200 years of Beueler Weiberfastnacht
“Weiberfastnacht,” also known as Women’s Carnival Day, is celebrated as an unofficial holiday in cities along the Rhine such as Mainz, Cologne, and Dusseldorf. On this day, women are ceremonially presented with the key to the city by the Lord Mayor, granting them free reign to revel and celebrate throughout…
Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz
Snow polo is a somewhat different and rare winter sport. Read the article about the snow polo world cup in St. Moritz here.
Immigration Stories
During World War II, 45 million Europeans were displaced, which means that they were residing in a different location by the end of the war in 1945 compared to where they were living when the war started. Numerous families, including the Alksne family from Riga, Latvia, were compelled to relocate…
German New Year’s Tradition
Bleigießen – Lead Pouring, a German New Year’s Tradition. Read the article 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.
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…