Join us for an engaging session on composting with Lisa Howse, the Compost Education Coordinator from Saskatchewan Waste Water Reduction. 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

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 

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.

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.

Photo Collection