Two Women Honoured at Awards Gala

THE GRAND STRATEGY NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 6 - Nov/Dec. 2007

Grand River The Grand: Conservation A Canadian Authority Heritage River

2007 Awards Gala Betty Schneider 1 Marilyn Murray 2

Milestones Grand Commission celebrates 75th 2 Water Forum 2007 3 Grand River history symposium 6 Two women honoured at awards gala Look Who’s Taking Action wo women who have played leading roles in A 1967 headline in the Kitchener Waterloo GeoTime trail 7 Tconservation efforts in the Grand River Record proclaimed, “Betty’s a Woman of many Pedestrian bridge 7 watershed were honoured at a special gala firsts” while a photo caption declares she is evening at the River Run Centre in Guelph in used to being the only woman in a crowd and What’s Happening October. shows a photo of her touring Conestogo Dam Betty Schneider of Waterloo received a with other authority offi- Eleventh heritage day workshop 7 standing ovation after she was presented with a cials. Watershed Honour Roll Award by the Grand “If anyone’s apt to Now Available River Conservation Authority. The award, restore your faith in the which is not given out each year, was for her power of the individual in Grand Registry 7 many years of support for the GRCA, the today’s supposedly demo- Grand River Conservation Foundation and cratic society it’s Mrs. What You Can Do many community conservation projects. Herbert Schneider, mother Bottled water 8 Schneider served on the GRCA board for 11 Betty Schneider of four children,” the article years beginning in 1966 and was its first declared. It described Calendar 8 woman member. In 1970 she became the first Schneider as “someone who doesn’t sit around waiting or hoping for changes and instead initi- Cover photo president of the foundation board, serving for five years. During those years she played a ates them, sometimes through existing chan- Betty Schneider received role in developing the nature centres and the nels but more often by creating channels of her a standing ovation when own.” she received the 2007 Memorial Tree program. She was a founder of At the awards presentation, Schneider spoke Honour Roll Award at the Grand Valley Trails Association, which has from her wheelchair and had the audience in the Guelph gala. developed and maintains a 275-km trail along Photo by Dave Schultz laughter several times. the Grand. Murray Riverview Marilyn Murray of Guelph, a past- president of the foundation and a leading philanthropist in the Guelph area, was thanked for her years of service by the naming of the lookout onto the Speed River just behind the River Run Centre. It is now called the Marilyn Murray Riverview. The lookout is adjacent to the River Run Centre on the Alf Hales Memorial Trail. Murray, who received a Watershed Award last year, was honoured for more than 20 years of In 1942, the Grand River Conservation Commission completed the Shand Dam, service to the which was the first dam in Canada built for flood control, water supply and water foundation as a quality purposes. It is on the main Grand River above Fergus. Photo by Carl Hiebert Marilyn Murray board member and president where she was involved in projects to protect natural areas and Seventy five years for build trails. She recently chaired The Grand River Conservation Commission Living Classroom — Campaign for Outdoor Education which raised $2.2 By Ralph Beaumont million to support outdoor education GRCA communications manager programs for elementary school chil- significant anniversary occurred in MILESTONES dren. 2007 which has largely gone unno- The Grand River Conservation A ticed — the 75th anniversary of the “Act Foundation also presented a $50,000 . To Establish The Grand River Valley Authority in the United States, cheque to the City of Guelph. This ful- Conservation Commission.” the commission was the first partnership fills the foundation’s $250,000 commit- It received Royal Assent March 29, of municipalities banding together to ment to construct the Alf Hales Trail in 1932. forward solutions to their common the city. The presentation was made by The commission was one of the watershed problems. foundation board member Norm GRCA’s two predecessor agencies and it The commission received its formal Lundvall to Mayor Karen Farbridge. was the first watershed management Letters Patent in August of 1934, and at Watershed awards agency in that time included the municipalities of In addition to those presentations, Canada. Brantford, Galt, Kitchener, Fergus and four Watershed Awards were presented During the Caledonia. William Philips of Galt was to groups and individuals who undertook 1930s, river con- the first chairman, and the commission’s projects to enhance the Grand River ditions had head office was in Brantford. watershed. become so Other municipalities soon joined the The 2007 award recipients were severe that partnership and in 1942, the commission Dennis Wendland of Kitchener, Ignatius floods, droughts completed the first multi-purpose dam in Jesuit Centre of Guelph and bird box and pollution Canada built for flood control, water builder Joe Kral. A joint award went to William Philips were affecting supply and water quality purposes — the Dufferin Aggregates and Capital Paving the public health Shand Dam, on the main Grand River for their work on Mill Creek in Puslinch. and economic development of communi- above Fergus. This was followed by the These Watershed Award recipients will ties up and down the Grand. Sponsored Luther Marsh Dam in 1954 and the be featured in the next issue of Grand by the Grand Valley Boards of Trade, Conestogo Dam in 1958. Funding at Actions. and modeled on the fledging Tennessee that time was one-third federal, one-third

