One of the earliest villages to be established in the West Reserve celebrated its 140th anniversary Saturday. Reinland is located southeast of Winkler, and at its peak, was considered a bustling centre of the West Reserve.
With that backdrop, the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society launched its latest book. The Outsiders’ Gaze: Life and Labour on the West Reserve 1875-1922 was written by Jake Peters, Adolf Ens and Eleanor Chornoboy.
I spoke with Jake about the book’s concept which focuses on what non-Mennonites thought of the settlers during this timeframe.
So what exactly were those opinions of “The Outsiders”?
You can learn more about and buy a copy of The Outsiders’ Gaze: Life and Labour on the West Reserve 1875-1922 at the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society's website.