Embark on a journey through some of the North American locations tracing the path of our Icelandic ancestors. Read about their migration from Iceland, explore the places they settled, and learn about the significant individuals and events that shaped their history.
Embark on a journey through some of the North American locations tracing the path of our Icelandic ancestors. Read about their migration from Iceland, explore the places they settled, and learn about the significant individuals and events that shaped their history.
From: Gimli, Manitoba
To: Hecla Island, Manitoba
How:
GOAL
DISTANCE: 56.7mi
TIME: 56days
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All donations support the Icelandic Roots mission to educate and preserve Icelandic culture, language and history. Each year Icelandic Roots awards grants to Icelandic organizations and scholarships to young people for Icelandic camp, university study of Icelandic, or Snorri cultural exchange.
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Thank you for your support. Takk fyrir.
$175 raised since 17 Jun 2023.