DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
The Canadian Nordic Society is continuing its activities in modified format during the coronavirus health crisis. Our Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series continues uninterrupted, in an online form. Each event will be announced in our CNS-announce subscription email service and listed here.
Duration
September - May
Time
7:00 PM
Location
On-Line
Admission
Free for members. When in-person events are held, members of the public are welcome to attend the Distinguished Speaker Series for a $5 admission fee.
Parking
Some parking is available at the Mess in the evenings. Parking is also available on neighbourhood streets and lots. 24-hour parking is available a short walk away at Ottawa City Hall on Laurier Avenue. The Lisgar Street pedestrian exit is the closest to the Mess.
Dress code for in-person events
Men: Sports jacket and trousers with a shirt and tie or turtleneck. Jeans are not permitted.
Women: Dressy blouse or sweater and dress slacks or skirt, or a dress. Jeans are not permitted.
Ideas and suggestions for speakers and events are welcome. Please contact any member of the Council.
Green economies and Iceland
Ambassador Hlynur Guðjónsson
Date: April 20, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Favourites of Finnish Design
Raija Hilska
Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Nordic Bridges: Sharing Art and Culture
Laura McLeod and Jan-Terje Storaas
Date: January 12, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Christmas Cozy Event
Various speakers
Date: December 8, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Nordic Noir
Dr. Gunnar Iversen
Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
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Swedish and Canadian Educational Co-operation
Johan Olafson and Maria Hildefors
Date: October 20, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Distinguished Speaker H.E. Jon Elvedal Fredriksen on “Norway - National and international Health Matters”
H.E. Roy Eriksson, Norwegian Ambassador to Canada
Date: September 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Distinguished Speaker H.E. Roy Eriksson on “Finnish education – preparing for the future”
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H.E. Roy Eriksson, Finnish Ambassador to Canada
Date: April 21, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
A Tribute to the Late Brigadier-General (Ret'd) Sheila Hellström and our shared roots in Åland"
Lennart Nylund
Date: March 17, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
