Bringing Finnish Americans Together for Family Genealogy, Fostering Connections, & Uncovering Ancestral Stories
Where Finnish Roots Come Alive
We welcome anyone interested in Finnish genealogy to join the group, whether a novice or an expert. We meet monthly from September to May. The meetings include a discussion time, a brief business meeting, and a presentation on topics related to genealogy and/or Finland. We are currently meeting on Zoom.
~ FGGMN President, Barb Wilson
Finnish-American Writings on Weather and Climate
Saturday, February 8 @ 9:30am to 12:00pm
In her FGGMN presentation, Lotta Leiwo, a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, will focus on the reader-writers’—women and children’s— letters published in Toveritar, exploring the understanding(s) of weather, climate, and seasons. Weather and seasons were recurring themes in Toveritar (Comradess), a Finnish-language socialist women’s newspaper published from 1911 to 1930. Additionally, she will discuss the importance of historical research on colonialism, climate, and weather in understanding the cultural impacts of climate change today. Leiwo will also offer insights and practical advice for researching the Finnish-American digital collections of the National Library of Finland.