Heritage Regina’s 2024 Lecture Series
The Robinson Homestead
Saturday, January 27 | 2:00 and 5:00 PM
John Robinson shares the project of a lifetime: building a homestead shack in three days using tools and craftmanship of his ancestors.
Featuring a homestead shack on-site, and an interactive tool demonstration.
FROST Downtown Hub | Big White Tent on 12th Avenue
In partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Serving the Crown: Reflections from Saskatchewan’s First Indigenous Lieutenant Governor
Thursday, February 15 | 7:00 PM
His Honour Russ Mirasty, 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, discusses Indigeneity and service to the Crown.
A meet-and-greet reception with the Lieutenant Governor will follow.
Government House (Sir Richard Lake Ballroom) | 4607 Dewdney Avenue
Progressive Architecture: Our Past is Our Future
Saturday, March 2 | 7:00 PM
Using an extensive collection of historic photos, architectural designer John Robinson features the amazing structures that Regina has lost, restoration success stories and buildings currently at risk.
Darke Hall | 2255 College Avenue
Threads That Bind: The Connection Between Society, Art & Architecture
Thursday, March 21 | 7:00 PM
Architect James Youck examines the relationship between art, architecture and historical context through western civilization, including examples from Regina.
Online Lecture | Link via Heritage Regina Facebook Page
The 1935 Regina Riot & the Death of Nick Schaack
Thursday, April 11 | 7:00 PM
Historian Bill Waiser returns for a captivating look at the On-to-Ottawa Trek, the resulting Regina Riot and a second, forgotten fatality.
The Artesian | 2627 13th Avenue
Admission to all lectures is free of charge, however a $10 donation per group is recommended to support our programming.
Heritage Regina is grateful to our partners at the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District, Government House and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Darke Hall and The Artesian for helping us make our Lecture Series possible.
Meet the Speakers
CBC Interview: Cultural Trailways
Our president Jackie Schmidt joined CBC’s The Morning Edition earlier this week. Listen below to hear her interview and learn more about the new additions to the Cathedral Cultural Trailway, and how Regina residents can get involved:
New Social Media Associate for Heritage Regina
Heritage Regina would like to introduce our new Social Media Associate, Nathaniel Hak!
Originally from Regina, Nathaniel is looking forward to learning more about Regina’s cultural and built heritage, and is excited to expand his knowledge of land-based heritage and the ecosystems found in our city. Nathaniel is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology at the University of Regina. This past spring, he completed a diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta, where he managed social media for the School of Environmental Sciences, showcasing his program and the school, and served as a student member on the school’s Board of Governors. Nathaniel spent this past summer with Nature Saskatchewan as a Habitat Stewardship Assistant, engaging with Saskatchewan’s landowners to conserve wildlife habitat on the prairies. During his free time, you can usually find Nathaniel spending time with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, or daydreaming about his next holiday.
New Executive Director for Heritage Regina
Heritage Regina would like to introduce our new Executive Director, Sarah Wood!
Sarah Wood is a Regina-born heritage management professional, with a particular interest in alternative learning and engagement, inclusive history, and ecomuseum models. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in history and is completing her Masters in history with a focus on Canadian legal history. She recently completed her Certificate in Community Museum Studies with the Museums Association of Saskatchewan. Sarah’s most recent work was with the Legislative Building doing education and heritage management and she has previously worked for the Western Development Museum and other community museums. She is very excited to join Heritage Regina and further its great work bringing history alive and preserving it for the community. You can usually find Sarah with a book in her hands either in her backyard or at Madge Lake with her husband, one-year-old daughter, and their giant orange cat.
Proposed Heritage Maintenance Policy
Proposed Heritage Maintenance Policy
On Wednesday, April 26, City Council debated a proposed Heritage Maintenance Policy. The policy is designed to allow the city to inspect properties on the Heritage Inventory and to recommend maintenance work to ensure the longevity of our heritage assets. The inspection only includes the character-defining elements on the facade of the building and items like foundations, roofs, and other factors that ensure the building remains solid. The policy also sets requirements for owners of vacant heritage buildings to protect heritage assets from the elements. Unfortunately, some heritage property owners known for leaving their vacant buildings unprotected from the elements, object to the requirements.
