German Heritage Month
October is officially recognized as “German Heritage Month” in Canada. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of German-Canadians to our society, embrace the richness of German language and culture, and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate German heritage. Enjoy the events during October…
Summer Job – Cultural Development Assistant
Title: Cultural Development Assistant (Canada Summer Job) Duration: May 13, 2024 until July 5, 2024 (8 weeks) Job Summary The Cultural Development Assistant contributes to the development of cultural materials, programs, and events with the goal of providing access to cultural experiences. Along with promoting the German culture and language,…
Newcomers and mental health: The toll of living in two worlds
When Theresa Kliem immigrated to Canada from she was keenly aware of her homesickness. It made her curious about the mental health of other immigrants – especially ones in smaller communities. Her documentary on the subject “The Newcomers” introduces us to people making a new life in small town Saskatchewan.…
“Recognition for Germany” WebTutorial – A Valuable Resource
This free WebTutorial focuses on “Working and Living in Germany” and offers valuable guidance and insights for individuals starting their journey in the country. The International Services provides information and advisory services to support foreign employees, helping them navigate Germany and feel welcome, before and after their arrival.
German Heritage Month
Dear Friends! In December 2016, the Canadian Parliament officially declared October “German Heritage Month” in order to “recognize the contributions that German-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the German language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon German heritage for future generations, and that the…
German Mini Lesson Teachers needed
German language speakers needed! The Mini Language Lesson Program matches language instructors with schools for 8 hours of language & cultural instruction. Language instructors are paid an honorarium of $300.00 plus expenses (travel, meals, etc). You don’t have to be a licensed teacher to participate, just have fun! Poster
Interested in studying in Germany? Check out these scholarship options.
The DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service offers scholarships for music, performing arts, architecture, research visits to Germany and more. The first round of fall deadlines for DAAD programs in support of research and study have been announced. Check out the scholarship option here.
Working in Germany
Germany’s parliament on Friday approved plans to attract more skilled workers to Europe’s biggest economy and help address labor shortages in a growing number of professions. Read the article in Euronews here.
Are You a Skilled Worker and Interested in a Job in Germany?
Read the article about the skilled worker shortage in Germany from the German Federal Foreign Office.
Lead Teacher/Coordinator for English-German Preschool
Are you passionate about working with young children? This might be the perfect opportunity for you to work with them. Hansel & Gretel English-German Preschool is looking for a lead teacher/coordinator. Send your resume to coordinator.hanselandgretel@gmail.com . For more information click here.