THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

Culture

  • By September 30, 2009

    Up until recently, the city wanted to renovate the Mendel but that changed earlier this year when plans were unveiled for the AGS. Supporters of the Mendel are furious with the decision, which took place without public consultation. Even members of the Mendel family did not find out about the change before seeing it on the news.

  • A Year at Sherbrooke local premiere

    By September 24, 2009

    Thelma Pepper takes phenomenal photographs of Alzheimer’s patients and other long term care residents. The images she captures show individuality and a wealth of spirit in the subject
    Five years ago the National Film Board became aware of Pepper’s artwork and approached Gemini award winning director Thomas Hale to look into a film on Thelma Pepper…

  • Sir Ken the creativity expert

    By September 23, 2009

    Ken Robinson received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for his services to the arts and he speaks to audiences around the world about creativity. He has written several books on the subject, the latest being The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything. He will give a lecture at the U of S on Oct. 1 at Convocation Hall…

  • The Walnut Tree catapults through time

    By September 23, 2009

    “It’s the assignment of a lifetime,” said Deborah Buck of her involvement in Persephone Theatre’s season opener The Walnut Tree.
    A local cast, a meaningful story and the opportunity to play a variety of musical styles are just a few of the things that make Buck’s experience so special…

  • Jordan Schwab constructs his MFA show

    By September 22, 2009

    Jordan Schwab enjoys doing good work.
    Subsequently, he must have an interest in his relationship with entropy: the limits on a system’s ability to do useful work.

  • FROM THE VAULT: Karate Kid

    By September 22, 2009

    There are three things I learned from this movie: nothing goes better in an ’80s movie than teenage angst accompanied by Ace of Base; if you’re having a bad day in California a palm tree will cure all ills; and, finally, I understand the phrase “Wax on, wax off.”

  • Ukraine’s top band brings eclectic folk-rock to Saskatoon

    By September 22, 2009

    Arguably Ukraine’s best rock group, Haydamaky make Saskatoon the third stop on their North American debut tour on Sept. 24 at Louis’ Pub.
    The band has toured Europe extensively, headlining festivals in Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany. The Ukranian band is now ready to make its mark in Canada.

  • ARTISTS on ARTISTS: Chris Laramee

    By September 22, 2009

    The Sheaf interviewed Laramee, one of Saskatoon’s most prolific psychedelic musicians on the sounds of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and, in particular, Their Satanic Majesty’s Second Request.