EstoCast

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By: VEMU, EMW & Estonian Life

❗️🇪🇪 below❗️(ENG) Hello and welcome to EstoCast, a podcast presented by Estonian Museum Canada/VEMU, Estonian Music Week and Eesti Elu/Estonian Life newspaper. In each episode of Estocast, join us as we delve into another dimension of Estonian culture in Canada, Estonia, and elsewhere. Through discussions of books, music, art, history, science, and more, we discover what it is to be Estonian and what Estonian people have to offer the broader world. // (EST) Tere tulemast kuulama taskuhäälingut EstoCast, mida teevad ühisel jõul Väliseesti Muuseum/VEMU, Estonian Music Week ja ajaleht Eesti Elu/Estonian Life Torontos. Pakume eesti- ja ingliskee...

From 1880s Arizona to Casting Revelations with Tiiu Loigu and William Shockley
#71
05/21/2025

To be a filmmaker, you need to control the wildest variables imaginable, such as extreme weather and explosions, while also making a moving work of art with great sensitivity and attention to detail.

In the newest episode of EstoCast, filmmaking duo Tiiu Loigu and William Shockley are showing us how they achieved that in their latest film, Long Shadows, due for theatrical release on September 26th, 2025.

Come along to San Diego, California, where we’ll hear about:

🌅how country music brought William and Tiiu together

🎥the Hollywood veterans and rising stars bringing...


Külas koolijuhid Eestist
#70
05/07/2025

Torontos käis hiljuti koolijuhtide ja haridustegelaste delegatsioon Eestist. EstoCasti stuudios jagasid mõtteid kohustuslikust kirjandusest Eesti koolides Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasiumi direktor Indrek Lillemägi (töötanud emakeeleõpetajana 4 aastat), Võru Gümnaasiumi õppejuht Annely Hindrikson (töötanud emakeeleõpetajana 16 aastat) ja Narva Eesti Gümnaasiumi juht Irene Käosaar (erialaks eesti keel teise keelena). Vestlust juhtis esmakordselt Toronto ülikooli eesti keele ja kultuuri lektor Kadri Tüür. 

Millest räägiti?  

✍🏻 Mida õpilased Eesti koolides peavad lugema ja kui palju on õpetajal vabadust loetavate teoste valikul?

✍🏻 Kuidas toimib koostöö teiste lugemist toetavate asutustega (raama...


Sidudes kirjandust ja loodust – vestlus Valdur Mikitaga
#69
04/16/2025

Kirjanikel ja loovatel inimestel üldse on sageli mõni lemmikkoht, kus uusi ideid genereerida. Tuntud ja tunnustatud eesti kirjaniku ja semiootiku Valdur Mikita jaoks on see paik keset metsa, kus saab rahulikult oma mõtetega olla. Sellest, kuidas loodus inspireerib tema kirjatöid ja paljust muust kuuletegi meie uues saates.

Vestlusest saate teada:  

📕Raamatuaasta tähistamisest Eestis

📗Sellest, kus on hea raamatuid lugeda

📘Eestlase identiteedist ja selle seosest looduse ning raamatukultuuriga

📙Valdur Mikita 2015. aasta Kanada reisist


Saates mainiti: 

Hasso Krulli dissertatsioon “Kosmiline trikster eesti mütolo...


From A Cappella Arrangements to Software Compilers with Elora Burns
#68
04/02/2025

Countermeasure, a Canadian a cappella band that’s performing at Estonian Music Week in Toronto on May 24th, is keen on defying genre, breaking down the sounds of instruments, and plenty of collaboration, which has resulted in some literally breathtaking music!

In this episode of EstoCast, Elora Burns, a member of this 12-piece group, shares:

🎤 the Estonian linguistic experience that played a role in making choral music a huge part of her life

🎤 their upcoming tour in Japan to promote their new album

🎤 the dopamine rush of coding and being gifted software co...


