'A Sharing of Diversities' Book Launched

by Bert Friesen

At 19.30 hr. on Monday, 4 October 1999 the Jewish Mennonite Ukrainian Committee launched the book: A Sharing of Diversities: Proceedings of the Jewish Mennonite Ukrainian Conference, "Building Bridges". The event was held in the Rotunda of the Manitoba Legislative Building.

Ken Reddig, President of JMU Committee, in Winnipeg, led the meeting. The general editor, Prof. Fred Stambrook of the University of Manitoba gave a brief overview of the process for producing the book. Prof. Mildred Gutkin, the copy editor, briefly described the content of the volume. Dr. Stella Hryniuk described the effect this project and similar ones had had on the Ukrainian community. Bert Friesen similarly described the effect on the Mennonite community, and as co-ordinating editor, thanked the many organizations and individuals who had helped in the project. Greetings were conveyed on behalf of Heritage Canada by Ms. Tisdale. The evening concluded with refreshments and presentations of volumes to the presenters who were present.

This was indeed a first. It was the first time that these three communities had co-operated in this way in such a project in Canada, and maybe even anywhere else. The results, we hope, will be greater understanding, co-operation, and friendships which contribute to greater social interaction. To order this proceedings publication, please contact the MHC, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 0M4. Price: $19.95 + shipping, handling, and GST.