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Proud as we are of our rich history and deep roots in serving the Dutch community in the Lower Mainland for 51 years, the worlds continues to evolve and so are we. Our organization is growing and with it, our brand.
read moreOrigin of Dutch national anthem remains subject of research
The public farewell of Vancouver-based Consul General Gert Heijkoop of the Netherlands deserves a separate entry in the history annals of the Netherlands Association Je Maintiendrai and that of the local Dutch Canadian community.
read moreFamilie Koningsdag 2018
Last year, the Dutch Language and Culture school, De Esdoorn, held a small Koningsdag event for their students, their families and friends of De Esdoorn. This year, De Esdoorn and the Dutch Network held a family Koningsdag event in Coquitlam on May 5 which also happened to be ‘Bevrijdingsdag’.
read moreRemembrance Day Ceremony 2018 Invitation
The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Vancouver has the honour to invite you to the Remembrance Day Ceremony Nationale Dodenherdenking on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 2–3 pm followed by a...
read morePresident’s Report October 2017
Our president Adriana Zylmans wrote a President’s Report, presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Netherlands Association “Je Maintiendrai” – Dutch Network on October 21, 2017, 11:00 am....
read moreDutch documentaries win Banff World Media Award 2017
Floortje Dessing’s ‘Floortje back to Syria’ and ‘The Case Which’ win award at BANFF World Media Festival Floortje Dessing has the best social & investigative...
read moreNew voting procedure for Dutch people
Permanent registration for voters outside of The Netherlands. Article is in Dutch. Permanente registratie als kiezer buiten Nederland Op 1 april 2017 is de Kieswet veranderd waardoor u zich voortaan...
read moreNew documentary at National Geographic: Laura Dekker (14) sails around the world
When 14-year-old Laura Dekker set out in 2012 to become the youngest person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe, filmmaker Jillian Schlesinger documented the remarkable 518-day journey. In...
read moreDutch King Willem-Alexander Reveals He Was KLM Pilot for 21 Years
Dutch King Willem-Alexander Reveals He Was KLM Pilot for 21 Years Some Dutch passengers on KLM flights might have recognized the co-pilot’s voice when he introduced himself on the...
read moreCelebrate Canada 150 years: Free 2017 Discovery Pass
Celebrate Canada 150! Free admission is here! 2017 is the 150th anniversary of Confederation. As Canada’s gift to you, the 2017 Discovery Pass will provide free admission for the entire year...
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