This is Heritage Regina’s presentation to City Council in support of the policy. (http://heritageregina.ca/…/Heritage-Regina_-_Phase-2…) We are happy to report that the policy was passed in a vote of 9 in favour and only 1 councilor, Ms. Nelson, opposed.
We will post a link to the complete Heritage Maintenance Policy when it is made available by the city.
2023 Heritage Regina Lecture Series
FROST FESTIVAL LECTURE
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN WINTER
Saturday, February 11th / 1pm
FROST Downtown Hub: Big White Tent on 12th Avenue
In Partnership with Downtown Business Improvement District
Get to know Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter-inspired architecture through stories, drawings, and photos.
PRESERVING THE HEART OF REGINA
Thursday, February 23rd / 7pm
Artesian, 2627 13th Avenue
Learn the history of the Victoria Park Conservation District, discover lost park structures, and understand the current threats to the future of our historic downtown park
ONLINE LECTURE
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT – THE ART OF HOME
Thursday, March 16th / 7pm
Link to be posted on Heritage Regina’s Facebook Page
This highly illustrated presentation will take you on a journey from Frank Lloyd Wright’s earliest projects through his life
and renowned career.
ROARING REGINA
Thursday, March 23rd / 7pm
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave.
A talented team of lecturers will explore Regina in the Roaring 20’s: From cars, to fashion, architecture, music, dance crazes, Art Deco and so much more.
TALE OF TWO FUTURES: SASKATCHEWAN IN 1905 AND 2005
Thursday, April 6th / 7pm
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave.
Historian Bill Waiser returns for a fast-paced history of Saskatchewan’s first 100 years and discover why at the beginning of the 21st century Saskatchewan was not the same as a century ago. No seatbelt required.
ALL LECTURES ARE FREE – SUGGESTED DONATION $10.00 to help fund Heritage Regina’s educational programming.
2022 Heritage Regina Lecture Series
Catalogue Homes: ‘Kit Homes’ That Built the Prairies
Thursday, February 24 @ 7:00 PM
Heritage Regina’s Facebook Page – Facebook Live
Join John Robinson in an online lecture that takes us back to a time when mail-order homes were shipped thousands of miles by rail to the prairies and assembled by local labour.
LINK: Recorded Lecture – Catalogue Homes
Harry’s Letters – General Motors and the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Facebook Live – Heritage Regina
Join automotive author and award-winning journalist Dale Johnson as he tells the story of the first manager of Regina’s General Motors plant, Harry Aughe, and his relationship with the people at Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, near Fort Qu’Appelle.
In Search of Almighty Voice
Thursday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave
Historian Bill Waiser tells the story of Almighty Voice, a member of the One Arrow First Nation and once one of Canada’s most wanted men. Learn how his resistance is important to reconciliation today. Meet and greet book sale to follow
What’s Your Style? Understanding Regina’s Residential Architecture
Lecture
Thursday, April 28 @ 7:00 PM
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave.
Learn to identify Regina’s historical architectural styles with John Robinson.
Stained Glass Workshops
Friday, April 29th @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 30th @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 1st @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Robinson Residential, 2232 2nd Ave.
Reception and Conversation
Saturday, April 30 @ 7:00 PM
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave
Poetry And Stories of the 60’s Scoop
Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Writers Guild
Thursday, May 5 @ 7:00 PM
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave.
Join our Saskatchewan Poet Laureate Carol Rose GoldenEagle for a discussion on how this harmful government policy has impacted her life and her writing. Reception and book sale to follow.
If These Places Could Talk: Community Connections
Sunday, May 15 @ 1:00 PM
The Artesian – 2627 13th Ave.
This is a special lecture for children, ages 5 and up (accompanied by an adult). Explore historic places in Regina and the province with readings from Crista Bradley’s new book and share stories about places that are special to you. Meet and greet book sale to follow.
Cultural Trailway News
Stay tuned for the exciting announcement of the next Cultural Trailway district, coming in 2022!