MOMENTUM propelled by people – connected by canoe

A YEAR IN REVIEW | 2018 2018: A statistical snapshot

The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards And, as part of our responsibility for the collection, the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and a cultural asset of national significance, we are paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the building it a new home. The new museum, at the 39,131 186,627 watercraft and their stories of national and water’s edge, aspires to be as innovative as the total visitors total external engagement international significance, have a pivotal role to play canoe itself. This facility, with its award-winning in our collective future. architecture and 21st-century sustainability, will care for the collection the way it deserves to be cared In partnership with individuals, groups and for – preserving, protecting and showcasing for communities – locally and from coast to coast to generations to come. 88,145 1,556 5,957 coast – we work to experience and explore all that reached by members school & youth our collection can inspire. This sees students One-of-a-kind experiences will draw visitors from external events group visitors opening their minds in our galleries; community near and far, and from this high-profile cultural

members connecting through artisanry; people of centre, we will reach further. of Gillian Foster courtesy Photo all ages getting on the water and learning to paddle; and exhibitions and events that spark #1 368 3,008 6,682 conversation and collaboration. of 38 things to do TripAdvisor children reached private function guests in Peterborough reviews through virtual TripAdvisor field trips 16 weddings 15,014 social media 152 adult workshop followers participants

841 8 canoes 19,648 donors and 14 artifacts volunteer new to the collection hours

MISSION VISION 709 With our world-class collection as a Canadian heritage connecting all paddling program participants catalyst, The Canadian Canoe Museum peoples to the land and to each other. inspires connection, curiosity and new understanding.

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An organization propelled by people Our strategic plan A message from our Executive Director and Chair

On this very page in last year’s annual report, we wrote: The museum’s move to the water’s edge, and all of the The museum’s strategic plan identifies four areas of focus. These, along with support this once-in-a-lifetime journey requires, sees us Whether we’re looking back, or looking ahead, it’s clear the plan’s strategic goals, guide the work of the board and the staff. drawing upon past connections and creating new ones that our supporters are the lifeblood of our organization. – all the while strengthening the organization today, and Our community of contributors pulls together. We have for the future. so much to be proud of and so much to look forward to. Leading locally How did we connect by canoe in 2018? We invite you As we set out to summarize the last year, and headline to read on to find out. We made unprecedented The organization, as a great source of pride for Peterborough and the region, the highlights of 2018, we realize that once again, progress on our new museum project (pages 14 to 16), will become a leader and a partner in the creation and development of a cultural there couldn’t be a more meaningful statement. Our and on our capital campaign (pages 18 and 19). centre. relationships are the foundation of everything we do; Meanwhile, our organization continued to thrive and The Canadian Canoe Museum continues to be (pages 6 to 13). As always, our staff members and built (literally and figuratively!) by its supporters. volunteers were committed, creative and curious, Leading nationally Indeed, it’s in our DNA. Twenty-one years ago, the and inspired by the leadership of a visionary board of On behalf of the country and its diverse regions, the organization will ensure the museum opened thanks to a corps of steadfast directors (pages 22 and 23). Last but definitely not least, stewardship of this national cultural asset and the role it plays in the collective supporters to showcase the Kanawa International the financial support of our donors (page 24 to 26) future of Canadians. Museum Collection amassed by the late Professor Kirk enabled us to do it all. Wipper. The way the organization began, has, over the In short, we thank you – and look forward to building course of two decades, become its lasting legacy. the future together. Ours is an organization propelled by people. Learning from Indigenous Peoples in Canada The organization will build relations, make connections and collaborate with The museum’s role – and its reach – are growing. Sincerely, Indigenous Peoples in Canada to achieve a deeper understanding of our collective And it’s made possible by our members and our and respective roles. volunteers, our partners and our financial supporters. Thanks to you, we are moving forward with momentum as we strive to lead locally; lead Carolyn Hyslop, Executive Director John Ronson, Chair, Board of Directors nationally; learn from Indigenous Peoples; Building for a strong, sustainable future and build a strong sustainable future. Through all of its initiatives, the organization will build for a strong, sustainable future, including the development of the new museum as a high-profile hub.

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AT THE PETERBOROUGH LIFT LOCK ON THE TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY

VOYAGEUR CANOE TOURS: Close to 500 adventurers paddled along the waterway and through the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock as part of our one-of-a-kind Voyageur Canoe Leading locally Tours. UNDERWATER DINING: Offered in collaboration with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism and Parks Canada, the event’s participants paddled the museum’s voyageur canoe Curious and always up for an adventure, we connected with like-minded individuals, to dinner in the lower lock chamber below approximately 1,700 tons of water! families, and communities from Peterborough and the Kawarthas – and beyond. LOCK & PADDLE 2018: Our staff and volunteers spent the day on the water with friends – new and old. In partnership with Parks Canada and The Land Canadian Adventures, the event locked through 262 canoes and kayaks.

