Republic of New Iceland

The Republic of New Iceland existed in north-central Manitoba from 1878 to 1887. During this time it was a semi-autonomous and self-governing enclave, as "Iceland West" within the Canadian interior. Melded somewhat into the multi-ethnic milieu of the larger nation over time, the region of...

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Main Author: Fagervik, Kirsten A.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Western CEDAR 2008
Subjects:
Republic of New Iceland
Gimli
Manitoba
culture
Geography
Iceland
Online Access:https://cedar.wwu.edu/wdcag/2008wdcag/2008/34
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spelling ftwestwashington:oai:cedar.wwu.edu:wdcag-1033 2023-05-15T16:42:13+02:00 Republic of New Iceland Fagervik, Kirsten A. 2008-03-08T16:00:00Z https://cedar.wwu.edu/wdcag/2008wdcag/2008/34 English eng Western CEDAR https://cedar.wwu.edu/wdcag/2008wdcag/2008/34 Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission. Western Division, Canadian Association of Geographers Republic of New Iceland Gimli Manitoba culture Geography text 2008 ftwestwashington 2022-09-14T05:54:21Z The Republic of New Iceland existed in north-central Manitoba from 1878 to 1887. During this time it was a semi-autonomous and self-governing enclave, as "Iceland West" within the Canadian interior. Melded somewhat into the multi-ethnic milieu of the larger nation over time, the region of Icelandic settlement, centered about Gimli, has retained much more than most an attachment to the culture and language of its homeland and pride in its past. It remains a "Little Iceland" to this day. Text Iceland Western Washington University: CEDAR (Contributing to Education through Digital Access to Research)
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Gimli
Manitoba
culture
Geography
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Gimli
Manitoba
culture
Geography
Fagervik, Kirsten A.
Republic of New Iceland
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Gimli
Manitoba
culture
Geography
description The Republic of New Iceland existed in north-central Manitoba from 1878 to 1887. During this time it was a semi-autonomous and self-governing enclave, as "Iceland West" within the Canadian interior. Melded somewhat into the multi-ethnic milieu of the larger nation over time, the region of Icelandic settlement, centered about Gimli, has retained much more than most an attachment to the culture and language of its homeland and pride in its past. It remains a "Little Iceland" to this day.
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publisher Western CEDAR
publishDate 2008
url https://cedar.wwu.edu/wdcag/2008wdcag/2008/34
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op_rights Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
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