuing its work while closely monitoring and adhering to all regulatory health and business requirements. It is anticipated that some processes, such as interactions with municipal governments, businesses and other partners will be impacted as we all adapt to a new temporary work environment. We will keep you updated – please follow our social media links and check our website for project news. In light of the uncertainty and instability resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Capital Campaign Committee has decided to put the active campaign for pledges for the International Estonian Centre on hold. Our first concern must be for everyone's health, and that includes physical, emotional and financial health. Thus, until circumstances return to some level of normalcy, we want everyone to focus on their well-being without distraction. When the time is right, we'll resume the campaign, and our community will celebrate together as we achieve our goal to create an International Estonian Centre of which we will all be proud! Eesti keeles siin. |
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Below are the donor profiles and articles that were published prior to mid-March. |
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Viru Vanemad Donor Profile: Maret and Rein Pajo. The deeply felt principles that guide the Pajo family are perseverance, faith in the future and, above all, eestlus - pride in being Estonian.This is why Rein and Maret Pajo are supporting the new International Estonian Centre (IEC) as Viru Vanemad donors.. Read more here. Eesti keeles siin. |
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Viru Vanemad Donor Profile: In Honour of Meinhard and Selma Põldma For the Põldma and Lillakas families, the decision was unanimous.“This is a team effort from our family,” said family spokesperson Paul Lillakas of Toronto. “We represent the second and third generation of Estonians and are fully committed to helping our culture thrive. It’s up to us to carry this forward.”“We are honouring our grandparents, who were such a positive influence on us, and who did so much for the Estonian community.” Read more here. Eesti keeles siin. |
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Viru Vanemad Donor Profile: Anne Remmel The incorrect link was accidentally inserted in our previous newsletter. Our apologies to Anne Remmel. Here is the correct link. Read more here. Eesti keeles siin. |
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Nordic style and natural materials to be showcased at new IEC. The design team for the new International Estonian Centre (IEC), led by Estonian-Canadian architect Alar Kongats, has been digging deep into Estonian culture to source beautiful and sustainable materials that reflect our heritage for the building’s interior and exterior finishes. Read more here. Eesti keeles siin. |
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New centre marks milestones at Community Engagement Session. All systems are in full gear for the International Estonian Centre (IEC). Progress in key areas was presented at the March 10th Community Engagement Session held at the Estonian House in Toronto. Project management, design and the capital campaign have marked major strides forward in recent months and members of the Estonian community came out to hear first-hand about work on all fronts. Paul Lillakas of Toronto opened the session, and spoke about the impetus behind his family’s donation to the IEC Capital Campaign. Read more here. Eesti keeles siin. |
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Interested in donating to the Capital Campaign for the International Estonian Centre? Please write to donations@estoniancentre.ca. Donations can made in tribute to or in memory of an individual, and may be made as a family gift. |
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