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How Icelandic Canadians shaped a unique prairie identity in Manitoba and beyond

From New Iceland on Lake Winnipeg to the enduring taste of vínarterta, the Icelandic-Canadian story intertwines migration, language, and cultural celebration across Canada.

24 March 20263 min read

Icelandic Life

Einar Hjörleifsson Kvaran shaped Icelandic literature and championed spiritualism

A pioneering figure in Iceland's shift to realism, Einar Kvaran also left his mark by introducing spiritualist ideas and influencing attitudes towards society, education and children.

15 October 2025