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3x3
http://www.3x3.lv/
If the term "3x3" is new to you, don't be surpised if after visiting this Web site you suddenly have an intense desire to contact the organizers of one of these camps. Quoting from the site: "3x3 is the name of a series of camps that developed out of the desire of people of Latvian heritage to maintain the Latvian language and culture in their families." The camps are held in the northern and southern hemispheres every summer. "While the attendance of individuals and small family groups is the norm," the Web site continues, "attendance by the three generations of the extended family -- children, parents and grandparents -- is especially welcome." In a nutshell, the camp is meant as a "Latvian identity" booster injection. The week-long camps are held in Latvia, Great Britain, the United States, Australia and Canada. EN LV (Reviewed May 2006)
55. ALA Meistarsacīkstes Čikāgā
http://www.finalspeles.com/
Adam Zahl
http://www.adamzahl.com/
Amberland Artisans
http://amberlandartisans.com/
American Latvian Artists
http://www.americanlatvianartists.org/
American Latvian Association
http://www.alausa.org/
The American Latvian Association is the largest Latvian association in the United States. Based near Washington, D.C., it is active in civic and political education, cultural affairs, publishing and other activities for and about Latvians. EN LV
Amerikas Latviešu Baptistu Apvienība
http://www.latvianbaptistsinamerica.org/
Amerikas Latviešu jaunatnes apvienība
http://www.alja.org/
The American Latvian Youth Association (in Latvian known by the abbreviation ALJA) serves as the umbrella organisation for youth (under 30) activities in the United States. Major efforts include a magazine and an annual convention in November. EN LV
Andre Delgalvis Fine Art Photography
http://sky-gallery.com/
Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies
http://depts.washington.edu/aabs/
Atbalsis
http://www.atbalsis.com/
BalticShop
http://www.balticshop.com/
A Connecticut-based online marketplace for Baltic souvenirs such as jewellery, handicrafts, pottery, compact discs, books, bumper stickers and rye bread (only available in the United States) among other things. Secure online credit card ordering available. EN (Reviewed June 1999)
Baltic American Freedom League
http://www.bafl.com/
Baltic Association to the United Nations
http://batun.org/
Baltic Business Links
http://mg.boisestate.edu/mg406/Baltic.htm
Baltic Caucus, U.S. House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov/shimkus/baltic/baltic.shtml
Baltic Santa Claus
http://www.BalticSantas.com/
Bill Apsit Latvian Philately
http://www.apsit.com/
Bostonas latviešu ev.-lut. Trimdas draudze
http://www.bostonastrimdasdraudze.org/
Bostonas latviešu skola
http://zagarins.net/boslatskola/
The Latvian school in Boston, Mass., has created a site with a variety of information snippets about its activities, including the graduation ceremony of the senior class, minutes of a recent parent-teacher meeting, photos of the school camp at Piesaule in New Hampshire and a review of the school's annual literary journal, Varavīksne. It's great to see an émigré Latvian school embrace the new technology and create such a page. Let's hope others find this inspiring and follow suit. LV (Reviewed July 1999)
Cikaga.com
http://www.cikaga.com/
The Web site for Chicago-area Latvians, overseen by community activist Artis Inka, includes a forum that raises discussion of important questions such as the need for the Chicago Latvian Lutheran congregations to unite, whether one Chicago Latvian Center would be enough to serve the needs of the community and ideas to get Latvians in mixed marriages involved in community activities. The activities calendar is a handy reminder for locals and the photo album gives a good insight into the variety of cultural activities the community is involved in. EN LV (Reviewed November 2003)
Čikāgas latviešu ev. lut. Ciānas draudze
http://www.cikagascianasdraudze.vpweb.com/
Consulate of Latvia in New York
http://www.latvia-newyork.org/
Dags’ Latvian Genealogy Page
http://feefhs.org/baltic/lv/frg-dag.html
Daugavas Vanagi ASV
http://www.daugavasvanagi.org/
The Daugavas Vanagi was founded in 1945 by veterans of the Latvian Legion. Originally the organization was meant to provide support to soldiers and their families but over time the goals have become more inclusive of the sick, the old and needy families in the wider Latvian community. The organization is renowned for its patriotic stance that always strongly denounced the Communist regime in Latvia. Twenty DV chapters operate in the United States (groups also are found in eight other countries, including Latvia). The Web site includes information about the U.S. national board as well as the aims and goals of the organization. Updates and annual reports also are provided so visitors and can learn what the Daugavas Vanagi have achieved in practical terms over the past few years. EN LV (Reviewed February 2004)
