Iceland
The modern Icelandic flag came into existence in 1915. For Icelanders it is like a vision of their country’s landscape. Of the three colours of the flag, the deep blue signifies the ocean, the red the fire, and the white the ice. The cross symbolizes the Christian faith. In the sign of the cross, the colours of the Icelandic flag unite in a harmonious triad.
The Icelandic Canadian Club of Edmonton
Norðurljós Chapter
Edmonton’s original Icelandic Club was established in 1933 and operated under the name Icelandic Society of Edmonton from 1976 to 2005. It is the Norđurljós (Northern Lights) chapter of the Icelandic National League of North America. The ICCE is a social club that promotes Icelandic cultural and family activities for people of Icelandic descent and for those interested in Iceland and promotes relations with Iceland.
The ICCE strives to keep Icelandic cultural heritage alive through a newsletter, invited speakers, and musicians.
The calendar of activities includes a fall supper (Leifur Eiríksson Day), Christmas party, Mid-winter feast (Þorrablót) in February, and an annual Alberta Icelandic Picnic (Íslendingamót) in June in Markerville.
Volunteers
The ICCE is operated entirely by volunteers.
From the start, club members have volunteered their skills, talents, and personal perspectives to make the ICCE a vibrant and relevant organization that shares the best of Icelandic literature, music, customs, and traditions in the community. Volunteering in the club extends family connections and promotes a feeling of belonging, a sense of success, and a place to build positive relationships.
The current executive would like to thank all our our volunteers, past and present, for their vital contribution to the success of the club.