Academic Departments and Programs

German-Canadian Studies

The Chair in German-Canadian Studies was established in 1989 with a grant from the Secretary of State's Program for Canadian Ethnic Studies and with a grant from a group of private philanthropists within the German-Canadian community of Winnipeg.  It is located in, and affiliated with the History Department at the University of Winnipeg , Manitoba.

The Chair promotes the teaching of, and research into the history and culture of German-speaking immigrants and their descendants in Canada.  It interacts with the German-Canadian community in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the rest of Canada through public lectures and a newsletter.  The Chair promotes regional, national and international research through a series of conferences, grants and publications.

German-Canadians are one of Canada’s largest ethnic groups. They live throughout the country with origins in Germany, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and other places.

The Chair in German-Canadian Studies in conjunction with the Spletzer Family Foundation Inc. offers a range of scholarships, grants, and essay awards.