Panel Discussion: The Evolution of Saskatchewan's Relationship with China

Held in conjunction with the current exhibit, China Through Saskatchewan Eyes: Evelyn Potter’s 1971 Journey.

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Time: 4 - 6 pm
Location: Canada Room, Diefenbaker Building, 101 Diefenbaker Pl.

On display at Diefenbaker Canada Centre until June 21, 2019, China Through Saskatchewan Eyes: Evelyn Potter’s 1971 Journey features a sampling of more than 1,150 photographs taken by Potter in 1971, when she travelled to China as a member of a Canadian delegation led by University of British Columbia faculty to promote cultural exchange and understanding.

The exhibit presents evocative pictures of city, farm, school, family, religious and factory life, providing an intimate view of Chinese society at the mid-way point of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. It also serves to remind us of the ongoing importance of Canada’s farm communities and agricultural sector in opening and shaping modern relations with the People’s Republic of China, and speaks to the important role that individuals can play in helping transform society.

This panel will discuss the genesis and development of the exhibit, China Through Saskatchewan Eyes, Evelyn Potter’s experiences as a delegate with the 1971 trade mission, the history of Saskatchewan’s relations with China and current efforts in trade and cultural exchange between Saskatchewan and China.

Participants will include:

• Dr. Dongyan Blachford, Professor of Chinese Studies, University of Regina
• Dr. Keith Thor Carlson, Department of History, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan (co-curator)
• Danielle Potter, granddaughter of Evelyn Potter
• William Wang, Director, Greater China, Ministry of Trade and Export Development, Government of Saskatchewan
• Dr. Liang Zhao, Sichuan University, China (co-curator)

Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

This panel discussion is supported by SaskCulture, the City of Saskatoon and the Department of History in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan.

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