***REGISTRATION CLOSED
Reservations
Lakeview Gimli Resort & Conference
10 Centre Street, Gimli, Manitoba
Book your room – +1-204-642-8565
Program
Þó Líðí Ár Og Öld – Though Years and Centuries Pass
Engaging speakers, captivating musicians, cultural presentations and much more, all highlighting the unique aspects of Icelandic heritage in North America as we celebrate the bonds that continue to connect us across generations.
Speakers
Andy Blicq – Writer, Director, Filmmaker
Ruth Christie – Indigenous Canadian Elder and Scholar
Kristín Margrét Jóhannsdóttir – Professor, University of Akureyri, Iceland
Claudia Pétursson - Ferðarefill (Travelling Tapestry) Embroidery of Njál’s Saga
Ryan Eyford – Professor, University of Winnipeg, Writer, Historian
Pamela Hogan – Filmmaker, Journalist – The Day Iceland Stood Still
Eliza Reid – Writer and former First Lady of Iceland
Gala Entertainment By
Richard Gilles & Heitha Forsyth (Sol James) with Gilles Fournier & Emmanual Bach
and more…
Email gimliconvention2025@gmail.com for questions
Icelandic Roots Seminar
Free Weekend Membership to the Genealogy Database
Personalized My Page and My Cousins Access
RSVP: icelandicroots.eventcalendarapp.com/u/31130/369464
AGENDA
(All events at Lakeview Ballroom except where indicated)
Pre-Convention
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 th
2:30 PM THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL (online viewing) | Courtesy of the ICELANDIC CANADIAN FRÓN | Register Here
CONVENTION
THURSDAY, MAY 1 ST
3 PM – 6 PM: PICK UP YOUR REGISTRATION PACKAGE
5 PM – 6:45 PM: Icelandic Trivia — Have Supper & FUN! | LOCATION: INTERLAKE BREWERY
7 PM – 9 PM: MEET AND GREET OPENING RECEPTION | LOCATION: NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION NEW ICELAND EXHIBIT OPENS | LOCATION: NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM
FRIDAY, MAY 2 ND
8 AM: REGISTRATION CONTINUES
8:50 AM – 430 PM: OFFICIAL WELCOME AND FRIDAY’S CONVENTION
6:30 PM – 9 PM: INLNA AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 PM SNORRI GET TOGETHER | LOCATION: SHIP AND PLOUGH (ALL WELCOME)
SATURDAY, MAY 3 RD
9 AM – 1:30 PM: CONVENTION CONTINUES
1:30 PM – 3 PM: INLNA AGM
3:30 PM – 5 PM ELIZA REID’S BOOK LAUNCH | LOCATION: THE HISTORIC UNITARIAN CHURCH
SPONSORED BY TERGESEN’S STORE
6 PM GALA DINNER (DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM)
Sunday, MAY 4 th
10 AM – 3 PM NEW ICELAND BUS TOUR WITH LUNCH AT RIVERTON (LEAVES FROM LAKEVIEW HOTEL)
OTHER IMPORTANT CONVENTION 2025 INFORMATION
ALL EVENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOTEL ARE IN WALKING DISTANCE AND WAYFINDING WILL BE AVAILABLE
LUNCHES, KAFFITIMAR & GALA DINNER INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
DINNER (THURSDAY & FRIDAY) ON YOUR OWN**
BREAKFAST (FRIDAY & SATURDAY) ON YOUR OWN**
BARS: CASH BARS AT ALL EVENING EVENTS
VENDORS FRIDAY 9 AM – 430 PM & SATURDAY 9 AM – 3 PM
TRANSPORTATION IF YOU INDICATED AN INTEREST EXPECT A CONTACT EMAIL MARCH 31-APRIL 7
*COMPLETE AGENDA INCLUDING SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON!
**RESTAURANT GUIDE AND TOWN MAP PROVIDED WITH CONVENTION MATERIALS AT REGISTRATION