From Creative Seclusion to Instrumental Unison with Katariina Tirmaste
#67
03/19/2025

Winning an Etnokulp award (a big wooden ladle) was a surprise for flautist and composer Katariina Tirmaste. There she was, happily singing a runo song together with the audience at the Estonian Traditional Music Center in Viljandi… when all of a sudden her name was called out!

Of course, she’s very active as a musician, and in this episode of EstoCast, we hear about the:

🪈 the many projects and collaborations she’s been a part of—including Hypnosis Negative, which connects Canada and Estonia

🪈 the beauty of musical unison and the way phrasing and d...


Kirjaniku hing on noor - vestlus Eerik Purjega
#66
03/05/2025

Vahest juhtub nii, et leiame oma tõelise kutsumuse küpses eas. Nii juhtus meie tänase külalisega, Toronto eestlasest kirjaniku Eerik Purjega. Milline on olnud 98-aastase kirjaniku elu ja mida ta arvab kirjandusest ja kirjutamisest, saate teada meie järjekordses Eesti Raamatu Aastale pühendatud episoodis.

 Saates kuuleme:  

✍🏻 kuidas jõudis luuletajana alustanud Eerik romaanide ja mälestuste kirjutamiseni

✍🏻 milline on tema loomeprotsess

✍🏻 kes on need kirjanikud, kellega elu Eerikut kokku on viinud

✍🏻 millist rolli raamatud, lugemine ja kirjutamine võiksid inimese elus täita

✍🏻 ja palju muud!


Saat...


From the Easel to Bologna Children’s Book Fair with Gerda Märtens
#65
02/19/2025

As Gerda Märtens describes the creation of a picture book, text is at the core; but for an illustrator, there’s both expressive freedom and a sense of responsibility, considering how much space there is to work with.

In this episode, she’s sharing more about what goes into the making of a book. Learn about:

🎨 the essential, foundational things we all gain from children’s literature

🎨 how Italy has influenced her work as an illustrator and author in a major way

🎨 Estonia’s...


Algas Eesti Raamatu Aasta! Külas on dr. Kadri Tüür
#64
02/05/2025

2025. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti Raamatu Aastaks - möödub 500 aastat esimese eestikeelse trükise ilmumisest. Sel puhul kutsub EstoCast külla põnevaid inimesi - lihtsalt kirglikke raamatusõpru, aga ka selle valdkonna professionaale Eestist, Kanadast ja mujalt. Meie esimeseks külaliseks on Muhumaalt pärit dr. Kadri Tüür, kirjandusteadlane ja semiootik, kes õpetab alates 2024. aasta sügisest Toronto ülikoolis eesti keelt, kirjandust ja kultuuri. Vestleme Kadriga raamatute ja lugemise olulisusest eile, täna ja homme.

Tänases saates kuuleme sellest:

📕 kuidas raamatud Kadri ellu tulid

📕 mida ta arvab kohu...


From Film Sets to Festivals with Karl Raudsepp Hearne
#63
01/22/2025

For Karl Raudsepp Hearn, visiting Estonia for the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival wasn’t just exciting because he was premiering his latest film, The G. It was also the first time he had ever been to Estonia, ever.

The release of his film has seen its share of heart-warming and thought-provoking moments. In the latest episode of EstoCast, hear Karl talk about:

🎥 The important Estonian diaspora legacy of his family in Canada

🎥 Why some people sob and some people call out for more when the...


Eestlus elutee kulgemistes - vestlus Elle Rosenbergiga
#62
01/08/2025

Head uut aastat, hea EstoCasti kuulaja! Uus aastaring toob meie stuudiosse värske külalise - Toronto eestlase Elle Rosenbergi. Aktiivse kogukonnaliikmena on Elle tegutsenud mitmetes organisatsioonides, muuhulgas juhtinud pikka aega Toronto Eesti Seltsi Täienduskooli ja viinud koolikoori mitmel korral Eestisse laulupeole. Räägime Ellega üleskasvamisest väikeses eesti kogukonnas St. Catherines´is, eestluse ülalhoidmisest ja kõigest, mis sellega seondub. 

