Highlights of German Culture Alive Podcasts
Since 2020, SaskScapes has partnered with the SGC to celebrate German culture in Saskatchewan. Through storytelling, this series celebrates the presence of German culture in Saskatchewan, covering their history and culture. This episode highlights the “best of” moments picked from hours conversations that have previously been recorded for this series.
The Saskatoon Concordia Brass Band
SaskScapes – Episode 107 Love it or not, there is no denying that the old-time sounds of polka and “oompah” are alive and well. It may be a tough sell for some, but if you open your heart and your ears and set your toes a-tappin’ you’ll be hooked. It’s…
Mark Turner, CEO of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
In this ninth episode Kevin Power is joined by the CEO of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, Mark Turner, as they discover the expansive German repertoire that orchestras and audiences have embraced for centuries. This music belongs to everyone! They also uncover the amazing story of Heinz Moehn, one of the…
St. Peter’s Abbey
In this eighth episode, Kevin Power explores the history of St. Peter’s Abbey in the village of Muenster, about 120km east of Saskatoon. The town gets named after the city of Münster, Germany and that’s not the only German influence to be found here. In this episode Kevin is joined…
The Regina Glockenspiel
Listen on the SaskScapes website The Glockenspiel at Regina’s City Square Plaza is playing again! The Glockenspiel stood in Victoria Park from 1986 to 2010, was removed during constructions, restored, then re-installed in 2020. Join Kevin Power in conversation with his guest Alvin Knoll as they recount the history of…
Interview with artist Waltraude Stehwien
Listen on the SaskScapes website Waltraude Stehwien’s artistic sensibilities run so deep it is as if they form the very makeup of her DNA. Her earliest inspiration was her father who was a visionary and a well-respected puppeteer in Germany. Waltraude wanted nothing more than to follow in his footsteps…
Family food traditions with Amy Jo Ehman
Kevin Power speaks with author and “foodie extraordinaire” Amy Jo Ehman about her heritage background, about all of the nostalgia and knowledge of growing up on the farm, her lifestyle and culinary skills which reflect that! The historical component of this conversation picks up on the discussion with Mervin Weiss in…
German Holiday Traditions with Three Guests
Enjoy the conversation with three guests who share some of the German traditions passed down through generations. The traditions of Advent, Erntedankfest (Thanksgiving), the Christkindl market, the story of St. Nikolaus, and their own personal holiday memories.
