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Mennonite Heritage Week

Monday, September 8, 2025
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The second week of September marks Mennonite Heritage Week. This week is an opportunity to learn more about Mennonite Canadians, their unique history, their vibrant culture, and their contributions that have helped shape Canada. Mennonites have been in Canada since the late 1700s. As of the 2021 Census, there are over 4000 people in Essex County who identified as Mennonite.