Saates saame teada, kuidas:

 🇪🇪 eesti kogukond aitas Ellel juba varases eas leida eluaegseid sõpru

🇪🇪 vanemate põgenemislugu mõjutab teda veel tänapäevalgi 

🇪🇪 hoida eestluse lipp...


From percussive singing to dolphins with Mart Avi
#61
12/04/2024

Singer, songwriter, and soundscape builder Mart Avi is bound to turn your head when you first hear his music. Even through the sounds alone, you can tell he has a very physical approach to music, including an almost percussive style of singing. And there are an abundance of stories to dig into lyrically.

Before he hits the stage at 2025’s Estonian Music Week festival, hear him speak on the latest episode of EstoCast, including points about:

🧠 How the art he saw when performing during the Venice Biennale infiltrated his subconscious

🦕 Why his...


Minna ei tahtnud, jääda ei saanud -vestlus Vilme Pedega
#60
11/20/2024

1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Vilme Pede oli üks nendest, kelle saatus tahtmatult niimoodi läks. Vilme on olnud pikaaegne aktiivne liige Toronto eesti kogukonnas ning hoidnud eesti keelt ja meelt tugevana ka oma peres. Kuidas oli jätta hüvasti kodumaaga, leida uus koht, kus juured alla ajada ja paljust muust kuulete juba käesolevas värkses Esto Casti saates.

 Saates saame teada, kuidas:

🇪🇪kulges keerukas ja käänuline põgenemisteekond
🇪🇪 algas uus elu võõral maal

...


From pea soup to art in Venezuela with Mai Reet Vomm Järve
#59
11/06/2024

How could a bowl of soup lead a family to safety in war-torn Europe?

Find out in the latest episode of EstoCast, where we met with Estonian-Canadian artist, award-winning community volunteer, and self-described people person, Mai Reet Vomm Järve.

Mai, who left Estonia as a little girl 80 years ago, with her mother Benita Vomm and brother Ants Erik Vomm, has an extraordinary story that takes us from a crowded train in Tallinn, to Germany, across the ocean to Venezuela, and finally to her artist’s life in Canada.

In thi...


Lapsena põgenikuteele - vestlus Hille Viiresega
#58
10/23/2024

1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Hille Viires on Kanada eestlaste seas laiemalt tuntud kunstnikuna. Kuid oma kodulinnas Montréalis on ta agaralt kaasa löönud paljudes muudeski ettevõtmistes. Sellest, milline on olnud tema põgenemis- ja elutee, kuidas ta jõudis Kanadasse ning miks ta pere otsustas Montréali jääda, kuulete värskes EstoCasti saates.

Selle nädala EstoCasti saates saame teada:

🎨 kuidas perekond Viires Rootsi põgenes ja mida sellest teab väikelapsena merereisi...


Estonian Life newsreel - Issue no. 40
10/04/2024

In this bonus episode, we're bringing you the highlight stories from Eesti Elu / Estonian Life newspaper this week. Get an overview of what's happening in the Estonian world, from the art that's attracting attention in major auction houses to new activities with Estonian scouts and guides in Canada.

(Image: "Rooma" [Rome] by painter Konrad Mägi)

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu...


Argentine nostalgia, hematology, and photography with Peeter Põldre
#57
10/02/2024

Between Peeter Põldre’s family leaving Estonia at the end of WWII and settling in Canada, they spent several years in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This city became a new home for quite a few Estonians in fact.

And for Peeter, who was born in Argentina, memories from his early years there and a connection to the country have remained with him as he has moved forward in life and his career.

In this episode, hear about:

🩸 how Peeter became a hematologist

📄 how he legally changed his name...


