Victorian Christmas Celebration
Join us at the Little Stone Schoolhouse for a Victorian Christmas Celebration and learn all about the 19th Century origins of our modern holiday traditions! In this festive 2 hour program, discover what a one room schoolhouse was like in the wintertime and how the holidays were celebrated at school and in the home. Guests will have an opportunity to make Victorian Christmas cards and ornaments, decorate the schoolroom Christmas tree, and play a variety of classic Victorian parlour games. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
Date: Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: The Little Stone Schoolhouse, located just east of St. Andrews College and Royal University Hospital on the University of Saskatchewan campus (110 Clinic Road). Nearby parking includes paid metre and the hospital parkade.
Fee: $15.00 plus taxes (non-refundable).
The program requires a minimum of 5 participants to proceed. If less that 5 participants, the event will be cancelled and ticket fees fully refunded.
Please Note: The Little Stone Schoolhouse has no electricity or running water. Washrooms are located nearby at the Health Sciences Building.
Hunt. Gather. Fish. Explore. Exhibit Opening
Hunt. Gather. Fish. Explore. is an original exhibition celebrating the legacy of hunting, fishing, and sustainable sustenance practices and leisure activities in Saskatchewan. The exhibit showcases Saskatchewan's unique natural resources and exploring both settler and Indigenous land practices. Join the exhibit's curator Helanna Gessner and special guest speakers in opening the exhibit. Reception will include light appetizers and refreshments.
Children are welcome! During the short program at the beginning of the reception kids will have access to crafts and games for entertainment before the gallery is open for exploration.
This exhibit was made possible thanks to our platinum sponsors, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and the Bass Pro Shops Cabela's Outdoor Fund.
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Preserving Your Garden Bounty
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Prairie Room
Facilitator: Helen Shook
Vermicompost Workshop
Join us for an engaging session on composting with Lisa Howse, the Compost Education Coordinator from the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council. This family-friendly activity is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost using worms. 🌱🐛
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Lobby
Culture Days
Little Stone School Open House
Get ready for a blast from the past! Join us at the Little Stone School (LSS) Open House on September 21 from 12pm to 2pm. This is a FREE drop-by event for families and visitors to get an up-close look at the LSS, participate in a craft activity and play some much-loved pioneer games.
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: 110 Clinic Place, Little Stone Schoolhouse, University of Saskatchewan
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Family Fun Day
This Saturday is all about family fun at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre! Explore the interactive "Taste of Science" exhibition from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and learn all about food spoilage. There will be games, activities, and crafts for everyone to enjoy!
Date: October 5, 2024
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Time: 12pm - 4:30pm
Red Dress Installation
Honouring MMIWG2S+
On May 6, Helanna Gessner, Curatorial, Collections and Exhibits Manager for the Diefenbaker Canada Centre and Marilyn Black, Indigenous Student Recruitment and Initiatives Coordinator for the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, were joined by Indigenous Elders and members of the University of Saskatchewan community to honour Red Dress Day and raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples. Together the group installed an temporary outdoor exhibit of red dresses around the Diefenbaker Building that will remain in place until May 30th.
We would like to thank Elder Roland Duquette, Elder Linda Sanderson, and Elder Joe Naytowhow for starting the event in a good way and guiding us in creating a space where people could share and remember. We would also like to thank Rachel Fiddler with the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre for joining us and sharing on the importance of Red Dress Day.
Members of the Saskatoon community and visitors to campus are invited to contribute by adding a red ribbon to the installation. Ribbons are available in the Diefenbaker Building foyer Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Saturday 12-4:30pm.
Photography Project
Museum Week 2020: Culture in Quarantine
Following the #ArtinQuaratine initiative by the Getty Museum, join in the fun and try your hand at replicating some candid Diefenbaker moments!
Have a look through our suggested photo collection or find your own inspiration from our online exhibits. Choose a photo, use clothing and props from your home, or recreate the image in crayons, paint or pencil, and share your artistic interpretation with us (@diefcentre) on social media!! We will repost your photo as a side-by-side comparison for the world to admire! And don't forget to tag #museumweek2020 or #museumweek.
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