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Upcoming Events

  • BOLIGLABORATORIUM: A DANISH HOUSING LAB
    BOLIGLABORATORIUM: A DANISH HOUSING LAB
    Tue, Apr 01
    Climate change, resource scarcity, new family patterns, loneliness on the rise, shrinking rural communities, big cities that can’t keep up with the influx of newcomers—this exhibit addresses some of the greatest challenges of our time.
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  • Påskris & Paper Flowers (Sold Out)
    Påskris & Paper Flowers (Sold Out)
    Sat, Apr 05
    Your instructor will provide step-by-step instruction on how to choose your own branches, make two types of paper ornaments and paper flowers, and decorate your branches with feathers, ribbons, and other materials.
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle (Monday Evening)
    Nordic Knitting Circle (Monday Evening)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 07
    Come get your craft on with Nordic Knitting Circle! Bring a project you are working on. All levels welcome.
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  • Drop-In Himmeli Nordic Mobiles
    Drop-In Himmeli Nordic Mobiles
    Thu, Apr 10
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  • Drop-In Nordic Spring Branches
    Drop-In Nordic Spring Branches
    Fri, Apr 11
    Make your own Nordic decorated spring branches to celebrate and display the new season!
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  • The Humbling of Thor
    The Humbling of Thor
    Sat, Apr 12
    In The Humbling of Thor, creator Casey Schissler steps into the role of The Skáld (The Bard) to recount the tale of Elli the All-Wise. 
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  • Easter Family Celebration
    Easter Family Celebration
    Sun, Apr 13
    In partnership with Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter, Portland Finnish School, Nordic Northwest invites you to this family Easter event.
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  • Laululle – A Celebration of Finnish Art Song
    Laululle – A Celebration of Finnish Art Song
    Sun, Apr 13
    Come and enjoy rarely performed vocal solo repertoire featuring Finnish composers Jean Sibelius, Yrjö Kilpinen, Leevi Madetoja, Oskar Merikanto and more.
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  • Danish Conversation Group (Evening)
    Danish Conversation Group (Evening)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 14
    Come practice your Danish! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle (Tuesday Afternoon)
    Nordic Knitting Circle (Tuesday Afternoon)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 15
    Come get your craft on with Nordic Knitting Circle! Bring a project you are working on. All levels welcome.
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  • Lewerentz Divine Darkness
    Lewerentz Divine Darkness
    Fri, Apr 18
    Join us for in-person or online for a screening of Lewerentz Divine Darkness, a documentary featuring one of Sweden’s greatest architects, Sigurd Lewerentz (1885-1975) followed by a virtual Q&A with the filmmaker.
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  • Family Sunflower Seed Starters for Earth Day
    Family Sunflower Seed Starters for Earth Day
    Sat, Apr 19
    Get ready for Earth Day by making a recycled seed starter and grow your own sunflower! Learn about getting little seeds started in life, how to plant and care for your sunflower as it grows, and how to use compost! See a worm composting (vermicomposting) demonstration, and meet the best recyclers.
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  • Finnish Conversation Group
    Finnish Conversation Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    Come practice your Finnish! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Swedish Roots in Oregon Genealogy Sessions
    Swedish Roots in Oregon Genealogy Sessions
    Mon, Apr 21
    Join us for these online private one-on-one genealogy sessions! Each slot is an individualized session with two experts from Swedish Roots in Oregon (SRIO). Upon registering you will receive a form to fill out and email to Swedish Roots in Oregon so they can gather information before your session.
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  • Nordic Coffee Hour with Portland Nordic Chorus
    Nordic Coffee Hour with Portland Nordic Chorus
    Tue, Apr 22
    Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends old and new at Nordia House!
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  • Housing, Access, and Inclusion: A Pacific Northwest Lens
    Housing, Access, and Inclusion: A Pacific Northwest Lens
    Tue, Apr 22
    How do we create housing that addresses some of the greatest challenges of our time? From climate change, resource scarcity, and new family patterns to influx and migration, income inequality, historic displacement, and gentrification —how do our cities keep up with the housing challenges of our tim
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  • Lillördag
    Lillördag
    Wed, Apr 23
    Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the work week and join us for Lillördag, the delightful Nordic tradition of a midweek mini-weekend for all ages!
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  • Nordic Paint & Sip
    Nordic Paint & Sip
    Fri, Apr 25
    Join us for a special evening at Nordic Northwest as local artist Joel Henriques leads a Nordic-Themed Paint & Sip!
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MISSION

Nordic Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on the five Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

 

The mission of Nordic Northwest is to:

  • Highlight, honor, educate, communicate, promote and celebrate Nordic culture and traditions, ancestral, modern and contemporary. 

  • Provide value and serve members by developing and making available and accessible Nordic cultural and educational programming that is rich, authentic and forward looking.

Visit Us

Located in Portland just minutes from Washington Square Mall and off the 45 Bus Line.

Broder Söder

Nordic Northwest's in-house Nordic cafe, specializing in brunch, lunch, fika and cocktails

Fogelbo

Home to one of the largest private collections of Swedish art and antiques in the country. 

Donate

Give to any number of funds and campaigns to support Nordic programs in Portland!

Membership

Become a sustaining member to receive special updates, first-look event details and discounts!

Volunteer

Help us with administration, events staffing, stewardship or committee steering! 

Rentals

Host your wedding, next business conference, special party or gala at Nordia House.

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