HANDS-ON EXPLORATION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ADULT ARTISAN WORKSHOPS: In partnership with our amazing instructors, we offered 23 workshops and attracted 25% more participants than in 2017, including many from the CAMPS: In addition to our day and overnight camp offerings for children and youth ages 8 to GTA. We embraced new trends and expanded our offerings to include: Paint a decorative 14, a new weeklong end-of-summer program saw participants explore the Ontario Turtle paddle; Make a trail toboggan; and Woodburning a decorative paddle. Conservation Centre, Petroglyphs Provincial Park, and the museum itself. They also paddled on We said “goodbye” to Andy Bullock, our long-time, talented, beading instructor, who Little Lake, in the heart of downtown Peterborough. accepted a position at the Mt. Kearsage Indian Museum in New Hampshire. Some of our campers took to the Otonabee River at Trent University to earn their ORCKA certifications, while others overnighted at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park. All proudly TUMBLEHOME SHOP: The gift shop’s community of creators grew to more than 30 area practised leave no trace camping principles. artisans, artists, and authors. While we were supporting local, so were more than 400 customers from eight countries who made purchases online. The shop thrives thanks to SCHOOL TRIPS: For classes close by (within a two-hour bus ride), the museum offered more its supporters and its 28 dedicated volunteers. than 20 different hands-on, experiential education programs for students and youth groups from kindergarten through to university and college – by day and overnight. Field trips were guided by SOUGHT-AFTER SPACES: The museum’s spaces were rented for 62 private events, our educators offering curriculum-connected programming in both French and English. including Jack & Jills, weddings, and corporate, community and not-for-profit gatherings. For the first time, and with much success, the museum hosted the Autumn Treasures Fine Close to 6,000 students visited the museum, exploring and experiencing all the collection can 709 Artisan Show. These artisans will be returning in 2019. paddling program inspire. No tours and no shushing here. participants FLOAT & FLOW YOGA: Community members enjoyed the serenity of the setting by the FAMILY EXPERIENCES: The perfect place to spend time together, highlights included Great museum’s waterfall and attended by donation, raising $2,246. Canadian Family Day, Touch-A-Truck (and of course, a canoe!), and monthly drop-in crafts and 8,965 scavenger hunts for all ages. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: One-third of the visitors who signed our guest book were children and youth In partnership with Artsweek Peterborough, the museum welcomed more than 460 community from outside of Canada, reflecting increased international interest in the museum. experienced the museum members for The Flying Canoe and The Wailing. The Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts – on site and on the water presented its rendition of the famous French-Canadian folktale in a canoe suspended high above the Grand Portage in the galleries. “Nos encarto ver la historia Canadiense! Beautiful canoes and Canadian history.” IN THE COMMUNITY: Our crafts and activities were enjoyed by the youngest attendees at – Visitor from Santiago, Chile the Dragon Boat Festival, at a pop-up display at Lansdowne Place, and at Peterborough Pulse. We also had an award-winning float in Peterborough’s Canada Day Parade. 6 7 A NEW EXHIBIT JUST ADD WATER: LITTLE BOATS WITH BIG STORIES

This newest exhibit opened in The McLean-Matthews Gallery in June. It explores the incredible scope of our world-class collection and features never-before-exhibited artifacts as part of what feels like a behind-the-scenes tour for visitors. The exhibit highlights the breadth of the collection as it explores an array of stories and traditions that inspire us today. It gives us an opportunity to look at the uniqueness of individual artifacts and to appreciate their diversity. In addition, this exhibit offers visitors a taste of one of the signature Leading nationally experiences that will be offered in the new museum, where the entire collection will be accessible in two main areas, the Exhibition Galleries and the Collection Centre.

The watercraft in our one-of-a-kind collection sparked conversation and the Just Add Water features a Fijian Takia sailing canoe; Gordon Lightfoot’s “canary yellow canoe”; Robert Bateman’s Photo: Margo Pfeiff beloved Minto canoe; a variety of paddles from around the world; and a canoe portaging photo area. coming together of all walks of life – from all parts of the world. Meanwhile, the collection continued to grow to include new stories of significance. CONNECTIONS INSPIRED BY THE COLLECTION

WIPPER LECTURE: Geoff Green shared the story of the Canada C3 project, a 150-day journey from Toronto to Victoria through the Northwest Passage that inspired a deeper understanding THE COLLECTION of our land, our peoples, and our country. JACK MATTHEWS FELLOWSHIP: In partnership with Lakefield College School and Trent Every year, the Collections Committee enjoys the opportunity to consider a broad University, Bill Buxton, Microsoft Principal Researcher, avid canoeist, and internationally-renowned range of watercraft, associated artifacts, and archival materials that have been offered innovator, spoke about his ongoing journey of connection, conversation, and creative design. by generous donors to its permanent collection. In selecting this year’s acquisitions, Bill Buxton, Jack Matthews Fellow committee members paid close attention to late 20th-century innovation (modern ROTARY CONVENTION: A guest at Rotary International’s five-day convention, we shared the composite materials) and other influential examples from the post-war period. story of the museum with an audience of more than 25,000 from all over the world.

A highlight was addressing a gap in our museum’s collection that is meaningful to WOODEN CANOE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: The museum welcomed the association’s contemporary recreational paddlers. Game-changing canoe-making materials such Annual Assembly in July. Attendees had a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s Collection Virtual Field Trips: as aluminum and Royalex™ were significantly represented in this year’s acquisitions. Storage Facility with Curator Jeremy Ward. The theme of this year’s assembly was Bill Mason Moreover, these acquisitions were accompanied by wonderful stories and associated and the Chestnut Canoe Company. With close to 50 items from the company in the collection 3,008 artifacts. – from canoes, to paddles, to snowshoes – we had a lot to talk about! learners from nine countries • Rice Lake Herald’s Patent canoe • British Honduran dugout canoe GEORGE P. LUSTE LECTURE: In partnership with the Wilderness Canoe Association and • Aluminum Grumman canoe • Gordon Lightfoot’s Canary Yellow with the support of Canoe North, we welcomed Rob Stimpson for the George P. Luste Lecture. with accessories Canoe He shared stories of his adventures, from Antarctica and Algonquin, and his award-winning • Pair of J.B. O’Dette paddles • Gordon Lightfoot’s Tremblay canoe photography. • Bird spear and seal harpoon • Gordon Lightfoot’s aluminum VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS: Students from as far away as Argentina, India, and Vietnam, were among Peterborough Canoe Company Gordon Lightfoot’s canoes • Peterborough Canoe Company Grumman canoe the more than 3,000 learners from nine countries who connected to the museum via Skype as part 48-inch model canoe model canoe • Eight assorted paddles from Gordon of its virtual field trip program. The virtual field trip program, Fur Trade Travels and Tales, explores • Temagami Canoe Club bronze Lightfoot the role of the canoe in the development of the trading networks, medallion routes and relationships of the 18th century. Artifacts from • Wood and canvas Penobscot-style the collection inspire creativity, canoe discussion, and drama.

