"This is the vision. Canadian, realize your opportunities! This is the message I give my fellow Canadians. Not one of defeatism. Jobs! Jobs for hundreds of thousands of Canadians. A new vision! A new hope! A new soul for Canada."

- Winnipeg, Man.,
February 12, 1958



Welcome!

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) is a dynamic cultural, educational, and historical institution. Located on the stately University of Saskatchewan campus, the DCC is the only combined Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada. Existing to celebrate Canadian history, the museum preserves and interprets core collections representing the life and times of John G. Diefenbaker, presents national and international cultural exhibitions, and develops educational and public programs in keeping with the high academic standards of the University of Saskatchewan. Our particular themes are citizenship, leadership, and Canada’s role in the international community.

 

Now Open!

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) reopened its doors to the public on March 30, 2012.  A grand reopening celebration, featuring dignitaries and influential individuals from Canada's human rights community, took place to showcase the importance of human rights in Canada and the legacy of John G. Diefenbaker.

Hours of operation:

 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Weekends and Holidays: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Remembrance Day

 

For more information, please contact us at dief.centre@usask.ca or (306) 966-8384.


Gallery to reopen fall 2011 ?Ou

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is proud to present a virtual exhibition exploring seven key themes of achievement throughout Diefenbaker’s term as Canada’s 13th Prime Minister.

Please contact the Centre via email at dief.centre@usask.ca or phone us at (306) 966-8384 for more information.

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Diefenbaker Centre News

The Diefenbaker Centre is now Open!

The Diefenbaker Centre reopens its doors to the public March 30, 2012. Come explore our newly renovated museum and gallery. Click on the title to expand this page and view our media advisory.

The following is a media advisory regarding our reopening celebrations:

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 28, 2012

 

 

 

U of S Diefenbaker Canada Centre to host grand reopening

of renovated gallery

 

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre will be reopening its gallery doors to the public following extensive renovations made possible through a funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan.

 

As part of the reopening, the gallery with be launching three exhibits that address the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker’s contributions in the area of human rights:  The Diefenbaker Legacy; The Canadian Bill of Rights; and Unity, Diversity and Justice: Canadian Approaches to Human Rights.

 

Media are invited to attend the grand reopening celebration.

 

Date: Friday, March 30, 2012

Location: Lobby, Diefenbaker Building, 101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatchewan

Time: Program at 11 am with tour to follow

 

The program will be hosted by Michael Atkinson, executive director of the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, and will feature remarks from U of S Professor Mary Eberts on Diefenbaker’s contributions to human rights. Speakers will be available for interviews and government representatives will be in attendance.

 

 

For more information, contact:

 

Terresa Ann DeMong

Manager, Diefenbaker Canada Centre

University of Saskatchewan

Tel: (306) 966-8382

Cell: (306) 260-9566

Email: terresa.demong@usask.ca


Diefenbaker Canada Centre Launches New Website

In the fall of 2010, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre is proud to launch their new website. This new website will increase public access to the Centre’s prestigious collection through virtual exhibitions and digitized content, encouraging interpretive analysis and broadening our audience.


Prime Minister Visits Diefenbaker Canada Centre

The Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, paid a visit to the University of Saskatchewan Sept. 9. to announce federal support for the rejuvenation of the Diefenbaker Building.

http://blogs.usask.ca/studentnews/archive/2010/09/prime_minister.html
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3632
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media_gallery.asp?media_category_id=20&media_id=6487