A Fresh Perspective on Multiculturalism with Maiki Müürsepp
#56
09/18/2024

Welcome back to EstoCast, we hope you enjoyed the summer! As this is the year of multiculturalism in Estonia, we’re continuing on with that theme but there’s also another important occasion that we’re marking in our episodes here this fall - the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape of 1944. We’ll be having guests in the studio that both have first-hand experience of the Great Escape and with younger generations to understand what the impact of the Great Escape has been on them. 

In the second episode of our fresh fall season, w...


Digging through vinyl record treasure with Ahto Külvet
#55
09/04/2024

For Ahto Külvet, rare vinyl records became part of his day-to-day quite naturally. It all started with a love of listening to music. Then, just as his vinyl collection became too big for his family’s apartment, an opportunity came around to open a small record store.

Nowadays he runs Psühhoteek record store in Tartu, hosts radio shows and conferences, and DJs regularly at events and festivals. Along the way, he continues to find incredible records and musical stories.

As we kick off the fall EstoCast season, hear abou...


Transitioning to life in Estonia with Sebastian Buccioni
#53
06/19/2024

Sebastian Buccioni, who moved from Canada to Estonia a year ago, has noted a sincerity in social interactions among several other cultural observations. Moving to Estonia connects to a long-term goal of his, and in this episode of EstoCast, Buccioni is sharing what it’s been like to relocate, including:

🌍what similarities to Estonian culture he noticed in his own Jewish, German, and Italian heritage
🌍how he’s developed a habit of putting fresh dill on many different foods
🌍going to outdoor gyms and cross-country skiing trails
🌍and much more!

People, places, and cont...


Rahvusvaheline naine - Johanna Helin
#52
06/05/2024

EstoCasti studios käis külas Kanadas elav soomlanna Johanna Helin, kes kirjutab Toronto Ülikoolis doktoritööd rahvusvahelisest haridusest ja globaalsest poliitikast, aga on ka  tegus ettevõtja ning aktiivne Toronto eestlaskonna liige. Tänases Eesti lipu päeva saates vestleme Johannaga sellest, kuidas erinevad kultuurid temas igapäevaselt kohtuvad. 

Uhiuues EstoCast’i saates uurime järgnevaid multikultuursusega seotud teemasid: 

🌍 kuidas kujuneb kultuuriline identiteet 

🌍 millist rolli mängivad erinevad kultuurid töö- ja eraelus

🌍 soome ja rootsi kultuuride vahelised suhted

🌍 millised on Soome ja...


Meditating on messages and wordplay with Jarek Kasar
#51
05/22/2024

Jarek Kasar is an innovator in Estonian music, not only having created his own approach to hip hop in the Estonian language but also combining this with singing over the years.

Prior to his recent concerts in Toronto, he shared how it all began and the many historic moments that he has participated in through his music.

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:

🎵 living part-time in New York City, the birthplace of hip hop

🎵 the significance of performing his song “Minu inimesed...


Exploring Cultural Diversity with Nicole Pede
#50
05/08/2024

Having a culturally diverse background has a truly positive and often eye-opening effect on your life, the world, and to the people that surround you daily. Young Estonian-Canadian Nicole Pede is visiting our studio, where we get into a discussion that touches upon many topics, among them how multiculturalism broadens horizons and opens up many new doors and how familial support helps strengthen ties to your cultural background and languages. 

Tune into this fresh episode of EstoCast to explore topics relating to multiculturalism and being Estonian, such as: 

🇪🇪 how multiculturalism has had...


Documenting the journey to Eurovision with Alika Milova
#49
04/24/2024

Singing, songwriting, and performing are things that have always felt natural to ALIKA. Music has always been there in her life. Audiences could tell this right away when she recently performed in Canada. But the path to singing for millions of viewers and listeners still has its challenges, as much as it’s exhilarating.

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:

🎙️her “Bridges” songwriting and recording session in the Netherlands prior to 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest

🎙️how multiple languages offer meaning for her as a musician

🎙️some...


