Celtic and Norse Mythology: Are the old stories still with us? 1763
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
January 23 1 Monday
Ancient peoples told stories in order to understand the universe
and their place in it. Mary Louise Chown, storyteller and expert
on legends, myths and tales, will share her knowledge of the
mythology of these ancient peoples with exciting tales of gods,
goddesses, fairy folk, dwarves an giants and the ways in which
these stories have influenced contemporary culture.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - Mary Louise Chown

Inside the Hermit Kingdom: Impressions and Images of North Korea 2905
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
January 31 1 Tuesday
Sometimes labeled the “hermit kingdom,” the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea (North Korea) is seldomvisited by western
tourists and remains relatively unknown to most Canadians. In
this illustrated lecture University of Winnipeg geography professor
John Lehr gives his impressions of the land, its society and people,
based on his experiences during a recent visit to the country.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - John Lehr

Agricultural Migrant Workers in Canada 3878
10:00 – 12:00 noon
February 29 1 Wednesday
Canada, a land with open arms and inclusivemulticultural policies,
has a secret which may shed new light on its reputation.
Armondo Perla, Curator at the Canada Museum for Human
Rights will introduce you to the plight of migrant workers in
Canada. Canada has long relied on migrant workers to support
a variety of crucial economic sectors. Yet despite these workers’
centrality to the economy – and Canada’s commitment to
a multicultural, diverse immigrant nation – successive governments
have not welcomed these labourers as members of the
national community. To this day, the majority of migrant workers
have never had the chance to immigrate despite sometimes
decades of work experience in Canada, where they have lived
away fromtheir own families. Such workers have typically been
employed inmore dangerous and lower-paid jobs than their settler
counterparts.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - Armando Perla

The Buddhist Way of Seeing: Theory and Practice 4560
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
March 22 1 Thursday
Join Dr. Frederich Ulrich, Sensie of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple
for a fascinating look at this Eastern religion. The first hour
will introduce “Classical Buddhism: Basics and the Practice of
Mindfulness.” The second hour will focus on “Soto Zen and
Shin Buddhsm: Reflection and Devotion.” There will be ample
opportunity for discussion, questions and the sharing of ideas.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: CRM Classroom - Frederich Ulrich

Is America in Decline? A Canadian Perspective 3652
10:30 – 12:00 noon
February 8 1 Wednesday
In the wake of the 2008 American economic meltdown, arguments
emerged surrounding the decline of the U.S. and related
rise of new power centres (China). This presentation critically
examines these arguments to shed light on the potential future
of international politics froma Canadian perspective. Presented
by Dr. James Fergusson, political studies professor, University of
Manitoba.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - Jim Fergusson

The Mennonites of Manitoba 2924
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
February 21 1 Tuesday
Film producer George Siamandas will present his documentary
on The Mennonites of Manitoba, an award winning film on the
arrival of the Mennonite Community to Manitoba in the early
1870s and how they have thrived. The one-hour documentary
produced by Prairie Public Television chronicles the challenges
faced by Mennonites and reveals the culture and contributions
of this group to Manitoba and Winnipeg. Included are interviews
with community leaders, educators and prime movers in
the Mennonite community and a tour of Steinbach’s Mennonite
Museum. The film will be followed by a presentation by
George with plenty of opportunity for questions.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - George Siamandas

Memories of New World Icelanders 5714
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
March 16 1 Friday
Dr. Birna Bjarnadottir, professor of Icelandic studies at the University
of Manitoba will introduce you to the Icelanders who
came to the new world through her book, My Parents: Memories
of New World Icelanders. Bjarnadottir has undertaken a translation
of numerous essays written by these Icelandic settlers who
brought their passion to the new world and wrote these moving,
in-depth accounts or their lives.What were these people like
and what can we learn from their stories?
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - Birna Bjarnadottir

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Germany’s Greatest Poet and Europe’s last “Universal Genius” 1566
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
March 19 1 Monday
Goethe’s Faust stands as one of the great philosophical verse
dramas of modern times; his novel, The Sorrows of Young
Werther, was an early embodiment of the Romantic Movement.
Besides his literary accomplishments, he was a painter, a physicist
and a philosopher of nature.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: CRM Classroom - Tom Graham

Did the Six Nations (Haudenosaunee) Shape the American Constitution? 2811
10:30 – 12:00 noon
March 6 1 Tuesday
According to some scholarly interpretations, the Six Nations Iroquois
(also known as the Haudenosaunee or the Peoples of the
Longhouse) were an inspiration for the American founding fathers
who created the Constitution for the United States in the
late 1780s. In their view, the Great League of the Iroquois resembles
the American Constitution. For example, both institutions
created checks and balances to ensure that no faction
dominated. University og Winnipeg history professor Mark
Meuwese will present arguments and evidence fromscholars on
both sides of the issue, those who believe the Iroquois to have
had such an influence and those who deny this connection.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - Mark Meuwese

Ukrainian Settlement in Western Canada: Communities in the Canadian Parkland 2471
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
March 13 1 Tuesday
More than 170,000 Ukrainians arrived in Canada before 1914,
most seeking homesteads in the West. This lecture examines
the circumstances of their arrival and early settlement, considering
how their environmental preferences and social needs interacted
with government policy to create a distinctive
settlement pattern. The difficulties of community building on
the frontier are also considered. Presentation by University of
Winnipeg Geography Professor John Lehr, author of the recently
published Community and Frontier: A Ukrainian Settlement
in the Canadian Parkland.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg,
603 Wellington Cr. - John Lehr

Canada at War: War Paintings of Alex Colville and the Group of Seven 4389
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
February 16 1 Thursday
This lecture will feature works by renowned Canadian artists
and depict the important contribution made by Canadians in
both world wars. Also, the origins of Canada’s war art collections
will be traced to the leadership of Lord Beaverbrook.
Paintings by Alex Colville, Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Molly Lamb
Bobak, and the Group of Seven will be discussed and explored
to better interpret the powerful testimony of the Canadian war
experience. The lecture will finish with the controversial sculpture
Canada’s Golgotha by Francis DerwentWood. Presented by
Kristen Verin-Treusch, a seasoned lecturer, guide and owner of
Muddy Water Tours.
FEES: Members $12 / non-members $15
LOCATION: CRM Classroom - Kristen Verin-Treusch