Remembering Johan Pitka

Sea captain, entrepreneur, freedom fighter, protagonist for Estonian independence – and leader of an immigrant group to Canada in 1924

As we approach the commemoration of the 104th anniversary of Estonia’s courageous Declaration of Independence on Feb. 24, 1918, it would also be timely on Feb. 19th to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the birth of Johan Pitka – a legendary Estonian hero.

It is commonly recognized that, in the course of history, major events and tides of change are often advanced through the initiative and actions of key individuals – individuals who fortuitously with their vision, brilliance, passion and courage inspired others in a noble cause. Johan Pitka certainly is in this category of notable individuals in the course of Estonia’s history. But Pitka also had a notable Canadian connection.

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Johan Pitka.

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