Sunday, 12 October 2025, Kumppanuuskeskus, Oulu On Sunday afternoon, 12 October 2025, members of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland (SPPF) gathered at Kumppanuuskeskus in Oulu for an engaging and entertaining event. This time, participants had the opportunity to take part in the social game “Mafia”, whose aim was to promote integration, improve communication […]
A Walk in the Forest
Sunday, October 5, 2025, Nallikari Forest On Sunday, another trip organized by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland took place. This time we met in Nallikari to spend some time together outdoors. Both younger and older members of our community took part in the event. The program included a walk along the picturesque beach […]
Safe Polonia Training in Oulu
27–28 September 2025, Oulu The “Safe Polonia” training in Oulu was a continuation of the series of trainings for the Polish community in Finland, conducted by the DiversityPL Foundation. The event brought together the local Polish community, and over two days participants learned to recognize signs of mental health crises, support people experiencing depression, and […]
Safe Polonia Training in Helsinki
20 – 21 September 2025, Helsinki On 20–21 September in Helsinki, the first training within the “Safe Polonia” program was conducted by the DiversityPL Foundation from Sopot. The program combined topics of mental health and crisis support with counteracting discrimination and promoting inclusive language. Participants gained knowledge about risk factors (such as depression and alienation), […]
Mushroom Picking in Rokua
Saturday, 6 September 2025, Rokua National Park On this beautiful, sunny and very warm day, we set off in a rather small group this time to the forests of Rokua National Park. We decided to split into two groups – mushroom hunters and hikers. One group went into the forest in search of porcini mushrooms […]
Trip to… Turkansaari
August 30, 2025, Turkansaari On the last weekend of August, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland organized a special trip to the Turkansaari Museum. This beautifully located open-air museum on an island transported participants back to the glory days of the 18th and 19th centuries, when the area was one of the most important […]
Colors of Folklore
14 August 2025, Ainolanpuisto The Night of the Arts – Taiteiden Yö is one of the most exciting cultural events organized by the city of Oulu. The Association of Poles in Northern Finland has proudly taken part in this celebration of art for the third time. Every year, the event attracts thousands of people from […]
Polish Presidential Elections 2025
May 18 and June 1, 2025, Kumppanuuskeskus, Oulu The establishment of District Electoral Commission No. 74 in Oulu is a historic event for our region! Never before has the Polish community living in northern Finland had the opportunity to participate in such a significant civic event as the presidential elections. We are proud to announce […]
Wine & Paint
Friday, May 30, 2025 – Kumppanuuskeskus, Oulu Was it easy to discover your inner artist? Absolutely YES!On Friday evening, many of us found our inner fire and followed its spark to express emotions and creativity on canvas, creating truly unique pieces of art. We owe this inspiring evening to our wonderful host, Anastazja, who began […]
SPPF Sports Group
Knuutilankankaan Koulu – Wednesdays from 18:00 to 19:00 At the beginning of 2025, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland launched a series of sports meetings as part of the SPPF Sports Club, held in the gym hall of Knuutilankankaan School. The sessions were led by our wonderful volunteer Arek, who has experience in organizing […]