Who we are
Founded in 1963, The Landsmannschaft der Siebenbürger Sachsen in Kanada is the umbrella organization for Transylvanian Saxons living in Canada, including the Saxonia Hall in Aylmer, Ontario and the Transylvania Club in Kitchener, Ontario. The Landsmannschaft maintains and provides cultural connections between Saxons within and outside of Canada and acts as a representative to government organizations. We strive to preserve the Transylvanian Saxon heritage, customs, traditions and language.
What we do
Celebrating Shared History
For over 50 years, the Landsmannschaft has been the biannual host of the summer North American Heimattag or “Homeland Days” celebration between Saxons in Canada and the United States of America.
Engaging Youth
In 1971, the Canadian Landsmannschaft initiated the first International Youth Exchange (Jugendlager) between Federation countries. The Jugendlager continues to be a part of the Saxon youth experience in Canada.
Promoting Culture and Tradition
Since 1968, the Landsmannschaft has hosted and participated in the biannual Kulturaustausch, or “Cultural Exchange,” between Saxon groups from around the world.
North American
Heimattag
Kitchener, Ontario | Friday July 12 & Saturday July 13, 2024
Friday : BBQ & Jugendlager Reunion:
Celebrating 50+ Years
All Welcome!
$20 per person
7:00 PM
Saturday: Official Opening Day & Cultural Program
$55 per adult
$30 children ages 6-12
12:00 PM - Doors Open (Lunch available for purchase)
1:30 PM - Church Service & Official Opening
6:00 PM - Dinner
Reserve your tickets by June 10, 2024!
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50+ Years of Jugendlager
Calling all past Jugendlager participants!
Join us Friday, July 12, at 7 PM at the 2024 North American Heimattag in Kitchener, Ontario for an evening of reminiscing and reconnecting. Meet this year's Jugendlager participants and celebrate your Saxon heritage!
Share your past Jugendlager photos with us by emailing JugendlagerReunion@gmail.com
+ Commemorative T-Shirts and Bags for Sale by pre-order!
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Federation of Transylvanian Saxons
The Landsmannschaft has been part of the World Federation of Transylvanian Saxons, which includes Austria, Canada, Germany, Romania and the United States of America. The Federation was founded in 1983.
The Federation’s founding resolution was signed in Ontario, Canada in 1984.
Representatives of Federation member countries spoke in a 40th Anniversary Panel at the Heimattag in Dinkelsbühl, Germany in May 2023.
2023-24 Executive
President John Werner
1. Vice President Rebecca Horeth
2. Vice President John Horeth
Secretary: Daniel Pfingstgraef
Treasurer: Trudy Schneider
Cultural Representative: Derek Gotzmeister
Press Representative: Hannelore Maiterth
Youth Representative: Ryan Hesch
Women’s Society Representive: Rosemary Horeth
Contact us
Landsmannschaft der Siebenbürger Sachsen in Kanada
@saxons.ca
EST. 1963
