Heritage Regina 2026 Lecture Series

Heritage Regina’s Lecture Series is back in 2026, covering a range of architectural and cultural topics. You won’t want to miss any of our five lectures between January and April. 

Join us on January 29 for “Sober Stories and Tipsy Tales from Regina’s Prohibition Era.” In what’s sure to be Heritage Regina’s driest lecture yet, you’ll experience the history, song, and story that brings the era of 1920s prohibition to life. 

On February 26, “From the Odyssey to Q: 50 Years of 2SLGBTQ History in Regina” explores snapshots of Regina’s lesbian, gay, and queer pasts—primarily from 1972 to the mid-eighties—through a lecture drawn from VJ Korinek’s award-winning book, Prairie Fairies. 

Learn how early immigrants to Western Canada picked their dream homes by flipping pages with Heritage Regina board member John Robinson’s lecture, “House in a Box: Catalog Homes,” on March 5. 

Local personalities join Heritage Regina board member Rebecca Bend on March 26 to discuss both their favorite locations and community-nominated properties in “Heritage Huddle: Regina’s Most Beloved Buildings.” 

Finally, step back in time with historian Bill Waiser for “No Level Fields.” This lecture provides an examination of the homesteading experience in Saskatchewan and uncovers why only three out of five settlers succeeded. 

“Our Winter Lecture Series is one of the ways Heritage Regina brings people together to explore the stories that have shaped our city,” says Heritage Regina’s President, Jackie Schmidt. “Each lecture offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect with Regina’s rich history, and we’re excited to welcome the community back for another season of thoughtful conversation and discovery.” 

Heritage Regina strives to preserve sites of historical, cultural, and architectural significance in Regina by creating an awareness of the community’s shared stories and of the importance of heritage in sustaining the culture and identity of the city. 

You can keep up with all news regarding the events on our Facebook Page: Facebook.com/HeritageRegina