Mamų unija needs your help!

“Mamų unija“ a charitable organization in Lithuania collects funds for a children’s cancer ward and supports the children and their families whose treatment may not be covered or must be done outside Lithuania. Other organizations work with Mamų unija to provide bedding and organize special events for the children and their families. Children’s drawings have been formatted into cards. Visit the website to find out how you can order the cards or make a donation to this worthwhile http://www.mamuunija.lt/.

Lakomka

Lithuanian delicacies such as mouth-watering „Sakotis“, dark rye bread, „Svalia“ cheese, crepes with cheese and assorted chocolates are available at „Lakomka“, 1127 Baxter Road., Ottawa.

Phone: 613-596-4666

News from Lithuania

Heart in fog. Photographer
Juozas Valiušaitis.

Presenting a new column „News from Lithuania“! Interesting and useful information about events in Lithuania based on reports and video clips. (more...)

Lithuanian Canadian Community
OTTAWA

IX North American Lithuanian Song Festival

Youth choir members Karolina and Gabriele model "Arija" t-shirts that were specially designed for the the festival.

The IX Lithuanian Song Festival took place in Toronto on July 4th and over 30 singers and chaperones from Ottawa's "Arija" attended. Over 1,000 singers participated in the festival from 58 choirs and five countries. Over 2,500 spectators attended the Sunday concert.

What's New

"Amžių sutartinė 2009" DVD

A limited number of professionally filmed and produced DVD's by the Lithuanian Folklore Centre Lithuania's Millenium Song Festival "Amžių sutartinė 2009" are available from Ruta Klicius. Cost: $15.

This DVD is produced in English and Lithuanian and depicts the special events that were held in Lithuanian last summer. A fabulous reflection of history, culture, and tradition.

To reserve your copy call Ruta Klicius 613-224-7783

Matthew and Katie Brikis

Congratulations to newlyweds Matthew and Katie Brikis who were married on August 14 at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. Matthew is Eddie and Diane's eldest son. "Arija" women's choir sang during the ceremony that was attended by over 100 relatives and friends. The newlyweds work and live in Toronto.

Upcoming Events

Let‘s Visit Lithuania!

Vilnius 2009 Photographer Juozas Valiusaitis.

If you‘re interested in Lithuania, planning a vacation or a business trip, we suggest browsing through these e-guide available in English, Russian, Polish and German.

“Exploring Klaipeda, Palanga, Neringa”;
“Exploring Vilnius”;
“Exploring Kaunas”;
“Exploring Baltics”.