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Celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto

Original title: Eesti Vabariigi 74. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos

1992 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto.

At the festive gathering, Maimu Palumäe reads out the greetings by Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Estonian Prime Minister Tiit Vähi. Speech by the representative of Latvian refugees. Ilmar Heinsoo, the honorary consul of the Republic of Estonia in Canada, talks about the situation in Estonia while quoting the Prime Minister Tiit Vähi. Transitional period is characterised by tension in domestic policy, food crisis. He forwards his gratitude to EERO (organization in Toronto) for their support and aid to Estonian healthcare. Ilmar Heinsoo reads out a patriotic poem "I declare" by Henrik Visnapuu. Baritone Avo Kittask performs "Greeting to ...
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Estonian Constitution Referendum in Toronto in 1992

Original title: Eesti Vabariigi põhiseaduse rahvahääletus Toronto Eesti Majas

1992 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Referendum of the new constitution of the Republic of Estonia held in Toronto Estonian house on June 28, 1992.

Referendum about changing the constitution takes place in Toronto Estonian House. Organizers of election behind the desks, Laas Leivat being among them. Actress and actor Oudi and Harry Lillioja voting. A man wearing a hat observes that the rules of procedure will be adhered. Ilmar Heinsoo, the honorary consul general of the Republic of Estonia is talking to the organizers. More people are arriving. Officials are checking personal data, consulting people with filling in documents, and observing the election procedures. The hall is filled with lively speech. Formerly valid ID cards are checked. Johannes Vihma and Vello Hubel are talking ...
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Baltic Evening 6/8

In IS of FA the title is: Baltic Evening August 1991; Ottawa (06-08)

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.

In September 1991 Baltic Federation in Canada held a festive dinner in Westin Harbor Castle Hotel in Toronto in order to celebrate the restoration of independence of the Baltic states. More than 800 participants were present, including Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians, members of Canadian government and parliament, city advisers of Toronto. Speech by Michael Wilson, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Foreign Trade. Toomas Trei, Secretary of the Baltic Federation in Canada, is the Master of Ceremonies who introduces Ilmar Heinsoo, the honorary consul general of the Republic of Estonia who gives Michael Wilson the prewar banknotes of Estonia, Latvia ...
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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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Boys Choir Arrival (1)

Title in Estonian: RAM Poistekoori saabumine Torontosse

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.

The amateur video recorded by Edgar Väär shows the arrival of the Boy's Choir of the Estonian National Male Choir to Toronto in autumn 1989, their reception and greeting by the local community. Video begins with reception of the choir, festive speeches and the greeting song by the local male choir; also, Estonian and Canadian national flags can be seen in the background. The Boys' Choir arrives by school buses from the airport, together with the musicians from the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. The Toronto Estonian House is bustling with people. Heikki Paara, head of the Estonian Song Society in Canada, ...
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Boys Choir Arrival (3)

The title in FA IS: Estonian Choirs in Toronto

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. Welcoming speeches by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia Ilmar Heinsoo; Torono Male Choir is singing and the Boys' Choir is singing the song of Mihkel Lüdig "The Dawn" and the Estonian national anthem.
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Estonian Independence Day

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev Toronto raekoja ees

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated festively in Canada in 1989, in addition to the festive concert in the hall of Toronto University, also by hoisting of the national flag in front of Toronto Town Hall.

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated festively in Canada in 1989, in addition to the festive concert in the hall of Toronto University, also by hoisting of the national flag in front of Toronto Town Hall. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär. The speech is held by the Honorary Consul of the Republic in Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo and by representative of Toronto City William Boychuk. Next to the Town Hall the Estonian national flag is hoisted and national anthem is sung. There are also guests from Estonia: Ivo Linna, Rita Rätsepp, Alo ...
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Ilmar Heinsoo speech

Title in Estonian: Ilmar Heinsoo kõne

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University in Canada in 1989 and speeches were held by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University in Canada in 1989. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär, the video consists of different pieces. In this section the festive event continues and speeches are given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.
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Ilmar Heinsoo speech (2)

Title in Estonian: Ilmar Heinsoo kõne (2)

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University where speeches were given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University in Canada in 1989. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär, the video consists of different pieces. In this section the festive event continues and speeches are given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo. Singing of a mixed choir in national costumes finishes this piece, the song of Ülo Vinter is conducted by Roman Toi.
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Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen (1)

Title in Estonian: Ivo Linna ja Alo Mattiisen (1)

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto in 1989 where also Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen are performing.

The film depicts festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the hall of Toronto University in 1989. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär, video consists of different pieces. In this section speech is given by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo. Mixed choir in national costumes, conducted by Roman Toi, is singing the song "A Song of the Nordic Land" composed by Ülo Vinter. Ivo Linna performs the song “Time of Awakening" composed by Rene Eespere, accompanied by Alo Mattiisen on a synthesizer. Documentary frames about the ...
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