Experience a theatrical showing of the completed documentary, “Where the Cottonwoods Grow.” This documentary details the decision by thousands of Mennonites to leave Imperial Russia in 1874 and make the arduous journey to their new home in Canada. Discover details about life in Imperial Russia, individual migration stories and connections between the Indigenous, Métis, French and other communities that surrounded the East and West Mennonite reserves.

Showing Details:

Sunday, December 1, at 2:30 PM.

Christian Mennonite Church

479 Hanover St, Steinbach, MB

For more information, visit the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society: https://mmhs.org/cottonwoods/