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Celebration of the 75th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto 1/3

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 75. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos 1/3

1993 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Concert to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia held in the great hall of Toronto University in November 1993.

Moments of the ceremony and concert to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia in the great hall of Toronto University. Opening of the ceremony, performances by the women's choir and a violin soloist. When the concert ends, the audience sings a festive song together in the hall. Guntis Ulmanis, the president of the Republic of Latvia, with his wife and escort are sitting in the front row.
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Celebration of the 75th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto 2/3

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 75. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos 2/3

1993 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The second part of the festive events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia.

Expatriate Latvians in Canada are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia with the special event in Toronto. Also, restoration of independence in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is being celebrated with the event. The gathering is opened by a Lutheran church minister, speeches in Latvian and Lithuanian are followed (simultaneous sound). The audience is sitting behind the tables; after the toasts follows clinking of champagne glasses. The speeches also address the theme of the fight for independence in the Baltic states. It is emphasized that Canada has never acknowledged annexing of the Baltic states by the Soviet Union. ...
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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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Baltic Freedom 1991 Celebration at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Balti riikide vabanemise tähistamine Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel, Other categories, Film footage | Director:

Celebration of "Baltic Freedom´91" at Nathan Phillips Square, Torontos. The Baltic people in Canada are celebrating the restoration of the Baltic States.

Hundreds of expatriate Baltic people have gathered under the national flags to Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on the evening of November 1st. People in high spirits are celebrating the restoration of the independence in three Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Art Eggleton, mayor of Toronto, holds an opening speech after which a memorial tablet "Freedom Arches" is being inaugurated. The tablet has been applied to a post taken from the Berlin Wall and has texts in English and French on it. There are representatives of the expatriate Baltic youth lining up at the square, dressed in national ...
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Bob Rae´s interview in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Rob Rae intervjuu Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel, Other categories, Film footage | Director:

Canadian politician Bob Rae is being interviewed by journalists and tells about the political situation in the Baltic States and the recent violent events in Lithuania and Latvia in January 1991.

Bob Rae (Robert Keith Rae) is an expatriate Estonian politician in Canada who gives an interview in the office of the Prime Minister of Canada in Toronto. He tells the journalists about the Soviet occupation in the Baltic States, the political awakening of the Baltics and their struggle for democracy and independence; also, about the dramatic events that took place in Riga and Vilnius in January 1991. Next to Bob Rae there are representatives of Lithuanian and Latvian refugee organizations.
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Celebration of the Independence Day at School at 1991 (1)

Title in Estonian: Iseseisvuspäeva tähistamine Torontos 1/2

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the Independence Day in Toronto in 1991.

A mixed choir performs at a festive ceremony, conducted by Roman Toi. The choir and the audience sing the anthem of the Republic of Estonia.
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Mass of Lithuanian Community in Toronto 1/2

Title in Estonian: Toronto Leedu kogukonna missa 1/2

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Church service of expatriate Lithuanians in Canada for supporting the fight for independence in Lithuania.

Expatriate Lithuanians in Canada express solidarity towards the fight for freedom in their homeland Lithuania with the mass that takes place in the Church of Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Toronto. People are gathering in the church, holding lit candles, national flags are brought in, Lithuanian national anthem and other Lithuanian songs are being sung with the accompaniment of the church organ. There is a solemn atmosphere in the church, some people have tears in their eyes. The priest of the Catholic Church is talking, then everyone prays. Richard Johnson, the representative of Lithuanian community in Canada, gives ...
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Memorial service at Toronto St. Andrews Church for victims on barricades in Riga (Latvia) in January 1991

Title in Estonian: Läti jaanuarisündmuste 1991 ohvrite mälestusteenistus Püha Andrease kirikus Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991.

Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991. The service starts with the prayers held by the archbishop and church ministers in front of the altar. Future president of the Republic of Latvia, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga (simultaneous translation), holds a speech. She sharply criticizes Gorbachev's politics that enabled to turn armed forces against peaceful civilians that is contrary to the international law. Five people were killed in the shooting, among them a young cameraman Andris Slapinš. Panorama views of the people in church. Latvian archbishop is holding ...
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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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Latvian Community Service in St. Andrews Church Toronto

Title in Estonian: Läti kogukonna jumalateenistus Toronto Püha Andrease kirikus

1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada held in Toronto, followed by speeches supporting the regaining of independence of the three Baltic states in 1990.

Church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada held in St. Andrew's Church Toronto, followed by speeches supporting the regaining of independence of the three Baltic states in 1990. Interior of the church, speech held by the Lutheran church minister in Latvian, mass singing by the congregation and reading the prayer. Violin play and church choir singing in the church's gallery. Speeches on political events in Latvia. Latvian parliament that has been elected by democratic voting wants to restore independence of the state. The speakers ask the Canadian government to support all three Baltic countries in their fight for independence and ...
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