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Your Family History

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Your Family History: Finding and Assembling the Pieces
April 20 – 22, 2018

The Saskatoon Branch, Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SBSGS) has opened the registration for Your Family History: Finding and Assembling the Pieces. This is the first genealogy conference to take place in Saskatoon since 2011.The SBSGS will host this weekend long event at the Park Town Hotel by bringing in speakers from across western Canada.

Participants will get to choose from sessions designed to provide them with new tools in as they research their family’s history. Early bird deadline is March 20, 2018 with only 150 spots available.

WHO: SBSGS volunteers will host 180 genealogists from across western Canada
WHAT: Your Family History: Finding and Assembling the Pieces Genealogy Conference
WHEN: April 20 -22, 2018
WHERE: Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
WEBSITE: www.genealogysaskatoon.org

Questions regarding this event or requests for additional information can be directed to Linda Suveges, Conference Chair, at SGS2018Conference@sasktel.net or by calling 1-306-221-2178.

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Archives Week

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February 4-10, 2018

Archives Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of February.
Events featured during past Archives Weeks have included phone-ins shows on Radio; celebrity reading events, open houses and evenings of films in archives across Saskatchewan or of archival value to the province, a screening of the 1973 Saskatchewan-made film Paperback Hero was an example.

The “Archives Pavilion” at the Saskatoon Heritage Festival has been a regular feature in Saskatoon, but other events in communities including Cut Knife, Humboldt, LaRonge, Lloydminster, Melfort, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, St. Isidore de Bellevue, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Wilcox and many more across the province.

Archives Week will continue to be an annual event, celebrated during the first full week of February starting on the Sunday.

“Night at the Roxy: Archival Variety Show,”
February 8th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 320 20th Street West, Saskatoon, featuring readings, films, and an interactive display from the Western Development Museum. The fourth film in the Provincial Archives’ video series “From the Prairies to the Trenches” will be shown at the event

The 2018 Saskatoon Heritage Festival, February 4th, afternoon, at the Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon.

To learn more about the many activities taking place throughout the province, please visit: http://www.scaa.sk.ca/public-awareness/archives-week/.

Doors Open volunteers

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Canada 150 – Eras of Building in Saskatoon
Volunteer at DOORS OPEN SASKATOON!
Sunday, June 4, 2017, 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Saskatoon Doors Open is currently looking for volunteers to participate in the event for 2.5 hours! The job requires volunteers to help people with any questions, pointing them in correct directions, and make suggestions as to where their next stop should be! If you or others you may know would be interested in helping out with this event please let them know!

Follow this link to sign up to volunteer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoorsOpenVolunteer

Contact Kim Ali at 306.652.1400 x 1 or kimali@onpurpose.ca if you have any questions.

What is Doors Open Saskatoon? A biennial event that offers access to architecturally, historically, culturally, and socially significant buildings in Saskatoon. Doors Open Saskatoon provides an opportunity to explore buildings not normally open to the public in an organized and professional manner.

What types of buildings are involved? Properties involved in past years range from our new police station to our oldest building, the Marr Residence and everything in between. The buildings showcase many architectural styles including new buildings with LEED technology. Schools, churches, commercial enterprises – anyone who wants to tell the history of their building or show off a particular renovation, change of use, or special feature can join the tour.

How are building chosen? Building selection is overseen by a panel of architects, designers and community leaders who volunteer their time. The committee reviews and selects building based on a theme — this year’s theme is “Canada 150 – Eras of Building in Saskatoon”.

What happens June 4? The public will tour as many buildings as they wish. A visit may include an interpreted tour of the building, describing its place in our history, the period style and construction methods / materials or its purpose in the past and today. As well, interpreters may weave stories about interesting characters that owned, operated, or had specific connections to each building.

