preface In 1993, while developing an environmental program that would help lead humankind to a more sustainable future, a group of non-Finns living in the forests of Finland calling themselves the “Micmac” was revealed in the press. Though their claims of being descendants of the First Nations indigenous Mi’kmaq [1] from the Maritime provinces of Canada were both questionable and unfounded, there were some Finns that took them at their word and began to follow their religiou

Exploring Helsinki through the lens of history and anthropology offers a unique journey into the city’s rich and complex past. As professional anthropologists and historians, we bring a depth of knowledge and passion to every tour, revealing the layers of Helsinki’s culture and history that often go unnoticed. Our tours are not just walks through the city; they are immersive experiences designed to transform your understanding and appreciation of Helsinki. Discovering Helsink

Spring is here, finally, such beautiful weather. [Music: Brent Cobb "Black Creek"]

It was cold and bright as I walked on the thick ice which had formed on Nuuksion Pitkäjärvi [1] over the last couple of weeks of -20°C temperatures, the sun just above the trees on the horizon. The sky was as a beautiful blue, the kind of blue you only see in Finland on a cold, bright and cloudless late-February afternoon. A thick layer of knee-deep snow covered the ice, which would have been a problem if I had been walking only in my boots. And I wasn’t. I was on my snowsh