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The German Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian organization. Our Purpose is to cultivate and promote the German Language, culture, and customs of German-Canadians in Canada within the scope of Canadian Multiculturalism.
Founded November/02/1985.
Treaty and Traditional
Territory Acknowledgement
The German-Canadian Congress meets on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
From the president
by Lydia Schöppner - President of GCC MB
November 2024
The year is drawing to a close, and in Germany, the shorter and darker days invite people to visit the numerous Christmas markets to enjoy cozy gatherings, buy gifts, or indulge in a glass of mulled wine or “Feuerzangenbowle.” In this issue, you can learn more about the history of “Feuerzangenbowle.”
Here in Winnipeg, the GCC is once again hosting the traditional Christkindlmarkt, which will take place from November 29 to December 1 at the Fort Garry Place Mall, marking its 39th edition this year. The traditional lantern procession for the St. Martin’s Festival, organized annually by the Kinderschule in November, also brings light to the darkness. Perhaps some of you attended this year? .....more