Celebrate German Traditions in SK with a Schultüte
To celebrate the first day of school in Germany, children receive a cone-shaped bag (Schultüte) which is filled with treats and school supplies to make the first day of school sweeter. Das Schulhaus – Regina German Language School has Schultüten for sale to get you ready for back to school!…
SaskBooks Review: Culture in the Kitchen Cookbook
The SGC’s Culture in the Kitchen Cookbook was given a glowing review by SaskBooks. If you don’t already have your copy and want to start cooking or baking the multicultural recipes in the book, contact the office to get your copy for $25!
Summer Job: Cultural Development Assistant
The SGC is looking for a student to fill this 8-week summer position starting June 13, 2022. The Cultural Development Assistant will help perform a range of office duties, assist with events, and produce cultural YouTube videos. This job will be a great opportunity to get some work experience in…
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Join us, support us and stay connected. Get your membership today! Become an individual member for only $25/year. Willkommen! Get your membership here.
Spring Postillion and Kinder & Jugendseiten
The new 2022 Spring Postillion is now available online! Kinder & Jugendseiten: In the 2022 Spring Postillion on page 26 of the print version and on page 28 of the online version, there is a list of around 20 words that have been almost forgotten in the German language. Were…
Archives at the University of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg German-Canadian Studies program is in the initial phase of setting up an archive of German-Canadian personal documents, diaries, letters, and photographs. They are asking anyone with stories of immigration, and first impressions of Canada from German-Canadians to be submitted! More information here.
Seeking board nominations!
The Saskatchewan German Council (SGC) is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors to fill three director positions at the Annual General Meeting on June 19, 2022. If you are interested in keeping the German culture flourishing in Saskatchewan, consider a nomination. As an umbrella organization to over 30 member…
German Culture Online
Saskatchewan German Council is on YouTube! Celebrate German culture online with recipes of Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spätzle), Grießnockerlsuppe (Semolina Dumpling Soup), cultural crafts for kids, German-English story time, a walk through Berlin, and much more. Check out SGC’s YouTube channel.
Miniseries on Netflix: The Billion Dollar Code
Netflix has a new miniseries out, called The Billion Dollar Code. Its based on a true story that tells of how two German developers sued Google for patent infringement, arguing that Google Earth blatantly appropriated their own Terravision program from the 1990s. The show makes the case into an enthralling,…
International Mother Language Day
Every year International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21st “to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism”. Did you know that there are over 40 language schools in Saskatchewan, offering 30 different languages and that 4 of those schools offer German? SGC offers a…