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Mourning Meeting of Latviansʹ Community in Toronto

Original title: Toronto lätlaste kogukonna leinamiiting

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Mourning day on Nathan Philips Square in Toronto in memory of those killed in Riga. Representatives of Latvian and Lithuanian communities are holding speeches.

Leinapäev Toronto raekoja ees. Leinamiitingul räägitakse traagilistest sündmustest Riias, kus eriüksuse rünnakutes hukkus viis inimest. Kõneleb Läti Vabariigi konsul Torontos Guntis Silinš. Ta tänab Kanada kogukonda toetusavalduste eest ja Toronto linnavalitsust. Silinš meenutab Nõukogude režiimi poolt oma rahvale põhjustatud kannatusi ja tõdeb, et kahetsusväärselt uputatakse inimeste vabaduspüüe tänaselgi päeval verre. Guntis Silinš asetab lilled lipumasti jalamile. Järgneb leinaminut. Miitingulised hoiavad leinalintidega Eesti, Leedu ja Läti rahvuslippe. Leedu esindaja räägib sõjalistest konfliktidest maailmas, Kuveidi kriisist. Baltimaad on aga 50 aastat sõjas olnud, nüüd taotletakse iseseisvust. Lauldakse Läti hümni. Leinalipp jääb masti terveks nädalaks.
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Saaremaa Islandersʹ Society 35th Anniversary Party (1)

Title in Estonian: Saarlaste Ühing Torontos 35.aastapäeva pidu (1)

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the 35th anniversary of Saaremaa Islanders' Society in Toronto, 1991.

Saaremaa Islanders' Society was the oldest society of expatriate Estonians in Canada who initiated the construction of Toronto Estonian House. At the festive celebration of the 35th anniversary of the society the following people hold their speeches: Voldemar Gustavson, head of the Saaremaa Islanders' Society; Ilmar Heinsoo, the Honorary Consul of Estonia in Canada; Johannes Vihma, entrepreneur and the Finnish Boy; Edgar Link, head of the Hiiumaa Islanders' Society; and Robert Kreem, social scientist and founder of ESTO. Priest Emanuel Lepik talks about Aadu Kingissepp (Viktor Kingissepp's grandfather and a blacksmith from Kuressaare) and his family who promoted being an ...
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Saaremaa Islandersʹ Society 35th Anniversary Party (2)

Title in Estonian: Saarlaste Ühing Torontos 35. aastapäeva pidu (2)

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Saaremaa Islanders' Society in Toronto in 1991.

Saaremaa Islanders' Society was the oldest society of expatriate Estonians in Canada who initiated the construction of Toronto Estonian House. Priest Emanuel Lepik holds a speech at the festive anniversary event in Toronto Estonian House. Mixed choir of expatriate Estonians is performing. Heli Lääts forwards the greeting from Tallinn Saaremaa Islanders' Society that has been composed by Juhan Peegel. Heli Lääts sings, being accompanied by Peeter Saul on the piano.
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Audirigent

1990 | Documentary | Director: Irene Lään
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ESTO gathering

Title in Estonian: ESTO Torontos, pidulik aktus

1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of 72nd anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto.

Festive ceremony in Toronto dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Vardo Rumessen holds a speech and welcomes the audience on behalf of Estonian Congress. Male choir is performing.
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Interviews with Estonians

Original title: Intervjuud eestlastega

1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Two women share their opinion of the declaration of sovereignty accepted during the special session of Estonian government on November 16, 1988.

Reporter interviews an elderly lady in her Sunday outfit. The question about the importance of Estonian sovereignty makes the lady happy, however she remains reserved while saying that it would be wonderful if Estonia became independent without violence. In the background there is a painting of statesman Jaan Tõnisson. Canadian and Estonian national flags are waving in front of Toronto Estonian House. People in the street. Name plate on the wall of Estonian House. German dialogue behind the scene. Reporter interviews art historian Eda Sepp, asking whether the decision made in Estonian goverment is important for her. Eda Sepp talks ...
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Mayor of Tallinn Hardo Aasmäeʹs interview in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Tallinna linnapea Hardo Aasmäe intervjuu Torontos

1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The visit of Hardo Aasmäe, Mayor of the City of Tallinn, to Toronto in February 1990.

The film shows Hardo Aasmäe's (the Mayor of the City of Tallinn in 1990-1992) visit to Toronto city council where he discusses the possibilities for Tallinn and Toronto to become sister cities. He gives a short introduction about the history and present day of the City of Tallinn. He is actively supported by William Boychuk (who is originally from Ukraine) in the city council. Aasmäe gives an interview to local media channels.
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Estonian Independence Day

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in 1989 in the hall of Toronto University in Canada, prayer is said by the archbishop of the EELC Udo Petersoo and greetings are passed by the Latvian and Lithuanian representatives.

In 1989, the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was held with festive ceremony in the hall of Toronto University in Canada. This anniversary event has been recorded in video by Edgar Väär, it consist of different cuts. In this part prayer is said by the archbshop of the EELC Udo Petersoo and candles are lit in commemoration of the casualties. Greetings are passed by the Vice-President of the Latvian National Committe in Canada Alberts Upeslācis, the President of the Lithuanian community in Canada Vytautas Bireta who reads out greeting of the Lithuanian independence movement Sąjūdis and at the ...
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Arrival at the airport in Canada – Business College

Titlel in Estonian: Kanada lennujaama saabumine (Tallinna Ärikolledž külastab Torontot)

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The lecturers and students of Estonian Business College arrive at Toronto airport.

The lecturers and students of Estonian Business College arrive at Toronto airport. Among others there is Guido Sammelselg. Expatriate Estonians in Canada are welcoming the guests at the airport.
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Arrival of the Boy's Choir of the Estonian National Male Choir to Toronto (2)

Title in Estonian: RAM-i poistekoori saabumine Torontosse 2/3

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Amateur video recorded by Edgar Väär where the arrival of the Boy's Choir of the Estonian National Male Choir to Toronto has been shown in the autumn of 1989. The film depicts the reception and greeting by the local community.

Amateur video recorded by Edgar Väär where the arrival of the Boy's Choir of the Estonian National Male Choir to Toronto has been shown in the autumn of 1989. The film depicts the reception and greeting by the local community. The Boys' Choir is singing the song by Mihkel Lüdig "The Dawn" being conducted by Venno Laul, and the Estonian national anthem. At the end of the film the singers are received by their host families.
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