Manitoba, Canada
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GwenMennonite Settlement in Canada Named After Ukrainian Island Hortica
The name “Hortica,” originally associated with a river in Ukraine, has left a lasting mark beyond its homeland. Historians have noted that the name appears in the context...
Mennonite Travelers from Paraguay Visit Manitoba to Reconnect with Family History
From Paraguay to Manitoba: Mennonite travellers reconnect with their roots For 24 travellers from Menno Colony in the Chaco region of Paraguay, a visit to Manitoba is about...
Manitoba to stop identifying Hutterite colonies in COVID-19 case announcements unless public health risk is present
Manitoba health officials have decided to stop publicly identifying when new COVID-19 cases are linked to Hutterite colonies, unless there is a risk to public health. This change...
Women in Old Order Mennonite community allege sexual abuse by family members
The RCMP is investigating allegations of sexual abuse within an Old Order Mennonite community in Manitoba, according to CBC News. The allegations come from Anna and Emma Marquart,...
Manitoba Premier Praises Hutterites, Urges Against COVID-19 Stigmatization
Manitoba’s Premier Brian Pallister has called for compassion and understanding toward Hutterite communities amid rising concerns over COVID-19 cases within their colonies. Pallister emphasized that Hutterites have historically...
Winnipeg-born author releases new crime thriller featuring Manitoba Hutterite colony
The Winnipeg-born author Don MacDonald has released a new crime thriller that centers on a Manitoba Hutterite colony. The novel, which explores themes of community, faith, and justice,...
