Ilda Lubane

Marta and Eric Kalnins dressed for the Edmonton Opera.

Painting by ethnic Latvian and Alberta artist Ilda Lubane.

Ilda Lubane, age 59.

Self portrait by ethnic Latvian and Alberta artist Ilda Lubane.

Silver "sakta" used to fasten a scarf or shawl as part of the traditional Latvian costume. These brooches are decorated with the rope braid motif, fruits and flowers.

Latvian weaving adorns the home of ethnic Latvian and Edmonton resident Ilda Lubane. The yellow design is the traditional motif of Jumis, the pagan god of fertility. The intertwined shape represents two trees that have grown together.

Eric Kalnins, brother in-law to Ilda Lubane, enjoyed scuba diving.

Painting by ethnic Latvian and Alberta artist Ilda Lubane.

Silver buckle with the Grand Latvian Coat of Arms encircled by symbolic thorns. Owned by Ilda Lubane, Alberta artist.

The Edmonton Latvian men's volleyball team won the Edmonton Senior Men' Volleyball Championship. 
back row left to right: Martin Dzidrums, unknown, Harry Tarksis, Eric Kalnins.
front row left to right: unknown, Vandalins Donass, unknown, Janis Snepsts.

Silver Nameja ring and matching bracelet owned by ethnic Latvian Ilda Lubane.

Amber jewelry owned by ethnic Latvian Ilda Lubane.

Visa issued in Germany to Ilda Lubane in 1948 for her entry into Canada as a domestic worker.

Banff School of Fine Arts Catalogue, 1970. Art instructor Ilda Lubane taught at the Banff School.

The Kalnins boys were given cowboy hats by their aunt, Ilda Lubane. Marta Kalnins on the left. Banff, 1960.

Work identification card of Ilda Lubane, Latvian economist and later Alberta artist.

Marta Berzenieks (later Kalnins) with the school matron in her second year of nursing studies. England, circa 1947.

Centennial Award certificate given to Ilda Lubane, ethnic Latvian and Alberta artist.

Ilda Lubane photo