A community lecture series meant to gather community and share conversation.  Lectures will be hosted in the upper-level theatre space of The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon.

Winter 2023 Lecture Topics:

January 31 - Women Composers in the Romantic Period with Amanda Lalonde  

This talk explores the lives and work of two musicians: Clara Wieck Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel.  Each of these extraordinary women was fortunate to receive an excellent musical education.  However, as women in the nineteenth century, they faced limitations imposed by their families and criticism in the press.  Amanda Lalonde will highlight the originality and freedom of their music.  

February 28 - Race and Stereotypes: Understanding and Addressing Stereotypes in Canada with Scott Thompson

This talk addresses the questions of “what is race?” and “how do we address racial stereotypes?”  It starts out by explaining how widely held ideas about “race” are not supported by scientific evidence, and then explains the history behind the term, and the (non-race) reasons why Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the world.  Special attention is given to Settler / First Nations relations in Canada, and “Indian” stereotypes. 

March 28 - The Bible - What is it? And Where Did it Come From? with William Richards

This presentation offers an overview of the different kinds of writing in the bible, according to the different religious traditions that read it, how those writings have been organized, and how the organization of those writings has evolved. 

There is no cost to attend the lectures, refreshments will be offered - ALL are welcome.  Come and join the conversation!