Season 1 Episodes
1. Iceland in the late 1800s and the early 1900s
Chimate changes and farming conditions.
2. Canada and the US in the late 1800s
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
In a relatively short time, Icelanders had covered the continent from coast to coast
4. Part 4
There are still Icelandic descendants who can speak fluent Icelandic.
5. Part 5
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
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
Icelandic descendants descrbie their lives and experiences.
