expatriate Estonianhood
The daily bread of ministers of small congregations is not sermons in the church; it is constant work with the old and the dying. A holy man who has been removed from his friends and peers and suddenly transplanted into another culture is often lonely and broken himself.
The oldest, almost century-old Estonian church in America is about to fall apart.
First documentary about the Estonian Students' Society that was established in Tartu in 1870 - it is the oldest, biggest and most influential academical student organization.
Young men dream about Estonian House in Ireland and try to get local Estonians involved in their plans.
Ernst Jaakson, the Consul General of the Republic in Estonia in the United States of America, at his home in Bronxville, New York, on October 19, 1996.
Exhibition of history and art "50 Years From Home" of the community of expatriate Estonians in Canada.
Referendum of the new constitution of the Republic of Estonia held in Toronto Estonian house on June 28, 1992.
Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto where Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto holds his speech.
CBC News's story about an Estonian boy who arrives in Canada to receive orthopedic treatment.
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.
Interviews in English for TV news. Interview with Tõnu Parming, newspaper editor and politician.
Estonian choir says goodbye to Canadian Estonians in Toronto.
A little Estonian boy arrives at Canada in order to get orthopedic treatment.
Interview with Küllo Arjakas on the events taken place on January 13th, 1991 in Vilnius.
Flags at Toronto Estonian House; the Republic of Estonia has regained its independence.
The film depicts festive reception of Edgar Savisaars and Hardo Aasmäe's arrival at Toronto airport in 1989.
Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto in 1989 where also Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen are performing.
Actor Mikk Mikiver gives an interview to CBC Toronto TV channel in November 1989.
Estonian National Male Choir performs at the religious service in Toronto church in the spring of 1989, before the Easter Sunday.
State Academic Male Choir performs to the audience of expatriate Estonians in the Convocation Hall of Toronto University in spring 1989.
Interview with Trivimi Velliste in Toronto, autumn of 1988.
Eesti skautluse 75. aastapäeva tähistamine Kanadas Toronto Eesti Majas, ettekanne skautluse ajaloost.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Estonian scouting in Toronto Estonian house, Canada. The participants talk about scouting at the beginning of refuge years and about present problems.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Estonian scouting in Toronto Estonian House. Greeting speeches by the organization representatives.
75th anniversary of Estonian scouting in Toronto Estonian House. Guests are eating the special cake. Scouting symbols.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Estonian scouting in Toronto Estonian House in Canada.
The anniversary of the Republic of Estonia is being celebrated near Toronto Town Hall in 1986.
The festive opening ceremony of the Chair of Estonian Studies at Toronto University held in the great hall of Estonian House in Toronto on October 4, 1986.
Film about the operetta "The Fisher's Girl" performed by the actors of Canadian Estonian National Theatre to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatre.
Film chronicle about the events of culture and politics of the expatriate Estonians in Sweden in 1960s and in January 1971.
Married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu with their small children in their hometown Uppsala, Enn Nõu in defence army, Christmas time and joys of winter.
Gathering of the bible translation committee of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stockholm, family Koolmeister's home in Västerås.
Ernst Idla's monumental stage production and light celebration in Stockholm Olympic Stadium in July 1949.
Performance of the Estonian Young Men's Christian Association Male Choir in Stockholm in 1949.
The post-war life of Estonians in the refugee camps in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France in spring and summer 1948.
Writer Karl Ristikivi working at his home in Stockholm.
Ludvig Juht, the concertmaster of the contrabass section in Boston Symphonic Orchestra, performs in Stockholm in September 1947.
Moments about the Estonian-Latvian football competition on Östermalm sports ground in Stockholm on September 21st, 1947.
Applying a wreath on the foot of the memorial column dedicated to Gustav Adolf, on October 30th, 1947.