Working with Low German Speaking Mennonites: A Guide for Service Providers

The purpose of this guide is to provide service providers with information and cultural and historical context about Low German Speaking (LGS) Mennonites in southwestern Ontario. It also includes recommendations…

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Increasing Cultural Proficiency in our Workplaces Open Link
Familial and cultural perceptions and beliefs of oral hygiene and dietary practices among ethnically and socio-economically diverse groups

The aim of this international study was to develop a valid and reliable psychometric measure to examine the extent to which parents’ attitudes about engaging in twice-daily tooth brushing and…

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A strategic plan for welcoming Low German students into your school

Welcoming students and their families takes some preparation. This guide is a general strategy that can be implemented over time and adapted to your school’s specific circumstances, resources and needs.

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Suggested ways to help other class members integrate a new student Open File
Considerations for working with beginning English language Open File
English/Low German educational phrases

A list of English phrases with Low German translations, ideal for use in educational settings.

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Remembering the Hague Osler Mennonite Migration to Mexico

This resource includes the text of a speech written by William Janzen, former MCC program director for the MCC Ottawa Office, delivered during the centennial celebrations in 2022, marking the…

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