8 9 EDUCATION PROGRAMS: With the support of the Lloyd Carr- Harris Foundation, we continued to re-examine and renew our school programs in support of the Ministry

Photo: Margo Pfeiff Margo Photo: of Education’s Indigenous curriculum expectations, and the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In addition, as part of an ongoing commitment to these goals, we invited Indigenous knowledge Learning from Indigenous holders to lead two learning sessions for our education staff and volunteers to Peoples in Canada support their delivery of our education programs and visitor services. As an organization, we continued our commitment to listening and learning, and to building and fostering reciprocal relationships. Photo: Margo Pfeiff Margo Photo:

ADVENTURE IN UNDERSTANDING: For the fifth year, DIRECTOR OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ COLLABORATIVE RELATIONS: the museum’s voyageur canoe was the vessel for this annual The Board of Directors announced the appointment of Robin Binèsi Cavanagh, journey from Peterborough to Curve Lake First Nation. a member of Sagamok First Nation, to the new role of Director of Indigenous A partnership program of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Peoples’ Collaborative Relations. Kawartha, Curve Lake First Nation, Camp Kawartha and The Canadian As planning for its new 85,000 square-foot facility at the water’s edge continued, Canoe Museum, the expedition brings together Indigenous and non- the museum furthered its commitment to build and foster relationships with First Indigenous youth to paddle together and to share and experience aspects Peoples, Métis and Inuit communities. As the newest member of the museum’s of Indigenous culture, in the spirit of respect, relevance, reciprocity, and curatorial team, Robin, who now resides in Young’s Point, is playing a key role in reconciliation. facilitating collaborative relations.

MASTERS INDIGENOUS GAMES: At the inaugural Masters Indigenous As an Elder’s Helper under Herb Nabigon, Pic River, student, Games at Downsview Park, we connected with more than 1,000 visitors. teacher and administrative leader, much of Robin’s work Our booth featured a birch bark canoe from the collection, a hands-on has focused on cultural protocols and ethics, and cross-cultural paddle-carving station, and children’s crafts. The games attract hundreds of sensitivity and understanding. athletes from across North America to compete, and the event celebrates and promotes the cultures of Indigenous Peoples worldwide. The museum “Guided by the artifacts in the collection and with the canoe was honoured to be invited to share its work in the Cultural Village. as the connector, we will be building on the relationships the museum has in regions across Canada. We look forward MÉTIS NATION OF ONTARIO ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY: to the sharing of stories and traditions, and to involving

Photos courtesy of the Métis Nation of Ontario The museum was honoured to participate in, and support, the Grand Entry communities in the creation of our new exhibits. However, by voyageur canoe. After a week of offering daily children’s activities at the we want to see these relationships continue far beyond museum for attendees, we partnered with the Métis Nation of Ontario to opening day. In fact, that’s just the beginning.” co-deliver a cultural activities day. More than 200 participants joined us at – ROBIN BINÈSI CAVANAGH the museum to learn about and celebrate Métis culture.

10 11 $865,000 Beaver Club Gala proceeds raised in 11 years

BEAVER CLUB GALA: The 11th annual gala, one of the most successful yet, Building for a strong, sustainable raised $114,000 to support children and youth in active engagement and hands-on discovery at the museum. More than 190 guests purchased tickets future for the event, which was supported by more than 30 corporate sponsors and an array of volunteers. The museum’s greatest source of strength continued to be its people. Adam van Koeverden, one of Canada’s most Stakeholders and supporters from across the country engaged, and celebrated athletes, was the guest host. Since its inception, the event has raised close to $865,000. propelled us forward on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

OUR VALUED VOLUNTEERS

Since the beginning and over the years, a true sense Our volunteer team includes high school and post- A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY: The museum’s Time CFO Services, Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and of community has developed among our volunteers. secondary placement students, retired seniors and culture of philanthropy deepened in a number of areas Tourism, Cambium Consulting and Engineering, Camp A shared passion for history and the watercraft in the everyone in between. Some volunteers have been and resulted in the continued growth of the Major Gifts Wanapitei, Elmhirst’s Resort, Grey Owl Paddles, Nexicom, collection have fostered friendship, lots of laughter, and with us for more than 20 years. program with a 32% increase. Meanwhile, fundraising Rocky Ridge Drinking Water, and Lansdowne Place. countless canoe trips together. Volunteers have always events secured 44% more revenue than in 2017. Through their commitment, our volunteers contribute to been, and will always be, at the heart of the museum. REACHING OUT: the strengthening of civic society and the preservation of PADDLER’S ALE PROCEEDS: The museum’s partnership More than 180 extraordinary volunteers supported every arts, culture, and heritage. They inspire and engage visitors • Thanks to support from Kawarthas Northumberland with The Publican House Brewery expanded to include department and program at the museum by contributing in an examination and appreciation of local and Canadian (RTO8), we invested in a new website that complies the sale of Paddler’s Ale branded merchandise. A portion 19,648 hours of their time. This year, we saw volunteers history, as told through the canoe and kayak. Thank you! with AODA regulations and is mobile and user-friendly. of the sales from Paddler’s Ale beer and merchandise, deepen their engagement within our organization, Close to 60,000 people visited us online. $11,763, was received by the museum – a more than contributing 2,304 more hours than in 2017. VOLUNTEER COUNCIL: Barry Diceman (Chair) • Beverly Bradbury • We continued our partnership with the Ontario Jane Breukelaar • Rachelia Giardino • Sue Guest • David Reeves 20% increase over last year. Highlands Tourism Organization and were featured as John Ronson ADOPT-AN-ARTIFACT: As part of this growing program, part of the Canadian Canoe Route. supporters symbolically adopt canoes from the collection. • To increase the local, provincial and national profile This year, paddles were added as an offering and more of the organization, the new role of Director of than 40 artifacts were adopted. Communications was added and the museum welcomed Alicia Doris in May. MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP: Members are like family and • The museum continued to reach out and engage have special access to all our offerings. Membership stakeholders via social media: exceeded 1,500 and we saw a 35% increase in seniors and • 5,458 Twitter followers – a 3.8% increase a 25% increase in grandparents joining in! Meanwhile, our • 6,728 Facebook followers – a 10% increase corporate membership program grew to welcome Part • 2,828 Instagram followers – a 10% increase

12 13 The Canadian Canoe Museum Today

On behalf of the citizens of our country, The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world’s The following beliefs guide us and are at the core of our largest and most significant commitment to the future: collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. Preser ve We believe that a world-class collection and cultural asset of national significance deserves the best possible home – to preserve, protect and foster skills and traditions for generations to come. Conn ect We believe we have a unique opportunity, with the canoe as our lens, to share Canadians’ stories, aspiring to include voices and perspectives from across the country. Experience We believe that the best way to learn is by doing – encouraging hands-on discovery for a deeper understanding.

