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Join us for an evening book launch and celebration of the new bilingual collection, "From Shore to Shore: Ukrainian Mennonite Poetry in Translation" (Pandora Press, 2025). With remarks from the translators (Hannah Gardiner and Jakob Stephan), a welcome from the host (Brubacher House), readings from the families of the authors, and comments from the publisher (Pandora Press), this event is sure to spark the imaginations and memories of those who are familiar with the history of the Chortitza and Molotschna colonies, and those who are encountering these poetic expressions for the first time.We’re grateful for ongoing support from the Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario, including a grant from the J. Winfield Fretz Special Projects Fund, which supported the publication of this book.
Books will be available to purchase at this event, or you can purchase the book online: https://www.amazon.ca/Shore-Ukrainian-Mennonite-Poetry-Translation/dp/1778730248.
No registration required for this free event.
Event details: grebel.ca/events
ABOUT THE BOOK:
The ten poems in this chapbook collection were written in the first half of the twentieth century in German by Mennonite men and women from the Chortitza and Molotschna colonies of nowadays Ukraine. These poems offer personal accounts that reflect the historical experiences of many Mennonites during this time. Their poetry speaks of war, oppression, persecution, immigration, and living in the diaspora. Some of the poets recount stories of staying; others, stories of leaving. Taken together, the poems offer readers a vivid account of the everyday life of people: their commitment to their families, to hope, and to faith.
Published by Pandora Press.
BOOK SALES:
Pandora Press books will be available for purchase. Cash, e-transfer, and credit card are acceptable methods of payment, and a limited number of free copies will also be available to those willing to write reviews for academic journals or periodicals.
LOCATION:
Brubacher House is located on Frank Tompa Drive, on the University of Waterloo's North Campus inside the David Johnston Research + Technology Park. The event will take place in our basement Event Space. Please enter through our back basement entrance.
PARKING:
Free car parking is available in the gravel lot beside Brubacher House. If the lot is full, you can also park for free across the road at OpenText. Note: please do NOT park in front of the museum along Frank Tompa Dr., as you may be ticketed.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Doors open at 6:45pm, and the program will begin at 7:00pm.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Please see our website for details on accessibility: https://uwaterloo.ca/brubacher-house/plan-your-visit#accessibility. Feel free to contact us with any specific questions: [email protected] or 519-886-3855.
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Brubacher House, 200 Frank Tompa Dr, Waterloo, ON N2L, Canada
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