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Ísland Exodus

Ísland Exodus Season 1

Season 1 Episodes

1. Iceland in the late 1800s and the early 1900s

January 1st, 2007

Chimate changes and farming conditions.

2. Canada and the US in the late 1800s

January 1st, 2007

Most of the immigrants where from rural Iceland and had little experience in farming, apart from raising sheep. "Agriculture" as known in North America was new to the Icelanders.

3. The many scattered Icelandic settlements in Canada and the US

January 1st, 2007

In a relatively short time, Icelanders had covered the continent from coast to coast

4. Part 4

January 1st, 2007

There are still Icelandic descendants who can speak fluent Icelandic.

5. Part 5

January 1st, 2007

The church played a pivotal role in keeping the North America community together. Srevices were conducted in Icelandic until the late 20th century.

6. Part 6

January 1st, 2007

Culture has always played a large role in the life of Icelandic immigrants. Many well-known poets live in Canada and the US Writign was a natural thing for anyone with Icelandic roots.

7. Part 7

January 1st, 2007

Icelandic descendants descrbie their lives and experiences.