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Written by Eesti Elu / Estonian Life Online - Martin Kiik

Published: 31 August 2019

Estonian campers presenting ‘Kaera-Jaan’ folk dance to camp visitors at the CISV open house – photo by Martin Kiik (2019)  

During the month of August, the children’s camp at Seedrioru in Elora, Ontario remained a busy place, with visiting international campers from CISV (Children’s International Summer Village). A total of 44 11-year old children from 11 countries (along with a counsellor from each country) enjoyed the natural wonders of Seedrioru, while meeting groups from around the world. It was especially rewarding to meet the group from Estonia, who got first-hand experience in using the camp facilities provided by the Estonian-Canadian community. Other countries represented were: France, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Japan, Israel, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Written by Estonian Life No. 35 2019

Published: 30 August 2019

The new estdocs season in already underway and we’re ready to receive your 7 min (maximum) short films for competition. Please see the summary below for this year's theme, conditions and prizes. Check out previously entered films at estdocsTO Youtube channel.

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Written by Eesti Elu Nr. 35 2019

Published: 30 August 2019

Uus estdocsi hooaeg on alanud ja ootame teie kuni 7 min lühifilme selleks aastaks.

Filmi pikkus
- kuni 7 minutit
- lisaks tiitrite pikkus kuni 15 sekundit

Filmi sisu ja stiil
- tavaline või animafilm
- peab olema dokumentaalfilm või dokudraama
- seotud Eestiga või eestlastega
- ei ole kusagil linastunud enne 1. oktoobrit 2019. a.

Esitusviis
- DVD või Blu-ray (kaks koopiat) või videofail (h.264)

Kategooriad
- amatöörid
- professionaalid
- õpilased

Esitamise tähtpäev: Torontos kätte saadud hiljemalt 1. oktoobriks 2019.

Auhinnad
Kogusumma $2500 (CDN). Üldvõitjale on praeguseks arvestatud $1000 ja publikupreemiaks $300. Teised auhinnad erinevates kategooriates otsustatakse sõltumatu žürii otsusel. Žürii võib lisada või muuta kategooriaid.

Vaadake estdocsTO Youtube'ist varem esitatud filme.

Lisainformatsioon:
www.estdocs.com
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Written by Eesti Elu Nr. 35 2019

Published: 30 August 2019

2019.a laagris osalejad.

Udoras, Ontarios, Kanadas toimus 3. – 10. augustini 2019. a juba 12ndat aastat Kalevi Võrkpalliklubi ja Jõekääru Suvelaagri koostööna korraldatud võrkpallilaager.

Registreerimise päeval oli meeldiv kõrvalt kuulda, et paljude noorte kui treenerite arvates on seitsmepäevane võrkpallilaager iga suve suurpunktiks. Pole siis ime, et nii palju noori osalejaid, kokku 56, kogunesid taas Kanadast ja veel kaugemalt - USA-st, aga ka Eestist Jõekäärule. Noorte hulgas oli 15 esmakordset laagris osalejat.

Nagu eelmistel aastatelgi, olid treenerid koostanud tiheda tegevusprogrammi kindlustamaks, et vajalikud tehnilised võimed oleks noortel seitsme päeva jooksul sedavõrra selgemad. Laagri korraldajate üks eesmärkidest ongi, et osalejad võiksid end tunda enesekindlamana, kui tuleb aeg kooli ehk klubi võistkonda proovile minna.

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Written by Eesti Elu Nr. 35 2019

Published: 30 August 2019

TORONTO EESTI SELTSI TÄIENDUSKOOL kutsub kõiki õppima teisipäeviti, kell 7.00 – 9.10 õ - Toronto Eesti Majas - Klassid algavad 10. septembril!

Palume lühikesele avaaktusele osalema kõiki õpilasi, lapsevanemaid. Aktusele järgneb õpilaste registreerimine ja esimesed koolitunnid klassides.

ALGKOOL
Kooliealised on kõik Toronto ümbruskonnas elavad lapsed, vanuses 6 - 13.

Tere tulemast lasteaia lõpetajatele!
Ootame teid esimesse klassi!

KESKKOOL
Kooliealised on kõik Toronto ümbruskonnas elavad lapsed, vanuses 13 - 16.
Kursuse pikkuseks on kolm aastat.

GÜMNAASIUM
Keskkooli lõpetanutele keeleoskuse täiendamiseks.

Eesti keele valdamine ei ole oluline.

VÕTA ÜHENDUST :
Kooli juhataja Monika Roose-Kolga, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
koolikomitee esimees Linda Soolepp, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
sekretär Eda Oja, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
laekur Emma Soolepp, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Veebileht: www.eestikool.ca

Koolikomitee soovib toredat ja edukat eesti keele õppimist a. 2019-2020!
Mida Juku ei õpi, seda Juhan ei tea! Tulge õppima, leidke elugaegseid sõpru!

