Please visit our website to learn more about all that the DCC has to offer! During his service to this country and its people, the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker dreamed of a creating a united Canada, one which would find strength in diversity, and people in every region would share in prosperity. We believe in and continue to support his goal of a united country—one that celebrates and supports all races, colours, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and ages—by welcoming all to the centre. The Diefenbaker Canada Centre’s (DCC) mandate is to help people make meaningful and personal connections to the ideas of citizenship, leadership, and Canada’s role in the international community. In addition to preserving and interpreting the core collection of personal artifacts bequeathed by Mr. Diefenbaker to the University of Saskatchewan, the DCC hosts a wide variety of exhibits that explore the timeless themes of Diefenbaker’s legacy through a modern perspective. With affordable admission, programming, and guided tours, the DCC creates a welcoming and inclusive environment that bridges the gap between the University of Saskatchewan and the greater Saskatoon community. Originally opened in 1980, the gallery and building underwent significant renovations (funded by the U of S and the federal government) in March 2012, to modernize the spaces. Welcoming well over 10,000 local, national, and international visitors annually, the DCC is a vital part of Saskatoon’s cultural landscape.