The making of a museum Planning highlights The future of The Canadian Canoe Museum came into focus as the architectural design of the building advanced and exhibit development began in earnest. Building on the support • Volunteer experts and advisors from across the country form three key Fundraising Cabinet of four levels of government, a lead private donor to the capital campaign was also announced. committees that oversee architectural design, exhibit design, and new Bill Morris (Chair) • David Hadden • Kevin Malone With more partners and supporters involved than ever before, the project moved forward in 2018, the building of the new museum. These committees, chaired Ken Powell • John Ronson • Jeff Taylor Consultants: Sarah McMahon • Kelsey Slobodian by board members, make recommendations to the board, and their with much momentum. Jackie Jones roles are pivotal to the decision-making process. Ex-officio: Carolyn Hyslop • Alicia Doris Shirlanne Pawley-Boyd In a few short years, visitors will explore the canoe’s leading role in Canada’s past, Design Committee OUR COLLECTION Jocelyn Brown (Chair) • Lisa Rochon (Design Director) • Nadia Amoroso present and future alongside the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock on one of the Project Director: Richard Tucker Sheila Britton • Ryan Gorrie • Hugh Macklin • Alissa North • Chris Pommer country’s most celebrated waterways. A major cultural and recreational Campaign Consultants: The Dennis Group Inc. Dave Wills Finance Consultants: Tom Worden and Ziyad Sidawi, destination between Toronto and Ottawa, the new museum will be located next 606 WATERCRAFT Ex-officio: John Ronson • Carolyn Hyslop • Richard Tucker • Jeremy Ward Part-time CFO Services to the Peterborough Lift Lock and the Trent-Severn Waterway – both National Historic Sites. A partnership with Parks Canada and the Williams Treaties First Exhibit Design Committee + Dianne Lister (Chair) • Victoria Grant (Vice Chair) • Rick Beaver 2,000 square feet of Nations makes this premier destination possible. The synergies among the An early concept of the type of artwork that could be Jamie Benidickson • Robin Binèsi Cavanagh • Rob Clark • Darren Keith SMALL ARTIFACTS featured in the new museum’s Galleria. historically significant assets provide the foundation for an extraordinary visitor Deb Scott • Dale Standen • Beth Stanley • Jeremy Ward experience. Ex-officio: John Ronson • Carolyn Hyslop • Alicia Doris Karen Taylor • Richard Tucker 200 lineal feet of This 21st-century sustainable facility was designed by the award-winning ARCHIVAL COLLECTION architectural team of heneghan peng (Dublin, Ireland) with Kearns Mancini Building Committee Architects (Toronto, Canada). World-class exhibition design firm, GSM Project, Hugh Macklin (Chair) • Charles Armstrong • Jocelyn Brown with a repertoire of more than 1,000 exhibit design and production projects in Rob Clark • Barry Diceman • Dianne Lister • Chris MacLean 16,500 TITLES more than 120 cities worldwide, is our partner in exhibit design and Heather Stelzer • Richard Tucker Ex-officio: John Ronson • Carolyn Hyslop development. Jeremy Ward 450 RARE BOOKS The new museum will care for the collection, a cultural asset of national significance (Senate of Canada, 2013), the way it deserves to be cared for. We are committed to the preservation of this one-of-a-kind collection, and this leads to outstanding opportunities for connection and experience.

14 15 PLANNING UPDATES Exhibit design Architectural design Look who’s • The Interpretive Plan, the foundational document that • The Design Committee, guided by the mission of the will guide exhibit design and development, was organization, best practices, and industry expertise, completed. Working closely with the museum’s Exhibit reviewed the work of the design team on a regular basis. Design Committee, staff, volunteers and other All day peer review sessions took place throughout the stakeholders, the Interpretive Plan was developed by year with focus on the form and function of all areas, as GSM Project. The document includes 11 chapters well as the indoor water feature, the glass curtain wall, related to positioning, objectives of the new museum, and the green roof. thematic framework, and visitor experience. • Schematic design and design development, the second National Council is a group of distinguished individuals “Each member of our National Council is inspiring in his The Interpretive Plan: and third of four phases of the project, were completed. who are champions of the work of the organization, or her own right. By bringing them together, we have • Identifies audiences – primary, secondary, and digital Schematic design saw the team advance the concept past, present, and future. the opportunity to demonstrate the breadth, depth, • Identifies stakeholders design by refining the functions of spaces and their and diversity of distinguished Canadians who support • Defines objectives for specific areas of the museum layouts, along with exterior elevations and landscaping. These individuals from across Canada and beyond are the museum and its mission. We expect that together, • Defines a thematic framework – What will the new A look at mechanical systems and code considerations lending their names in support of the museum’s ambitious we will be able to reach further, inspiring individuals, museum be about? was also part of this phase. agenda of reinvention and relocation, and will serve as groups and communities from coast to coast to coast, • Describes the overall visitor experience special advisors. This illustrious group is growing, and the to join us in the important work ahead.” • Sets the stage for collaborative engagement Design development followed, and in this phase, a data museum expects its National Council to grow to more than – JAMES RAFFAN, Director of External Relations sheet was created for each room, capturing design 80 members. “As visitors make their way through the gallery, details and finalizing their functions. Also, mechanical they will discover the canoe in a new light. and structural systems were modelled and engineered at They will learn about how this seemingly simple a detailed level. NATIONAL COUNCIL watercraft, that goes back to time immemorial, By the end of the year, the final phase, construction has been perfected over time by its users, who documents, had begun. The schedule includes a Shelley Ambrose • Tom Andrews & Ingrid Kritsch • Stephen Augustine • Bob Baun have adopted and designed the shape 25-month construction period and the opening of the Rick & Priscilla Brooks-Hill • Meredith Brown • Bill Buxton • Barb Cameron • Chief Laurie Carr to answer their needs and respond to their new museum is anticipated in spring 2022. Wendy Cecil • Robert Comeau • Chuck Commanda • Claude Cousineau • Norm Crerar dreams.” Jessica Dunkin • Bob Gainey • Victoria Grant • Charlotte Gray • Geoff Green • Ed Hill – Excerpted from Strategy & Interpretive Plan Ted Johnson • Genesee Keevil • Philip Lee • Roy MacGregor • Scott MacGregor Peter Mansbridge • Larry McDermott • Mark McLean • Craig Oliver • As part of the exhibit design process, the museum will Jocelyn Palm • Michael Peake • Aaju Peter • Valerie Pringle • Michael Robinson be reaching out, listening and learning, and aspiring Shelagh Rogers • Candace Savage • Wally Schaber • Andrew Stewart to strengthen the museum’s connections, with particular emphasis on First Peoples, Métis, and Inuit Jim & Katie Stewart • Les Stroud • Adam van Koeverden in Canada. We’ll be looking to explore an array Mindy Willett • Chief Phyllis Williams • John B. Zoe of perspectives and co-curation where possible, (December 31, 2018) guided by our Principles of Engagement with First Peoples, Metis and Inuit. These principles were accepted by the Board of Directors in March. A message from Honourary National Council Chair, His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York

