Staff
Shaye Neufeld
Administrative Assistant, Mennonite Heritage Archives
General Information, Book Sales, Donations
Shaye is the Administrative Assistant for the Mennonite Heritage Archives, and is passionate about history. Shaye earned a Bachelor of Arts from Providence University, but was born and raised in Southern Ontario and did not know much of her heritage before arriving in Manitoba. She is excited to learn about Mennonite history and help keep your stories alive.
Shaye has a wide range of hobbies and interests, including reading, all sorts of arts and crafts, and trying new coffee shops and restaurants. Make sure to come say hi when you next stop by the archives!
Conrad Stoesz
Archivist, Mennonite Heritage Archives
Genealogy, Research Assistance
Conrad has been the archivist at the Mennonite Heritage Archives since 1999, and is passionate about Mennonite history, archives, and related stories. He has experience working at the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies, and is on the board of the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society and the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada.
Conrad also enjoys camping, cycling, gardening, and coaching his kids’ hockey teams. He is the co-editor of the magazine, Mennonite Historian, produced together with the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies.
Conrad’s research has included archives, Mennonites in Manitoba, commemoration, conscientious objectors to war, and midwives.
Follow the MHA updates on Facebook, visit a thematic site about conscientious objectors, and find access to the Mennonite Heritage Archives finding aids on our website.
Full Time Volunteers
Glenn Penner
Genealogist, Mennonite Heritage Archives
Genealogy
Glenn Penner became interested in Mennonite history as a teenager. After retiring from the University of Guelph as a chemistry professor, he has dedicated his time to Mennonite history research at the MHA. Glenn’s specialties include Mennonites in Prussia and DNA analysis for genealogical purposes. He has written a number of guides for genealogists and writes a genealogy column for the Mennonite Historian.
To consult with Glenn please make an
Part Time Volunteers
- Ernie Braun
- Alice Britton
- Eleanor Chornoboy
- Dan Dyck
- Sara Dyck
- Gerald Ens
- Hannah Friesen
- Baden Gaeke Franz
- Barry Heinrichs
- Kaitlyn Janzen
- Diana Kauenhofen
- Erika Marand
- Luke Miguez
- Imani Ndemo
- Glenn Penner
- Alf Redekopp
- Verna Reitmeier
- Elfriede Rempel
- Sofie Treble
- Helene Warkentin
- Hans Werner
Thank you to all our volunteers! Running the Mennonite Heritage Archives would not be possible without you.
MHA Staff; Shaye Neufeld and Conrad Stoesz