2 Share the resources - Share the responsibility provincial and one-third municipal. It was arguably the success of this Local solutions to global commission, its watershed scope and municipal partnership model, that led to realities at Water Forum the 1941 Guelph Conference on By Barbara Veale and size of wetlands, sources of pollu- Conservation and the eventual passing GRCA Co-ordinator of Policy, tion, and depletion of the ozone layer. of the Conservation Authorities Act in Planning and Partnerships Information from Radarsat sensors is 1946. lmost 300 people attended the 7th also used to monitor global natural dis- This new act made it possible for Aannual Grand River Watershed asters and climatic conditions. municipalities across the province to Water Forum to learn more ways to sus- Henry Lickers establish similar watershed management tain the Grand River watershed’s valu- Henry Lickers then reflected on the partnerships. able water resources. process of relationship building at In 1948, Grand River watershed Held Sept. 14, the event focused on Akwesasne to remediate environmental municipalities formed their own Grand global trends and what they mean to contamination from Valley Conservation Authority under this local water management. years of industrial Henry Lickers, environmental coordi- new act. This new agency’s objects discharges of PCBs nator for the Mohawk Council of began to parallel those of the commis- and dioxins. Akwesasne, delivered the traditional sion. Early Ontario provincial The impact on First Nations Thanksgiving. Conservation Authority publications the nearby First He reminded delegates that every sin- even included the commission as a spe- Nations community cial section. gle living and non-living component of was devastating, tak- this earth supports life and we need to The two agencies were merged in Henry Lickers ing away the tradi- pause to thank the Creator for these 1966 and became the Grand River tional livelihood of gifts. Lickers also expressed his hope Conservation Authority we have today. the people and creating conflict among that we listen to the “small voices” of neighbours. great teachers that “echo through the A fiercely independent nation, the corridors of time” to guide us in finding Akwesasne followed the teaching “bend the answers to handle environmental our necks to no one,” but, this is bal- issues and guide our hearts toward peace anced with the “great way of peace.” and harmony. Working with local municipalities and GRCA chair Alan Dale and chemical industries, the residents of Cambridge MPP Gerry Martiniuk, greet- Akwesasne have been able to change ed participants. A cheque for $37,000 to attitudes and promote understanding of enhance habitat on private land for the issues they face by working together aquatic species at risk was presented to to remediate local lands and waters. the GRCA by a representative of Cambridge MP, Dr. Gary Goodyear. Paul Emerson Paul Emerson, CAO for the Grand Denis Auger River Conservation Authority, launched Denis Auger from the Canadian the fifth annual Space Agency manages the earth obser- Grand River vation application development program Watershed Report and he said the Great Lakes region is so that focuses on the big that it can be seen clearly from twin challenges of space. population growth The 2007 S. C. Johnson Scholarship Auger explained that Canada’s and climate change. recipient is Marian Saavedra, a fourth sophisticated earth observation satellites With a rapidly year University of Waterloo environ- help scientists learn what is happening growing population mental engineering student. This scholarship is given out at the Water Forum to our natural resources. They measure Paul Emerson that depends on each year to a student at a watershed things such as the thickness of ice in groundwater and educational institution. rivers and lakes, changes to the nature surface water, these two challenges put

