Icelandic Connection
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description: Our History In 1942, members of the Icelandic Canadian Club of Winnipeg decided that the future of Icelandic heritage preservation in North America did not lie with publications in the Icelandic language and so The Icelandic Canadian magazine was launched. The magazine started as a project of the Winnipeg club and grew from there. Many second and third generation Canadians of Icelandic background were fluent in the Icelandic language, especially if they lived in the rural districts but the majority of those born in larger cities never learned to speak the language. None the less the will to preserve the Icelandic component of our heritage is still very much alive even though the language component is no longer being preserved. There was also a need in the Icelandic Canadians to offer their community a venue for publishing literary works separate from the other Icelandic Canadian publishing endeavors which were more newspaper based. Up until 1986 the editorial board served primarily as an advisory body to the editor-in-chief, providing assistance only when requested. In 1986 the structure of the board was changed, establishing two committees - an editorial committee and a business committee. This was done to facilitate the two major aspects involved with the production of the magazine. Members of both committees also serve on the magazine board. This structure has ensured high quality articles as well as ensuring that the magazine is produced more efficiently. In January 2010 the magazine underwent a name change to Icelandic Connection. This change was implemented to reflect the wider readership. The magazine is reaching out to all parts of the Icelandic-North American cultural community. The magazine is widely circulated throughout the Western Hemisphere including university libraries and several overseas subscribers. In 2011 the magazine made the move to offering an electronic delivery option of the e-journal to subscribers. In Fall 2023 the journal was turned over…
publisher: Icelandic Connection
language: en
publication name: Icelandic Connection
issn: 0046-8452
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items: Preserving the Most Precious Heirloom – Icelandic Language Publishing in Manitoba
items: New Iceland 150
items: Mr. D’s Christmas trees
items: Remembering Dustin J. Geeraert (1983–2024)
items: Things That Need Doin'
items: An American at Þorrablót
items: From Rival Voices to a Shared Legacy: The Story of Lögberg-Heimskringla and the Birth of Canada's Oldest Ethnic Newspaper
items: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Embracing the Future
items: Baldrs draumar
items: Icelanders Arrive and Strive - A Manitoba Story
items: A Note on the University of Manitoba Icelandic Special Collection
items: A Viking Legend: The Descendants of Odin
items: A Viking Legend Review
items: Valhalla in Manitoba
items: “But watch out for monsters”
items: Guðbergur Bergsson (1932 - 2023)
items: Stephan G. Stephansson’s 170th Birthday Celebration
items: The Icelandic Connection
items: A Glimpse through their eyes
items: Óðinn stole my mythological virginity:"Do you want to know more? And What?"

Preserving the Most Precious Heirloom – Icelandic Language Publishing in Manitoba
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description: The year 2025 marks the sesquicentennial of Icelandic settlement in Manitoba, a milestone commemorated through a wide range of cultural, scholarly, and community initiatives. Among these, the digital exhibition Preserving the Most Precious Heirloom – Icelandic Language Publishing in Manitoba stands out as a significant contribution to both heritage preservation and scholarly discourse on Icelandic Canadian identity. Developed by Katrín Níelsdóttir and Dr. Christopher Crocker and hosted on the Digital Museums Canada Community Stories platform, the trilingual exhibition (English, French, and Icelandic) brings together digitized texts, images, audio recordings, and video materials—many publicly accessible for the first time. Organized into seventeen thematic chapters, the exhibition traces the history of Icelandic-language publishing in Manitoba from early settlement to the present, culminating in a detailed exploration of the Icelandic Collection as a major cultural and research centre. This review highlights the exhibition’s scholarly value, accessibility, and lasting importance as a resource for understanding Icelandic publishing, migration, and identity in Canada.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Icelandic Language Publishing
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subject: Lögberg-Heimskringla
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subject: Icelandic Publishing in Canada
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creator: Andrew McGillivray
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Andrew McGillivray https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 58
ending page: 60

New Iceland 150
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description: This article documents the major programs, partnerships, events, exhibitions, and learning initiatives undertaken during New Iceland 150, the province-wide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Icelandic settlement in Manitoba. It is intended as a factual record for future researchers, outlining the organizations involved, the sequence of events, and the cultural, educational, and heritage-based activities that took place throughout 2025.
subject: Articles
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subject: New Iceland 150
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subject: New Iceland Heritage Museum
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subject: Icelandic Canadian Frón
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subject: Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society
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subject: Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa
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subject: Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Winnipeg
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subject: Icelandic River Heritage Sites
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subject: Icelandic National League of North America
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subject: Icelandic Camp
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subject: Digital Museums Canada
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subject: Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village
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creator: Katrín Níelsdóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Katrín Níelsdóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-01-01
publication date: 2026-01-01
starting page: 44
ending page: 56

