Episode 69: Tragedy at Vanderhoof – Mennonite Heritage Archives

Arriving at Vanderhoof for their new frontier experience. Picture includes Dora Suderman (10), Margaret Suderman (16), and Annie Suderman (12) (MHC 725-010)
A two-story log house under construction. Picture includes John Suderman, Johann Suderman, Jake Suderman and Abe Suderman. (MHC 725-007)
One of the nicer log homes at the south-east corner of Vanderhoof (MHC 725-027)
Abe Suderman and Jake Suderman standing on the end of a long pole that they are using as leverage to remove a tree root (MHC 725-030)
Tomestone for John Suderman, Peter Dyck, and Abram Dyck

Today, guest host Sara Dyck shares the tragic tale of a group of Mennonites who in 1918, moved from Manitoba to Vanderhoof, British Columbia. They had high hopes of owning land and establishing prosperous farms. For at least one family, their dreams were dashed. Listen to Tragedy at Vanderhoof to find out what happened to these unfortunate souls.

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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 69: Tragedy at Vanderhoof
Date: April 5, 2026
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives

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