Saskatchewan German Council
Founded in 1984, the Saskatchewan German Council Inc. (SGC) is a registered volunteer-based, non-profit organization that promotes the heritage, culture and interests of people of German-speaking backgrounds in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Council's head office is located in Saskatoon. 2009 marked SGC’s 25th anniversary.
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