GRAND ACTIONS • November/December 2007 3 About 300 people attended Water Forum 2007 which was held outside at the GRCA administration centre in Cambridge. more pressure on the natural system. tions from the Walkerton Inquiry and Saad Jasim Emerson stressed the need for munici- other committee members were appoint- Dr. Saad Jasim, chief operating offi- palities, agencies and other partners to ed in November. cer for the Walkerton Clean Water work with the GRCA to build a more Ashbaugh said Centre spoke about the training and edu- resilient watershed. Emerson highlight- he will encourage a cation programs offered by his facility. ed three key actions: protect and enlarge collaborative It was set up by the province in January forests and wetlands to allow flora and approach to devel- 2005 “to create a world-class institute fauna to adjust to changes in the climate; oping a Source dedicated to safe and secure drinking plant more trees to help clean and cool Water Protection water for the people of Ontario. the air and to sequester carbon (thereby Plan and will work “ Its mission is to become renowned reducing the impacts of carbon emis- with municipali- for our knowledge-based, innovative sions); and ensure aquifer recharge to Craig Ashbaugh ties, agencies and approach to training,” Jasim said. Over protect municipal water supplies and groups within the source protection area. 6,000 water treatment plant operators river habitat and health. John Johnston and water managers have been trained at The full Watershed Report is avail- the centre during the past two years. It able online at www.grandriver.ca. John Johnston from the department of earth and environmental sciences, also houses a state-of-the-art technology Source Water Protection University of Waterloo focused his talk demonstration facility and offers gradu- ate scholarships to water research stu- The morning panel of speakers on research undertaken to find a pattern dents. focused on activities related to source of fluctuation in water levels of the water protection. Great Lakes. Over time, changes are quasi-periodic, based on geologic and Craig Ashbaugh historical records. Patterns over millions Craig Ashbaugh, the new chair of the of years appear as a set of ridges, while Lake Erie Source Protection Committee, over the centuries, fluctuations appear as was introduced. Ashbaugh is a former groups of ridges. About every 30 years, board member of Long Point Region changes occur as a single ridge with one Conservation Authority, the GRCA and cycle of high and low levels. Johnston’s Niagara Peninsula Conservation research shows that there is a natural Authority. He was appointed to his post pattern to the fluctuations in the Great in August by the province after a selec- Lakes, however, the impact of population process. tion growth and demands on water over The Source Protection Committee is the past century and predictions into the There were many opportunities to meet being set up to implement recommenda- future are difficult to ascertain. and talk about water issues.

4 Share the resources - Share the responsibility Ian Smith Living City,” a new vision where human Ian Smith, director of the Source settlement can flourish indefinitely as Protection Programs Branch for the part of nature’s beauty and diversity. Ministry of the Environment, spoke to The objectives include healthy rivers the process of developing source protec- and shorelines, regional biodiversity, tion plans as prescribed by the Ministry. sustainable communities and business Smith stressed that the 19 new Source excellence. The TRCA is working with Protection Committees in Ontario will several partners to promote new sustain- prepare source protection plans based on able technologies, green building a locally-driven multi-stakeholder designs and innovative planning process that is science-based. It also approaches to create a “greener” city. builds on existing structures and Innovative solutions resources such as conservation authorities and municipal programs. The plans The afternoon panel focused on will be flexible to ensure that the solu- emerging issues and innovative solutions to water management problems. Quintin Rochfort, John Johnston, Brian tions are workable, have public trans- Denney and Gord Miller listen to other parency and take a precautionary Cam Walsh speakers at Water Forum. approach. Cam Walsh, manager of wastewater Committee membership includes rep- services for the City of Guelph, empha- being developed as advanced source resentation from municipalities, First sized that even though Guelph has controls, such as bioretention ponds, Nations, agriculture, business and the advanced sewage treatment that meets green roofs, rainwater harvesting and public. some of the most stringent effluent crite- other approaches. Sarah Takaki ria in the industry, further work is still Rochfort suggested that a new set of principles should guide storm water The afternoon session opened with a needed. This is because the Speed River, management to keep natural systems in presentation by Sarah Takaki from site plans and minimize disruption of Engineers Without Borders. which runs through Guelph, is small and has a limited capaci- them, aim for low imperviousness, treat Takaki stressed that globally, over 1.2 storm water close to the source and find billion people live in desperate poverty ty. For this reason, the city is consider- simple, low-cost methods. without water and Rochfort concluded that more needs sanitary facilities. ing new technologies that are eco- to be done to find favourable institution- Of these, over one- al arrangements and a regulatory frame- third live in sub- nomical and work and get stakeholders working Saharan Africa. improve the effluent together. Engineers Without quality. They are Borders operates in also evaluating alter- Steven Clarke Cam Walsh native treatment four African coun- Steven Clarke with the Ontario tries and helps to facilities and locations and looking at ways to reuse effluent. The city is Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Sarah Takaki develop leaders to Affairs spoke about “green” energy build local capacity exploring ways to increase the assimila- tive capacity of the Speed River and sources from and influence decision makers. They manure, food waste, focus on agriculture, governance as well ensure sustainable biosolids management. Walsh is doing his best to antici- corn and other as water, sanitation and hygiene promo- grains. tion. pate emerging issues and future regulatory requirements and consider the These are being Takaki spoke about her experiences used successfully in working on a water and sanitation proj- future impact of watershed management initiatives. Ontario on farms ect in northern Ghana in west Africa. and in agribusiness. Brian Denney Quintin Rochfort Clarke indicated that Steven Clarke Brian Denney is the CAO for the Quintin Rochfort from Environment provincial grants are Toronto and Region Conservation Canada presented the results of research available to help farmers with feasibility Authority which is implementing “The on urban stormwater management. studies, design and construction of bio- A variety of innovative techniques are gas systems until the year 2010.

