Ancestry & Genealogy
Australia’s Estonian folk costume library is open to all
From hand-stitched skirts to full folk costume sets, SESKKE’s growing costume library preserves Estonian heritage in Australia, one carefully cared-for piece at a time. Open to all, it invites the community to wear, share and belong.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia: past, present and a new board
The ECFA’s journey from post-war relief committee to cultural foundation shows the power of a small community working together. A new board now steps in to guide the next chapter.
Ancestry & Genealogy
The story behind the SESKKE calendar
The SESKKE 2026 calendar is more than a calendar — it’s a tribute to the people, craft and memory behind Estonian folk costumes in Australia.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Looking back a year to the 80th anniversary of the Mass Flight 1944
Last year’s 80th anniversary of the Mass Flight of 1944 brought bells, exhibitions, and a new memorial in Pärnu. Maie Barrow looks back on how Estonia remembered its great escape.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Happy 80th birthday, Merle Lester!
Celebrating 80 years of Merle Lester — an Estonian Australian artist whose story bridges two homelands and whose art inspires generations.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Singing a nation into being — for the history buffs who love a good chorus
From rebellion in harmony to freedom in full voice, Estonia’s Song Festival is how a nation found its voice — and still sings its heart out.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Journey to your roots – Summer School for young Australians in Estonia
Young Australians with Estonian heritage have an exciting opportunity to attend a week-long Summer School in Estonia this August – with local expenses covered....
Ancestry & Genealogy
22 September 1944 and what it means to me – by Anu Mihkelson
22 September 1944 was a momentous, life-changing experience for all Estonians – for those people departing never to return, those left behind who couldn’t...
Ancestry & Genealogy
“Free Winds” digital exhibition highlights the incredible transatlantic journeys of Estonia’s post-World War II refugee ships
“Free Winds,” a new online exhibition that opened on October 10, 2024 at Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom, highlights how in the late...
Ancestry & Genealogy
Separated from his family in the tragedy of war – Aksell Keert’s story
Aksel KeertEstonia - Australia30 Jun 1923 – 23 May 1988
By Alina Keert
Family
Father: Juhan Keert DOB 22 Jul 1878Mother: Aliide Keert (Pent) DOB 14 Sep...
Ancestry & Genealogy
Taken in the Middle of the Night — Silvia Lass’ Story
MEIE KALLIS EMA, SILVIA LASS (Nee Meerits)
By Gitta Opassi
Meie Kallis (ED: Our darling) Ema Silvia was born in Voisiku, Estonia on 13 August 1912....
