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…
Visit of the German Federal President Dr. Steinmeier
Read about the German Federal President Dr. Steinmeier visit to Canada. The places he visited and the people he met. Read the article here.
Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant
Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen is investing $7 billion to establish its first overseas electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Read the article from Newsroom here.
Film Screening: The Ascent of Chimborazo
We know the film will not be shown in Saskatchewan however it is a story about Alexander von Humboldt. The Goethe Institute will screen the movie in Ottawa. Here the link. In case you would like to read more about Alexander von Humboldt here the article from Wikipedia.
Berlin’s 25-meter tall aquarium bursts
What a disaster. A huge aquarium in Berlin burst on Friday, causing glass, water and hundreds of tropical fish to spill out of the Sea Life tourist attraction in the heart of the German capital. Read the article here.
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…
We are hiring!
The Saskatchewan German Council is hiring an Office & Program Assistant to contribute to the efficient day-to-day office operations and supports the work of the executive director and the Board of Directors. Established in 1984, the Saskatchewan German Council Inc. (SGC) is a provincial not-for-profit umbrella organization for over 30…
Office Closed: July 1
SGC Offices will be closed tomorrow Friday, July 1 for Canada Day. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, July 4. Happy long weekend!
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…