GRAND ACTIONS • November/December 2007 5 Gord Miller As has become a tradition, Gord Miller, the environmental commissioner of Ontario, brought Water Forum to a close with his insights into the speaker presentations. The overall message was very positive, with new technologies and approaches being implemented which will reduce our “ecological footprint,” he said. Miller also concluded that we know what we need to do and that there is a need for strong leadership and courage to shift away from old ways of doing Groomed cross country ski trails and ski rental facilities will open at Shade’s Mills business to embracing new approaches (pictured above) and Laurel Creek conservation areas when the snow arrives, while that will ensure long-term sustainability. snowshoeing (including rentals) will be featured at Pinehurst Conservation Area. Exhibits First History on the Grand Local History An important part of Water Forum Symposium held in October was a success was the over fifty exhibits which were shown during the event. These displays By Warren Stauch and chair of the history department at St. highlighted innovative technologies and Heritage Working Group member Jerome’s University, University of approaches for improved water manage- ore than 125 local history enthusi- Waterloo, was the keynote speaker. His ment and land use planning. asts participated in the first speech was entitled “Without our Past, If you are interested in viewing the M How Can We Know It’s Us?” He illus- History on the Grand Local History presentations, most are available on the trated how local history came alive for Symposium held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca. him as a young boy growing up in the University of Waterloo’s award-win- Hespeler and then later when, as a uni- ning School of Architecture in versity professor, he authored a number Cambridge. of local history books. The symposium, organized and host- Concurrent morning and afternoon ed by the City of Cambridge Archives sessions, were divided into sub-topics, Board, and chaired by Cambridge including Environmental History and archivist James Quantrell, attracted Rivers in History, the Social members of the academic community, Significance of Physical Spaces, Public historical and heritage groups as well as History, Moments in Local History, anyone interested in the history and her- People and Places and Community itage of Cambridge and the surrounding Histories. Although many of the presen- area. tations focused on Cambridge, other The organizers, pleased with the suc- parts of the Grand River watershed such cess and positive comments, hope the as the Speed River in Guelph and the symposium will be held annually or Grand River Depot at Port Maitland every two years. were also covered in presentations. Cambridge mayor Doug Craig Guided walking tours, led by mem- opened the day-long event and wel- bers of Heritage Cambridge, were anoth- comed those assembled by illustrating er option even though the weather didn’t how the purchase and subsequent co-operate. Lots of people came to the Grand restoration of an older house in Hespeler Local historical societies and her- Biothon at Apps Mill Nature Centre in led to a number of interesting stories itage groups had items on display. The Brantford this fall, an annual event that about previous owners and their connec- sponsors were the City of Cambridge, supports outdoor education. tions to the past. the Waterloo Regional Heritage Dr. Kenneth McLaughlin, professor Foundation and the TD Bank.

