Board of Directors

Marilyn Valgardson - President

Marilyn Valgardson

President

Activities:
Amma's Kitchen, Cultural Pavilion, President's Reception, Parade, Viking Open Golf Tournament

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Sigrun Asmundsson - Vice President

Sigrun Asmundsson

Vice President

Activities:
Icelandic Fashion Show, 50/50, Sponsorship

Jórunn Thordarson - Second Vice President

Jórunn Thordarson

Second Vice President

Activities:
Diversity and Inclusion, Vendors

Eric Stefanson, CA - Treasurer

Eric Stefanson, CA

Treasurer

Activities:
Financial Plan, Budget, and Centenary Fund

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Angela Collins - Secretary

Angela Collins

Secretary

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

Jenna Boholij - Past President

Jenna Boholij

Past President

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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Thora Palson - Festival Manager

Thora Palson

Festival Manager

Activities:
Event Management and Operations, Administration, Viking Village, Vendors, Volunteers, Summer Staff

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Grant Stefanson - Director

Grant Stefanson

Director

Activities:
Viking Park, Sponsorship, Contracts, and Legal Services

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Brett Lamoureux - Director

Brett Lamoureux

Director

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

Activities:
Traditional Program, Running Races

Larry Dewar - Director

Larry Dewar

Director

Activities:
RCMP and Wonder Shows Liaison

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

Peter Bjornson - Director

Peter Bjornson

Director

 
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Phone: 1 (204) 642-7417
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