File contains photographs of competitors at the 51st Annual Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival, in the Chancellor's Gym at Simon Fraser University. Photographs depict two different dance couples, both in costume and in the midst of performing.
File contains photographs of competitors at the 51st Annual Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival, in the Chancellor's Gym at Simon Fraser University. Photographs depict two different dance couples, both in costume and in the midst of performing.
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "More than 300 young square dancers from BC, Washington and Oregon converged on Chacellor's Gym at SFU over the weekend to strut their stuff at the 51st Annual Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival."
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Da Boyz, a local tap dance troupe, are trying to raise money to attend a tap dance festival in Minneapolis. Their showcase number is a take on Wild Wild West. They are: (r-l) Andrew Learnmonth, 10; Drew Christensean, 9; Steven Learnmonth, 9; Torian Chase, 9."
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-1: "Jade Peredido busts a move in a Hip Hop dancing fitness program at Douglas Road Elementary. The dance classes are offered by the Burnaby School District as an alternative to competitive sports to keeps students fit and active."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-2: "Samantha Albanese gives it her all in the Hip Hop dancing program at Douglas Road Elementary."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-3: "Matthew Baldisimo leads his kindergarten class in the Hip Hop dancing program at Douglas Road Elementary."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-4: "Sue Cejalvo-Howse leads a group of kindergarten and grade one students at Douglas Road Elementary School in Hip Hop dance moves."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-5: "Eventhough the dance class is a fitness program, just looking cool is part of the cirriculum."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-6: "Getting fit through Hip Hop dancing, allows students at Douglas Road Elementary School to take the sign on the gymnasium wall to heart."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-7: "Fortunately, choreography doesn't count in the Hip Hop dance program at Douglas Road Elementary School, in Burnaby."
Caption from metadata for 535-1730-8: "Dance skill doesn't count as much as participation and activity, in the Hip Hop dance program at Douglas Road Elementary School in Burnaby. The dance classes are offered by the Burnaby School District as a fitness alternative to competitive sports."
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Verne Stemo and Penny Christensen work on their samba steps on Monday, during a workshop at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors."
This portion of the interview is about the functions at the “Gai Paree”, including its popularity as a wedding reception venue; how customers circumvented the 1950’s restrictive liquor laws; and the kinds of clubs in Burnaby in the 1950’s
This portion of the interview is about the functions at the “Gai Paree”, including its popularity as a wedding reception venue; how customers circumvented the 1950’s restrictive liquor laws; and the kinds of clubs in Burnaby in the 1950’s
Date Range
1947-1976
Photo Info
Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712
Recording is of an interview with Severin "Sev" Morin, conducted by Rod Fowler. Sev Morin was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Sev Morin’s banquet hall, restaurant and night club business on Kingsway, originally named the “Gai Paree Supper Club” (1947-1976) and later “Severin’s” (1976-1985) and “Diego’s” (1985-1994), its function as a Burnaby landmark, and the entertainment and political people he met through his business. He also describes his many volunteer activities in Burnaby, including member of the SFU Senate, Rotary Club, Variety Club and Telethon, fund raising for Burnaby Hospital, and tourism related groups, and his political work for the federal Liberal party. He talks about his parents’ origins, the lives of his brothers Rudy and Rene, and the family’s involvement in establishing the “Gai Paree”. He also shares his views about the business and cultural development of Burnaby. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Severin “Sev” Rene Morin was born September 21, 1927, in Bonneville, Alberta, to Rene Pierre Morin (1878-1963) and Anne Marie (nee Lachiver) Morin (1886-1956). Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morin and their son Rene Francois (1905-1954) immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, from France in 1913, where Rene Pierre Morin worked for the C.N.R. and a second son Adolphe “Rudy” Ferdinand (1922-1969) was born, followed by their third son Severin. In 1943, after R.P. Morin retired, the family moved to Burnaby to a house on Sperling Avenue. Sometime earlier the two older Morin brothers found work in Trail at the smelter and developed musical careers. In 1946/47 the Morin family purchased property on Kingsway and built a banquet hall, the “Gai Paree Supper Club”. Sev and Rudy Morin managed the club and Rene F. Morin moved to Burnaby to join them with his band. The supper club, with its live music and dance floor, became a popular meeting place and wedding venue, eventually expanding into a restaurant and nightclub in the 1970s. The “Gai Paree” was renamed “Severin’s” in 1976 and “Diego’s” in 1985, closing finally in 1994. Sev Morin’s business life included three record stores which he owned with his friend Jack Cullen. Through these businesses Sev Morin was well known in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He and his restaurant also hosted political and social events that made the restaurant a community landmark. Sev Morin contributed many volunteer hours to community and charitable organizations, including an appointment to the SFU Senate, fundraising for the Burnaby Hospital, Director of the Variety Club and Rotary Club, and consultant for a variety of tourism related ventures. He also was active in the federal Liberal Party. Sev Morin and his wife Pauline married in 1950 and had three children. Sev Morin died at age 86 on March 28, 2014.