Mr. D’s Christmas trees
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description: “Mr. D’s Christmas Trees” is a heartfelt narrative poem celebrating the bond between two children and their beloved Uncle D, a joyful and nurturing figure who filled their lives with wonder, learning, and shared traditions. Through the metaphor of a cherished Christmas tree on his woodland farm, the poem explores themes of growth, protection, and the enduring presence of loved ones. When the great tree eventually falls, its loss mirrors the sorrow of losing someone deeply loved. Yet from the space it leaves behind grows a new sapling, symbolizing resilience, renewal, and the continuation of love in new forms. Ultimately, the poem offers a gentle lesson: even in loss, there is room for new beginnings, and what feels like being buried may simply be the start of being replanted.
subject: Creative Works
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subject: Dustin J. Geeraert
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subject: poem
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subject: Uncle D
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subject: Christmas trees
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creator: Lindsay Geeraert
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Lindsay Geeraert https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-08
publication date: 2025-12-08
starting page: 40
ending page: 43

Remembering Dustin J. Geeraert (1983–2024)
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description: This memorial tribute honours Dustin J. Geeraert (1983–2024), a Winnipeg-based scholar, teacher, artist, and cyclist who died suddenly at the age of 41. Trained in English and Icelandic literature, he completed a 2016 PhD on medievalism and modern reinterpretations of Norse myth—especially the figure of Loki - and taught in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Icelandic Language and Literature. Students remembered him for rigorous, witty lectures; generosity and approachability; and inventive pedagogy that included field trips to New Iceland, guest speakers, and community events. Known for a brilliant, exacting intellect and lively debate—paired with a resistance to modern tech—he was also a gifted illustrator and endurance athlete who once cycled across Canada. Deeply engaged with Icelandic and Icelandic-Canadian communities, he contributed scholarship and public outreach, including the 2024 article “Valhalla in Manitoba.” A memorial hosted by the Consulate General of Iceland gathered family, colleagues, students, and friends. He is survived by his father, siblings, extended family, and many students; predeceased by his mother and grandparents. The piece reflects on a legacy of intellectual courage, creativity, and care that will endure in the lives he shaped.
subject: Articles
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subject: University of Manitoba Department of Icelandic Language and Literature
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subject: Dustin Geeraert
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subject: In Memoriam
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creator: Katrín Níelsdóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Katrín Níelsdóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-06
publication date: 2025-11-06
starting page: 35
ending page: 39

Things That Need Doin'
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description: Set against the stark beauty of a snow-covered Canadian ecovillage, Things That Need Doin’ explores the grief, guilt, and quiet transformation of Ansel Rademacher, a tech-savvy father mourning the death of his daughter, Elke. Living in semi-isolation after a painful divorce, Ansel returns to the remote cooperative land project where a family he once had hoped to build a sustainable future. Now a fading dream, the land hosts only two families: his own fractured legacy, and the Thorviks, who are radical homesteaders raising their ten-year-old son, Vaelin. When Ansel encounters a strange shield inscribed with Nordic runes and experiences a haunting vision of a cedar grove, he dismisses it. But after rescuing Vaelin from a violent attack by a gyrfalcon deep in the woods, the incident opens a deeper mystery. Vaelin claims the land “sees them." The shield, the visions, and the Grove all point toward something ancient and sentient awakening within the land itself. As Ansel and Vaelin forge a tentative connection, a new awareness begins to emerge—one shaped not only by spiritual resonance but by ecological systems and technological insight. Trail cam footage reveals not only corrupted data but a heat signature that pulses and vanishes, suggesting something real and hidden at work. Meanwhile, the Grove itself appears to awaken something in Ansel that neither therapy nor isolation could: a sense of belonging, purpose, and forward motion. By the end, Ansel finds not just reconciliation with his grief, but a new name for the place he once called home: Emberwood Sparks. He begins to imagine new forms of robotic systems that support the hands of blue collar workers and collaborative infrastructure that uplifts overlooked families like the Thorviks. He starts to sketch a way forward rooted not in avoidance but in care. At its heart, Things That Need Doin’ is a story about generational repair, the convergence of technology and myth, and the power of small choices to shape new legac…
subject: Creative Works
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subject: Grieft and Regrowth
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subject: Ancestral Resonance
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subject: Technospiritual Awakening
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subject: Eco-fiction
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subject: Literary fiction
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subject: Myth-infused realism
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subject: Contemporary Canadian fiction
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subject: Rural magical realism
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subject: Generational trauma
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subject: Ecological awareness
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creator: JACOB BULLER
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JACOB BULLER https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-11
publication date: 2025-09-11
starting page: 18
ending page: 34

