History

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1980: The Formation of (Saskatoon) Folkfest

SEPTEMBER 4th, 5th & 6th, 1980 -- The Century Saskatoon Society, established by City Council to plan the 100th birthday celebrations of our city in 1982, was designed by City Council as the Celebrate Saskatchewan Committee to handle the 75th Anniversary Celebrations of our province, in Saskatoon. The Century Saskatoon Board of Directors met with a number of ethno-cultural groups and the Saskatoon Folk Art Council to discuss the possibility of undertaking a "festival of pavilions" within our city. One of the Council's objectives was to promote mutual understanding through the cultural activities of all ethnic groups. The ideas was met with such enthusiasm that it was not long before the "Focus On People Committee" was established, to coordinate the event as our major project of Celebrate Saskatchewan.
(Excerpt from passport, written by Donna Birkmaier)

1980 Committee

Chairman: Donna Birkmaier

Members: Carol Bates, Laurie Burrows, Cathy Cordon, Louise Cyr, Graham Dunnell, Mary Hardy, Emmy Kupsch, Leila Jamkhou, Paul Jasper, Marlene Lawby, Joan Patola, Ken Pontikes, Kathy Robertson, Satinder Singh, Richard Stevenson, Stu Strathdee, Florence West.

Message from Premier: Allan Blakeney

Message from Mayor: Clifford Wright

1980 Pavilions

• Hellenic Greek
• Norwegian
• Caribbean/African
• Holland
• Philippines
• China
• India
• Scottish
• Irish
• Chile
• Italian
• Kiev Ukrainian
• German
• Jewish