New Finland District, Saskatchewan, Canada


Dear Saskatchewan GenWeb Enthusiasts,

We come bearing exciting news for those who have journeyed through the corridors of the old Provincial Saskatchewan GenWeb site hosted by Rootsweb and Ancestry. Fear not, for our webpages will not only endure but thrive in a new digital haven!

New Beginnings, Rejuvenated Dedication:

Discover our revamped home at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan. This transition marks the continuation of our unwavering commitment to document the rich history of Saskatchewan. The legacy of the one-room schoolhouses, cemetery headstones, historical maps, and the plethora of placenames will persist.

Navigating History's Landscape:

As we weave through the diversity of Saskatchewan's past, these webpages serve as a compass, guiding you to the closest one-room schoolhouse, a church or cemetery, or the nearest town or Rural Municipality for your genealogical or historical quest.

Patreon: A Beacon of Support:

The heart of this journey lies in the support of our growing Patreon community. With their encouragement, we've secured a new domain and web hosting provider—ensuring that the flame of this service continues to burn bright.

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Gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com:

We express our deep gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com for providing the foundation upon which this digital tapestry was woven. Now, as we transition, we seek your support in maintaining paid web hosting.

Sustaining a Legacy:

The Saskatchewan GenWeb service has been a cornerstone for those seeking to unravel the past. Today, we invite you to stand with us in ensuring its continued existence for generations to come.

Join Us in This Exciting Chapter:

Visit https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan and witness the renaissance of the Saskatchewan GenWeb. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for your enduring passion for genealogy and history in our best beloved province of Canada.

Warm regards,

The Saskatchewan GenWeb Volunteer Team








'New Finland is a small rural district in southeastern Saskatchewan where Finns began homesteading in 1888 forming the first Finnish settlement on the Canadian Prairies.Some of their descendants still live there, in a thriving community that retains its Finnish character'.[2]


Juhannus Picnic
Juhannus Picnic
New Finland, Saskatchewan
The church picnic will be held on the 25th June 2016 at one PM
Every one welcome




Links which are written in Finnish. Kirjoitettu Suomeksi.










Links which are written in English.

































Location of the New Finland District, Uusi Suomi. [2]





New Finland District history and photographs were contributed by the submitters, Red Lauttamus and/or the New Finland Historical and Heritage Society

SHARE: The New Finland District does gratefully accept feedback, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, or other materials (each, a "User Submission"). If you own a relevant old copyright expired item it would be wonderful to share it with others online. You may choose the license to attach if you wish to retain rights or state "All rights released (Public domain)" with your submission. Submit online to Saskatchewan Gen Web or contact via email for postal mail submissions either of the e-mails listed above or SK Gen Web and we shall respond accordingly. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.



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NOTICE: It is the intention of this site to make history, pioneer information, place names and locations available to persons with a historical or genealogical interest in this area. There are no service charges or fees for personal use of these photographs, or history and use of this site constitutes your acceptance of these Conditions of Use. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material commercially (including notices and submitter information), must obtain the written consent of the contributors: Red Lauttamus and/or the New Finland Historical and Heritage Society and contact the listed Saskatchewan Gen Web Webmaster, Julia Adamson with proof of this consent.


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Bibliography:


[1] New Finland Historical and Heritage Society (c2001). Geri Huhtala. ed. Life in the New Finland woods : a history of New Finland, Saskatchewan. Volume 2. Wapella, Sask. ISBN 0968857205. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

[2] New Finland Historical and Heritage Society (c1982). Nancy Mattson Schelstraete. ed. Schelstraete, Nancy Mattson. "New Finland in Perspective". Life in the New Finland woods : a history of New Finland, Saskatchewan. Rocanville, Sask. page 1. ISBN 0888649681. Contents. Settlers. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

Note: If you are interested in purchasing either or both of the above two books, Life in the New Finland woods Volume 1 (excerpts), Life in the New Finland woods Volume 2 (excerpts) written about the New Finland District, contact Red Lauttamus for details.