Scandinavian Studies at the University of Alberta

07/13/2026

The Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton invites you to celebrate your heritage by having some fun and volunteering at the Heritage Festival! This year, Heritage Fest is running from August 1-3. See you there!

Before/After the Festival Set Up/Take Down

Festival Weekend Food Tent – each shift needs 8 -10 people to serve food.

Festival Weekend Culture Tent – each shift needs 3-4 people for various roles.

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA62BA5F9C34-63573150-scandinavian #/

Heritage Festival Student Scholarship: Volunteers registered in a post-secondary school between January 1 and December 31 are eligible for random scholarship draws.

Scandinavian Heritage Society Scholarship: Volunteers registered in any Scandinavian studies course at the University of Alberta or Augustana between January 1 and December 31 are eligible for a random draw for two $250 scholarships. One entry per shift.

07/13/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY!!

MIREMS Ltd. — Multilingual International Research and Ethnic Media Services — is a Canadian company with more than 30 years of experience helping the perspectives of language communities reach Canadian readers and decision-makers. We are hiring speakers of Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, or Finnish as Media Monitoring Consultants (contract): people who read the news from the Nordic countries, flag stories with Canadian relevance, and write short English summaries so those voices are part of the conversation in Canada.

The work is remote and part-time, paid per story and per source reviewed, with structured onboarding and mentorship from senior analysts. It suits people who already follow their homeland media — students, journalists, translators, researchers, and professionals working from home. Strong written English is required.

Would you circulate this to your students and alumni, including through your graduate list? Speakers of Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, and Finnish are all welcome.

Anyone interested can apply by emailing [email protected] with (1) a brief letter of interest of 500–800 words explaining why this work appeals to them, (2) a CV, and (3) a short note on their remote-work setup (own computer, reliable internet, and familiarity with everyday tools such as Word or Excel). Subject line: "WE Consultant — [Your Language]". Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority intake open through July 31, 2026.

06/23/2026

Scandinavian Studies alum Jenikka Kirkland has published an article in the latest issue of UBC The Scanner, an undergraduate journal of Nordic Studies. Congratulations, Jenikka!

Keep an eye out for future calls for papers, students!

Our newest edition, The Scanner Issue 4 is released!

07/09/2025

The Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton is looking for volunteers for this year's Heritage Day festival. You're eligible for a scholarship draw if you are a student who volunteers!

Heritage Festival Student Scholarship: Volunteers registered in a post-secondary school between January 1 and December 31 are eligible for random scholarship draws.

Scandinavian Heritage Society Scholarship: Volunteers registered in any Scandinavian studies course at the University of Alberta or Augustana between January 1 and December 31 are eligible for a random draw for two $250 scholarships. One entry per shift.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

10/11/2024

Know a student who could use financial support? The Red Deer Danish Canadian Club (RDDCC) is offering bursaries to help cover educational expenses! A bursary is a financial award that doesn't need to be repaid, designed to ease the financial burden on students and make education more accessible.

Check out the criteria and application forms attached to get started! Don't miss out—spread the word!

Find out more using this link: https://joannenielsen51.wixsite.com/red-deer-danish-can/blank-1

02/01/2024

https://www.torskeklubben.ca/event-details/torskeklubben-february-event-2

Please join us for a traditional meal of Cod (Torsk) and a few glasses of aquavit. Our guest speaker is Chris McCauley. Chris is going to talk about writing for popular franchises like Dracula, Dark Legacies, Doctor Who, The Terminator, and Star Trek.

11/24/2023

For our Canadian friends and followers looking for something new and different that will allow you to experience Iceland up close and personal! Check out the flyer below and contact Skálholt for more details.

www.skalholt.is

10/25/2023

Cool new course on Scandinavian cinema!

10/18/2023

Join us next week for this guest lecture!

07/26/2023

The Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Heritage Festival. If you're able to help, please reach out to the contacts below. Post-secondary students who volunteer are eligible for random scholarship draws.