March 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus The educational series “Travels Around Poland – Following the Footsteps of Our Ancestors” was a unique opportunity to combine learning, play, and the development of cultural identity among the youngest participants. Over the course of three inspiring weeks, children embarked on a symbolic journey across different regions of Poland, discovering not only […]
Costume Ball 2026
Sunday, 22 February 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus For the third time, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland celebrated the end of the carnival season in the best possible way – with a colourful and energetic costume ball 😊 As every year, our participants’ creativity did not disappoint. Among the guests were a gang of thieves, a […]
Board Games Evening
Friday, 23 January 2026 | Kumppanuuskeskus Board Games Evenings have already become a tradition of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland. Cold Friday winter evenings are a perfect opportunity to meet in a joyful, friendly atmosphere with a touch of healthy competition. We began this meeting with an exciting game of Bingo — the […]
In the World of Comic Books
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Oulu City Library (Keskustakirjasto Saari) The beginning of 2026 marks a period of numerous cultural events connected with Oulu 2026 – European Capital of Culture. One of the first highlights of this important cultural celebration was the reopening of the Oulu City Library after a long renovation.Through the workshop “In […]
Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – November 2025
15 November 2025, Pohjankartano School, Leevi Madetojankatu, Oulu This is already the seventh time that volunteers from the Association of Poles in Northern Finland represented Poland with delicious Polish dishes and baked goods at the hugely popular event in Oulu – the Colourful Restaurant. This time as many as 25 countries sold their homemade delicacies, […]
Mafia – Integration Game
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 […]