As a volunteer what is your commitment? Before the event, volunteers agree to attend a volunteer training to learn what to expect on Doors Open Saskatoon day, which building they are assigned to, and more. The day of the event, volunteers work for one or two 2.5 hour shift(s) on Sunday, June 4, 2017 sometime between 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Heritage Festival of Saskatoon

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Sunday, February 7, 2016
Noon – 5:00 pm
Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue
Free Admission

The 2016 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon will celebrate Saskatoon’s rich entertainment heritage with the theme Entertaining Saskatoon on Sunday, February 7, 2016, 12 – 5 pm at the Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue.

Come explore the rich diversity of Saskatoon from past to present through the variety of heritage and multi-cultural themed displays & interactive exhibits throughout the museum.

Join in the opening parade! Chat with our exhibitors or get answers to your questions. Try your hand at old-time activities or brush up on your “home skills”. Play a game. Learn more about the cultural landscape of Saskatoon. Hands-on activities & demonstrations are offered throughout the afternoon. Entertainment on two stages features performances by fantastic performers, children’s entertainers, and musicians. Free Admission to the Museum and Festival.

Hosting an exhibit at the festival is a wonderful opportunity to promote interest in, and knowledge of, our city’s history and to showcase your organization. Last year’s attendance surpassed 2800 people.

The Heritage Festival of Saskatoon gratefully acknowledges the financial sponsorship of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Lotteries, Information Services Corporation, and SaskTel.

We appreciate the in kind sponsorship of the Western Development Museum, Meewasin, SaskTel Remai Modern Art Caravan, ProPrint, SCYAP, The Giggle Factory, and The Flag Shop.

We are thankful for the media sponsorship of the Saskatoon Media Group, 98COOL, CJWW, The Bull, CFCR, and Planet S.

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Doors Open Saskatoon – June 2015

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THE OLD IS NEW
Sunday, June 7, 2015; Noon – 5PM

Peek behind doors of Saskatoon’s most interesting buildings!

Doors Open Saskatoon is part of an international tradition that began in Scotland in 1990. This one-day event started in Saskatoon in 2005, and offers a chance to peek behind the doors of approximately 20 of Saskatoon’s most interesting buildings. Many buildings provide guided tours, special exhibits, displays, or performances. Although appreciation of our built heritage is an important outcome of the event, the buildings chosen represent interesting examples of both historical and contemporary architecture in Saskatoon. This year’s event is proudly supported by the Saskatoon Heritage Society, City of Saskatoon, Tourism Saskatoon, Meewasin, and the Saskatchewan Association of Architects.

This event only takes place every second year, and is one of the few city-wide events that encourages, supports, and engages the people of Saskatoon in the appreciation and valuation of the diverse built cultural history that the city has to offer. The free event is accessible to all, since Saskatoon Transit is also offering free bus service all day on Sunday, June 7. Pick up your button at select locations starting on May 11:
• City Hall (222 3rd Avenue North)
• Meewasin (402 3rd Avenue South)
• Saskatoon Transit (23rd Street Bust Mall)
• Tourism Saskatoon (#101 – 202 4th Avenue North)

Website: http://www.doorsopensaskatoon.com

BROADWAY/NUTANA AREA
Empyreal Building (Brainsport)
Grace-Westminster United Church
Kindrachuk Agrey Architects
Marr Residence
Nutana Collegiate
St. Joseph Church

CASWELL/RIVERSDALE AREA
A. L. Cole Pumphouse
Christ Church Anglican
City of Saskatoon Bus Barns
City of Saskatoon Fire Hall No. 1
Studio 914 (La Troupe du Jour)
The 525
The Underground Café
Westmount Community School
Village Guitar Amp & Co.

