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.…
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
ROCK YOUR ROOTS: WALK FOR RECONCILIATION
The Walk for Reconciliation gathers Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomer peoples in Saskatoon to demonstrate their commitment to truth and reconciliation. Participants are invited to “Rock Your Roots” by wearing cultural regalia or carrying signs that celebrate their heritage. Information for Newcomers Poster
The State of Cultural Clubs in Saskatchewan
Our communities continue to become more and more diverse right across the province and each year — in the two biggest cities, festivals are held to collectively showcase that. In many cases, it’s the cultural clubs that keep people together and help put on those pavilions one weekend each year.…
German Language Award
Are you learning German at a Saskatchewan High School? SGCAF is offering two German Language Awards for high school students. Follow the link and send us your application before June 12th. Application form.
Treffpunkt – Feel the German Culture
Everyone is welcome! Come join us at Treffpunkt in Regina at the Regina German Club on June 10th. We will have a delicious lunch followed by the Special Volunteer Awards presentation. Later you can choose between two interesting events, either a Regina walking tour visiting Regina’s oldest streets, or watch…
USask Lecture Theatre named for Nobel Laureate Gerhard Herzberg
A prominent lecture theatre on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus is now named in honour of Nobel Laureate Dr. Gerhard Herzberg (PhD). Read the article here.
April E-Update
Check out our latest E-Update. To read the Update click here.
Consul General visits the Saskatchewan German Council
Consul General Marc Eichhorn seized the opportunity of the inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum in Saskatoon to also convene with the Saskatoon German Council. Read the article here.