Halifax is calling!
Group Conference Photo 2018
Photo courtesy of Pat Kaack
The 2018 Danish Federation conference was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 24-27th.
For Saturday, one of the highlights will be a visit to the Canadian Museum of immigration at Pier 21 where the AGM will be held. There will also be a guided tour and some free time to visit the Scotiabank Family History Centre where you can get help to trace your family immigration story. That night, join the other conference participants for a sunset harbour cruise and dinner on the water. And this is only Saturday's agenda!
Watch for more details about the rest of the weekend as well as a registration package early in the New Year. See you in Halifax!
-Larry Kjearsgaard, Conference Chair
2018 Conference Organizing Committee
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What happened at the DANISH
CANADIAN
CONFERENCE 2017?
Conference celebrated Danish Canadian Museum’s 25th Anniversary
The Danish Federation’s 2017 Conference celebrated the Danish Canadian Museum’s 25th anniversary. The dormitory had a new improved outside look, the manicured grounds looked great in the beautiful sunshine, and the Nielsen CPR House was officially inaugurated.
As host, the Danish Canadian Museum had chosen Step into the Saga as the Conference theme. The Conference, held in Red Deer and Dickson, from May 25 to May 28, 2017, was officially opened Thursday evening, where former Museum director and Mayor of Red Deer, Morris Flewwelling, gave a well-received speech.
Friday the Danish Federation held its Annual General Meeting, chaired by Gert Andersen. The financial statement was approved and the executive was re-elected.
Rolf Christensen thanked Ed Kuhlman for compiling and editing a beautiful 200-page Heritage Book.
As well, the meeting endorsed holding the 2018 Conference in Halifax.
The luncheon speaker was Otto Christensen from Gimli, who spoke about Jens Munk’s search for the Northwest Passage.
In the afternoon, the delegates explored Markerville, seeing both the Stephan Stephansson House and the Markerville Creamery, both of which are historic sites.
Saturday morning the Museum held its Annual General Meeting at the Museum in Dickson. Luncheon speaker was Meaghan Patterson, Executive Director of Alberta Museums.
In the afternoon after the opening of the Nielsen CPR House, there was a Viking Enactment on the big lawn.
In the evening, there was dinner, and silent and live auctions, at the Spruce View Hall.
Sunday, it was possible to attend the Service at Bethany Lutheran Church and to visit the Dickson Store Museum, prior to the typical Danish lunch with beer and snaps at Glennifer Lake Resort, where the delegates enjoyed the patio in perfect sunshine, while relishing the view of the lake.
After lunch, Museum President Svend E. Nielsen as well as chair of the conference organizing committee, Steve Morck, were thanked for putting on a memorable conference. They in turn handed over the flag and mailbox to Larry Kjearsgaard, who is chairing the committee for next year’s conference in Halifax.
Rolf Buschardt Christensen
The Danish Federation’s 2017 Conference celebrated the Danish Canadian Museum’s 25th anniversary. The dormitory had a new improved outside look, the manicured grounds looked great in the beautiful sunshine, and the Nielsen CPR House was officially inaugurated.
As host, the Danish Canadian Museum had chosen Step into the Saga as the Conference theme. The Conference, held in Red Deer and Dickson, from May 25 to May 28, 2017, was officially opened Thursday evening, where former Museum director and Mayor of Red Deer, Morris Flewwelling, gave a well-received speech.
Friday the Danish Federation held its Annual General Meeting, chaired by Gert Andersen. The financial statement was approved and the executive was re-elected.
Rolf Christensen thanked Ed Kuhlman for compiling and editing a beautiful 200-page Heritage Book.
As well, the meeting endorsed holding the 2018 Conference in Halifax.
The luncheon speaker was Otto Christensen from Gimli, who spoke about Jens Munk’s search for the Northwest Passage.
In the afternoon, the delegates explored Markerville, seeing both the Stephan Stephansson House and the Markerville Creamery, both of which are historic sites.
Saturday morning the Museum held its Annual General Meeting at the Museum in Dickson. Luncheon speaker was Meaghan Patterson, Executive Director of Alberta Museums.
In the afternoon after the opening of the Nielsen CPR House, there was a Viking Enactment on the big lawn.
In the evening, there was dinner, and silent and live auctions, at the Spruce View Hall.
Sunday, it was possible to attend the Service at Bethany Lutheran Church and to visit the Dickson Store Museum, prior to the typical Danish lunch with beer and snaps at Glennifer Lake Resort, where the delegates enjoyed the patio in perfect sunshine, while relishing the view of the lake.
After lunch, Museum President Svend E. Nielsen as well as chair of the conference organizing committee, Steve Morck, were thanked for putting on a memorable conference. They in turn handed over the flag and mailbox to Larry Kjearsgaard, who is chairing the committee for next year’s conference in Halifax.
Rolf Buschardt Christensen
MAY 25 - 28, 2017
The 2017 Danish Canadian Conference, hosted by the Danish Canadian Museum in Dickson, Alberta will be held at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel from May 25th to May 28th. This year the Conferences theme is Step into the Saga. This will include excursions to the Danish Canadian Museum in Dickson, Alberta. The Museum is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year with a special exhibition focusing on Post WWII Danish Immigration to Canada.
For more information about the Danish Canadian Museum and the Conference you can click below to go to their website.
The club board would be interested to know if any members will be attending the Conference.
You may also be interested in the upcoming Danish Heritage Seminar being held in Canmore, Alberta. The dates are May 29 to June 3rd, or contact tom.hedekar@ telus.net
You may also be interested in the upcoming Danish Heritage Seminar being held in Canmore, Alberta. The dates are May 29 to June 3rd, or contact tom.hedekar@ telus.net
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