Emigration from Iceland to Canada began in 1875. Since then, Icelanders worked with Canadian officials and diplomats to secure a new home for Icelanders as an entire cohesive social group. This course reviews the initial immigration to North America and its development into a “white settler reserve” for Icelanders, the initial hardships, and debates. In addition to language and art, everyday culture will be explored through food and drink. Links to further settlement in Canada and the U.S. will be explored and students will be offered a full appreciation for the complete diaspora and history of Icelanders in America [3 credits]
Emigration from Iceland to Canada began in 1875. Since then, Icelanders worked with Canadian officials and diplomats to secure a new home for Icelanders as an entire cohesive social group. This course reviews the initial immigration to North America and its development into a “white settler reserve” for Icelanders, the initial hardships, and debates. In addition to language and art, everyday culture will be explored through food and drink. Links to further settlement in Canada and the U.S. will be explored and students will be offered a full appreciation for the complete diaspora and history of Icelanders in America [3 credits]
