The Doukhobor Dugout House

Special Events in 2008
2008-07-05 | The Doukhobor Dugout House Inc., Doukhobor Dugout House, Blaine Lake No. 434, Saskatchewan, S0J 0J0, Canada
Doukhobor Wedding Renewals, July 5

Re-enactment of a Doukhobor wedding. Guest Speaker Norm Rebin, speaking about our Doukhobor pioneer, P.G. Makaroff who played a role in Doukhobor marriages being recognized by the government.

Dedushka Day, August 16

Honoring our Grandfathers, pillars of the earth, those strong, honorable hard workers who made our foundations, who gave us their legacies.

Special Events in 2007
2007-07-07
Memory
Official opening was held July 7 with a plaque unveiling, guest speakers, Doukhobor women pulling the plough, placing of marker honouring 105 years of history and wool spinning demonstrations. Tours followed. Norm Rebin spoke about The Value of Collective Memory.
August 11 was Babushki Day honouring our grandmothers, with special stories and guest speakers. The event also marked the end of the season. Tours followed.

2006 Events
2006-07-02
2006 Archaeology Reunion, May 20

Guests included MP Maurice Vellacott, Saskatchewan Culture Minister Glenn Hagel, and MC Norm Rebin. The thesis written by graduate student Meagan Brooks was presented to representatives of the Verigin Museum, the Castlegar (BC) Museum and Saskatoon Doukhobor Society. A walkabout tour followed.
Photo: Brenda Cheveldayoff and Meagan Brooks

Leo Tolstoy Birthday Celebration
Doukhobor Dugout House hosted a guest speaker who talked about Tolstoy’s life, and in a re-enactment, Tolstoy read from his books. His birthday was celebrated with a cake.

Tolstoy and guest at birthday celebration; cake for Tolstoy’s birthday; Brenda Cheveldayoff and Tolstoy at start of tour.
Oospenia Spring Official Naming

Oospenia Spring was officially named. Johnathon Kalmakoff was on hand to present a scroll to mark the occasion. A plaque to mark this historical location will be unveiled in 2007.
Johnathon Kalmakoff presents Brenda Cheveldayoff with scroll marking the naming of the spring.
In 2006 stabilization of the Dugout House was started with the construction of steps and railing, made of wood and stone.
