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Celebration of the 73th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 73. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Expatriate Latvians in Canada celebrate the anniversary of the Republic of Latvia on November 17, 1991.

Festive ceremony for celebrating the 73rd anniversary of independence day pf the Republic of Latvia held in the great hall of Toronto University. Views of people wearing festive outfit, many of them wearing national costumes, listening to speeches held in Latvian (simultaneous translation). A young man and two girls in national costumes guarding the national flag on the stage.
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Estonian Ambassador at UN Ernst Jaaksonʹs speech on 46th Session of the UN General Assembly

Title in Estonian: Ernst Jaaksoni kõne ÜRO Peaassamblee 46. istungjärgul

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Ernst Jaakson, permanent representative of Estonia in UN and the extraordinary and fully authorized representative of the Republic of Estonia in USA, holds a speech at the 46th session of the UN General Assembly on October 10, 1991.

Estonia became a member of UN at the beginning of 46th session on September 17, 1991. Ernst Jaakson becomes the first permanent representative of Estonia at UN. According to the UN procedures, Ernst Jaakson gives an overview about the political situation and problematic issues in Estonia in the meeting on October 10th. In his declaration, Jaakson says that Estonian nation has finally fulfilled its long-term dream and restored its national independence that has been acknowledged by lots of states. Estonia highly values to be admitted to UN as a member country and is ready to fill its international responsibilities. Estonia ...
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Memorial service at Toronto St. Andrews Church for victims on barricades in Riga (Latvia) in January 1991

Title in Estonian: Läti jaanuarisündmuste 1991 ohvrite mälestusteenistus Püha Andrease kirikus Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991.

Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991. The service starts with the prayers held by the archbishop and church ministers in front of the altar. Future president of the Republic of Latvia, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga (simultaneous translation), holds a speech. She sharply criticizes Gorbachev's politics that enabled to turn armed forces against peaceful civilians that is contrary to the international law. Five people were killed in the shooting, among them a young cameraman Andris Slapinš. Panorama views of the people in church. Latvian archbishop is holding ...
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Mother's Day service in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church

Original title: Emadepäeva kontsert Toronto Eesti Baptistikirikus

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Children are performing in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church; among the children there is also 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia to Canada for medical treatment.

Mothers' Day concert is held in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church. Little children in festive outfit come to the stage. Excerpts from children's performances. 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia for his medical treatment performs a song based on a poem "Tears of happiness". The audience is clapping hands. Children are reciting poems and singing. The prayer of intercession for the success of Kriso's forthcoming operation is read by priest Jüri Puusaag. Children are giving flowers to mothers and grandmothers. Kristo brings a white carnation to his mother.
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Mourning Meeting of Latviansʹ Community in Toronto

Original title: Toronto lätlaste kogukonna leinamiiting

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Mourning day on Nathan Philips Square in Toronto in memory of those killed in Riga. Representatives of Latvian and Lithuanian communities are holding speeches.

Leinapäev Toronto raekoja ees. Leinamiitingul räägitakse traagilistest sündmustest Riias, kus eriüksuse rünnakutes hukkus viis inimest. Kõneleb Läti Vabariigi konsul Torontos Guntis Silinš. Ta tänab Kanada kogukonda toetusavalduste eest ja Toronto linnavalitsust. Silinš meenutab Nõukogude režiimi poolt oma rahvale põhjustatud kannatusi ja tõdeb, et kahetsusväärselt uputatakse inimeste vabaduspüüe tänaselgi päeval verre. Guntis Silinš asetab lilled lipumasti jalamile. Järgneb leinaminut. Miitingulised hoiavad leinalintidega Eesti, Leedu ja Läti rahvuslippe. Leedu esindaja räägib sõjalistest konfliktidest maailmas, Kuveidi kriisist. Baltimaad on aga 50 aastat sõjas olnud, nüüd taotletakse iseseisvust. Lauldakse Läti hümni. Leinalipp jääb masti terveks nädalaks.
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Mourning meeting at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto in January 1991

Original title: Baltlaste leinapäev Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto where Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto holds his speech.

Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. People exit the new city hall of Toronto and gather in front of the building; they are carrying the national flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with black ribbons. The commemoration meeting includes speeches about the tragic events in Riga where people were killed in attacks by special forces of militia. Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto, holds a speech. He recollects the sufferings caused by the Soviet regime and confesses that the desire for freedom is being still suffocated at the present day. Guntis Silinš places ...
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Saaremaa Islandersʹ Society 35th Anniversary Party (1)

Title in Estonian: Saarlaste Ühing Torontos 35.aastapäeva pidu (1)

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the 35th anniversary of Saaremaa Islanders' Society in Toronto, 1991.

Saaremaa Islanders' Society was the oldest society of expatriate Estonians in Canada who initiated the construction of Toronto Estonian House. At the festive celebration of the 35th anniversary of the society the following people hold their speeches: Voldemar Gustavson, head of the Saaremaa Islanders' Society; Ilmar Heinsoo, the Honorary Consul of Estonia in Canada; Johannes Vihma, entrepreneur and the Finnish Boy; Edgar Link, head of the Hiiumaa Islanders' Society; and Robert Kreem, social scientist and founder of ESTO. Priest Emanuel Lepik talks about Aadu Kingissepp (Viktor Kingissepp's grandfather and a blacksmith from Kuressaare) and his family who promoted being an ...
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Saaremaa Islandersʹ Society 35th Anniversary Party (2)

Title in Estonian: Saarlaste Ühing Torontos 35. aastapäeva pidu (2)

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Saaremaa Islanders' Society in Toronto in 1991.

Saaremaa Islanders' Society was the oldest society of expatriate Estonians in Canada who initiated the construction of Toronto Estonian House. Priest Emanuel Lepik holds a speech at the festive anniversary event in Toronto Estonian House. Mixed choir of expatriate Estonians is performing. Heli Lääts forwards the greeting from Tallinn Saaremaa Islanders' Society that has been composed by Juhan Peegel. Heli Lääts sings, being accompanied by Peeter Saul on the piano.
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And the Estonians Became Happy

Original title: Ja eestlased said rõõmsaks

1990 | Documentary | Director: Heini Drui

Battle around the re-opening of the memorial column "Lembit" in Suure-Jaani, dedicated to the war of independence. The column has been created by Amandus Adamson.

Battle around the re-opening of the memorial column "Lembit" in Suure-Jaani, dedicated to the war of independence. The column has been created by Amandus Adamson. Contemporaries recall the demolishing of the statue in 1941 and 1949 as well as discovering the column "Lembit" again in a warehouse in 1950s. Representative of the Estonian Communist Party is against the statue in the meeting of restoration of the monument. The importance of heritage protection and the church when restoring the sculpture. Photographs about the festive opening of the memorial stone. The title of the film has been borrowed from the description of ...
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ESTO gathering

Title in Estonian: ESTO Torontos, pidulik aktus

1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of 72nd anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto.

Festive ceremony in Toronto dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Vardo Rumessen holds a speech and welcomes the audience on behalf of Estonian Congress. Male choir is performing.
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