News & Media
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2026-04-04
ECC’'s AGM took place January 31 – February 1, in Toronto. Representatives from member organizations across Canada attended, along with youth delegates and committee members. Also present were Estonia's Ambassador…
Russian jets breach Estonia airspace EKN response
2025-09-19
PRESS RELEASE September 20, 2025 Toronto On September 19, three Russian MIG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. This follows the recent incursion of Russian drones into…
Estonian Central Council in Canada Statement on terrorist acts against Israel
2025-09-19
October 11, 2023 City: Toronto The Estonian Central Council in Canada is abhorred by the brutal terrorist acts of violence against Israel and stands together with the Jewish community in…
Statement on Part II of Deschenes Commission Report
2024-11-06
Estonian Central Council in Canada (ECC) has been informed by Library and Archives Canada (LAC) that Deschenes Commission Report Part II has been withheld in its entirety and will not…
Estonian Central Council of Canada - News Release
2024-08-01
A press release was sent out by the Estonian Central Council of Canada on August 2, 2024, in response to published statements about Seedrioru Estonian Summer Camp Society. PRESS RELEASE…
EKN is pleased to announce the following members and Board of Directors
2024-04-22
April 23, 2024 City: Toronto The Estonian Central Council in Canada (EKN) has been undergoing a process of renewal and change over the past few years, since incorporation under the Canadian Non-profit Corporations Act CNCA. New Articles…
Lives Lived: Laas Leivat Estonian Community Leader
2024-01-24
January 25, 2024 City: Toronto March 15, 1941 in Hiiumaa -19. January 2024 in Toronto Laas Leivat was a universally respected, compassionate and celebrated Canadian-Estonian community leader and a distinguished…
Black Ribbon Day Canada 2023
2023-08-22
August 22, 2023 City: Canada-wide TORONTO – On August 23rd, millions of Canadians, whose families were victims of Nazi and Soviet terror, will solemnly mark the 84th anniversary of the…
32nd anniversary of Estonia's restoration of independence
2023-08-19
August 20, 2023 City: Toronto On August 20, 2023, Estonians celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Estonia's restoration of independence. On this historic day, we reflect on the remarkable journey that…
Virtual forum for global Estonians is being held on November 27th
2023-03-19
November 20, 2021 City : Toronto Mark it on your calendar! The second virtual forum for global Estonians is being held on November 27th at 4pm Estonian time. The virtual…
Video: EKN President's speech at Toronto City Hall
2023-02-25
February 26, 2023 City : Toronto Watch EKN President Kairi Taul Hemingway's speech from the raising of the Ukrainian flag at Toronto City Hall, broadcast on CP24 on February 24th:…
Estonian Central Council in Canada Stands with Ukraine
2023-02-23
February 24, 2023 City : Toronto On February 24th, 2023, Estonians around the world celebrate the 105th anniversary of Estonian independence, a timespan that includes a tragic half century under…