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
Perceptions of Finns' Race During the Big Wave of Immigration
Saturday, May 10 @ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Our speaker for the May meeting is Lily Obeda, Finnish instructor at the University of Minnesota. In this presentation, she will discuss the perceptions of Finns' racial background during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and how this affected the social and cultural history of the Finnish population in the Upper Midwest.