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
File contains photographs of the seventh annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, held at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Photographs depict a performance of a traditional dance by several young performers, and Katy Wheelhouse dressing in preparation for a performance with her mother, Sonja.
File contains photographs of the seventh annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, held at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Photographs depict a performance of a traditional dance by several young performers, and Katy Wheelhouse dressing in preparation for a performance with her mother, Sonja.
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2342-1: "A Ukrainian dance troupe performs at the 7th Annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Micheal J. Fox Theatre on Saturday. Dancers from around British Columbia and Alberta competed in various styles of Ukrainian dance and celebrated their heritage with Ukrainian music and craft displays."
Caption from metadata for 535-2342-2: "Katy Wheelhouse gets a little with her headdress from her mom, Sonja, before competing with the Kvitka Ukrainian Dance Group at the 7th Annual Ukrainian Cultural at Burnaby's Micheal J. Fox Theatre. Dancers from around British Columbia and Alberta competed in various styles of Ukrainian dance and celebrated their heritage with Ukrainian music and craft displays."
Photograph of unidentified members of the Shumka Ukrainian Dance Troupe performing in traditional costumes outside of the Burnaby Lake General Store at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Photograph of unidentified members of the Shumka Ukrainian Dance Troupe performing in traditional costumes outside of the Burnaby Lake General Store at the Burnaby Village Museum.
File contains photographs of dancers at the sixth annual Ukrainian Festival at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Photographs depict dancers from the Promenia dance troupe performing the "Vantuuchs Kozachok" and Laurie Wozniak and Kim Payne, of the Yaltran Dance Troupe, adjusting their traditional costume…
File contains photographs of dancers at the sixth annual Ukrainian Festival at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Photographs depict dancers from the Promenia dance troupe performing the "Vantuuchs Kozachok" and Laurie Wozniak and Kim Payne, of the Yaltran Dance Troupe, adjusting their traditional costumes before a performance.
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2269-1: "Members of the Promenia dance troupe, from Langley, dance the "Vantuuchs Kozachok," at the Sixth Annual Ukrainian Festival at Michael J. Fox Theatre. Hundreds of dancers from as far away as Edmonton and Prince George to compete and celebrate their Ukrainian heritage with traditional cuisine and arts and crafts."
Caption from metadata for 535-2269-2: "Laurie Wozniak, of the Yaltran Dance Troupe, from Edmonton, gets some last-minute adjustments to her headdress from Kim Payne, as they get ready to perform at the Sixth Annual Ukrainian Festival at Michael J. Fox Theatre. Hundreds of dancers from as far away as Edmonton and Prince George to compete and celebrate their Ukrainian heritage with traditional cuisine and arts and crafts."
Photograph of Sarah Smith and her mother, Deborah, preparing to compete in the Stewart School of Irish Dance's 21st annual Feis at Bonsor Community Centre.
Photograph of Sarah Smith and her mother, Deborah, preparing to compete in the Stewart School of Irish Dance's 21st annual Feis at Bonsor Community Centre.
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Sarah Smith, 12, gets a last-minute trim to her curls from her mother, Deborah, prior to competing at the Stewart School of Irish Dance's 21st annual Feis, at Bonsor Rec Centre. More than 700 dancers, from as far away as California and Winnipeg competed in solo and group dances."
Collected by editorial for use in an August 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Toese Graham of the Polynesian Dance Group, was entertaining people at the Burnaby Village Museum as part of their multicultural day on Saturday."