A 30-metre water feature will wind its way “…The new museum will see the canoe as a conduit to an extraordinary suite down the main staircase of the museum – a focal point for all visitors and an integral of experiences, as it shares Canadians’ stories. And, as the museum reaches out part of educational programming. across the country and around the world, more people will have the opportunity, as I have, to see the unique portrait of Canada that has been composed through the canoe. I believe this is a project of immeasurable cultural value and national resonance…”

16 17 GOVERNMENT An ambitious capital campaign HISTORY IN THE MAKING: SUPPORT is supporting the museum’s move The W. Garfield Weston Foundation to the water’s edge invests $7.5 million in the new museum Thank you! A message from our Campaign Chair at the water’s edge

In 2017, we embarked on a journey – one with an ambitious The W. Garfield Weston Foundation’s investment of $7.5 million in the yet incredibly important destination. A $65 million capital new museum at the water’s edge builds on its more than 20-year-long Government of Canada: $11.4M from campaign is supporting the museum’s move to the water’s legacy of leadership with the organization. Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural edge. This lead private gift will support capital costs and educational program Spaces Fund ($10M announced in April 2019) In 2018, buoyed by partnership and the support we had development for the new museum. It is the largest known private received from four levels of government, we secured one-time gift to a charitable organization in the City and County of our lead private donor: The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Peterborough. This $7.5 million investment was announced in May, and “The Foundation is pleased and proud to provide the lead private gift was truly transformational. While it brought the future of Bill Morris, Campaign Chair to the capital campaign. We have shared the vision for the new museum the organization into sharper focus, we also know that it is Government of Ontario: $9M from for quite some time now, and it is a privilege to be making it public inspiring others from coast to coast to coast to contribute. the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and today,” said Garfield Mitchell, Director, The W. Garfield Weston Sport Our campaign advisors spent the year reaching out across the country, and Foundation, at the May event. “This is an opportunity to be part of history today, there are many leadership donors on board. In November, the Dalglish in the making and to bring to life a new museum that has a national role to Family Foundation announced its $1.2 million commitment to new museum and play. We hope that this investment will inspire others to support this the year ahead will see many more exciting announcements. extraordinary endeavour.” At the end of the calendar year, we were more than halfway to our goal. While The Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the museum dating County of Peterborough: $500,000 back to 1995, two years prior to its opening, and was instrumental in its Top: Garfield Mitchell, Director, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. there’s more work to be done, it is clear that this project of national scope and Middle: Garfield Mitchell and John Ronson, Board Chair. significance is continuing to Inspire Canada – by canoe. We invite you to join founding. Named The Garfield Weston National Heritage Centre, the Bottom: Geordie Dalglish, Director, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation; us on our journey. galleries were dedicated at an event attended by Lieutenant Governor Ryan Willis, Manager, Real Canadian Superstore, Peterborough; Garfield of Ontario Hilary Weston and Galen Weston in 1998. Mitchell; John Ronson; Bill Morris, Campaign Chair; Carolyn Hyslop, Executive Director.

City of Peterborough: $4M – BILL MORRIS, Campaign Chair and Past Chair, Board of Directors Dalglish Family Foundation announces $1.2 million investment

In November, the Dalglish Family Foundation announced a $1.2 million commitment to the museum’s capital campaign – a significant investment in the future of the organization. Camilla and Peter Dalglish, directors of the foundation and long-time supporters of the organization, were at the museum to announce the generous gift, which will support capital costs for the new facility. The new museum’s 1.5-acre green roof, with its accessible boardwalk, extensive pollinator gardens and exhilarating views, will be named in their honour.

Carolyn Hyslop, Executive Director; Bill Morris, Campaign Chair; “Kirk Wipper realized the importance of protecting these historic Peter Dalglish, Director, Dalglish Family Foundation; Camilla Dalglish, boats, as do I. The Dalglish Family Foundation is a small, family-run Director, Dalglish Family Foundation; Luke Abell (grandson of Camilla and Peter Dalglish). organization, and this is our biggest donation to-date. Our family members were unanimous in their desire to support The Canadian Canoe Museum.” – PETER DALGLISH

18 19 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Year Ended December 31, 2018

2018 2017 CURRENT ASSETS Cash 4,374,696 2,946,380 Investments – short-term 279,821 276,456 Accounts and grants receivable 163,578 73,134 Inventory and prepaid expenses 74,075 68,747

4,892,170 3,364,717

CAPITAL ASSETS 8,778,692 6,212,893

13,670,862 9,577,610

CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,160,419 2,105,067 Current portion of long term debt – 5,901 Deferred revenue 3,104,113 814,674 Promissory note payable 500,000 –

