Tag Archives: History
Jacob D. Maendel Lectures
Written by: Kenny Wollman on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
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Of all the scholars I know, Ian has done the most research in the period of the last 100 years, and everybody will undoubtedly learn a lot from his skill as a historian and speaker. You can download the series brochure
Published in: Kenny Wollman's Blog
Hutterite Heirloom Seeds – A Harvest of Memories
Written by: Linda Maendel on Thursday, November 29th, 2018
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On a Hutterite colony, typically one couple is in charge of the vegetable garden. They’re the ones who decide what will be planted, when the garden needs weeding or produce is ready to be picked. For these tasks, the women’s work group and sometimes the men and older children will help as well. When it’s a smaller task, like digging a few boxes of carrots for the kitchen, the gardener couple will do it with....
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Call for Photos to Commemorate Hutterite-Manitoba Centennial
Written by: Kenny Wollman on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017
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To commemorate and reflect on this anniversary, the Hutterian Brethren Book Centre is embarking on a centennial publication project that will showcase, in broad terms, the Hutterite experience in Manitoba. To that end, we solicit your photos or suggestions of photos thought to be essential.
By means of example, themes such as settlement, architecture, engagement with mainstream society, acculturation, innovation, key events, people, and influencers will b....
Published in: Kenny Wollman's Blog
Historical Reflection
Written by: Linda Maendel on Friday, April 6th, 2012
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My mind wandered to Europe and some dismal chapters of my own Hutterite history involving a similar decision, but with a drastically different outcome. What i....
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