Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is excited to receive an Award of Excellence from the Association of Manitoba Museums (AMM).
As we enter 2022, I’d like to start the New Year with this message of hope. Despite the difficulties, pain, and frustrations of the past two years, despite the obvious imperfections in our systems and culture, we still live in a great country.
Over the past two years there have been many disruptions. The one that has been among the most difficult is when schools have not been able to have in-person learning.
Our ability to respond to our pandemic has been limited by available resources. When we were first faced with the pandemic, now almost two years ago, our resources were very limited.
When visiting the farm houses at the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV), I’m reminded of a time when there was more silence and simplicity in the world.
Nicholas, a Christian Bishop in Turkey, heard of the plight of a family in his community: a father who had lost all his money, and his three daughters who, unable to marry, might be forced into prostitution.
With 2022 fast approaching it is time to look ahead at what the year is expected to bring in the Steinbach Constituency. In many ways, the year will see the beginning and completion of projects that are both transformational for the region and long advocated for by local residents.
Demographers tell us that prior to 1700 AD the total world population was consistently below one-half billion people. Since large families were common, why is it that the population did not rise above the one-half billion? The answer is simple: pandemic, famine and war.
One of the oldest instruments for navigation have been the magnetic compass. It is a vital tool that allows ships to steer a given course.
The theme for this final week of Advent (Christmas) is joy. Hopefully, this series will encourage those who are overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations to appreciate these beautiful Advent themes from the bottom up.
