Board of Directors

Sigrun Asmundsson - President

Sigrun Asmundsson

President

Activities:
Icelandic Fashion Show, 50/50, Vingólf Beer Gardens

A Message from The President

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Jórunn (Jori) Thordarson - Vice President

Jórunn (Jori) Thordarson

Vice President

Activities:
Diversity and Inclusion, Vendors

Angela Collins - Second Vice President

Angela Collins

Second Vice President

Activities:
Music and Cultural Presentations, Poetry and Short Story Contest, Fjallkona Affairs

Marilyn Valgardson - Past President

Marilyn Valgardson

Past President

Activities:
Amma's Kitchen, Cultural Pavilion, President's Reception, Parade, Hospitality 

Eric Stefanson, CA - Treasurer

Eric Stefanson, CA

Treasurer

Activities:
Financial Plan, Budget, and Centenary Fund

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Peter Bjornson - Secretary

Peter Bjornson

Secretary

Activities:
Protocol, Friday Night at the Harbour 

Jenna Boholij - Director

Jenna Boholij

Director

Jenna is a Past President and has been involved with the Festival for over a decade. She has spearheaded important marketing projects, including the re-brand and development of a new website. She has yet to miss an Islendingadagurinn. 

Activities:
Marketing and Communications, Merchandise, Sponsorship, Vingólf Beverage Gardens, Get Dinged 

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Brett Lamoureux - Director

Brett Lamoureux

Director

An alumnus of the Snorri Program (2007), Brett speaks Icelandic at a conversational level.He is fascinated by contemporary Icelandic society.

Activities:
Traditional Program, Running Races

Signy Thorsteinson - Director

Signy Thorsteinson

Director

Activities:
Art Show

Robbie Rousseau - Director

Robbie Rousseau

Director

Robbie is a Past President and Life Member of Islendingadagurinn. Joining the festival at 13 years old he has worn many hats over the years. His commitment to his hometown and his Icelandic heritage has not waned over these 30 years. He has been involved with Lögberg-Heimskringla (Icelandic North American Newspaper) and núna (now) - Contemporary Arts Convergence between Iceland and Canada. Reykjavik holds a special place in his heart and Iceland Airwaves is an event he tries to attend as much as possible.

Activities:
Live Music, Children's Entertainment, Security, Lighting, and Sound

Kris Delbaere - Director

Kris Delbaere

Director

Activities:
Fris-Nok, Family Sports, Sandcastles 

Thora Palson - Administrative Manager

Thora Palson

Administrative Manager

Activities:
Volunteer Program Support, Hospitality Program Support, Finance, Stakeholder Relations, Office and Store Administration 

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Cameron MacKay - Operations Manager

Cameron MacKay

Operations Manager

Activities:
Summer staff, operations and event management

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Kathi Thorarinson-Neal

Alþingi

Activities:
Patronage

 
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General Inquiries:
Phone: 1 (204) 642-7417
Email: info@icelandicfestival.com

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