Title: Lenore (Schaldemose) Kirk fonds Dates: 1929 Extent: 1 photo album Repository: The United Church of Canada Archives Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Conference and All Native Circle Conference Historic Note: Lenore Asta Schaldemose, the eldest child of Gunnlaugur Schaldemose and Kristín Goodman was born November 21 1903, in Winnipegosis, Manitoba. Her heritage was Icelandic and her family […]

Researcher: Brenda Suderman Brenda Suderman was awarded a Masters of Arts degree in 2013 by the University of Winnipeg. Project Focus Brenda’s MA thesis entitled, Called to be a Citizen: The Activist Life of Carl Ridd, explores the life and activism of Rev. Dr. Carl Ridd (1929-2003), a professional basketball player, a United Church of Canada […]

Researcher: Loraine Mackenzie Shepherd Rev. Dr. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd was the 2012 United Church of Canada McGeachy Senior Scholar. The Scholarship, awarded annually, was established to develop leaders who will inspire the church toward creative and faithful mission. Project focus Loraine’s project focused on an analysis of United Church of Canada mission strategies, domestic and […]