4,764,532 2,925,642

FUND BALANCES Unrestricted – new museum 471,998 1,837,353 Internally restricted 555,405 540,211 TREASURER’S REPORT Invested in capital assets 7,878,927 4,274,404 In the year ended December 31, 2018 revenue Deferred revenue has increased by $2,289,439 over 8,906,330 6,651,968 exceeded expenses by $2,254,362. Similar to 2017 primarily as a result of funding which has been 13,670,862 9,577,610 2017, the bulk of the excess comes from government received but is restricted for specific purposes by the

grants and private donations in support of the new donor. Once the permitted expenditures have been SUMMARY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS museum. The increase in revenues was partially incurred the amounts will be recognized as revenue. offset by an increase in expenses related to the The promissory note ($500,000) has been repaid 2018 2017 new museum. Operations at the current museum subsequent to the year end. REVENUES generated a modest profit consistent with the prior Admissions, memberships and retail sales (net) 180,392 172,490 – ROBERT B. CLARK, Treasurer Donations, grants and fundraising 4,101,211 3,764,057 year and budget. Course, rental and investment 258,730 275,883

4,540,333 4,212,430 The Statement of Financial Position reflects an increase in cash and short term investments of EXPENDITURES $1,431,681, again primarily related to the new Wages and contract staff 1,138,772 839,582 Facilities 138,639 140,615 museum fund. Included in this balance is Operating and administrative 320,241 388,633 $534,653 which is restricted to ongoing Fundraising 569,847 403,170 Interest on long term debt – 105 working capital requirements of the existing Amortization 118,472 117,444 Prepared by Grant Thornton LLP museum.

2,285,971 1,889,549 To view the complete financial statements, please visit: Capital assets have increase by $2,663,619 over EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 2,254,362 2,322,881 canoemuseum.ca the prior year as a result of continued investment in development costs for the new museum.

20 21 Our dynamic team

As of March 31, 2019

Board of Directors Staff

JOHN RONSON, Chair The museum has a core of committed, dedicated full and part-time staff COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD BILL MORRIS, Past Chair members that is supported and amplified by seasonal and occasional staff ROBERT CLARK, Treasurer members. Each member of our team plays an important role in supporting Finance Committee JOCELYN BROWN the museum’s day-to-day operations and in planning for its future. Rob Clark (Chair) • Kevin Malone (Vice Chair) VICTORIA GRANT Bill Morris • Tim Rutherford • Jim Stewart Jeff Taylor JENNY INGRAM Executive Director • Carolyn Hyslop Programs Ex-officio: John Ronson • Carolyn Hyslop DEBORAH JACOBS Director of Programs • Karen Taylor Curatorial and Collections Retail & Visitor Services Manager • DIANNE LISTER Nominating Committee BILL LOCKINGTON Curator • Jeremy Ward Dayne Jespersen Director of Indigenous Peoples’ Programs Coordinator • Kelly Pineault Ken Powell (Chair) • Terry Guest • Bill Morris HUGH MACKLIN Collaborative Relations • Programs Registrar • Victoria Veenstra John Ronson • Heather Stelzer KEVIN MALONE Robin Binèsi Cavanagh Lead Animator • Jen Burnard (Part-time) Ex-officio: Carolyn Hyslop VAL MCRAE Associate Curator • Beth Stanley Events Coordinator • Vacant Robin Binèsi Cavanagh • James Raffan ANDY MITCHELL* Weekend Staff (Part Time) Philanthropy Collections Committee KEN POWELL MJ Proulx • Shawn Hinves Director of Philanthropy • RAIF RICHARDSON Val McRae (Chair) • Jeremy Ward • Ken Brown Shirlanne Pawley-Boyd Event Staff (Occasional) HEATHER STELZER Bill Buxton • Vernon Doucette • John Jennings Director of External Relations • Brittany Cook • Liana Honsinger Dick Persson • Beth Stanley James Raffan (Part-time) Skylar Lisette • Samantha Morin • MJ Proulx Ex-officio: Carolyn Hyslop * (Stepped down Campaign Associate • Karen August Lyndsey Russell • Connor Salmon November 20, 2018) Volunteer Manager • Stacey Arppe (Parental Animators (Occasional) leave) • Rachelia Giardino (Interim) Lauren Beauchamp • Glen Caradus Annual Giving Coordinator • Amanda Gallagher • Carolyne Gardner Caroline Anderson Gloria MacCurdy • Jasmine Rose Communications and Marketing 2018 Seasonal Staff (Part Time, Casual) Director of Communications • Alicia Doris Claire Burnard • Ian Burke • Jen Elchuk Marketing & Community Relations Margaret Harper • Bruce Lindsay Manager • Tara Lember Chris Manduca • Ryan Moffat• Dave Taylor Young Canada Works Finance and Administration MJ Proulx • Shawn Hinves • Liz Watkins Finance Manager • Diana Francis Executive Assistant • Kate Kennington Canada Summer Jobs Samantha Cuddy

In 2018, we said “goodbye” to the following full-time employees: Devon Bathurst, Elaine Lalonde Knox, Melissa Nagy, 180 Kate Salmon, and Marina Van Amerongen. volunteers Thank you!

