German New Year’s Tradition

Bleigießen – Lead Pouring, a German New Year’s Tradition. Read the article from The German Way & More here.

Saskatoon Morning with Candis Lipski

The winter months are also a time of celebration and light for people all over the world. Over the next few weeks we’re going to be bringing you stories from some of those traditions. Our own Theresa Kliem is of course from Germany, where they celebrate St. Nicholas Day, or…

Immigration Stories

The immigration story of Gregor & Ilona Beck, originating from German families, deeply connected to agricultural-related enterprises, is now online. They relocated to Saskatchewan, bringing knowledge and skills, which made them a perfect match for Saskatchewan. Their journey is now documented online, shedding light on their transition and the contributions…

Online Advent Calendar

Our Advent Calendar, featuring 24 Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Canada (including Saskatchewan), is now available online. Each day, a new market will be revealed, accompanied by its history, German traditions, Christmas recipes, and crafts. Additionally, interactive games and quizzes for both kids and adults will be…

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 bread – world famous and diverse

Dive into the flavourful landscape of German bread, where over 3000 diverse types tantalize taste buds. From rustic Vollkornbrot to artisanal specialities, Germany’s bread heritage is a culinary journey worth savouring. Read the article.

Halloween in German speaking countries

Halloween and Pumpkin Festivals in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is not a traditional celebration there, but things are changing. Read the article here.

The Oktoberfest Edition – CBC – Blue Sky Radio

On September 29th we took you listeners on a virtual Oktoberfest adventure. We learned some of the history of Oktoberfest from CBC’s Theresa Kliem, we checked in with German Club festivities happening in Regina and Saskatoon and we learned about why some people this province love polka music thanks to…

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