Tartu EU kultuuripealinn 2024 suurejoonelisest ettevõtmisest Erni Kasega
#48
04/10/2024

2024 on Tartu koos Lõuna-Eestiga Euroopa kultuuripealinn. Aasta vältel toimub suur hulk suuremaid ja väiksemaid üritusi ning aktsioone, mida seob teema "Ellujäämise kunstid". Meie järjekordses Tartu 2024 eri-saates vestleme Tartu 2024 välissuhete juhi Erni Kasega. 

Kuulates värsket EstoCasti saadet, saad teada huvitavatest kultuuriga seotud teemadest, sealhulgas:

🇪🇪  Mida põnevat pakub Tartu 2024 sündmuste programm
🇪🇪 Kuidas tutvustab Tartu oma kultuuriliselt mitmekesist keskkonda linna külalistele 🇪🇪 Kuidas mõjutavad 2024 ettevõtmised ja loodud kontaktid Tartu ja Lõuna-Eesti kultuurielu tulevikus
🇪🇪  Ja palju muud!

Saates mainiti:

- Tartu 2024
     ...


Considering cultural integration with Sten Mahov
#47
03/27/2024

Over the course of the year that journalist Sten Mahov has lived in Montréal, he’s faced certain challenges in getting set up. For example, finding work and a place to live. However, he has also observed that Canada is a fruitful place for the cultures of the world to interact.

As we continue to explore the celebration of the Cultural Diversity Year in Estonia in this episode, hear Sten’s perspective on:

🇨🇦language learning as a pathway to understanding and appreciating cultural diversity

🇪🇪the way living in Canada allowed...


Multikultuursest maailmast - vestleme Mari Einmanniga
#46
03/13/2024

Reisimine on üks kõige parem viis õppida erinevatest kultuuridest, inimestest, kohtadest, ning sellest kuidas nad kõik omavahel kokku põimuvad. Noore eestlanna Mari Einmanni seikluslikest reisidest, kuidas need on ta silmi avanud kultuuride erinevustele ja sarnasustele ning paljust muust kuuled käesolevas värkses saates. 

 Sellel korral kuuled EstoCasti saates haaravatest multikultuursusega seotud teemadest, sealhulgas: 

🌎 multikultuursusest laiemas maailmas 

🌎 rahvuste sarnasustest ja erinevustest

🌎  muljeid Kanada, eriti Toronto, multikultuursest keskkonnast

🌎 kuidas reisimine aitab avada pilgu maailmale ja arendab arusaamist erinevatest kultuuridest
🌎 ...ja palju muud!

Saates mainiti: 

-Kor...


A Glimpse Into Tartu 2024 with Kati Torp
#45
02/28/2024

There’s much, much more to see in Estonia than just the Old Town of Tallinn!

Kati Torp, the Artistic Director of @tartu2024 , can share many reasons why Tartu and southern Estonia (a European Capital of Culture in 2024) should be on your travel itinerary this year. Especially as the region interacts with the theme “Arts of Survival.”

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:

🏛️the diverse cultures and languages of southern Estonia

🏛️how this famous university town pops with colourful street art

🏛️a...


Navigating in a Multicultural Society with Elva Palo
#44
02/07/2024

In a culturally diverse country such as Canada, we are blessed with having multiple cultures intermingle and work together, but it can also be hard to make your own cultural background stand out in this whole hodgepodge. Latvian-Estonian Elva Palo speaks about how she has allowed her cultural identity to shine, her positive outlook on a multicultural society and much more in this fresh episode! 


In this episode of EstoCast, discover:

🌍 How Elva expresses her culturally diverse background

🌍 The benefits and difficulties of existing in a multi...


Thoughts on slow travel with Hendrik Tork
#43
01/24/2024

Human geography specialist and world traveller Hendrik Tork has visited 60 different countries, but he makes it clear when talking about travelling that his aim hasn’t been to merely pass through as many nations as possible.

Rather, travel is an opportunity to interact thoughtfully with people, cultures, and landscapes. And he has many valuable insights on this approach.

