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Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Cultural Education for Service Providers
If your team is interested in a 2 hour Low German Mennonite Cultural Overview, available in person or online, complete this form in Contact Us.
History and Culture
Low German Mennonite 101
Overview of Mennonite history, Anabaptist roots, and shared beliefs.
Five Centuries of Anabaptist History by Kennert Giesbrecht
Presentation exploring the Low German Mennonite story from origins to today.
Conform: The Mennonite Migration to Mexico of the 1920s
Documentary by Andrew Wall, produced by Refuge 31 Films and the Plett Foundation.
Opening Doors – MCC Ontario
Information and resources for service providers working with Low German speaking Mennonites from Latin America.
Mental Health and Healthcare
Cultural guidelines to support mental health among the low German Mennonite – University of Lethbridge
Cultural considerations when supporting Low German Mennonite clients.
Mental health beliefs and practices among Low German Mennonites – University of Lethbridge
Overview of beliefs, values, and approaches to mental health.
Education
Working with Low German Mennonite Students – A Resource Guide for Educators by Abe Wall
Resource guide for educators, supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
A Guide for Teachers New to Working with Low German Speaking Mennonite Students and Communities
Practical guidance for educators and schools.
Plett Foundation
Mennonite history and educational series written in accessible language.
Language and Interpretation
Plain Language – Alberta Health Services
Tools for clear, simple communication in healthcare settings.
Provincial Interpretation Standard Position Paper – National Newcomer Navigation Network
Guidelines for safe and equitable interpretation services for newcomers.
Low German Interpreting Resources
Training materials, language tools, and cultural resources to support Low German interpreters.