SaskScapes - Episode 95 - "Russian Roots-German Branches" with Merv Weiss

Share your thoughts with us directly! German Culture Alive - A SaskScapes feature series This is the second in a series entitled "German Culture Alive”, a special "SaskScapes Podcast presents" feature sponsored by the Saskatchewan German Council. Visit their website to learn more about the non-profit organization, its mandate, and outreach. Kevin Power speaks with Merv Weiss who began researching his family roots in 2000. Since then, his research into the history of Germans from Russia has become a passion project. One of his great joys is sharing the story of his family, and this time in history, with in-person and online audiences.  Much research has been done on this topic. Below are some links and reading material of interest. Merv's website:   www.russianroots.ca www.blackseagr.org   www.grhs.org      www.ahsgr.org        https://library.ndsu.edu/grhc/  https://esask.uregina.ca/entry/german_settlements.jsp Saskatchewan Authors: “Settling Saskatchewan” by Alan B. Anderson, 2013 “From Catherine to Khrushchev, The Story of Russia’s Germans”, by Adam Giesinger, 1981 “Paradise on the Steppe” by Joseph S. Height, 1972 “Homesteaders on the Steppe”, by Joseph S. Height, 1975 “Memories of the Black Sea Germans”, by Joseph S. Height, 1979 “In the Valley of the Kutchergan”, by I. K. Senger, 1999 “Saskatchewan, A New History” by Bill Waiser, 2005 ==================================== SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via Twitter, Facebook or email for more information. Your reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say! Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net SaskScapes theme music ("Slings & Arrows) provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for android devices available in Google Play. SaskScapes is part of The Saskatchewan Podcast Network  Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive Funding for the cultural sector in Saskatchewan is provided by the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation. Your lottery dollars at work!  Support the show==============================================SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via Twitter, Facebook or email (saskscapes (at) icloud (dot) com for more information.  Reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say!NEW!!! SASKSCAPES +Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.netSaskScapes theme music ("Slings & Arrows) provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.comSaskScapes is also available on all major podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Google Play store, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapesFollow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapesFollow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerliveSupport the show