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Written by Estonian Life No. 35 2019

Published: 30 August 2019

TORONTO ESTONIAN SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL  invites you to join us
every Tuesday, from 7:00 – 9:10 pm at the Toronto Estonian House - Classes begin September 10!

All students and parents/guardians are invited to our Commencement Assembly followed by registration and introductory classes for students.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students are comprised of youngsters within the greater Toronto area, ages 6 – 13.

Welcome all kindergarten graduates!
We look forward to meeting you!

HIGH SCHOOL (ESTO 101 – 301)
Students are comprised of youngsters within the greater Toronto area, ages 13 – 16.
Courses are three years in length.

HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR YEAR ( ESTO 401)
For those who have graduated ESTO 301, and would like an additional year of learning with their Estonian friends.

Estonian language proficiency is not a pre-requisite.

Toronto Estonian Supplementary School Contacts:

Director Monika Roose-Kolga This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Parent Committee Chairman Linda Soolepp This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Secretary Eda Oja This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Treasurer Emma Soolepp This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit our website: www.eestikool.ca

Wishing you a wonderful school year 2019 - 2020!

LEARNING COMES THROUGH INVOLVEMENT
JOIN THE ESTONIAN SCHOOL AND MAKE EVERLASTING FRIENDSHIPS

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Written by Estonian Life No. 34 2019

Published: 23 August 2019

Teacher Epp Aruja, left, and students

Starting Tuesday, September 10th, from 7-9:10 pm, BEGINNER and THIRD YEAR classes for adults to learn Estonian will once again take place at the Toronto Estonian House.

The beginner’s class, taught by Kristina Soolepp, will be held every **NEW** SECOND week and covers conversation, slang, grammar, a little history and geography as well as discussions about life in Estonia. Classes are small and quickly evolve into a friendly network. Cost: $250, textbook $35.

The third year class, taught by Epp Aruja, is for students who have taken the course previously and those who wish to increase their knowledge of Estonian. Initially we will quickly go over the previous years material and then continue with learning more grammar and increasing our vocabulary as we develop conversational and writing skills. There will be 30 sessions on Tuesday evenings, continuing until mid-May. Cost is $400.

If you wish to come, please register with Epp Aruja, 416-447-8958, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sept 9th at the latest.

Note whether you are interested in the beginner or third year. Come and have fun!

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Written by Eesti Elu Nr. 34 2019

Published: 23 August 2019

Foto: skm Enno Agur (2019)

Pühapäeval, 18. augustil 2019.a Kotkajärvel lõppes Põhjarada gaidide laager ,,Linnutee“. Päev varem alustasid Põhjakotka skaudid oma laagrit ,,Laager 101“. Ees laagrite juhid: nskm Marcus Tamm, gdj-d Krista Poolsaar ja Liina Sadul.

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Written by Eesti Elu Nr. 33 2019 - Tauno Mölder

Published: 16 August 2019

Foto: Tauno Mölder (2019)

Metsaülikool jätkus pärast teisipäeva õhtul toimunud vägevat Retro Rokk pidu kolmapäeval ajakirjanik ja Jaan Tõnissoni Seltsi juhatuse liikme Epp Alatalu loenguga Jaan Tõnissonist. Jaan Tõnisson, kelle sünnist möödus mullu 150 aastat, on lisaks oma tegevusele poliitikuna jätnud ka märgi kultuuriinimesena, riigimehena ja professorina.

Õhtuse loengu pidas Eesti Ekspressi ajakirjanik ja Hille Tänavsuu Vähiravifondi Kingitud Elu asutaja ja juhatuse liige Toivo Tänavsuu. Toivo Tänavsuu põhiliseks loenguteemaks oli viimastel aastatel plahvatuslikult kasvanud Kingitud Elu fondi asutamise tagamaad ja selle fondi tegevus ning rahakogumise meetodid. Viimase viie aasta jooksul on fond abivajajate heaks panustanud üle $12 miljoni. Loengu sisse põimis ta ka huvitavaid juhtumeid oma ajakirjanikutööst president Trumpi 2016 valimiskampaanias, tema kinnipidamisest Secret Service’i poolt, külaskäigust Hugh Hefneri poole, Steve Wozniaki kokkuviimisest tema noorpõlve armastuse Kristi Naelapääga ja palju muud huvitavat oma isiklikust elust.

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Written by Estonian Life No. 33 2019 - Jack Walters

Published: 16 August 2019

MÜ Estonian language group - Photo by Tauno Mölder (2019)
Sirje Kiin, my wife, has been attending Kotkajärve for quite a few years, so I have heard many good things about it. I believe that she considers it the best week of every year. I have not been able to attend until this year, for work reasons.

My experience was excellent, confirming many expectations and adding other experiences that I did not expect. Confirmed were the wonderful food and fellowship. People were just so darned nice – kind, understanding, and helpful. As expected, the level and quality of presentations was high. Considering that, perhaps I should not have been surprised that the level of engagement by attendees was higher than I have witnessed in many years. Great respect to presenters and performers was shown by all. Rather refreshing in our scattered times.

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