Welcome to
the Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota
A Brief History:
The Icelandic American Association of Minnesota (IAAM) was founded in 1994. We are a group for men, women, and families who welcome those who are interested in Iceland to join and participate in activities throughout the year.
We promote Icelandic culture, past and present, we support events that celebrate Icelandic culture and strengthen appreciation of Icelandic heritage, and we provide an organization for anyone interested in Iceland. Our events include:
Midwinter Festival: the Þorrablót in February is a gala banquet featuring traditional Icelandic food known as ̃orramatur, along with music, a program, and fellowship
June Picnic: the 17th of June Picnic celebrates the Icelandic National Independence Day
Leif Eiriksson Day: our October dinner celebrates the great legacy of Leif Eriksson
Christmas Festivities: families enjoy the Jólabarnaball and Icelandic Christmas Service in December
We are active members of the Icelandic National League. We support the Val Bjornson Scholarship, sponsored by the Exchange Program between the Universities of Minnesota and Iceland. The Association is a Minnesota non-profit corporation.
Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota Board of Directors:
Claire Eckley, President, and INLNA Board
Patricia Allred, Genealogist
Stefan Guttormsson, Vice President
Chris Byron, INLNA Regional Director
Orn Bodvarsson, Secretary
Harvey Thorleifson, Webmaster
Doug Rutford, Treasurer
Elin Hansen, Icelandic Hekla Club
Steingrimur Steinolfson, Past President
Lyle Hillman, Logberg Heimskringla
Orn Arnar, Honorary Consul
Joe Bowen, Posturinn
Remi Douah
Katrin Frimansdottir, Past President
Barbara Gislason, Past President
Craig Gudmundson
Maria Hermanson
Katrin Sigurdurdottir
Pall Skaftason
Mallory Swanson
Baldur Steingrimsson
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