6 Share the resources - Share the responsibility periods begin and end, when different of Kitchener, along with a $100,000 LOOK WHO’S biological organisms appeared on earth grant from the Trans Canada Trail and when major catastrophic events took Foundation. TAKING ACTION place. This is the first trail of this type in WHAT’S New GeoTime trail Canada. It is one of the projects outlined in the Canadian contribution to the HAPPENING? in Waterloo park UNESCO-sponsored International Year here’s daylight saving time, standard of Planet Earth in 2008. Eleventh Heritage Ttime and Waterloo now has “geo- The trail opening coincided with the Workshop Feb. 18 time”. City of Waterloo's 150th anniversary and The unique GeoTime Trail officially the University of Waterloo's 50th earn more about the traditions, opened in October in Lookout Park, on anniversary. Levents and influence of Six Nations the west side of Waterloo. The trail Alan Morgan, an earth scientist at the on the history and development of the traces the story of the geology of the University of Waterloo led hikers on a Grand River watershed at the 11th area with several interpretive signs along tour of the first ten interpretive signs on Heritage Day Workshop, Monday Feb. the route. Every metre of the 4.5 km the 4.5 km loop. He hopes that 30 more 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Six trail marks one million years of geologi- signs will be added to illustrate addition- Nations Community Centre, Ohsweken. cal time, and each millimetre represents al points in the geological history of The Six Nations of the Grand River 1,000 years. planet earth. Territory has been an important part of The trail gives hikers a new perspec- A new sundial was also unveiled at the Grand River watershed’s history and tive on time, because all of human histo- the park to mark the 150th km of trail heritage for over 200 years. The life and ry, in terms of agriculture and urban set- and bikeway built in the City of times of E. Pauline Johnson and the role tlement, is represented by the last 10 Waterloo since 1990. An interpretive of the arts in promoting understanding centimetres of the trail. sign explains how the sundial works. of Six Nations culture and heritage will The GeoTime Trail helps people of be a focus of the workshop. all ages understand where geological Pedestrian bridge The workshop is free, but registration over Highway 401 is limited and available on a first-come basis. Donations are welcome. To regis- he long-awaited pedestrian and ter contact Brandee Sandy, Chiefswood Tcycling bridge over Highway 401 National Historic Site, 519-752-5005 or connecting Cambridge and Kitchener by e-mail [email protected]. opened in October. The bridge is an important community link connecting the Trans Canada Trail in Kitchener and Cambridge. It NOW AVAILABLE provides a safe, easy route for pedestri- ans and cyclists to cross Highway 401 at the west end of these cities. Grand Registry: The 100-metre bridge features an enclosed arched canopy that rises 14.5 Count yourself in metres above Highway 401and the struc- he newest version of the Grand ture is reminiscent of the conestoga TActions Registry is now available wagon, reflecting the past and present. online at www.grandriver.ca. Planning for the bridge began in 2003. It is compiled each year by the An Environmental Assessment was com- GRCA to recognize the many municipal- pleted in 2004, final design and con- ities, agencies, institutions, organiza- struction tendering was completed in tions, businesses, and individuals who 2005 and construction finished this year. contribute to improving the health and About 200 people went on a hike as part The $1.7-million cost of the bridge heritage of the Grand River watershed. of the opening of the new GeoTrail in was funded equally by the Region of Activities featured include environmen- Waterloo. Waterloo, City of Cambridge, and City tal and cultural heritage projects, per-

