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Despite a hard-fought battle, the Canadian Friends of Finland
(Ottawa) once again lost out to a superior team in their annual
Nordic Challenge bowling tournament.
 
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Finland's Ambassador to Canada, Risto Piipponen, is shown at the
Governor-General's Nordic event this past weekend, surrounded by
two of the mascots from Ottawa's annual Winterlude carnival
event. The mascots, called ice hogs, were part of the event
which was presented in partnership by exbits and events from the
Embassies of Finland, the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the
Embassy of Sweden.
Photo by Bob Diotte. (January 29, 2011)
Canada's new governor general, David Johnston, seen here to the
right, tasted his first touch of Finnish culture in Canada at a
Nordic winter sports event this past weekend, hosted by the
governor general. He is seen here with Risto Piipponen,
Finland's Ambassador to Canada, who is giving the finer points
of navigating a Finnish kick-sled. (January 29, 2011)
H.E. Risto Piiponen and Mrs. Marjatta Piiponen with Ms. Dorothy
Ahlgren, President, CFF Ottawa ( right) at the Ambassador's
reception to mark Finland's Independence Day (December 6).
The Kalevala Seminar
September 2009
Joulujuhla
November 2009
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CFF Bowling Challenge
February 2010
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Rajaton Fundraiser
March 2010
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St. Urho Celebration
March 2010
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Juhannus Celebration
June 2010
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