Saskatchewan History Series
This is a series of one-hour presentations, each about one of the most exciting events and interesting people in Saskatchewan history. Drawing on his training as a historian and his background as an organizer of historical re-enactments and commemorations, RHCA President Mike Fedyk uses historic pictures, audio recordings and video recordings of re-enactments to tell stories that bring history to life. Presentations include:
The Medicare Crisis of 1962
The events leading up to, during and the eventual resolution of the 1962 medicare crisis, with particular attention to the roles of Tommy Douglas, Woodrow Lloyd, the Keep Our Doctors Committees and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
James Gardiner Vs the Ku Klux Klan
Klan activity in Saskatchewan in the 1920s up to the 1929 provincial election with particular attention to Premier James Gardiner’s campaign against the KKK. The KKK’s place in Saskatchewan folklore.
Debate in Mossbank – Tommy Douglas Vs Ross Thatcher
The events leading up to the 1957 debate between Tommy Douglas and Ross Thatcher in Mossbank, with particular attention surrounding the details of the event and its long-term impact on Saskatchewan politics.
In Defense of Diefenbaker
A spirited defense of the legacy and contributions of John Diefenbaker as Prime Minister and as an iconic Canadian political figure.
Pioneering the Future: Storytelling About Saskatchewan Since the Great Depression
Based on Mike Fedyk’s upcoming book of the same title, this presentation looks at the stories about Saskatchewan that dominated collective memory and the storytellers who helped created these stories. Read more.
Each presentation is offered as a one-hour speech. Aside from covering Mike’s travel, accommodations and meal expenses, the presentation is free to any Saskatchewan grassroots organization. Contact the RHCA to book this presentation today.