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about: 

🧳 the walkability of cities and walking for exercise and a more complete travel experience

🧳 sites to access more affo...


Kultuuririkkusest Eestis Irene Käosaarega
#42
01/10/2024

EstoCast tervitab uue aasta puhul kõiki meie kuulajaid üle laia ilma! Algav 2024. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti kultuuriministeerium poolt kultuuririkkuse aastaks ning see on üks neist teemadest, mida hakkame uuel hooajal käsitlema. Uue aasta esimeses saates vestleme teeneka lõimumise eestvedaja, Narva Eesti Riigigümnaasium direktori Irene Käosaarega mitmekultuurilisusest, eestikeelse hariduse tähtsusest ja paljust muust. 

Käesolevas tuliuues EstoCasti saates on jutukas mitmekultuurilisusega seotud teemad:

🌍 mitmikidentiteet ja mitmekeelsus

🌍 vene kogukond Eestis ja selle suhtumine haridusse ning eesti keelde

🌍 eestikeelsele haridusele üleminek...


Pickin' on guitar and country music with Laur Joamets
#41
12/06/2023

Guitarist Laur Joamets took a leap of faith when he moved from Estonia to Nashville, Tennessee to play country music. But before long, he was touring the United States with singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson and playing on major late night TV shows.

He’s a man with plenty of funny and insightful stories to tell. In this episode, join Vincent Teetsov from Estonian Life newspaper as we hear about:

🤠the incredible musicians you’ll hear playing around the clock in Nashville

🤠how Laur has spread a love of...


Trennist ja tervisest - vestlus Taimo Ilvese ja Tiit Rometiga
#40
11/22/2023

Oleme EstoCasti saadetes tutvustanud mitmeid sportlasi ja aktiivse liikumisega tegelevaid inimesi. Aga milline on vaade teiselt poolt, nais- ja meeskonna treenerina? Treenerite mõttemaailmast, tervisliku elustiili kestvusest ja muust põnevast vestleme Kanada eestlastest sportlaste ja treenerite Taimo Ilvese ja Tiit Rometiga. 

Värkses saates arutleme mitmete tervise ja liikumisega seotud teemade üle, sealhulgas: 

🏐 Jõekääru suvelaagri tähtsus kohaliku Eesti kogukonna sporditegevuse algatamises ja arengus

🏐 Kuidas sport hoiab mitte ainult keha, aga ka aju noorena

🏐 Kuidas tervislikku eluviisi jätkata ja edasi viia ka küpsemas eas

🏐… ja palju muud...


Examining humanity and equity in music with Anneliis Kits
#39
11/08/2023

As Anneliis Kits sees it, musicians are humans just like everyone else. And yet, in the way they are idolized and/or vilified, many artists have had their humanity taken away from them. She wants to change that, for the sake of their health and wellbeing.

She also cares deeply about women becoming more represented in the music industry. Having recently spent time in Canada as part of The Global Network for Women Music Producers, she joined us to talk about:

🎤  how safety plays a major role in education and artistic exploration
🎤 being a...


Volleyball and Values – Talking Sports and Fitness With Ruby Sõrra
#38
10/25/2023

“Volleyball is a game of major ups and downs, you either do really well or you don’t” is how Canadian-Estonian athlete Ruby Sõrra describes the sport that she’s incredibly passionate about. Tune in to hear about what volleyball has taught the star athlete, how she views her future in the sport and more! 

 In this latest episode, you’ll discover many riveting topics such as:

🏐 How volleyball and sports in general encourage a positive mindset in daily life

🏐 What a pro athlete’s preparations before a big game or competition look like

🏐 How...


Appreciating words and the wilderness with Tarmo Tuule
#37
10/11/2023

Game creator and children's writer Tarmo finds tremendous freedom and value in the natural world. It’s where he goes when he needs to think through and solve certain challenges. And a hammock outside is his favourite place to solve a crossword puzzle.

