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20th Street and Canada’s Leaders: The Honourable Roy Romanow on his Connections to 20th Street
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20th Street and Canada’s Leaders: The Honourable Roy Romanow on his Connections to 20th Street
Description
An interview with the Honourable Roy Romanow (Premier of Saskatchewan from 1991-2001, and former Canadian Commissioner of Health). Mr. Romanow shares his experiences growing up on the west side of Saskatoon in a family of Ukrainian immigrants, and the role his family played in his interest in politics. Throughout the interview he also reflects on his connections to 20th Street. Mr. Romanow describes the 20th Street of his youth as a multicultural neighbourhood with a vibrant atmosphere shared by many people of different cultures, including First Nations, Metis, Jewish, German, English, Chinese, Polish and Ukrainian groups. He recalls his participation as a young man in the life of the Ukrainian Canadian community, particularly his involvement in the Ukrainian National Federation Hall and St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. Mr. Romanow reflects on the impact this community engagement had on his work as a politician.
Date Created
2013-11-27
Bringing Habitat for Humanity into the Neighbourhood: Keeping 20th Street a Positive Place
Title
Bringing Habitat for Humanity into the Neighbourhood: Keeping 20th Street a Positive Place
Description
An interview with the employees of Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon - Barb Cox-Lloyd (CEO of Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon) and Sharon Prediger (Director of Family Services at Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon). Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon is an organization that has a mission to mobilise volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. In 2007, when this business moved into its current location at 101-320 21st Street West, the employees of Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon became closely aware of social problems on the west side of Saskatoon. The interviewees share what their first impressions were of the Riversdale neighbourhood, and how their opinions have changed over time. They talk about their experiences of working in the area of 20th Street and their attempts to work together to keep the neighbourhood a positive place. Speaking about the changes occurring in the Riversdale area, the interviewees share their own perceptions of the gentrification and revitalization of the area. Finally, the interviewees discuss how their business has impacted the community, in particular, how it contributed to revitalisation of the neighbourhood.
Date Created
2013-12-18