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Our logo. The hannunvaakuna, or looped square, is an ancient symbol (pre-Christian) in Finland that was used for good luck or to ward off bad luck (oldest example, so far, in Finland dates back 1000 years). Also used historically to mark places of interest. Blue lines represent Calgary’s Bow River. Design by Raheel Khan.

The Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association promotes and maintains Finnish culture in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1968, the club’s regular activities include a Finnish language study and a Little Finns programs, movie nights, and observance of traditional Finnish holidays. The club also organizes cultural evenings and supports the works of Finnish composers, artists, performers and sports teams.

 Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association edistää ja ylläpitää suomalaista kulttuuria Calgaryssa. Perustettu vuonna 1968, seuran säännölliseen toimintaan kuuluvat suomen kielen opiskelu, Pikku Finskit lasten kerho, elokuva-illat ja perinteisten suomalaisten juhlapyhien viettäminen. Klubi järjestää myös kulttuuritapahtumia ja tukee suomalaisia esiintyjiä, säveltäjiä, taiteilijoita ja urheilijoita.

Lapland, 2015 (photo by M. Peuramäki-Brown)
Helsinki, 2012 (photo by M. Peuramäki-Brown)

Join CFCA & Celebrate Canada Day in Downtown Calgary!

Join friends and family on July 1st for a day of lively performances and activities. Festivities start at 11 a.m. and take place throughout downtown, including Prince’s Island Park, Eau Claire Plaza, Sien Lok Park, the Municipal Building, East Village and The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. Each location offers unique activities and experiences that…

Upcoming Events For Fall-Winter 2026

Summer is almost here and the CFCA Board of Directors are planning events for the return of fall and winter. Here are some upcoming events. Check back, watch your newsletters and Inboxes for more information about the following: Registrations for Little Finns and online Finnish Language Lessons Special Comedy Evening & Culinary Workshops Pikkujoulut Tickets

Introducing CFCA’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors

Hei CFCA Members, Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting or submitted a proxy.  We are pleased to introduce the 2026-2027 CFCA Board of Directors. There are some returning officers and some new additions.President: Hannah RusswurmVice President: Mika Marjusaari (new)Co-Treasurers: Rhiannon Major & Katharina Marjusaari (returning)Secretary: Aicha Kouyaté (returning)Communications Director: Catherine Major (returning)Members at Large: Loki KhanOuti…