Heritage Regina is thrilled to present our 2025 Lecture Series: Stories of Immigrants!
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African Canadian Black History Month: Stories of Saskatchewan
Thursday, February 6 | 7:00 PM
Carol LaFayette-Boyd from the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Inc. highlights the history of people of African descent since their first documented arrival in Saskatchewan.
The Artesian | 2627 13th Avenue
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Step Back in Time: April 27th, 1907
Saturday, February 22 | 7:00 PM
When Regina was 25 years old, all eastern eyes were turned toward the “beautiful and wealthy city”. John Robinson fills Darke Hall with imagery and music with this snapshot of the Queen City of the Plains and the immigration that was fueling her growth.
Darke Hall | 2255 College Avenue
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Ukrainians in Saskatchewan: An Historical Overview
Thursday, March 6 | 7:00 PM
Join Dr. Nadya Foty-Oneschuk as she explores the various waves of Ukrainian settlement and the many important “firsts” for the Canadian Ukrainian community.
The Artesian | 2627 13th Avenue
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Chasing the Gold Mountain
Thursday, March 20 | 7:00 PM
Journalist and storyteller Florence Hwang leads us on a historical journey of a Chinese immigrant leaving a war-torn country in hopes of establishing a new future in a foreign land.
The Artesian | 2627 13th Avenue
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CHEATED: The Laurier Government and Theft of First Nations Reserve Land
Thursday, April 3 | 7:00 PM
Historian Bill Waiser examines how First Nations reserve land surrenders were not used to meet homesteader demand during the early 20th century settlement boom, but rather to line the pockets of politicians and others.
The Artesian | 2627 13th Avenue
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Admission is by donation – suggested $10 per person to help support Heritage Regina’s educational programming.
With thanks to our series partners The Artesian, SaskCulture, and the City of Regina.
For media inquiries please contact Sarah Wood, Executive Director, at sarahw@heritageregina.ca.
Carol LaFayette-Boyd
African Canadian Black History Month: Stories of Saskatchewan
Carol LaFayette-Boyd, a second generation Canadian, was born May 17, 1942 on a farm near McGee, Sask. Carol studied psychiatric nursing at the Saskatchewan Hospital – Weyburn, and after finishing her training worked at The Monroe Clinic in Regina. She ultimately finished her Bachelor’s of Social Work in 1985, after which she worked in Special Foster Homes before retiring in 2005. At the age of 50, Carol participated in the Masters Track Meet held in Regina and has been ‘hooked’ ever since. She holds or held Saskatchewan, Canadian and world Track records for her age groups. Carol was volunteer executive director of Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Inc. (SACHM) and is now treasurer.
John Robinson
Step Back in Time: April 27, 1907
John Robinson has been in the architectural design and drafting profession since 1977. In 1996 he incorporated Robinson Residential Design, a firm providing custom residential and design services to homeowners, builders, and developers, where he is now the principal designer and partner. John’s design projects have been featured on HGTV and in TV documentaries. His interest in historical homes has taken him across North America to better understand the importance of good design. John is currently serving on Heritage Regina’s board of directors. He retired in June of 2024, and is now enjoying traveling and spending lots of time with his new grandson.
Dr. Nadya Foty-Oneschuk
Ukrainians in Saskatchewan: An Historical Overview
Dr. Nadya Foty–Oneschuk is the Interim Director of the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage at St. Thomas More College (University of Saskatchewan), serves as the Chair of the Certificate in Ukrainian Studies, and is a lecturer in Ukrainian culture and language. Nadya was recognized twice with the campus-wide University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award. Nadya is a graduate of the Ukrainian Folklore Program at the University of Alberta, having completed her PhD in 2018. During her time at the U of A, Nadya also served as the co-manager of the federally-funded Local Culture and Diversity on the Prairies project, and worked as the Archivist at the Medwidsky Archives for several years. Dr. Foty-Oneschuk’s research areas include ethnography, Ukrainian ritual, and Ukrainian Canadian culture.
Florence Hwang
Chasing the Gold Mountain
Florence Hwang has a background in history, journalism, archives, and documentary film. She loves digging into her family roots and bringing those memories alive through storytelling, whether it be in film or print. Florence has written for many community newspapers and has worked as an archivist for various media outlets.
Bill Waiser
CHEATED: The Laurier Liberals and the Theft of First Nations Reserve Land
Bill Waiser is one of Canada’s foremost historians. Bill was a professor of History at the University of Saskatchewan for over 30 years. He was named Distinguished Professor Emeritus after his retirement from the university. Waiser has also worked as a Yukon Historian for Parks Canada. Now a full-time writer and public speaker, Waiser has written 21 books, with his most recent entitled “Cheated: The Laurier Liberals and the Theft of First Nations Reserve Land”, the topic of this year’s lecture. Waiser has been a recipient of several awards and honours, including the Order of Canada, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction. Waiser has also had regular columns in many Canadian newspapers.