Eesti Elu / Estonian Life

12/19/2025

On Saturday, December 13th, Estonians rang in the holiday season with cheer and warmth at Estonian Foundation of Canada - Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas Rahvajõulupuu/ An Estonian Christmas. 🎄

Get all the heartwarming moments 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/gallery-the-efc-esk-rahvajoulupuu-at-the-latvian-centre/

📸: Peeter Põldre

12/18/2025

Ringing in Christmastime - Estonian style. 🎄🎅

12/17/2025

Before gets to Toronto on January 17th, hear from their Estonian member Säde:
🇪🇪 how she ended up moving to Sweden and working as a musician there
🇸🇪 a Swedish legend about a forest being that the band teaches audiences about
🪈 the many cultural crossovers around the Baltic Sea
🎻 and much more!

🎧 Tune in on your favourite streaming platform to listen to the new EstoCast episode.

musicians swedish estonian

12/16/2025

Up to now, we might have thought of Estonia as the land of vodka and beer, but times have changed. There are now twenty-three (that's not a typo!) wineries across the country, from the mainland to the island of Saaremaa.

Ready to trade Bordeaux for the Baltics? Dive into an insider story about the rise of the Estonian wine scene 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/estonian-wine-you-must-be-joking/

📸: Murimäe Veinikelder

12/11/2025

Kas oled kuulnud kõige värskemat EstoCasti taskuhäälingu osa? Vestlesime Kanada eestlase Anneli Andre Barrettiga inglise keele õpetamist mitmes erinevas maailmanurgas, eesti keele ja kirjandus mõjust tema elus ja veel palju muud!

Episoodi saad kätte siit 👉🏼 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kPMaQGprfNVAm0H09k6yn?si=bfODsseqSPazjfAZbaEcpg

Head kuulamist! 🎧

12/10/2025

"It’s said then that the Sun remains in its nest („päike on pesas”), and so should the people: snuggled up in their homes, with fires and candles lit, sharing the warmth with each other." With this, Dr. Kadri Tüür sets the scene for the time of year known in Estonian as Jõulud.

Discover where this word comes from, how long it lasts, and how it's evolved over time 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/joulud/

📷 opiq.ee

12/09/2025

A little bts of our visit with amazing Estonian-Canadian Kaili Colford , who keeps Estonianness alive in herself and her children.

Check out her and her sister's ongoing column "Sustaining our Sõnad" 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/sustaining-our-sonad-estonia-is-the-friendliest-in-europe-who-knew/

Get the full video 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/how-this-estonian-canadian-family-stays-connected-to-their-heritage/

12/04/2025

Once upon a time, four teenage girls from a village in southern Estonia (population: 33), came together to form Plixid. Known for their eccentric performances in the early 2000s, the band represents an iconic moment in Estonian feminist pop-punk history. Though their songs were eventually lost to time, their sound never faded from the Estonian public consciousness.

Now, around twenty years later, Estonian-born, LA-based electronic artist Maria Minerva (mariaminervvva )reintroduced Plixid to the world with a reissue of the group’s self-titled album.

Explore what Plixid represents for the Estonian underground music scene, then and now 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/maria-minerva-plixid-belongs-in-estonian-feminist-punk-history/

📸: In Sheep's Clothing website.

12/03/2025

Igal inimesel on oma lugu. Toronto eestlase Anneli Andre Barretti elutee on olnud eriti põnev. Pärast töötamist inglise keele õpetajana Kanadas on ta reisinud erinevatesse riikidesse Project TEMBO vahendusel, et õpetada seda keelt Aafrikas jm eksootilistes paikades. Inglise keelt on ta õpetanud ka PEN Canada vabatahtlikuna - pagulaskirjanikele. Kust sai aga alguse Anneli armastus kirjanduse vastu, mil viisil tulid tema ellu õppeseiklused ja veel paljust muust saad teada tänasest episoodist.

Käesolevas saates kuulete:
📜 kust tuli VEMU raamatuklubi idee ja mida selle vedamine on Annelile pakkunud
📜 kust on pärit Anneli austus ja armastus kirjanduse vastu
📜 kuidas tegutsemine PEN klubis on süvendanud armastust kirjanduse vastu
📜 miks on oluline arendada lastes lugemisharjumust

🎧 Saate leiate kõikidelt suurematelt taskuhäälingu platvormidelt juba täna või klikkides siia: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/18285245 🎧

Head kuulamist!

12/02/2025

Estonia is a nation of song - Song Festivals have been a fundamental part of the history and cultural fabric of the country for well over a century. Have you seen and felt the magic of a Song Festival? 🎶✨

12/01/2025

It's officially Christmas month and we are celebrating by sharing our holiday gift guide.✨Thoughtful stocking stuffers and presents from the community crafters and of course, tasty treats. Perfect for your fellow Estos. 🎁🎄👉

At the tail end of every year, the holidays present us with a challenge. We are challenged to choose gifts that feel personal, spark joy in their recipients, and show care for the special people in our lives. It’s a thoughtful tradition to hold onto in our fast-paced world. More…