Gas storage in Germany
Now that Germany is no longer getting gas from Russia, its own gas storage facilities are playing an important role. Where is the gas now coming from, how is it being stored, and what happens when it runs out? Watch the video on Deutsche Welle.
Scherenschnitte & Scissor Cuts
Since SGC is featuring German Canadian Artists in the 2022 Advent Calendar, we would like to remember our collaboration with OSAC, Organization of Saskatchewan Art Councils, in 2019. Read the article from the summer Postillion 2019 about the Scherenschnitte & Scissor Cuts travel exhibit Traditional vs. “spooky folk” : An…
Nonbinary author wins German Book Prize for best Novel
The prestigious German Book Prize (Deutscher Buchpreis), which recognizes the best new German-language novel of the year, was awarded on Monday to Kim de l’Horizon for their debut novel, “Blutbuch” (Blood Book), lauded by the jury for its “sense of urgency and literary innovation.” Read the full article on the…
Celebrate October – German Heritage Month
Celebrate with our German Communities German Heritage Month. Enjoy a multitude of different events in Saskatchewan!
WebTutorials: Working and living in Germany
The International Services (ZAV) in Germany is a service within the Federal Employment Agency (BA). The BA works with many high-ranking domestic and international cooperation partners and labor market services. The focus is on the immigration of skilled workers from abroad and the placement of special professional groups. The ZAV…
Government of Canada signs MoU with Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz
Germany’s heavyweights in the automotive industry, the Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz, want to work more closely with Canada in the future. During the visit of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to Canada, both companies signed declarations of intent on electromobility in Toronto on August 23. Read more on the declaration…
Learn German & sign up for your German class!
German classes are available for preschooler, children, adults, high school students & university students for different levels. Online and in-person classes offered. Why learn German? Work and Travel: use German in one of the six German speaking countries in Europe: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. Science: German is…
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