An American at Þorrablót
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description: This first-person narrative recounts an American's immersive winter experience in the remote Icelandic fishing village of Suðavík during 2012, culminating in his participation in the traditional midwinter celebration of Þorrablót. Set against the stark beauty and relentless weather of the Westfjords, the story offers rich observations on rural Icelandic life, hospitality, and the close-knit nature of isolated communities. The author reflects on his outsider status—linguistically and culturally—while forming connections with locals like Helgi, a sheep farmer and mechanic who becomes a friend and host. The narrative blends humor and warmth, particularly in describing daily routines, community gatherings, and the deep snow challenges of living in a summer house during winter. The highlight is the Þorrablót celebration: a potluck-style feast and variety show filled with music, satire, and strong communal bonds. Though unable to fully understand the language or customs, the author offers an appreciative and respectful perspective on Icelandic resilience, traditions, and the enduring spirit of rural life.
subject: Creative Works
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subject: Suðavík
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subject: Ísafjörður
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subject: Westfjörds
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subject: Winter in Iceland
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subject: Remote living
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subject: Cultural immersion
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subject: Identity
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creator: Gerrit Gerrit Marks
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Gerrit Marks https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-25
publication date: 2025-06-25
starting page: 12
ending page: 16

From Rival Voices to a Shared Legacy: The Story of Lögberg-Heimskringla and the Birth of Canada's Oldest Ethnic Newspaper
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description: This article traces the rich and complex history of Lögberg-Heimskringla, Canada’s oldest continuously published ethnic newspaper, which emerged from the merger of two rival Icelandic-language papers—Lögberg and Heimskringla. Based on a 2025 interview with long-time editor Stefan Jonasson, the piece explores how these publications reflected the political, religious, and cultural divisions of the Icelandic immigrant community in North America. Heimskringla, founded in 1886, and Lögberg, launched two years later, were ideological opposites: Heimskringla leaned Conservative and Unitarian, while Lögberg aligned with the Liberal Party and Lutheran traditions. Their rivalry helped sustain vibrant journalism but also mirrored the fragmentation within the Icelandic diaspora. By the mid-20th century, shifting demographics, declining readership, and new media technologies made continued competition unsustainable. Following failed attempts to unite the papers in the 1940s and 1950s, the 1959 merger was finally realized with the support of prominent community leaders. The merger marked a symbolic reconciliation and preserved the Icelandic-Canadian print tradition. Over time, the paper transitioned from a monolingual Icelandic publication to a bilingual, and eventually predominantly English-language, newspaper reflecting the generational language shift among readers. While it once preserved the Icelandic language, its greater legacy lies in its role as a cultural bridge. Today, Lögberg-Heimskringla appeals to both those of Icelandic descent and others interested in Icelandic culture, and it continues to evolve—shifting toward a magazine format and broader cultural storytelling. Jonasson, nearing retirement, reflects positively on the merger’s enduring impact, emphasizing that the paper’s adaptability has been key to its longevity.
subject: Articles
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subject: Lögberg-Heimskringla
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subject: Stefan Jonasson
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subject: Einar Hörðleifsson Kvaran
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subject: Freeman Anderson
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subject: Eggert Johansson
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subject: Einar Hörðleifsson
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subject: Dr. P.H.T. Thorlakson
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subject: Evangelical Lutheran Synod
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subject: Unitarian Church
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subject: cultural preservation
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subject: community journalism
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subject: Canada Iceland Foundation
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subject: ethnic newspaper
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subject: Lögberg
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subject: Heimskringla
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creator: Katrín Níelsdóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Katrín Níelsdóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-01-04
publication date: 2026-01-04
starting page: 58
ending page: 60

Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Embracing the Future
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description: In this year’s editorial, Editor Katrín Níelsdóttir reflects on the excitement of 2025 and the importance of honoring 150 years since the founding of New Iceland in 1875. This milestone will be marked by special features, including interviews with remarkable women who have sustained the Western Icelandic spirit through generations. The editorial highlights upcoming events such as the INLNA convention in Gimli, an especially vibrant Íslendingadagurinn, and commemorations like the October 11th landing anniversary. Katrín also pays tribute to the late Dustin J. Geeraert, a beloved scholar and artist whose loss is deeply felt. She announces the digitization of all past issues on Timarit.is, thanks to the National Library of Iceland, and acknowledges Ryan Johnson for his vital role in editing, website upkeep, and research verification. As The Icelandic Connection returns to its volunteer roots and embraces a fresh digital presence, Katrín invites readers to contribute their stories and join in celebrating a legacy of resilience and community.
subject: Editorials
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subject: New Iceland
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subject: Landsbókasafn
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subject: Íslendingadagurinn
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subject: Dustin J. Geeraert
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subject: Icelandic National League of North America
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creator: Katrín Níelsdóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Katrín Níelsdóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-05-03
publication date: 2025-05-03
starting page: 9
ending page: 10

