Due to inclement weather and deteriorating driving conditions, the decision was made to CANCEL the Little Finns culinary workshop on Sunday, March 8 at YW Inglewood. For more information, visit the LITTLE FINNS page. For CFCA members, please log into Communal and register for more events.
Little Finns is a community for children and parents to socialize and learn about Finnish culture and language together. Children of any age and Finnish language level are welcome. Parents will stay and actively participate in the sessions unless otherwise instructed. Grandparents are also welcome! Workshops begin March 8, 2026.
These workshops are FREE with an Active CFCA Family Membership.
Visit our Little Finns page for more information and how to Register.
Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association invites seniors 60 years of age or older to join us on a trip to Rosebud Theatre Saturday, April 11, 2026.
EMAIL REGISTRATION ONLY *** Please, NO phone calls ***
Deadline is March 22, 2026. Spaces are limited and are a first come, first serve basis.
TO REGISTER:
Please send an email to info@finlandiacalgary.com and include the following information
(1) Your name(s)
(2) Date(s) of birth
(3) Contact telephone number and email address
(4) If you require accessible seating, please indicate when registering.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail with the travel info.
For more information about this event visit our UPCOMING page.
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 Russwurm
Vice President: Mika Marjusaari (new)
Co-Treasurers: Rhiannon Major & Katharina Marjusaari (returning)
Secretary: Aicha Kouyaté (returning)
Communications Director: Catherine Major (returning)
Members at Large:
Loki Khan
Outi McEachern
Jaan Narvanen
Henry Kaplas (new)
Carter Hiles (new)
In case you missed the previous announcement, Little Finns has a new Program Director: Minna Kutvonen.
Thank you and farewell to our outgoing President, Sanna Kinrade, and Members at Large, Tuija Roman and Chris Hylton. We thank them for their commitment to the CFCA and wish them much success in future endeavours.
We look forward to working together to make 2026 another great year for the CFCA! Please check your emails for announcements about future events, a spring Rosebud Seniors Trip and workshops. For more information, please contact us at info@finlandiacalgary.com.
Ystävällisin terveisin – Friendly regards,
Hannah Russwurm
CFCA President 2026-2027
president@finlandiacalgary.com
Hei CFCA:n jäsenet,
Kiitos kaikille, jotka osallistuivat eiliseen vuosikokoukseen tai lähettivät valtakirjan.
Meillä on ilo esitellä CFCA:n hallitus kaudelle 2026-2027. Mukana on sekä vanhoja että uusia toimihenkilöitä.
Puheenjohtaja: Hannah Russwurm
Varapuheenjohtaja: Mika Marjusaari (uusi)
Rahastonhoitajat: Rhiannon Major & Katharina Marjusaari (palaavat)
Sihteeri: Aicha Kouyaté (palaava)
Viestintäjohtaja: Catherine Major (palaava)
Hallituksen jäsenet:
Loki Khan
Outi McEachern
Jaan Narvanen
Henry Kaplas (uusi)
Carter Hiles (uusi)
Siltä varalta, että edellinen ilmoitus jäi huomaamatta, Little Finns:llä on nyt uusi ohjelmajohtaja Minna Kutvonen.
Kiitämme ja jätämme hyvästit puheenjohtajalle Sanna Kinrade:lle ja hallituksen jäsenille Tuija Roman:lle ja Chris Hylton:lle. Kiitämme heitä kovasti sitoutumisestaan CFCA:han ja toivotamme heille oikein hyvää jatkoa ja menestystä.
Odotamme innolla tehdäksemme yhdessä kanssanne vuodesta 2026 jälleen yksi upea vuosi CFCA:lle! Muista tarkistaa sähköpostisi saadaksesi ilmoituksia tulevista tapahtumista: kevään Rosebud-seniorimatkasta ja muista työpajoista. Lisätietoja saat ottamalla meihin yhteyttä osoitteesta info@finlandiacalgary.com.
Ystävällisin terveisin
Hannah Russwurm
CFCA:n Puheenjohtaja 2026-2027
president@finlandiacalgary.com
The Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00PM. This year we will be meeting in a NEW Location: YW (Inglewood) Community Hub located at 1715-17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J1. There is free, accessible self-parking and bus stop access. If you are an active CFCA member and unable to attend, please check your emails for your PROXY Vote form.
Please visit our FINNISH LANGUAGE LESSONS page for more information on how to register for online Finnish language lessons. Winter sessions resume in January 2026. Spring sessions resume in April 2026. Classes are free with an Active CFCA Membership.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this annual event. Ticket sales close on December 2. Please visit our EVENTS – UPCOMING page for a link to Communal to purchase tickets.
To purchase tickets or for more information visit the EVENTS – UPCOMING page on this website. For CFCA Members with an ACTIVE membership, please log into your Communal account and you will be able to find tickets there.
In October, University of Oulu student teacher, Miska Kouvalainen, will be visiting Alberta and instructing several culinary and crafts workshops for Little Finns and adult CFCA members. Please check the Little Finns and Events Pages for updates and how to register..
Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association 