German Cultural Traditions Books
During the project four books were developed each covering a specific German cultural tradition. The books are written in English and German and contain information about traditions, craft ideas, recipes, songs and poems as well as pictures. Each book can be purchased from the SGC or you can buy them as a set of 4. See Resources/SGC Publications for details on prices.
The four books are:
Easter
Various German Traditions
Carnival
Christmas
SGC Immigrant Handbook
Welcome! A Handbook for Immigrants to Saskatchewan, (2016) Saskatchewan German Council Inc.
The book is in German and English, and provides immigrants with a comprehensive and province-wide guide to permanently settling in Saskatchewan. The guide includes essential information for newcomers in regards to immigration, housing, employment, education, banking, and other important areas. The handbook is given out on a demand basis. To obtain a hard copy, contact the SGC office or your member group.
Diversity of Germany Banners
The diversity project “Beyond Autobahn and Oktoberfest” intends to create an interest in German language, culture and traditions. It further aims to educate and inform about aspects of the history of the German people that might not be known to many.
The following topics are included: Language, Waves of Immigrants to Canada, Art & Architecture, Literature, Music, Fact on Germany, History of the 20th Century, Public Figures, Cultural Traditions, Invented in Germany and Traditional Cuisine.
To view the banners, please click here.
Luther Exhibit
Host your own poster exhibition on the history of the Reformation by renting these posters from SGC! The poster exhibition “#HereIStand. Martin Luther, the Reformation and its Results” shows the upheavals of the 16th century delivered through 16 modern, attractively designed and informative posters. Spark interest in this German history that changed Western civilization forever.
For more details, click here.
