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“Hädässä ystävä tunnetaan.” “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

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Preserving
Finnish
Heritage

Welcome to the Knights
(and Ladies) of Kaleva Page

Greetings to all! Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Finland, and Beyond! We’re glad you’re here. Please enjoy the website as things are evolving and updating. Please send any updates and/or changes to Mel Hamalainen at melvinjazz27@gmail.com

I want to hear from you and share all your fun, educational and inspiring events! Please email me your events and pictures! ~Mel Hamalainen melvinjazz27@gmail.com~

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Photos

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Convention

Finn Fest

Architecture Showcase

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SEPTEMBER

Finn Creek Museum

New York Mills, MM

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Next Month: Red Lodge Montana

John Stone

Kaleva Founder

Our organization was founded back in 1898 by John Stone, a Finnish immigrant in Belt Montana. With the goal of providing opportunities for Finnish immigrants to find work, community, and create an archive of Finnish-American History.

Ladies of Kaleva joined in the fun in 1904.

It continues today! Get in touch with your Finnish Heritage and community now by joining a Tupa/Maja.

Full History
Contact

Famous Finn Of The Month

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Kimi Räikkönen
October 17, 1979

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Learn Finnish

REsources
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Active Majas/Tupas

MorE Info
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Tell Us

We want to hear your stories. Honor your ancestors and their sacrifices.

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Become a Member

Find a Kaleva Organization near you!

Membership Info