Denveras Jūrmalnieki
http://www.latgale.org/dj.htm
Denveras Jūrmalnieki is a Latvian folk and dance music band from the United States, founded 10 years ago by brothers Ēriks and Aleks Humeyumptewa and by Mārtiņš Rubenis, when they decided they'd had enough of "canned" music at local Latvian events. The group plays songs from all regions of Latvia in different dialects, some a capella, others with accompaniment. Find out all about the band members from the instruments they play to their favorite foods, animals and movies. And if you're curious how they sound, have a listen to some of their lively songs. EN (Reviewed November 2002)
Detroitas latviešu golfa apvienība
http://members.aol.com/DetLatInfo/
The site includes information about the various tournaments this association organises throughout the year, previous years' results, a history of the association and details on the Whispering Willows golf course in Michigan. LV (Reviewed February 2000)
Diasporas Mākslas Centrs
http://latvianart.org/
Dienvidkalifornijas Latviešu Informācijas Biļetens
http://www.biletens.com/
The monthly newsletter published by the Latvian Society of Southern California, with editor Astra Moora at the helm, has renewed its Web site. The online version provides essential information such as the address of the Latvian House and how to get there, an events list, photos of the Latvian school and information on the Los Angeles Latvian Men's Choir. An unexpected bonus is a quick insight into the ancient Latvian calendar and festivals and some of the traditions associated with them. LV (Reviewed February 2004)
Embassy of Latvia, Washington, D.C.
http://www.latvia-usa.org/
Filadelfijas Latviešu jauniešu rīcības komiteja
http://fljrk.org/
Gaŗezers
http://www.garezers.org/
The postcard-style nature photos of this Latvian property in mid-North America will certainly entice the reader if nothing else does! From this site we learn about the history of Latvian involvement with this property, a detailed map and transport options to Gaŗezers (so no excuses for not getting there!), a weather report of the region, information on the summer high school (enrolment and health forms available to be downloaded and printed out) detailing fees, scholarship and job opportunities (both paid and unpaid). Information on the children's camp with similar forms available as well as an events list. Contains advertisements for work wanted or offered and selling houses and cars. A list of accommodation and hall hire costs and a form to fill out in order to work at Gaŗezers are all part of this comprehensive information site. LV (Reviewed November 2002)
Great Lakes/Baltic Sea Partnership Program
http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/baltic/
The Chicago office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency runs this site for the Great Lakes/Baltic Sea Partnership Program. Begun in November 1998, the program "is an international cooperative project to improve the quality of water in the Great Lakes basin shared by the United States and Canada, and the Baltic Sea basin, shared by nine countries," according to the Web site. EN (Reviewed November 2002)
Hokēja Vēstnesis
http://www.hokejavestnesis.com/
Honorary Consulate in Florida
http://www.latvia-florida.org/
Indianapoles Latviešu Jauniešu Apvienība
http://www.myspace.com/indylv
Indylatvians.com
http://www.indylatvians.com/
Thanks to Ron and Ilze Miller, the Latvians of Indianapolis, Ind., now have their own Web site containing an events calendar and further information on all of the groups and organisations that make up this community. At last we can go to one central point to gather just about all the information we need. We are looking forward to see how this site develops in the future. EN LV (Reviewed March 2000)
Joint Baltic American National Committee
http://www.jbanc.org/
JBANC acts as the liaison of the Baltic communities with Capitol Hill and the White House as well as the information agent to the parent organizations (Estonian American National Council, American Latvian Association and Lithuanian American Council). Its Web site gives you a good idea about the goals of this organisation as well as the action points it is currently involved in lobbying for. EN (Reviewed March 1999)
Jumis
http://www.jumis.org/
The New York Latvian Folkdance Group "Jumis" was founded in fall 2003. The group is a diverse one with dancers of Latvian-American origin and recent immigrants from Latvia, as well as their spouses. The group has performed in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as in Canada. The site includes photos of some of the group's recent performances, a schedule of upcomings performances and an introduction to Latvian dance and the meaning of the word "Jumis." EN LV (Reviewed March 2006)
Kas jauns Latvijā?
