Exhibit: “Tumult and Tragedy: Michigan’s 1913-1914 Copper Strike”

Tumult and Tragedy: Michigan’s 1913-14 Copper Strike chronicles one of the greatest upheavals in Michigan’s history. The determination, conflict, sorrow, and tragedy of this epic confrontation changed the Copper Country for decades and memories of conflict remain to this day. This traveling exhibit explores the story of this remarkable period in Michigan history.

Exhibit: “Tumult and Tragedy: Michigan’s 1913-1914 Copper Strike”

Tumult and Tragedy: Michigan’s 1913-14 Copper Strike chronicles one of the greatest upheavals in Michigan’s history. The determination, conflict, sorrow, and tragedy of this epic confrontation changed the Copper Country for decades and memories of conflict remain to this day. This traveling exhibit explores the story of this remarkable period in Michigan history.

Break

Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available for attendees during this break.

Break

Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available for attendees during this break.

Exhibit: “Tumult and Tragedy: Michigan’s 1913-1914 Copper Strike”

Tumult and Tragedy: Michigan’s 1913-14 Copper Strike chronicles one of the greatest upheavals in Michigan’s history. The determination, conflict, sorrow, and tragedy of this epic confrontation changed the Copper Country for decades and memories of conflict remain to this day. This traveling exhibit explores the story of this remarkable period in Michigan history.

Nordic Film Series: "To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War"

Finlandia University's Nordic Film Series, a free event open to the public, will feature two viewings of "To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War," with writer Dr. Saku Pinta available for questions. This documentary features the story of Jules Päiviö (1916-2013), who was the last surviving Canadian volunteer of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battallion of the “International Brigades”.

Nordic Film Series: "To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War"

Finlandia University's Nordic Film Series, a free event open to the public, will feature two viewings of "To My Son in Spain: Finnish Canadians in the Spanish Civil War," with writer Dr. Saku Pinta available for questions. This documentary features the story of Jules Päiviö (1916-2013), who was the last surviving Canadian volunteer of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battallion of the “International Brigades”.

Q & A

Question and answer session with presenters Roger Burt, Peter V. Krats, Paul Lubotina.

Q & A

Question and answer session with presenters John Beck, Thomas Mackaman, and Erik Nordberg.

Q & A

Question and answer session with presenters Sarah Fayen Scarlett and Peter V. Krats.

Q & A

Question and answer session with presenters Daniel Schneider, Gary Kaunonen, and Jari Nikkola.

Q & A

Question and answer session with presenters Pauli Heikkilä, Oren Tikkanen, and Lynn Laitala.