Swiss Collector to Repatriate Indigenous Artifacts
A Swiss collector who has amassed thousands of Indigenous artifacts said he is eager to have his collection repatriated back to the communities it came from. Read the full article:
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Preserving and researching the history of German immigration to Canada
The German-Canadian Studies (GCS) at the University of Winnipeg is working on a project dedicated to preserving and researching the history of German immigration to Canada. They are seeking donations of private materials such as letters, diaries, photographs, movies and personal documents that capture the experience of German immigrants in Canada over…
Oscar Peterson’s German Connection
1925-2025 – Happy Birthday Oscar! Here is a small compilation from when Oscar Peterson was in the Black Forest / Germany. From 1963 he regularly visited Villingen to make recordings with Hans-Georg Brunner-Schwer (HGBS). Many of these recordings were released on HGBS’s record label MPS-Records. Most Perfect Sound! This is…
Keeping stories of Mennonite immigration from disappearing
The University of Winnipeg is conducting a large oral history project on Mennonites in Canada, with the purpose of capturing stories of those who fled the Soviet Union in the 1920s before those stories are lost. Read more about the project:
German Soccer Legend Thomas Müller Signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC
German Vancouverites wondered, “Is he coming?” The question is answered: Thomas Müller, Germany’s goal-scoring star, has signed with the Whitecaps until year’s end. Check it out
Uncover the past at Kronau Heritage Museum
Step into Saskatchewan’s rich history with Jenelle Lippai #Onthego at the Kronau Heritage Museum finding out about the amazing exhibits there. Check out the video above or via link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video/2025/07/09/uncover-the-past-at-kronau-heritage-museum/