http://zagarins.net/kjl/
Kids First Fund
http://www.kidsfirstfund.org/
Poverty is still widespread in Latvia, especially in rural areas. Among the neediest groups of people are abandoned, abused, disabled and homeless children. Very few government services support these children. so the efforts of organizations such as The Kids First Fund are vital. This particular U.S.-based charity, founded in 1999 on the initiative of Jay Sorensen, has an international board of directors and claims to be very efficient, with no expenses incurred because staffing and services are donated. The fund is currently focusing its efforts on Latvia and developing programs to provide professional education to identify and treat abused children. EN (Reviewed July 2004)
Kriķis Jewelry
http://www.krikisjewelers.com/
Latvians.com
http://latvians.com/
Latvians in Michigan
http://www.saites.org/
Latvians in Minnesota
http://web.mac.com/latviansinminnesota/
Latvians in Northern California
http://www.lvnc.org/
A good resource for Latvians living in (or travelling to) the San Francisco Bay area with emphasis on the community's role in updating the information provided here. Find out about the Northern Californian Latvian Association and the various organisations that are associated with it as well as the Latvian Lutheran Church of Northern California. Also features an upcoming events calendar. EN LV (Reviewed August 1999)
LatvianUSA
http://www.latvianusa.com/
Latvian American Lacrosse Organization
http://www.latvianamericanlacrosse.org/
Latvian Aviation
http://latvianaviation.com/
Latvian Cleveland Credit Union
http://www.latvianclevelandcu.org/
Latvian Cultural Association TILTS
http://www.tilts.org/
This non-profit organisation (established in 1969 as the Poughkeepsie Latvian Association) has done much for the preservation of Latvian culture and fostering Latvian education during the past 30 years. TILTS has been involved in organising activities such as literary events, concerts, theatre performances, projects in support of youth, culture and Latvian national interests as well as the huge task of supplying schools in Latvia with much-needed computers. The site contains a detailed overview of projects completed and still in progress in 2000. We hope that the efforts and achievements of 2001 will soon be up, too. EN LV (Reviewed February 2002)
Latvian Heritage Federal Credit Union
http://www.latvianheritage.org/
Latvian Pīrāgi and Associated Folklore
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~elviss/piragi/
Latvian Relief Fund of America
http://www.lrfa.org/
The Latvian Relief Fund of America is a nonprofit mutual assistance organization. Founded in 1952 in Pennsylvania, it offers different types of insurance (Medicare supplemental, health and international travel medical insurance) to its members. EN
Latvian Society of Philadelphia
http://latviansociety.blogspot.com/
Latvian Stamps
http://www.latvianstamps.com/
Latvian Studies at Kent State University
http://as.kent.edu/latvian/
Latvia Genealogy Forum
http://genforum.genealogy.com/latvia/
Latviešu biedrība Vašingtonas štatā
http://www.lbvs.org/
Latviešu Evaņģeliski Luteriskā Baznīca Amerikā (LELBA)
http://www.lelba.org/
Latviešu evanģēliski luteriskā draudze Vašingtonā, DC
http://www.dcdraudze.org/
The Lutheran congregation in the Washington, D.C., area is now online. This is where you'll find out what time Latvian school starts, when church services are scheduled, contact details for church office bearers, directions to the church and other details. EN LV (Reviewed February 2002)
Latviešu fonds
http://www.latviesufonds.info/
Latviešu fonds (Latvian Foundation) is a nonprofit organisation based in North America with the aim to provide grants for Latvian cultural and educational projects. The site offers board members' contact details and the latest news on the foundation's work schedule. LV (Reviewed October 1999)
Latviešu tautas dziesmas
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/collections/languages/latvian/
