Events

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… Continue reading 2006 Events

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.… Continue reading Special Events in 2007

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… Continue reading Special Events in 2008

Doukhobor Peace Movement Day, June 27 Re-enactment of Doukhobor soldiers laying down their arms, Easter 1895, and burning their arms, June 1895. Guest speakers and MC Norm Rebin in attendance. Tour to follow. Terry McLean's painting provided by the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Castlegar, BC.      Family Heritage Day, August 8 Remember your history! Bring your family, your… Continue reading Special Events in 2009

Doukhobor Friends Opening Day July 3 This was a re-enactment of what took place long ago between the Doukhobors and First Nations people. The Doukhobors needed to plant their crops and gardens to grow food. They had no animals to help with this, so they made a plough out of wood, 16 women hooked themselves up… Continue reading Special Events in 2010

Opening Day July 2 Keynote speaker and MC was Norm Rebin. Special activities included the Prayer Home Opening Ceremony and the Heart and Stroke Big Bike. Pledges were accepted as our Doukhobors rode the 30-seat Big Bike wearing our historical costumes.   Closing Day July 30 Doukhobor Flavours Historically the Doukhobor are vegetarian. Visitors tasted our flavours. … Continue reading Special Events in 2011