Baldrs draumar
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description: This article explores a creative project in which the poem Baldrs Draumar (Baldr’s Dreams) from the Poetic Edda is adapted through visual illustrations to enhance understanding of the myth. The poem is significant in Viking age culture, offering vital context to Baldr’s death and Loki’s imprisonment, which are central to the Ragnarok legend. The project incorporates visual elements to enrich readers' comprehension, using illustrations to clarify complex themes and references within the text. For example, a line referring to the Seeress as the “mother of three giants” is interpreted with the inclusion of Angrboda, mother of Fenrir, Jormungandr, and Hel, in line with Ragnarok themes. The project combines research, analysis, and visual interpretation, offering a deeper engagement with the poem while appealing to both narrative and visual sensibilities.
subject: Articles
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subject: Creative Works
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subject: Norse Mythology
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creator: Ella Woolford
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Ella Woolford https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 63
ending page: 72

Icelanders Arrive and Strive - A Manitoba Story
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description: The author has written a book entitled Icelanders Arrive and Strive - A Manitoba Story that has just been published by FriesenPress. This book deals with the emigration of Icelanders to North America in the 1870s and the founding of New Iceland and its capital Gimli in Manitoba and should be of interest to Icelanders, descendants of Icelanders, Manitobans and even Canadians in general. The book begins with a brief history of early Viking exploits worldwide then relates the story of the large Icelandic emigration centering on the author's great grandparents who took a leadership role in this fascinating saga. The author has been asked to write an article briefly describing the book, how it came to be written, and how it can be obtained. Besides detailed background regarding the above this article also provides some sample content from the book as well as a portion of the very positive Foreword provided by the Founder and Executive Director of The Icelandic Emigration Center and also several of the comments on the book provided by the Clarion Foreword Review.
subject: Articles
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subject: New Iceland
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subject: Manitoba History
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creator: Robert Curtis Arthur Frederickson
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Robert Curtis Arthur Frederickson https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-10-21
publication date: 2024-10-21
starting page: 50
ending page: 59

A Note on the University of Manitoba Icelandic Special Collection
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description: Details the authors stay in the Iceland Room as a Snorri West summer intern.
subject: Articles
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subject: University of Manitoba Icelandic Special Collections
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creator: Sigfús Sigfússon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Sigfús Sigfússon https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 60
ending page: 62

A Viking Legend: The Descendants of Odin
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description: The book, A Viking Legend: The Descendants of Odin was presented with a reading at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre in Winnipeg on January 26, 2024, during the week of the wolf moon. Another name for Odin is Yfling or Wolf. Therefore the descendants of Odin are the Yflings or the Wolf Clan. The presenter spoke about the Wolf Clan during the Wolf Moon and wondered if there was a connection between Old Norse mythology and the Wolf Moon.
subject: Articles
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subject: Icelandic Literature
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subject: Old Norse Myth
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subject: Odin
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subject: Yflingar
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subject: Scandinavian Cultural Centre
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creator: Ainsley Bloomer
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 ainsley bloomer https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-05-17
publication date: 2024-05-17
starting page: 29
ending page: 36

A Viking Legend Review
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description: This review was written as a final essay for an old Norse mythology course that the author was taking. This essay focuses on some of the stories that are addressed in A Viking Legend by Ainsley Bloomer. It focuses on three stories with an in-depth analysis of these stories and the author provides their insights to the topics as well.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Norse Mythology
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subject: book review
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creator: Mackenzie Stewart
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Mackenzie Stewart https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-09-10
publication date: 2024-09-10
starting page: 76
ending page: 83

Valhalla in Manitoba
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description: On September 21, 2023, the Icelandic Department supported a trip to New Iceland, one which considered references to Norse Mythology among the early Icelandic settlers of Manitoba and visited the New Iceland Heritage Museum in Gimli as well as Engimýri, a historic house in Riverton. This article describes the trip.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Norse Mythology
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subject: Eddas
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subject: Icelandic-Canadian Heritage
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subject: Manitoba History
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subject: University of Manitoba Department of Icelandic Language and Literature
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creator: Dustin Geeraert
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Dustin Geeraert https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-05-14
publication date: 2024-05-14
starting page: 9
ending page: 18

