Zach Driedger, PembinaValleyOnline, April 12, 2023
The Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society (MMHS) invites everyone to join them at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM in Neubergthal, Manitoba, as they gather at the historic Commons Barn for a day of learning and networking! Admission is free, although donations are welcome.
At 2:00 PM, keynote speaker, Conrad Stoesz, will transport us back 130 years as he revisits the split of the West Reserve Bergthal in Manitoba. Based on his extensive research, Conrad brings to life the events and personalities that shaped this pivotal time in Manitoba Mennonite history. This is your opportunity to discover the fascinating story of the formation of the Bergthaler and Sommerfelder churches in the 1890s.
And that’s not all–at 3:00 PM, sit down to watch Conform: The Mennonite Migration to Mexico (2022), a thought-provoking documentary that explores the challenges Mennonites faced in Canada and their journey to Mexico after World War One. You’ll also be able to ask questions of the film’s director, Andrew Wall, and gain deeper insight into this important story.
Morning Show Host/Producer Zack Driedger took some time to catch up with MMHS President Conrad Stoesz over the phone and you can enjoy their conversation below!