Women's and Children's Stories
A small team of Icelandic Roots volunteers is working on a project called Women's and Children's Stories.
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Mar 11, 20212 min read
The Founding of the Icelandic Settlement in Dakota
You are invited to a public webinar on Tuesday, March 16th featuring the dictated words of The Father of the Icelandic Settlement in Dakota.
Mar 8, 20214 min read
Honouring Sigridur Augusta Christianson Houston, M.D.
How did a girl born of Icelandic immigrants become a famous and beloved pioneer woman doctor of Saskatchewan, Canada? The story begins with
Jan 15, 20211 min read
The Scandinavian Press Magazine
Have you subscribed to the Scandinavian Press magazine? It is a wonderful magazine in full color with news, history, photos, and...
Jan 10, 20212 min read
A Viking Queen's Legacy
Looking for a great book to read? I just finished, "A Viking Queen's Legacy" by Alfreða Jónsdóttir and highly recommend it! The book...
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Celebrating 7 years with exciting news (fréttir) and a new video (nýtt myndband)
**Íslenska eftir Written by Sunna Furstenau, Edited by Natalie Guttormsson Dear friends, Here at Icelandic Roots, we are marking our 7th...
Sep 18, 20202 min read
"Never more than a woman" : IR Volunteer releases new novel
Written by Elín de Ruyter Icelandic Roots is made up of a wonderful group of people from countries across the globe and all from...
Sep 11, 20203 min read
Remembering ‘The Father of New Iceland’: Sigtryggur Jónasson
By J.D.Flaten Canada boasts the highest number of people with Icelandic roots in the world outside of Iceland, and there is a particular...
Aug 21, 20206 min read
Remembering the Life of an Icelandic Pioneer Pastor
We often hear the saying, “The Icelandic immigrants were poor. They had to leave Iceland because of ...
Jul 30, 20203 min read
The Day of the Icelanders
This weekend, North American Icelanders celebrate 'The Day of the Icelanders.' Come join us ONLINE for fun and educational offerings.
Jul 3, 20204 min read
A Deep Dive into Fire Saga: Fact or Fiction?
Written by Natalie Guttormsson Natalie is a Western-Icelander from Canada who currently lives in Reykjavík. She is passionate about...
Jun 7, 20203 min read
Festival of the Sea – Sjómannadagurinn
Written by Elin de Ruyter ‘Oh, my Lord and my God, when I now fare forth out to the fish grounds and feel my impotence and the weakness...
May 29, 20202 min read
Communicate, Connect, & Collaborate
Over the years, the IR team has developed great relationships with people in Canada, Iceland, the USA, and all across the world.
May 4, 20202 min read
Fighting for the Icelandic Language
Written by Elin de Ruyter Icelandic is a unique language with about 350,000 people worldwide being able to speak it. It is believed to be...
Apr 4, 20207 min read
"Happiness is better than money - betra er yndi en auður"
By Elin de Ruyter, IR Genealogist María Rögnvaldsdóttir is my new hero. As a mother of four young children and proud aunty of three sets...
Aug 13, 20194 min read
Legacy: A Tribute to Russ Lanoway
One of our best and brightest genealogists has passed away.
Jul 25, 20194 min read
The Deuce of August and Islendingadagurinn
Icelandic Roots will be at the upcoming Icelandic celebrations and are offering many FREE opportunities.
Jul 18, 20192 min read
Live Your Dash - Obituaries
Are you living Your Dash?
May 5, 20193 min read
Genealogical Detective Work
Recently, we’ve been sharing stories about people who discovered their Icelandic roots – or connected to them more deeply – later in...
Apr 28, 20194 min read
Twenty Minutes that Changed Everything
This is the third post in a series about people who have discovered their Icelandic roots – or connected to them more deeply – later in...
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