“But watch out for monsters”
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description: The Thunder Road trilogy is a series of books by Winnipeg author Chadwick Ginther, which tells the story of one possible outcome to the question “what if the Norse gods actually came back again after Ragnarök”. In this case, long after Ragnarök – so recent that the books could be said to be set in modern times. This essay will discuss how the author has incorporated the Norse myths into a very modern work of fiction, while still maintaining continuity with the original sources of this material such as the Poetic and Prose Eddas and also creating a compelling story sure to grab the attention of fans of the speculative fiction genre.
subject: Reviews
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subject: book review
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subject: Norse Mythology
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creator: Karla King
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Karla King https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 84
ending page: 89

Guðbergur Bergsson (1932 - 2023)
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description: Guðbergur Bergsson touched many with his life and work. Birna Bjarnadóttir commemorates him in this memoriam.
subject: Articles
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creator: Birna Bjarnadóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Birna Bjarnadóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-05-15
publication date: 2024-05-15
starting page: 19
ending page: 22

Stephan G. Stephansson’s 170th Birthday Celebration
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description: Stephan G. Stephansson's life unfolds as a narrative tracing his journey from Iceland to North America, capturing his significant contributions to literature the deeply personal moments that influenced his renowned anthology, Andvökur. This article also showcases the broader literary landscape of Icelandic immigrant authors, highlighting key figures like Jón Trausti, Hulda, Snær Snæland, Ralph Waldo Trine, Guttormur J. Guttormsson, and Jón Runólfsson, providing insight into their works, connections, and shared experiences within the Icelandic literary diaspora. Stephan's collection of books, intertwined with personal inscriptions and connections to other authors, serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry woven by immigrant writers in North America and Iceland. The photos offers a glimpse into a captivating exhibit at the Icelandic Collection at Elizabeth Dafoe Library, celebrating Stephan G. Stephansson's life, his literary contributions, and the interconnectedness of Icelandic immigrant authors in forging a literary legacy across continents.
subject: Articles
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subject: Stephan G. Stephansson
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subject: Icelandic Literature
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subject: Jón Trausti
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subject: Unnur Benediktsdóttir Bjarklind
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subject: Snær Snæland
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subject: Guttormur J. Guttormsson
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subject: Jón Runólfsson
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creator: Katelin Parsons
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Katelin Parsons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-05-16
publication date: 2024-05-16
starting page: 23
ending page: 28

The Icelandic Connection
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description: Icelandic Connection has always been dedicated to preserving the uniquely North American Icelandic culture. Throughout its history the journal has transformed from a traditional print format to an exclusively online platform offering greater accessibility through open access publication.
subject: Editorials
  topic: section
subject: Open Access
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subject: Icelandic Connection
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subject: Icelandic Communities of North America
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creator: Katrín Níelsdóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Katrín Níelsdóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-05-13
publication date: 2024-05-13
starting page: 5
ending page: 7

A Glimpse through their eyes
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description: "The Sunshine Children" by Christofer Crocker offers a captivating exploration of the Icelandic language press in Manitoba, focusing on specific publications aimed at or produced by children. This unique overview delves into the relationship between children's publications and mainstream periodicals and their intended audience.
subject: Reviews
  topic: section
subject: Icelandic-Canadian Heritage
  topic: keywords
subject: Icelandic Press in North America
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subject: Lögberg-Heimskringla
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subject: Open Educational Resources
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subject: Pressbooks
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subject: Translations
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creator: Katrín Níelsdóttir
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Katrín Níelsdóttir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-08-01
publication date: 2024-08-01
starting page: 74
ending page: 75

Óðinn stole my mythological virginity:"Do you want to know more? And What?"
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description: Our experience as readers enhances the writer’s work. However, there is a point where our experience leads us to allow our imagination to explore the unknown. Beyond the work produced, we explore the writer’s version of reality. Through this lens, we as readers critique a hierarchy of representation within universal consciousness. Women’s agency in the Edda's rises to the magic of the Viking past through the Seeress's voice. Still, even today, the female reader may feel enraged by Óðinn’s grasping of our divine essence, our magic, and our ability to create. Within the interplay of Reader/Storyteller, Writer, and Work, our gaze seeks redemption.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Eddas
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender
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subject: Reader Writer Work Response
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creator: Diane Alexander
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Diane Alexander https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-05-18
publication date: 2024-05-18
starting page: 37
ending page: 49