You don't need to go dusting off those printed volumes of Latvian folk songs anymore. The dainas are now at your fingertips whenever you're on the Web. The University of Virginia Library has made the full set of 12 volumes of Latviešu tautas dziesmas (Latvian Dainas) available to all on the Web. The online version is browsable and also allows readers to search by volume, page, and word or phrase. The work originally was published from 1952-1956 in Denmark and edited by Arveds Švābe, Kārlis Straubergs and Edīte Hauzenberga-Šturma. The online version is made possible in part by the Milda Zīlava Memorial Fund, established in memory of the Latvian stage and film actress. The university received permission from the holder of the copyright to the printed edition, Eiženija Reitmane, and has also made use of Imants Freibergs' Boston-Montreal Dainas Data Base to create this searchable version (Freibergs is the husband of Latvian President Vaira Vīķē-Freiberga). EN LV (Reviewed February 2006)
Latviešu brāļu kapi Katskilos
http://www.latvianmemorialpark.org/
Latvijas dievtuŗu sadraudze
http://www.dievturi.org/
Mācītājs on Acid
http://www.macitajsonacid.com/
Mārtiņš Krūmiņš: Latvian-American Impressionist
http://hometown.aol.com/KruminsM/
The late Latvian-American impressionist painter Mārtiņš Krūmiņš is the focus of Web site created recently by his niece, Daina Krūmiņš. The painter, who lived in northern New Jersey, put onto canvas scenes from his experiences in Latvia, in Western Europe and in America. Writes his niece: "Mārtins Krūmiņš was absolutely devoted to his work, in a way that is sometimes hard to understand. He spent years studying colors and he was particularly fascinated by the subtle, muted colors of Winter, of rainy days, of dawn and evening." Most of his paintings now are in various museums and private collections in Latvia. The nicely assembled site includes background about Krumins and a sampling of his artwork. EN (Reviewed November 2002)
Mežotne
http://www.mezotne.org/
Mežotne, a Latvian children's camp on the West Coast of the United States, is still going strong. The camp celebrates its 52nd year this summer, the 28th at the West Coast Latvian Education Center in Shelton, Wash. The camp is organized for children ages 6- 14. Registration forms -- for those wishing to enroll children as well as those interested in helping out at the camp -- can be downloaded from the site. Camp information includes schedules for the opening and closing days, the campfire program, a list of what to bring and the songs that the campers will need to know. Don't forget to click through the photos of last year's camp. It sure looks like it was a lot of fun! EN LV (Reviewed June 2003)
New York Latvian Concert Choir
http://www.nylatvianconcertchoir.org/
What do New York Latvians get up to in their spare time? Well for more than 25 years now -- according to this Web site -- for some their passion is singing, and not just a few Latvian folk songs after one too many beers! The choir's founder and artistic director, the highly acclaimed Andrejs Jansons, has ensured the choir maintains a high standard. The choir has a vast repertoire and has even received reviews in the New York press. Here you can listen to samples of their talents from their recordings and check out where to hear them perform in the coming months. EN
New York Latvian Events Calendar
http://www.nylatvian.org/
Previously sent out via e-mail to those interested in Latvian activities in the New York region, this events calendar is now available on the Web for all to see. Created and maintained by the Council of American-Latvian Organizations of New York, it has been envisaged to contain a more comprehensive listing of Latvian organisations in the New York area in the future. EN LV (Reviewed May 2003)
New York Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Church
http://www.nydraudze.org/
The New York Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Church (Ņujorkas latviešu ev. lut. draudze) has five churches in the New York City area and also owns a camp property in the Catskill Mountains. The Web site includes directions to these properties, a history of the congregation, a membership application form and other information. LV
Norberts Klaucēns
http://www.klaucens.lv/
Novuss World
http://www.novussusa.com/
Ohaijoas Latviešu Apvienība
http://www.ohiolatvianassociation.org/
Philadelphia Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John
http://www.latvianluthchurchphila.org/
