German Canadian Cultural Association of Lunenburg County
Record #:
TOB0048
Last Modified:
26 Nov 2020
Last Full Update:
26 Nov 2020
Location
| Located In | Bridgewater |
| Where To Find Us | UPS Store 100 High St, Suite 105 Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V9 |
| Areas Served | Lunenburg County |
Contact
| Website | gccalc.org/index.html |
| gccalunco@gmail.com | |
| Contact | Judith Kienzle, Director; Phone: (902) 527-1372; Email: jkien@ns.sympatico.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Denton Conrad, President; Phone: (902) 543-7082; Email: dentonconrad@gmail.com |
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Description & Services
| Information |  The objectives of the German Canadian Cultural Association of Lunenburg County are: 1. To preserve the German cultural heritage of German-speaking settlers ad immigrants and their descendants in Lunenburg county by: a) Creating awareness among Nova Scotians of the historical significance of immigration from German-speaking countries and the contributions of the immigrants to the development of Canada. b) Stimulating interest in efforts by the descendants of these immigrants of other Nova Scotians to explore the heritage of German-speaking counties and by supporting the dissemination of these research findings. c) Participating in multicultural events in Nova Scotia, providing a perspective on the customs and traditions of Germany and German-speaking countries in Lunenburg County. 2. To promote the understanding and appreciation of the German language and cultures of German-speaking countries by: a) supporting and promoting the reaching of the German language. b) Initiating and/or sponsoring educational meetings, lectures, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and workshops for the purpose of stimulating interest among Nova Scotians in the German language and culture of German-speaking countries. c) Disseminating information of current cultural events, educational resources and opportunities with respect to The German language and customs and traditions of Germany and German-speaking countries. 3) To cooperate with other associations having similar objectives regarding any activity to further these objectives. To find out more about our association's programs and events, or how you can become involved - please call, email, or visit our website. |
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