GRAND ACTIONS • November/December 2007 7 forming and visual arts, educational ronmental cost to manufacture plastic events and seminars, and new policy and WHAT YOU CAN water bottles. planning initiatives. Profiling these DO • Most plastic water bottles do not get activities on a yearly basis spurs new recycled and end up as waste, taking up partnerships, information exchange and landfill space and using non-renewable increased public awareness. Use less bottled water resources. The GRCA invites submissions to the • The energy used to distribute bot- 13th edition of the Registry for activities By Tim Patterson GRCA Green Team member tled water (especially when it is import- and actions undertaken in 2007. All ed) is significantly more than the energy activities, actions or events which ost or all of us have consumed required for municipal water. improve the watershed, promote heritage Mbottled water, because of its per- • The chemicals in “single use” plas- appreciation, and/or support the Grand ceived quality or its convenience. tic containers can leach into the water River as a Canadian Heritage River, Here are some things to consider (e.g. phthalates), especially in warm however humble, are most welcomed. regarding your health, the environment, conditions and during long storage. Visit www.grandriver.ca to view the and the financial costs of bottled water: If you prefer not to drink straight tap 2006 Registry and submit a 2007 entry. • Bottled water can cost more per litre water, it can be filtered. Setting it out in For additional information, please con- than gasoline, and more than 240 times a pitcher also allows the chlorine to dis- tact Barbara Veale at 519-621-2763 ext. as much as tap water. sipate. 2274, or e-mail: [email protected]. • About 40 per cent of bottled water on the market comes from tap water. If you still prefer bottled water, con- • Water bottling companies do not sider buying large refillable bottles and About Grand Actions have as stringent quality control regula- transferring the water to reusable con- tions as municipal water plants. This newsletter is produced bi-month- tainers to save money and also use less • There is both a financial and envi- plastic in the process. ly by the Grand River Conservation Authority on behalf of the partners in The Grand Strategy. Current and back issues are available online at: www.grandriver.ca. For information on The Grand Strategy contact: Barbara Veale, GRCA 400 Clyde Road, Box 729, Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6 Phone: 519-621-2763 Ext. 2274 Fax: 519-621-4844 E-mail: [email protected] A tanker truck brought City of Guelph water to the Hillside Festival this year, delighting festival-goers and saving thousands of water bottles from the garbage. For newsletter submissions contact: Janet Baine, GRCA Phone: 519-621-2763, Ext. 2302 Fax: 519-621-4844 The Grand Strategy Calendar E-mail: [email protected] Deadlines for submissions are the Building Sustainable Business is the theme of the 27th Annual Guelph 15th of February, April, June, August, Organics Conference, University of Guelph Jan. 24-27. The conference pro- October, December. Submissions may be vides a comprehensive program of over 30 workshops, an organic expo and sampling fair with over 135 tables. For information, call 705-444-0923, or visit edited for length or style. www.guelphorganicconf.ca. Tax deductible donations and spon- 11th Annual Heritage Day Workshop and Celebration, Six Nations sorships toward the cost of producing Community Centre, Ohsweken, Monday, Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The this newsletter are always welcome. theme of the workshop is Restoring Grand Heritage: A First Nations Publications Mail Perspective. For more information, visit www.grandriver.ca. Agreement #144871

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Grand River Watershed 11th Annual Heritage Day Workshop & Celebration Monday, February 18, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Six Nations Community Centre

1738 Fourth Line Fairgrounds, Ohsweken, Ontario

Restoring Grand Heritage: A Six Nations Perspective

Morning Program – Moderator: Kim Hill, Two Rivers Community Development Centre 8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration (beverages will be available) 9:00-9:15a.m. Opening Thanksgiving – Cleveland Thomas 9:15-9:20 a.m. Welcoming Remarks 9:20-9:30 a.m. Kanata Native Dancers 9:30- 9:55 a.m. The Making of an Exhibition: Faithfully Yours, E. Pauline Johnson – Tom Hill, Museum Consultant 9:55- 10:20 a.m. Six Nations’ Contribution to Sport – Cheryl Henhawk, Six Nations Parks & Recreation 10:20 -10:30 a.m. Heritage Vignette 10:30 -11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break & Displays 11:00-11:50 p.m. From Moccasins to Military Boots: A History of Haudenosaunee Allies – Panel Discussion Ö William Woodworth, Architect Ö Rick Shaver, Brant Military Museum 11:50 – 12:00 p.m. Heritage Vignette Buffet Lunch – Displays Afternoon Program – Moderator: Barry W. Hill, Brant County Federation of Agriculture 1:30–1:45 p.m. Singer - Cheri Maracle (invited) 1:45 –2:10 p.m. The Importance of Restoring Natural Heritage: The Case of Red Hill Valley – Rick Hill, Kayanase 2:10 – 2:35 p.m. More than Grunts and Gestures: Restoring Traditional Languages – Points to Ponder – Amos Keye, Language Director, Woodland Cultural Centre 2:35-2:45 p.m. Heritage Vignette 2:45-3:00 p.m. Closing Thanksgiving

3:00-4:00 p.m. Reception

Registration is free and limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Donations will be gratefully received at the event. Registrations will be accepted until Friday, February 8, 2008.

To register, please return completed form to: Brandee Sandy, Chiefswood National Historic Site, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0 Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-752-5005 Fax: 519-752-9578 Registration Forms are also available at: www.chiefswood.com

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HOSTED BY: Heritage Working Group of The Grand Strategy SPONSORED BY: Chiefswood National Historic Site, Six Nations of the Grand, Two Rivers Community Development Centre, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, Grand River Conservation Authority ORGANIZED BY: Chiefswood National Historic Site, Woodland Cultural Centre, Two Rivers Community Development Centre, Six Nations of the Grand, Ministry of Culture, County of Haldimand, Grand River Conservation Authority

Directions to Ohsweken Community Centre