Episodes
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Continue our discussion on the essence of art, podcasting, and poetry with Karen Gummo.
Karen shares her "storytelling affirmation" and her ties to Calgary's Leif Erikson Icelandic Club and more tales from her Icelandic travels; intertwining history, myth & legendary locales.
Special to this Podcast, Karen retells the Icelandic Ghost Story of The Deacon of Myrká (Djákninn á Myrká).
The mystical Myrká of Eyjafjörður where the story is set is west of Akureyri (you can find the locations in this story on Icelandic Roots maps).
Our Podcast concludes with information on the life and times of Stephan G. Stephansson (1853–1927), the most well-known Icelandic-Canadian Poet. Born in Skagafjörður, he emigrated to North America and eventually settled in Markerville, Alberta, where he self-educated, wrote, fathered & farmed.
Rediscover Western Iceland through storytelling & history.
We hope you enjoy this Podcast & checkout our Blog for more: https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/the-deacon-of-myrk%C3%A1-on-christmas-eve
Following the tradition of oral storytelling & practicing the art of active listening & improvisation listen to our other episodes of The Icelandic Roots Podcast.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Karen Gummo's world of storytelling & history Part 1 of our interview.
We unravel tales from her recent trip to Iceland, where she performed in the grand opening of the Edda building.
Learn the origin story that ignited Karen's fascination with Laura Goodman Salverson (1890–1970), who was a distinguished Icelandic-Canadian author.
(Laura's literary works, deeply rooted in Icelandic heritage, earned her two Governor General's awards for literature. In 1923, Salverson introduced her inaugural novel, "The Viking Heart.")
Moving past conventional boundaries, we dance delicately between the paranormal & the historical; myth & reality; emotion & truth...
"Who am I to tell this story?"
Discover valuable insights on overcoming the fear of becoming a storyteller & journey thru Western Icelandic Heritage, touching diverse landscapes from Markerville & Red Deer to British Columbia & the wandering gypsy spirit of Saskatchewan.
"There's Truth in Every Story... Where is the Truth for you in that story?"
Let this thought resonate as we navigate the Icelandic sagas & folklore, questioning what is fact and what is metaphorically true.
Explore the nuanced perspectives of history, from the written word to oral storytelling, intertwined with emotions & memory.
Bridging the gap between past and present.
Enjoy listening & lookout for Part 2 of our Podcast.
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For more about Karen Gummo, visit http://karengummo.com
Learn about Laura Salverson: icelandicroots.com/post/torment-and-triumph-in-the-nineteen-twenties
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Part 2 with Atli Geir Halldórsson and Julie Summers, co-project managers of the Snorri Programs.
Continuing our exploration of language learning, touching on the influence of technologies like AI language models. We look ahead to the future of genealogy, pondering what the next generation of genealogists might discover within the vast digital archives our society is constructing.
Atli and Julie share valuable insights into Iceland, the Snorri Programs, and the promising paths ahead for our North American-Icelandic communities.
Strong is the Bond.
Cheers to 2024 and the enduring legacies of Snorri and Icelandic Roots!
Samband Íslands og Norður-Ameríku: mál, tækni og framtíð ættfræðinnar.
We're thankful for your continued support of Icelandic Roots!
Follow the Podcast for more conversations like these - and do be sure to checkout IcelandicRoots.com
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Connected by Genealogy & Language w/ Atli and Julie of the Snorri Programs
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Meet Atli Geir Halldórsson and Julie Summers, co-project managers of the Snorri Programs, who both joined in 2023, bringing diverse experiences to the table.
Atli, with a background in managing Nordjobb and volunteering at the Nordic Youth Democracy, splits his time between Iceland and Vancouver, Canada, where he has ancestral emigration ties.
Julie, previously a writer and editor for the Lögberg-Heimskringla and a longstanding member of the Icelandic Roots team, currently resides in Germany.
In our conversation, we dive deep into the connections between North America and Iceland. We explore Icelandic language learning, discussing its future and sharing insights from both a native speaker (Atli) and a language enthusiast (Julie).
The discussion expands to the Icelandic Roots database, drawing comparisons with what Icelandic citizens access through the Íslendingabok. Join us for a fascinating exploration of heritage, language, and the intricate ties between two lands.
For those keen on Icelandic culture, history, and meaningful connections, the Snorri Program offers a unique immersion opportunity. If you're interested, check out www.snorri.is for program details, deadlines, and application requirements. It's one of the best ways explore Iceland & connect with your heritage.
& you can always learn more of your heritage on the Icelandic Roots database.
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Icelandic Roots
Icelandic Roots is a non-profit organization based out of the United States with passionate volunteers around the world.
Our mission is to preserve, educate, and promote Icelandic heritage, culture, history, and language.
You can learn more about us by visiting our website www.icelandicroots.com