The founding of Regina in 1882 followed a pattern that dates back to the earliest days of European settlement in North America: the creation of towns (and future cities in some cases) by an individual or some organized body, rather than by the settlers when they arrived. In Regina’s case it was the Canadian Pacific […]
Newcomers to Canada often struggle trying to find their way in a new culture with comical misadventures, near fatal errors and painfully embarrassing moments as they find their place in their new home, Canada. In honour of Black History Month, Ponziano Aluma will read from his book, “We’re Here, Now What?” which uses humour […]
The City of Regina Archives is a terrific source for old photographs and other historical material of interest to artists, researchers, and anyone else with a curiosity for history. In honour of Saskatchewan Archives Week, join the members of the City of Regina Archives team as they introduce the Archives, reveal hidden treasures from the […]
Presented by the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan as part of Archives Week. This two hour event begins at 7:00 PM and will feature readings from never before seen 1885 dispatches to and from the war front, and excerpts from Louis Riel’s diary. Speakers include Prof. James Daschuk and Prof Sylvain Rehault from the University of […]