German Language Exams A1 and A2
The Saskatchewan German Council is an accredited Goethe-Institut Examination Centre in Saskatchewan! Receive proof of your German language skills for work, university or immigration. The exam have scheduled for the following dates: A1 level: Saturday, October 22, 2022A2 level: Sunday, October 23, 2022 Goethe-Institut Examination Centre Saskatoon To register for…
New Consul General
The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vancouver has a new Consul General. Welcome to Mr. Marc Eichhorn who has taken up his post recently. Mr. Eichhorn is looking forward to working as part of the close partnership between Germany and Canada. German Consulate General Vancouver
German Academic Exchange Service – Scholarships available
Interested in studying in Germany? The German Academic Exchange Service / Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), has an upcoming deadline for a variety of programs. Check out their study scholarships for music, architecture, performing arts, and more. DAAD Canada
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!
Cultural Development Assistant Position
The SGC is looking for the 2022 Cultural Development Assistant! The Cultural Development Assistant contributes to the development of cultural materials, programs and events. As part of the office team the Cultural Development Assistant also works together with the Executive Director and the Office & Program Assistant to ensure smooth…
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.
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.
Shaping Tomorrow, Now: The DW Global Media Forum 2022
On June 20 and 21, 2022, the next DW Global Media Forum will explore opportunities to foster resilient journalism in times of crisis and capacitate civil societies for the future. More information here.