The Hamilton Estonian community: “Vital, Rejuvenated, Inclusive.”

REET MARTEN SEHR, EKN Vice President

This, the third in a series of articles about the Estonian Central Council in Canada (EKN) and Estonian communities from across Canada, profiles the Estonian community in Hamilton. Lia Hess, EKN member from Hamilton, was interviewed by Reet Marten Sehr.

1. What has motivated you to become a community leader?

I believe that the prime motivation of most Estonian community leaders, including myself, is that we honor our past and want to pass on the love of our ancestry and cultural heritage to future generations here, in Canada. In order for this to happen, our unique language, traditions, history and customs need to be a part of our lifestyle, not just something that happens through occasional visits to Estonia or something we read about.

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Estonian sorority members from the Hamilton contingent of Korp! Amicitia arriving at Tartu College via limousine.