22 23 Joanne Devlin G Barry Hoffman Cathy Kayser Mary MacPherson & John Barbara & Barry Diceman Regent Gagnon Barb & Dr. Roger Holmes Alexander Keith Nichols DLF Pickseed Gallery on the Lake Homewood Gallery & Studio Lorie Kelly Madawaska Kanu Centre Carol-Lee Dobbie Stan Gardiner Doreen Hooper Robin Kelly Glenda & Keith Madgwick John Doherty GE Energy Connections Bill Houston Vicky Kelsey Maggie’s Studio Lauren Donoghue Gary German Ernest Howard Ann Kerwin Margaret & Marc-L Porter Doughty Aggregates Diane Gernaey Helen & Kenneth Howes Arlene & Al Ketchum Mona & Kevin Malone Douro Furniture Factory Janice & Gary Getson Sara Howson & Andy Douglas Kilpatrick Cathy Mark Bryan Down Rachelia Giardino Muirhead Wendy & Lyn Kimmett Daniel Marlatt Christy Doyle & Craig Mann Barbara & Prof. Peter Gilbert Gwyneth Hoyle Robert Kinnear Eila & Roger Martin Drain Bros. Excavating Kaitlyn Gillis Gail Hughes Cynthia Kirkland Odell John Martin Limited Dawn Gledhill Stephanie Hughes Ed Kloosterman Jan & Tam Matthews THANK YOU Dawn Drayton Karen Gledhill Jennifer & Chris Hunt Breanna Knott Terry McCall Janet Drysdale Sue Goheen Kate Hyde & Thomas Aitken Peggie & Arndt Kruger Catherine McCallum to our donors, sponsors Dianne & Frank Dudas Rose & Darryl Goodall Hydro One Employees’ & Claire Kyle Graham McCallum Janet & William Duke Beth Goodge Pensioners’ Charity Trust Cheryl McCasey Leanne Duncan Helen & David Goslin Vanessa Hyland L McCloskey International Photo: Margo Pfeiff Margo Photo: and partners Susan Dunkley Granny’s Garden Girls Carolyn Hyslop & Myke Healy Dori Lackey Joziene & Dr. Alex McCubbin Ann & Larry Dunlop Victoria & Richard Grant Andrew Laing Christopher McDonald Annette & Patrick Dunnion Shelagh & Jon Grant I Lakefield College School Lesley McDonald & Jeff Grant Thornton LLP Elizabeth & Milan Ichniovsky Lakefield Flowers & Gifts Shields E Grey Owl Paddles Sachi Imada Audrey Lakien Patty McDonald In 2018, more than 840 donors, sponsors and partners provided funds to support: the care Helen & David Eastaugh Sue & Terry Guest Ralph Ingleton Donald Lamont Lauren McGee of our artifacts; the creation of new exhibits; the development of programming that focuses Edgar Simmons Heating Alex Guthro Dr. Jenny Ingram & the Lucie Larose Gillian McKee Edmonton Community Hon. Alan Ingram George McKeiver on the importance of paddled watercraft to our cultural heritage; the sustainability and Margi Laurin Foundation H Kalen Ingram Clifford Lax Mark McLean day-to-day operation of the museum; and the campaign for the new museum. Tessa Edward Debra Haak & Hugh Christie Investors Group Lazy Moose Woodturning Marilyn McMillan Janice & Karl Eichner Susan & David Hadden Adair Ireland-Smith Le Page Studios Linda McMullen Electric City Dental Katie Hadlessy Bruce Irvine Anna Lee & Jeremy Ward Val & John McRae A B Jane & John Breukelaar Maeve & David Campbell Doug & Carole Cook Robert Elliott Gordon Haggert Mary Ann Irwin Joan Leistner McWilliams Moving & Storage Charitable Fund within the Ltd. Anonymous (20) Lori Bailey Rosanne Brien Nan Campbell Scott Elliott Sandra Hahn Therese Lenevu Community Foundation of Merit 11 Realty Limited A Woman’s Touch Wendy Baillie Diana Britton Mary & Robin Campbell Euphoria Wellness Spa Christy Haldane Art & Design J James LeNoury Greater Peterborough Josephine Mewett Adventure Outfitters Elizabeth Baird Marg & Neil Broadfoot Canadian Art Flies Mildred Everest Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Mary Lou & Bruce Jackson Jacqueline Lesaux & Jim Mara Cook Real Estate Lynne Alex Heather & Donald Baker Bettina Brockerhoff- Krista Canderham Reserve Ltd. Allan Jacobs Matthews Anne & Michael Gough Joan Cookson Audrey Alexander Kathy Baker Macdonald & David Canoe North Adventures F David Hall Robert James Alan Levy Donn Millar MacDonald Wendy Cooper & Alf Curtis Home Julia Baldwin John Capwell Charles Fairbank Eleanor & George Hamilton Michael Jarus Linda Cardona Photography Peter Milliken Dawn Bronson John Summers Improvements Inc. Susan Barnard Helen Carroll Cathy Fauquier Shirley Hamilton Nicola & John Jennings Rex Lingwood Susan & Peter Mills Mary Jo Bronson Brad Copping James Allen Lyn Barsevskis Heather & Mike Casey Federation of Ontario Hamilton Wood Arts Norman & Margaret Jewison Grant Linney Barbara & Orm Mitchell Priscilla & Rick Brooks-Hill Catherine Corbett Allen Family Foundation Janet and Frank Wendy Cecil Cottagers Association Gail & Gary Hancock Charitable Family Dianne Lister Audrey & Lorne Mitton Graham Brown Sharon Cormier Ambrose Boorman Studio Bassingthwaite Diane Celotti Christianna Ferguson Sally Hannon Foundation Robert Little Dr. Alex Moffat Joanne Brown & Shirl Delarue Carol Corner Ancient Mariners Canoe Club Margaret Bates Celtic Connection Gord Ferguson Kay Hanson & Ken Trevelyan Jessie Jo LLF Lawyers LLP Elaine & Eric Monkman Jocelyn Brown Janet Corner Anden Kitchen & Bath Centre Helen & Doug Batten Cerro Design Diane & Jim Ferguson Happenstance Books & Yarns Ann Jex Gail and Bill Lockington John Monroe Judy Brown Cottage Cloth Bob Anderson Bear With Me Enterprises Paul Chamberlain Eugenie & Henry Fernandez Linda Harding Jo Mann Art Works Locks Salon & Spa The Honourable Maryam Kathleen & Ken Brown Cottage Toys Monsef Ellen & Peter Anderson Marilyn Benadiba Champlain Animal Hospital Ann Ferrier Brenda & Eric Harris John Roberts Clothiers Lockside Trading Company Gail & Michael Brown Dan Cowan Russ Moore Darlene Anderson Jewell & Daryl Bennett Lingjie Chen Lesley Ferrier Gwen & Dr. Donald Harterre J. Edward Johnson London Trading Post W. Russell Brown Betty & Peter Crabtree Anne Morawetz AON Inc. Margaret Bentham Earl Cherniak Fidelity Investments Canada Terry Hartwick Linda Johnson Larry Love Buckeye Marine Christie & Cameron Crawford Betty & Bill Morris Garth Armstrong Jonathan Berger Barbara Chisholm & ULC Dr. Beverley Haun & Catherine & David Johnston Paula Lowe Tim Burke Creative Inks Studio Glenn Morris Jane Armstrong & Chris Cathy Berges Dr. Thomas Miller Sue & Jock Fleming John Moss Gary Johnston Lois & Mark Lund Vandergrift Stacey Butcher Creative Wood Products Kate Morris Robert Berntson Charlene & Doug Chisholm Florence & Alan Fletcher Jan Hay Karen Johnston Rosalind Luste Judith Armstrong Robin Butler Bill Crins Richard Mosley Niellie & Quinto Bianco CIBC Flourish Fashion Maggie Hayes Angela Jones Denise Lyne Geoff Arnold Tayiba Butt Michael Cruikshank Debbie Mulder Natasha Bick-Kelso Diane Clark Flying Colours Corporation Goodith Heeney & Cara Jordan Pyrography Butterflies & Roses Penny & Garry Culverson Lynn Arnone J.P. Bickell Foundation Lisa & Rob Clark Theresa Foley Bruce Lister Lise Jubinvile M Helen Murray & Larry Durst Ashburnham Ale House BWXT Nuclear Energy Chris Cunningham Chris Biggar Marilyn Clark Michael Foreman Robin Heintzman & Gordon Craig MacDonald Muskoka Steamships & Ashburnham Foot & Ankle Canada Cunningham Swan Discovery Centre Jeff Bird W. Bruce Clark Dennis Fortin Currie K Bart MacDougall Centre Georgia Curtis Cheryl & Doug Blakey Phil Clarke Vivian Foster Donna Hebert Kandalore Camp Co. Ltd. Douglas MacIntosh Suzann Aslop C N Blue Sky Studio Edward Claxton Anne Fotheringham Lyn & Howard Heffler Jenny Kastner Wendy Mackay Assante Wealth Management CAA Peterborough D Nahanni River Adventures Darryl Bohm Clayworks Pottery Frantic Farms Clay & Glass Fred Helleiner Joanne Kates Janice Mackenzie Tanya Atkinson Cahill’s Outerwear Specialists Aurelia Dalinda Gallery Pat Neale Pam Bookham Jane Clegg Cathy & Chris Helyar Kawartha Chamber of Joyce MacKenzie Sam Ault Peter Calvert David Darwin Heather Fraser Commerce and Tourism Brenda Neill Valerie Bott Bruce Cole Bob Henderson Sharon & Hugh Macklin Cambic Limited Margaret & Allan Dawson Sara Frosbery Kawartha Credit Union Lori Neill Cindy & Andrew Boughen Jean Cole Roz Hermant Photography Jim MacLachlan Cambium Consulting & Brian Dawson Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Kawartha Lakes Construction Patricia Nelson Shirlanne Pawley-Boyd & Benjamin Collings Hi Ho Silver Marilyn & Dr. Peter Engineering Bryan Davies G. Stewart Travel Services Stephen Boyd Myra Collins David Hickey Kawartha Regional Memory MacLoghlin Phyllis Nelson Carolyn Cameron Linda de Jeu Clinic Elspeth & David Boyle Conam Foundation Ron Hicks Ray Netherton Camp Wanapitei Peter DeGroote Bray Bespoke Buntings Collins Barrow Kawarthas LLP Thomas Hill Paul Neumayer Amethyst Campbell Kim DeNoble Laurie Breese Gregory Conway Cindy Hobbs Nexicom Ian Campbell

