Cultural Groups
The German Society of Winnipeg is made up of different Cultural Groups. See below for more information and how you can participate.
There are also a number of Organizations & Schools that promote and continue to preserve German Heritage through education, community, and support. Click on the link below for more information.
Cultural Groups affiliated with the GSW
German Brass Band
Love music and like to play an instrument? Consider playing with The German Society Brass Band!
The band plays at numerous functions and different events throughout Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
If you would like to book the band to perform at one of your functions, please send us your request.
You can visit the
for more info about the band and their schedule.
Treue Husar
Der Treue Husar is rich in traditions, costumes and the medals. This is all preserved by the European Mardi Gras Group, also known as Karneval.
This group also has its own dancers who are internationally known and perform at a variety of functions in Canada.
Edelweiss Dancers
The Edelweiss Dancers are proud to promote the German culture through dance with anyone ages 5 and up with no previous dance experience necessary!
Girls and boys are encouraged to join to dance at a variety of events throughout Winnipeg and Canada.
If you would like these dancers to perform at your function or need assistance to help with your cultural event, please contact us.
St. Hubertus (Game & Fish)
St. Hubertus is a group of sportsmen affiliated with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation.
St. Hubertus is the German patron saint of wildlife and hunters!
This club manages a conservation area around Libau and is one of the driving forces in Manitoba for the conservation of our environment and wildlife.
Many Canadians are members of this club who practise the rich traditions of St Hubertus. If you are interested in the outdoors or support environmental conservation, you may want to join our group.
Please visit
St Hubertus Game and Fish Association
for more details
Bundesliga
Comprised of members and non-members who meet during the Soccer season in the Bundesliga Room.
Meet typically Saturday Mornings to watch the Football Clubs compete, starting at about 8/8.30am.
The restaruant is typically open to grab breakfast and beverages.
Soccer fans welcome!
German Choir
The German Choir is a mixed choir (SATB) and would like to invite any interested person to come and join us in joyful song.
Our practices are every Wednesday afternoon 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our repetoir covers folksongs all the way to classical music ie. Opera Choruses.
Our present conductor is Christine Knackstedt and the accompanist is Michelle Barr.
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Der Deutsche Chor ist eine gemischter Chor ( 4 Stimmig) und wollen Interessierte Personen zum singen einladen. Der Chor trifft sich jeden Mittwoch von 1:30 bis 3 Uhr. Unser repetoir spannt von Volksmusik bis zum Klassichen.
Unser jeztiger Chorleiter ist Christine Knackstedt u. Klavierbegleiter ist Michelle Barr.
Folklorama (German Pavillion)
The German Society of Winnipeg has been involved in Folklorama since 1970 when it first opened the doors of the German Pavillion. When Folklorama first started to celebrate the Multicuturalism of Manitoba and Canada.
Currently the German Pavillion is jointly operated by the German Society of Winnipeg (GSW) and The German Canadian Congress (GCC).
This joint cultural association is known as the The German Cultural Association (GCA).
Please come visit us at the pavillion to learn about the German Culture and enjoy the tasty food and drink.
(We are always looking for Volunteers to help)
Folklorama is typically held the first 2 weeks of August every summer.