1973, 1981–1985.
25 cm of textual records and 3 tapes.
Administrative history
Prior to 1966 the Mennonite care homes and hospitals that existed in Canada were isolated from one another. In 1966 a meeting was held at Sargeant Ave. Mennonite Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba with regards to establishing fellowship among the individual institutions. The meeting was chaired by J. M Klassen, the executive secretary of Mennonite Central Committee Canada. The meeting resulted in the founding of the Canadian Association of Mennonite Hospitals and Homes. This was open to Mennonite institutions and to Mennonite individuals working in the health care field. The organization changed names in 1973 to Canadian Mennonite Health Assembly (CMHA). CMHA is a charitable organization that represents Mennonite institutions and health care agencies. They also support health care ministries by improving administration and encouraging the exchange of information between members. They annually have meetings to inform and inspire their members. These meetings have educational workshops, inspirational speakers, and provide an opportunity for fellowship between health care workers. Helmut Klassen has been a key volunteer in the organization and has been a member of the Executive committee from 1971 until 1984.
Scope and content
The records found in this collection consist of minutes and correspondence that deal with the executive of CMHA and the members. There are newsletters which show the general operation of CMHA and important changes in Mennonite health care institutions. The collection also contains reports and study papers that deal with health care effectiveness, ethics, and administration in relationship to the church and Christian principals. There are two tapes of an inspirational speaker at an annual meeting, and one tape of an inter-Mennonite Rally.
Custodial history
The custodial history of this fonds is unclear; however, significant amounts of correspondence and minutes in the records are connected to Helmut Klassen and may have been acquired from his collection.
Notes
- Volume 687.
- Finding Aid consists of a file list.
- No restrictions on access.
- Described by Leslie Wiebe June 12, 2002.
- Location: Institutional Records – Canadian Mennonite Health Assembly
- Tape Collection: NA-13-30 to NA-13-32.
Textual file list
Volume 687
- Health Care Study Papers – 1973, 1978–1985.
- Canadian Institute of Religion and Gerontology. – minutes and correspondence – 1980–1986.
- Canadian Institute of Religion and Gerontology. – newsletters – Vol.10: 5, 10–13, Vol.11: 1, 4–5, Vol.12: 2.
- Mennonite Homes & Hospitals Convention – minutes and presentations – 1966–1977, 1981–1989.
- Craigwood – correspondence – 1980–1981.
- Bethania – presentations – 1980.
- Human Rights – presentations – 1980.
- Management Labour Relations – presentations – [198?].
- CMHA convention. – forms and minutes – 1979–1985.
- Protestant Health And Welfare Assembly. – 1986.
- CMHA News. – 1980–1985.
- CMHA Correspondence – 1981–1985.
- CMHA Reports and Bulletins. – 1972, 1975–1985.
- CMHA Executive minutes and miscellaneous minutes. – 1973–1985.
- CMHA Financial Reports. – 1979–1987.
- CMHA Task Force reports and correspondence. – 1977.
- CMHA Task Force reports and correspondence. – 1978.
- CMHA Moderator & Secretaries reports and correspondence. – 1981–1982.
- CMHA Conference Reports. – 1983.
- News Releases. – 1981–1982.
- Advertising. – 1983–1985.
- Correspondence – 1967–1969.
- Correspondence – 1970–1972.
- Correspondence – 1971–1973.
- Correspondence – 1981.
- Correspondence – 1983–1986.
- Correspondence – 1986–1989.
- Convention Records. – [198?].
Audio cassettes
- NA-13-30: CMHA annual meeting.
Date: 1979 day 1
Guest Speaker Allan and Ann Gunther
Topic: If You Love Me, Walk With Me.
- NA-13-31: CMHA annual meeting.
Date: 1979 day 2
Guest Speaker Allan and Ann Gunther
Topic: If You Love Me, Touch Me.
- NA-13-32: Inter-Mennonite Rally.
Date: October 2, 1988.
Location: Fraserview MB Church
Pastor: Peter Nickel
Worship leader: Bob Widell.
