General News
After 29 years as honorary archivist for the Estonian Archives in Australia, Maie Barrow has decided to retire. Maie remains on the Council of EAA and will continue to work in the Archive as a volunteer. “We would like to thank Maie on behalf of the AESL, all Estonian Societies and organisations across Australia for all that she has achieved in the 29 years that she has been with the EAA. Over the years, Maie has grown and transformed all […]
EAA is honoured to have been recognised in this year’s Citizen Day awards. The archive has existed for 71 years and in that time many volunteers have devoted their time and experiences both in the Archive and on the Archives Council. It is gratifying to have their contribution recognised. “Estonia’s greatest wealth is our people. Today, I would like to thank the dedicated and inspiring people who are preserving Estonian cultural identity and raising Estonia’s profile across the world. During […]
Did you miss Bettany Hughes’ Treasures Of The World; Estonia on SBS? Watch it on SBS on Demand now! https://www.sbs.com.au/…/bettany-hughes…/2269831747698
It’s that time of year again and we are kicking off our EAA donation appeal for 2023. Please help support our major project to digitise the Estonian Festivals collection. The first Festival was held in Sydney in 1954 and has continued to be held every 2 or 3 years ever since. Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, take it in turns to hold the Festival. The collection which showcases Estonian cultural activity in Australia consists of films, videos, cassette tapes, albums, programs, […]
The archive is selling books (in English and Estonian) dictionaries, magazines ephemeral and records, CDs and DVDs at the Sydney Eesti Selts – Estonian Society of Sydney Inc Christmas Market on December 4 at Sydney Estonian House, 10am to 2.30pm. Come and grab a bargain!
