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Tales from the Mennonite Heritage ArchivesBehind the Scenes at the Mennonite Heritage ArchivesIn this episode, host Dan Dyck is taken on a tour through the Mennonite Heritage Archives with archivist Conrad Stoesz to learn more about the day to day operations at the archives. Conrad also share some stories about the materials at the archives, how they came to be there, and some of the interesting ways that they have been accessed over time. Your donations help preserve and share stories like this one! Make a gift here or call 204.560.1998.Find out more by visiting the Mennonite Heritage Archives website - https://www.mharchives.ca/ 2025-04-2114 minTales from the Mennonite Heritage ArchivesAn Introduction to the Mennonite Heritage ArchivesIn today's episode, host Dan Dyck sits down with archivist of the Mennonite Heritage Archives Conrad Stoesz to discuss their mutual love of Mennonite history, where the Mennonite Heritage Archives originated, and what archives can offer us today.Your donations help preserve and share stories like this one! Make a gift here or call 204.560.1998.Find out more by visiting the Mennonite Heritage Archives website - https://www.mharchives.ca/ Follow the Mennonite Heritage Archives on Instagram and Facebook.2024-11-0715 min
Badassery LifeBrittany Conrad is living her badassery life in the pool after losing her legBrittany hasn't let anything stop her from doing what she wants to do - including a lawnmower accident at the age of 4 that left her with a prosthetic leg. Today, at the age of 11, she has swam her way into multiple National competitions and has broken 5 National records. We talked with Brittany about the accident, how she faces daily challenges as an amputee, her success in the pool, and more. We also talked with her mom about the accident, how they survived some of their worst days and how Brittany is excelling in the pool and in life.
2021-11-0128 min
Church MattersEpisode 105: Conscientious Objection to War: Part of Our IdentityThe whole idea of not fighting for one's country is counter-cultural. Many Christians and churches support a just war theology. But Conrad Stoesz, Archivist at the Mennonite Heritage Archives, says Conscientious Objection to war is an often and conveniently overlooked part of our complex history as Christians and Canadians that extends beyond Mennonite beliefs and practices. Stoesz says this part of Canadian history is about to be lost - which is why as he is leading the production of a documentary film on the history of Canada's provisions for alternative service to war.2020-06-0115 min