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Settlers and Mennonites

The Finnish shipbuilder

The first heritage village I visited was located in Moose Jaw. The village was huge and had over three dozen buildings that tried to reflect the reality and everyday life goods of a settler village at the beginning of the 19th century. It took me hours to see all of it but the highlight of the stop surely was the Prairie Ship of Tom Sukanen. This Finnish shipbuilder was settling in the prairies but after loosing his wife and kids he felt the urge to go back home. With his profound knowledge of construction and navigation this dude built a ship hull with his own hands. Some of the tools necessary were invented by him right as he was needing them.

Unfortunately he was never able to water the ship. He toed the hull with oxen and a self constructed movement towards the water but turned insane before he was able to accomplish his goal.

A very interesting story that would probably double well as a plot for a movie. Just saying.

Mennonites from Krefeld

The second village I set foot in was a Mennonite assembly close to Winnipeg. After staying up half the night with the Canadian singer Ryan Boldt on the occasion of a private house concert the stroll around the premises had a priority mission. Finding the German/Ukrainian/Russian inspired restaurant was successful after a few minutes. I was fortunate enough to have their full meal set. A hearty delight that revived my soul and gave me the power to explore the rest of the village.

These anabaptist settlers that originated from Krefeld and the Netherlands fled to Ukraine and Russia from where they fled to Canada once more. The settlements in the area all have genuine german names. A strange but rewarding encounter.

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