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:

Diversity of Austria Banners

The diversity project “Beyond Alps & Apfelstrudel” is an introduction to both the traditional and modern Austria, its rich culture and history, famous cuisine, stunning architecture and much more. The banners also include information on Austrian migration to Canada and recognize famous Austrian-Canadians in Saskatchewan.

If you would like more information, please contact the office.

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 20^th 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 16^th 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.