The cultural center acts primarily as a meeting place, venue and as a central contact point for the Germans from Russia. It advises and supports cultural professionals of the target group and documents their history.

With ever-changing exhibitions, readings and lectures, the centre would like to give an insight into the history and culture of the Germans from Russia, to raise awareness of the fate of this now very large ethnic group.

For more information on their goals and activities, please visit their website.

Link to their website: (in German only!)

http://bkdr.de/

Our Sankt Martin Display

To read about the Legend of Sankt Martin, click here.

Here are some traditional songs that children sing for the Laternenumzug:

Laterne, Laterne

Ich geh mit meiner Laterne

Other traditions for Sankt Martin’s Day include:

Recipe for Weckmänner

Recipe for Stuffed Martin’s Goose

To make your very own Laterne, here are the instructions you need!

Make sure to visit the German Pavilion at Folkfest 2019 to see our display and get your “Lantern in a Bag” kit!

If you would like to continue receiving a printed Postillion four times a year, please fill out the information below and click ‘submit’. Otherwise, your name will be deleted from the mailing list.

Note: the Postillion is available in full colour here.

Nominations for the SGC Board of Directors – deadline extended to June 2, 2019

SGC is seeking committed individuals for the Board of Directors! For detailed information on qualifications, job description and commitment, please click below:

2019 SGC Nominee Information

Board Nomination Form

For any questions, please contact the office!

The program “Treffpunkt Deutschland” at CFCR 90.5FM Community Radio in Saskatoon is looking for a volunteer host or a pool of hosts.

Requirements: fluent in German and English, knowledge of a variety of German music, enjoys moderating some Sunday afternoons from 1pm – 3pm.

Training provided!

For more information contact:

Call Torsten at 639-470-1089 or email info@4forum.de

Celebrate 35 years of SGC with us!

Afternoon German-themed tour & workshop, and an evening banquet with German food and entertainment. Everyone is welcome!

Tour & Workshop

Special Volunteer Awards Banquet

To view the notice for the 2019 SGC Annual General Meeting, click here.

Board Nominations!

SGC is seeking committed individuals for the Board of Directors!

Open positions include: President, Vice-President, Secretary, 4 Director positions.

The AGM will take place on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Hampton Inn South in Saskatoon.

Click below links for more information:

2019 SGC Nominee Information

Board Nomination Form

For any questions, please contact the office!

In March 2019, SLA invites everyone in the province to read Just Pretending by Cree- Métis author Lisa Bird-Wilson. In the center of the short stories are the topics of identity and belonging.

As project partner, the Saskatchewan German Council will participate in One Book, One Province 2019 with the presentation “Genealogy & Identity: Rediscovering my German Roots” by Merv Weiss. Please see attached poster for more information.

To learn more about the Saskatchewan Library Association’s One Book, One Province 2019, follow this link: https://saskla.ca/programs/one-book-one-province-2019

Most immigrants will experience their children learning English faster than they do. They may also experience children replying in English while they speak their mother tongue to them. Why?
Because children want to fit in with their peers – desperately – and because they hear English so much more.

This very brief guide “Raising Children Bilingually” should answer the most important questions about raising children with two languages. The information sheet “Raising children with more than one language: Friends say we should!” along with a section of important Questions & Answers is a more detailed guide for parents about what to do!

Links to PDF’s:

1) Raising Children Bilingually: A Very Brief Guide (3-fold brochure), click here.
2) Raising Children With More Than One Language: Friends Say We Should! A Guide for Parents What To Do (with Q & A), click here.