Claiming to be the oldest Latvian Lutheran congregation in the United States, St. John's Latvian Lutheran Church is a community of about 100 families of Latvian heritage who live in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. The church is the center of both Latvian cultural and religious activity. A Latvian school operates within the church grounds and other other social and cultural events such as folk dancing events, music performances, art exhibits and craft fairs are held here throughout the year. The history section of the Web site has an interesting look back at the origins of this church, which dates to 1893 with the founding of Philadelphia's Society of Free Letts and the subsequent arrival to Philadelphia of the Estonian-Latvian pastor Hans Rebāne. EN (Reviewed August 2005)
Piesaule
http://www.piesaule.org/
Priedaine
http://www.priedaine.org/
Priedaine is a property owned by the New Jersey Latvian Society and is located in Freehold, N.J., not far from New York City and Philadelphia. Priedaine is the venue for various community activities throughout the year and includes an open-air stage, a sports ground and a hall with a stage, kitchen and bar. The Web site has photos of recent Jāņi celebrations and an events calendar for the next few months. LV (Reviewed November 2003)
Rietumkrasta vasaras vidusskola “Kursa”
http://www.kursa.org/
Kursa is a Latvian summer high school based at the West Coast Latvian Education Center in Washington state. It has been around for 28 years, so quite a few Latvian-American kids have spent their summer vacations here. The official aim of this school is to further Latvian culture and language skills, but the variety of activities offered here extends way beyond that. With traditions such as "Brīnuma desa" and "Kursas aita" and evening activities titled "Polka marathon" and "Capture the Flag" you get the idea that there's a lot of fun to be had at this high school. EN LV (Reviewed November 2002)
Rota Lodge
http://www.rotalodge.org/
San Diego Latviešu Evaņģeliski Luteriskā Draudze
http://www.sandiegodraudze.com/
Sarmite Wearable Art
http://www.sarmite.com/
Seattle Latvian School
http://seattlelatvianschool.org/
Stariņš
http://www.starins.org/
The "Stariņš" preschool in Chicago is a full-time daycare center for children aged 2-5. The language of instruction is to be 100 percent Latvian. The center, which opened March 7, 2005, has received accreditation from the State of Illlinois and its preschool curriculum will be based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. All details for prospective parents are available here -- the parent handbook, tuition information, enrolment and health forms. Even the president of Latvia has sent her endorsement of the project. EN (Reviewed March 2005)
Sudrabavots
http://sudrabavots.com/
Latvia is the home to many folklore groups that sing the way the ancient Letts used to sing. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a Latvian folklore group outside Latvia. Latvians are more likely to sing in choirs or form Latvian rock bands. Sudrabavots is an exception to the rule. Based in Washington, D.C., this group of 20- and 30-somethings sings ancient Latvian folk songs the traditional way. Founded in 2000, Sudrabavots has taken part in various events. The site includes downloadable MP3s. EN LV (Reviewed May 2005)
University of Washington Baltic Studies Program
http://depts.washington.edu/baltic/
Outlines course offerings within the program, features the Baltic Fund News newsletter and student papers. Although some of the information on this site may appear out-of-date, we have been informed that the available study options section is still valid. EN (Reviewed March 1999)
U.S.-Baltic Foundation
http://www.usbaltic.org/
Virtual Livonia
http://homepage.mac.com/uldis/livonia/
West Coast Latvian Education Center
http://www.kursa.org/RKLIC/
Provides information on the West Coast Latvian summer high school "Kursa" and the "Mezotne" children's camp, the clean-up weekend (talka) at the Education Center, a map of how to get there and dates for Jāņi celebrations. The center is located near Shelton, Wash. EN LV (Reviewed June 1999)
XII Vispārējie latviešu dziesmu svētki ASV
http://www.latviansongfest.org/
For those always in search of the next Latvian super-event, the 12th Latvian Song Festival in the United States is scheduled July 4-8, 2007, in Indianapolis, Ind. Although the festival's Web site looks like a preliminary one that will be more informative as the months go by, the most important things are already here: the names of the festival hotels, performance venues, a fundraising events schedule and a listing of the organizing committee. EN LV (Reviewed March 2006)
XV West Coast Latvian Song Festival
http://www.westcoastlatviansongfest.org/
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