Lecture Series: Stories of Immigrants

Step Back in Time: April 27^th, 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.

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 13^th 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 13^th 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

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.