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March 20, 2025
“There has to be a connection between sauna and happiness.” –Eero Kilpi What is a good definition of sauna? There are few places better than Hancock,
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March 17, 2025
Finlandia Foundation National (FFN), a non-profit organization that champions Finnish culture and heritage across the United States, and Seattle-based melodic death metal band Veriteras,
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Finlandia Foundation National is now affiliated with nearly 60 organizations in 25 states and Washington, D.C. To join an already established chapter, please contact that chapter directly. If there is no available contact information, we will forward your message for you.
What is sisu—and how can it help you lead with purpose, navigate pressure, and grow with grace? Join us for a special live Q&A with Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti, author of Gentle Power, as we explore this uniquely Finnish concept that blends inner strength, quiet courage, and enduring resilience. This is the first event in our new virtual book club series, and we’re thrilled to kick it off with a remarkable story and author. Elisabet will share insights from her research—including her personal journey and epic solo trek across New Zealand as part of her dissertation—and explain how we can cultivate this inner power in both our personal and professional lives. We’ve also partnered with North Wind Books to offer Gentle Power at a special price; order your copy at shop.finlandiafoundation.org and read along!
Zoom — May 21 — 10am PST | 1pm EST
2025 held a record-breaking celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, engaging thousands of sauna enthusiasts across the U.S. and beyond. This year’s event featured an exciting mix of in-person and online experiences, bringing the warmth of Finnish culture to communities everywhere.
With the closing in 2023 of Finlandia University, which was founded in 1896 as Suomi College, FFN stepped in to become the caretaker of the Finnish American Heritage Center and its extensive archives and artifacts, the monthly Finnish American Reporter, the Finnish American Folk School, the Art Gallery, Price of Freedom Museum and North Wind Books store.
As the premier Finnish-American cultural organization, Finlandia Foundation National champions a vibrant Finnish-American heritage and legacy, and builds bridges between modern Finland and the United States, enabling people of all backgrounds to share in the traditions, values, and spirit of Finland and Finnish America.
When you join Finlandia Foundation National, you become a part of the largest Finnish-American network in the United States.
Job Opportunity: Curator of Special Exhibitions
Finlandia Foundation National is seeking a creative and experienced history or museum professional to serve as Curator of Special Exhibitions for a special project at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock, Michigan. This freelance position runs from September 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
The curator will develop a traveling and digital exhibition based on our “Price of Freedom” collection, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and highlighting Finland’s role in the Winter War. Preference will be given to candidates who can be on-site in Hancock, though remote work with travel is possible.
Know someone with a passion for history, storytelling, and Finnish-American heritage? Standby for application link.
