April 2023

"Promoting German culture, language, customs, traditions and interests
for the benefit of all Saskatchewan people."

Your Monthly News & Updates

Welcome to SGC's electronic update! This e-newsletter includes information on activities, events, services, programs and projects from the German community in Saskatchewan. Readers will also find information and events from SGC member groups.

Please help us to spread the news by re-posting, sharing or forwarding our monthly update.

Office & News

Become Part of our Community!

Take out a SGC membership, support German language and culture and become a part of our vibrant community.

The SGC offers individual, associate and organizational membership, each enjoying a variety of benefits.

We are looking forward to welcoming you as a new member! Join us, support us and stay connected. Get your membership today.

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SGC Board Nominations

The Saskatchewan German Council is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors to fill three director positions at the AGM on June 10, 2023.

As an umbrella organization to over 30 member groups, the SGC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote German culture, language, customs, traditions and interests for the benefit of all Saskatchewan people. The SGC plays an active role in building provincial multiculturalism.

If you value the German culture in Saskatchewan, consider a nomination.

Review our Nomination Information and Complete the Online Nomination Form here.

Consul General visits the SGC

Consul General Marc Eichhorn seized the opportunity of the inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum in Saskatoon to also convene with the Saskatoon German Council, which serves as the overarching entity for German associations in Saskatchewan and which at the same time is a vital collaborator of the German Consulate General in all things Saskatchewan.

Inauguration of the New Honorary Consul

On March 3rd, the official inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum (r) took place in Saskatoon, in the presence of German Consul General Marc Eichhorn (l). Honorary Consul Nussbaum will be replacing Dr. Oelck, whom we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for his work, dedication, and wonderful collaboration. Read more here

Contact Information:

Benedict E. Nussbaum Telephone: (306) 955-8890

Nussbaum & Company Facsimile: (306) 955-1293

Barristers & Solicitors Email: saskatoon@hk-diplo.de

204-2102 8th Street East

Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0Z1

Picture: © German Consulate General Vancouver

Culture & SGC Events

Author Miriam Körner reads FOX and BEAR

Please join us on May 18 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the library of Aden Bowman Collegiate, Saskatoon. Miriam Körner will read from her new book FOX and BEAR (FUCHS und BÄR). The German-English book reading is free for all, children are welcome. Just let them bring their favorite blanket and stuffed animal. German language skills not necessary to enjoy the reading.

More info here

New Immigration Story

John Michael UHRICH (1877-1951)

Did you know that Saskatchewan’s ninth Lieutenant Governor was an Ontario-born German? Saskatchewan introduced Canada’s first universal and comprehensive health care program in 1962, but did you know this same Ontario-born German laid the foundation for this program already in the 1920s. In this new immigration story Mervin Weiss tells the story of John Michael Uhrich.

Read the full story here.

German Music on CFCR 90.5 FM

Did you know that we have a community radio in Saskatchewan playing German contemporary music? Listen to “Klangfabrik” on CFCR 90.5 FM Saskatoon Community Radio on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

To listen live click here.

German Music: New Podcast with Marc Turner

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 German Heinz Moehn, his connection to Saskatchewan and his contributions to editions of scores by Mozart, Haydn, Handel, and others.

Listen to the podcast here.

Spring Postillion - SGC's Newsletter

Find out what is going on in the German community. Read the feature article about German Carnival traditions, learn about member group activities, and much more.

Just go to our website and enjoy our latest Postillion newsletter or better yet, sign up for your annual subscription of printed Postillions.

Recipes

Rote Grütze - German Sweet Fruit Dish

Food is an important part of the culture in German-speaking countries – it is a symbol of identity. Food brings people together, it brings back memories and creates new ones.

Join us for a culinary adventure on our YouTube channel and learn how to make Rote Grütze, a simple summer, or winter dessert!

Recipe

Easter Braid - Osterzopf

What would Easter be without delicious sweet bread. This recipe makes the classic Easter braid with raisins, almonds and lemon - very easy for you to bake. It tastes delicious and makes a wonderful addition to your Easter lunch or brunch!

Find the recipe on our website here.

Events

Current until May 12, 2023

Regina German Club’s second year of fundraising with Growing Smiles Plant Fundraiser. For more information click here.

April 1, 2023

Regina German Club is having a Bowling night fundraiser. Call 306-352-5897 to get your tickets. More information here.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is celebrating German Service every Sunday.

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

Klangfabrik on CFCR 90.5 FM. Listen to contemporary German music on Sunday afternoons.

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

Choir Practice, Volksliederchor Harmonie.

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the German Club Regina

April 8, 2023

Mount Olive Lutheran Church is celebrating German Easter Service .

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

April 11, 2023

Monthly meeting, Austrian Hunting and Fishing Club

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

April 16, 2023

Target Shooting, Austrian Hunting and Fishing Club

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

April 17, 2023

Kochlöffel & Nudelholz April cooking class.

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

April 21, 2023

Das Schulhaus, Deutschtreff. Come and have a nice chat in German or English. All levels of German speakers are welcome. Ask Dave for details here or keep an eye on there website.

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

April 21 and 22, 2023

Spargelfest in Regina at the Regina German Club.

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

April 22, 2023

Easter Skat with the Skat Club in Saskatoon.

10:00 am

April 22, 2023

Kaffeeklatsch - Casual Meeting for Learners of German organized by the German Language School Saskatoon open to everyone. More details here.

2:00 pm

April 23, 2023

Target Shooting, Austrian Hunting and Fishing Club

9:00 am

May 7, 2023

Second annual Maifest. Kulturgarten Saskatoon and the Concordia Junior Alpenrose Dancers will host their second annual Maifest at the Forestry Farm. Details will follow.

May 7, 2023

Volksliederchor Harmonie Spring Concert. Details will follow.

SGC MEMBERS

MEMBER INFORMATION

2023-2024 Funding

SGC is accepting applications for youth funding programs on an ongoing bases.

Member Funding Forms

Submit Your Event

Please submit your member group event to be posted on SGC's social media and in the e-newsletter.

Submit your Event

SGC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

American Historical Society of Germans from

Russia, Regina

Austrian Canadian Edelweiss Club, Regina

Austrian Edelweiss Dance Association, Regina

Austrian Hunting and Fishing Club

CFCR Community Radio Society of Saskatoon Inc.

Concordia Alpenrose Schuhplattler Verein

Concordia Brass Band

Concordia Junior Alpenrose Dancers

Das Schulhaus - Regina German Language School Inc.

Department of International Language, U of R

German Canadian Club Concordia,Saskatoon

German Canadian Society Harmonie, Regina

German Language School Saskatoon Inc.

Hansel & Gretel Preschool Inc.

Imhoff Heritage Society, St. Walburg

Jagd- und Fischverein “Waidmann’s Lust”, Regina

Karnevalsgesellschaft Harmonie, Regina

Kochlöffel & Nudelholz: German-Canadian

Koch- und Backstudio

Kulturgarten Saskatoon

Lloydminster German Heritage Society Inc.

Melville & District German Heritage Club

Mennonite Heritage Village, Swift Current

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Regina German Film Club

Saskatchewan Association of Teachers

of German, Saskatoon

Saskatchewan German Culture Assistance

Fund Inc.

Saskatoon German Heritage Society

Skat Club Saskatoon

Spiritwood German Canadian Club

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Regina

Village of Edenwold

Volksliederchor Harmonie Inc., Regina

Zichydorf Village Association

To learn about each member organization, click here:

SGC Member Groups

Saskatchewan German Council Inc. | Phone 306.975.0845 |

Email: office@saskgermancouncil.org| www.saskgermancouncil.org

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