Prior to his appearance at Tartu College on October 18th, hear a bit about:

🧩how bees and bogs play a role in his writing of books and constructing of puzzles

🧩the creative independence of his company, Nuti Grupp

🧩the World Sudoku and Puzzle Championship that's bringing him to Toronto

...


Tartu College’i laenuraamatukogu saab 20-aastaseks! Vestleme raamatukoguhoidjate Alliki Arro ja Vaike Rannuga
#36
09/27/2023

Käesolevas värskes saates on meil külalisteks tänavu 20-aastaseks saava Tartu College’i Estonian Studies Library ehk kodusemalt laenuraamatukogu pikaaegsed eestvedajad Alliki Arro ja Vaike Rannu. Räägime nendega raamatukogu tähtsusest meie kogukonnale, sellest, milline on raamatukoguhoidja töö ja paljust muust. Mõnusat kuulamist!

Käesolevas saates arutame huvitavaid ja kütkestavaid teemasid, sealhulgas:

📕mida tegelikult hõlmab raamatukoguhoidja amet  

📗 milline on üldiselt lugemise ja raamatute tulevik ning tähtsus ühiskonnas

📘 mis rolli on laenuraamatukogu mänginud meie Toronto eestlaskonnas

📙 mis on raamatukoguhoidjate enda lemmik kirjutised 

 📚...


Kohtume IronLady Krislin Kämäräga
#35
09/13/2023

Oleme palju kuulnud katsumustest, mis on seotud IronMani võistlustega. Aga kuidas sellel osalemine päriselt tundub, eriti hobisportlase jaoks? Meie värskeimas saates vestleme muuseumide valdkonnas tegutseva, VEMU püsinäituse kuraatorite tiimi koordinaatori Krislin Kämäräga. Kuuleme, kuidas ta triatlonini jõudis, kuidas valmistub võistlusteks füüsiliselt ja vaimselt. Räägime spordi tähtsusest igapäevaelus ja liikumise vajalikkusest üldse. Mõnusat kuulamist!

 Teieni on jõudnud tuliuus EstoCast’i saade kus arutame põnevaid teemasid, sealhulgas:

🚴‍♀️ kuidas sport ja vaimne tervis on tihedalt seotud igapäevases elus

🚴‍♀️ IronMan’i võistlusel osalemisest ning sell...


Understanding e-Estonia's success story—an interview with Anett Numa
#34
08/30/2023

As described by Anett Numa from Accelerate Estonia, the nation’s success as a technological innovator was in part shaped by the lobbying of Estonians in the 1960s, during the Soviet occupation.

But once independence was regained, what was involved in creating the e-Estonia that is so famous today? And does it have any impact on the rest of the world?

In this episode, hear about:

💻the necessity of making mistakes when applying systemic changes and improving people's lives

💻how almost anyone can become a digital resident of Estonia

💻the e-Eston...


Bikes, boats, and paddleboards—a tour of the world with Markus Pukonen
#33
08/16/2023

It’s apparent that Markus Pukonen, the Founding Director and Lead Explorer of Routes of Change, loves movement, primarily through his own muscle power and in nature. He loves it so much that he went around the entire world over the last eight years without the use of motorized vehicles.

And now that he’s completed his travels and returned to Canada, we caught him for a short conversation, in which he tells us about:

🚴‍♂️what motivated him to travel eight years ago

🏄‍♂️the charitable causes he supported along the way

⛵️a windless (and then storm...


Past and Future Urban Planning with Eric Sehr
#32
07/26/2023

Eric Sehr, Project Manager for the City of Toronto's waterfront renewal projects, displays equal enthusiasm for the past as he does for the future. It’s a refreshing balance no matter where you stand on the issue of preserving the heritage of a city versus making way for new structures. And on that note, he’s written a great deal about the history of Toronto’s buildings and neighbourhoods. 

(If you like what you hear, Sehr will be delivering an online historical lecture on August 8th, 2023, look below to sign up.)

In this episode, hear about:<...