CITY PARK AREA
Affinity Credit Union (Wilson School)

DOWNTOWN AREA
Affinity Credit Union
Capitol Music Club
Delta Bessborough
Drinkle Building
Saskatoon Police Service
St. John’s Cathedral

UNIVERSITY AREA
Bottomley House
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Little Stone School House
The Observatory
Superintendent’s Residence

Doors Open Saskatoon – June 7, 2015

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June 7, 2015:
Saskatoon Heritage Society presents Doors Open Saskatoon – Doors Open Saskatoon, a popular bi-annual event that allows people to peek behind the curtains of some of Saskatoon’s most interesting buildings for free, has been confirmed for Sunday, June 7, 2015. This year’s event is sure to have something for everyone with an exciting mix of new and old buildings. Approximately 20 buildings have already been added to this year’s tour, including Affinity Credit Union (City Park School), Bus Barns, Fire Station #1, Little Stone School House, and the Superintendents Residence. The complete list of participating buildings for the 2015 Doors Open Saskatoon event is expected to be released in mid-May. Visit the Doors Open Saskatoon website at www.doorsopensaskatoon.com to keep up-to-date.

Heritage Festival of Saskatoon

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Sunday, February 1, 2015
Western Development Museum
2610 Lorne Avenue
Noon – 5:00 pm

FREE ADMISSION

The 2015 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon will celebrate the youth of Saskatoon and area with the theme Young Saskatoon on Sunday, February 1, 2015, 12 – 5 pm at the Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue.

Come explore the rich diversity of Saskatoon from past to present through the variety of heritage and multi-cultural themed displays & interactive exhibits throughout the museum.

Join in the opening parade! Chat with our exhibitors or get answers to your questions. Try your hand at old-time activities or brush up on your “home skills”. Play a game. Learn more about the cultural landscape of Saskatoon. Hands-on activities & demonstrations are offered throughout the afternoon. Entertainment on two stages features performances by fantastic performers, children’s entertainers, and musicians. Free Admission to the Museum and Festival.

The Heritage Festival of Saskatoon gratefully acknowledges the financial sponsorship of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Lotteries, Information Services Corporation, and SaskTel.

We appreciate the in kind sponsorship of the Western Development Museum, Meewasin, SaskTel Mendel Art Caravan, ProPrint, SCYAP, The Giggle Factory, and The Flag Shop.

We are thankful for the media sponsorship of the Saskatoon Media Group, 98COOL, CJWW, The Bull, and Planet S.

Website: Heritage Festival of Saskatoon

2014 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon

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The 2014 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon will celebrate the diversity of Saskatoon and area with the theme Bridge Mixture: Who Do You Think We Were? on Sunday, February 2, 2014, 12 – 5 pm at the Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue.

Come explore the rich diversity of Saskatoon from past to present through the variety of heritage and multi-cultural themed displays & interactive exhibits throughout the museum.

Join in the opening parade! Chat with our exhibitors or get answers to your questions. Try your hand at old-time activities or brush up on your “home skills”. Play a game. Learn more about the cultural landscape of Saskatoon. Hands-on activities & demonstrations are offered throughout the afternoon. Entertainment on two stages features performances by fantastic children’s entertainers, dancers, singers, and musicians. Free Admission to the Museum and Festival.

ALSO: Archives Week, February 2-8, 2014, is an annual event showcasing the role that archives and archivists play in preserving and making available Saskatchewan’s documentary heritage. Activities in communities across the province include celebrity reading events, film nights, open houses, exhibits and more.

In Saskatoon they will be displaying, with other members of the Saskatoon Archival Community, in the Archives Pavilion at the Heritage Festival of Saskatoon, Western Development Museum on Sunday, February 2nd from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Admission is FREE!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 7:30 pm: Spotlight on the Past: Celebrity Readings from Archives in Saskatchewan,
– Free admission, refreshments available for purchase
– Doors open at 7:00, event starts at 7:30 pm at “The Bassment”, 202 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon
– Come discover Saskatchewan’s fascinating past – both playful and profound, featuring readers Dwayne Brenna, Amy Jo Ehman, Leisha Grebinski, Skip Kutz, Vera Pezer, and Jeff Rogstad