24 25 Thank you to our donors Evan Holt Evan Rhohaise & William Nicholls R Cynthia Sherwood Lindsay Taylor & W Nick Leniuk Stone Carving R & J Machine Shoppers Drugmart Richard Brenkley John Wadland Joan Nickle Rosemary & David Ramey Charlotte St. Emma Taylor-Binnie Murray Walker Nielsen’s Watches & Rapid Media Shoreline Furniture Co. Bill Terry Jo-Ann Walsh Jewellery Daaniyal Raza Ann & Derreck Siddell Steven Testart Tami Waters North American Fur Auctions RBC Foundation Gail Simmons & James Raffan The Art Shop Lakefield Annette Watson Re/Max Eastern Realty Inc. Elizabeth & Ian Sine The Chawkers Foundation Milly Weidhaas O Betsy Reburn Ken Simmonds The Barron Cowan Lori Weir Bob O’Hara Recreational Barrel Works Kathy Simpson Foundation Betty Ann & Don Welsh Maureen O’Rourke & Reddick Studio Porcelain Norman Sims The Dalglish Family Whisperwood Foundation Jay Amer Redpoll Foundation Katherine Siren Marian White The Gainey Foundation Old Keene Road Self Storage Petra Reichmann-Clary Sarah & Ed Skrabek Marylyn White The Greenhouse on the River Leslie O’Leary John Reid Linda & Alan Slavin Michelle & Richard Alan The Lloyd Carr-Harris Katie O’Reilly & Sandy Reid Janet Spindloe & White Foundation Doug Consiglio Tracy Reid Robert Sleeth Mary Beth Aspinall & The Medical Centre Hearing Lynne Olver Karen Rennie Doreen Small, Jonathan Bryan Whitfield Services Christopher Ondaatje reVerra Glass Bordo & family Brenda Whitlock The Publican House Brewery Sara & Peter Orgill Lori Reynolds Alicia Smith Helen Whyte & Ross McIntyre The Stewart Family Carly Orr Bradley Smith Ross Wiegand Paul Richards Foundation Otto & Marie Pick Charitable Sandy Richardson Lorien & David Smith, MPP Vera Wilcox Foundation The W. Garfield Weston Carley Richmond-Ward Devida Smith Foundation Wild Rock Outfitters Terry Richmond & Doug Ward Henry Smith Stephen Thom Wildfire Golf Club P Ron Riddell Ian G. Caulfield Smith Allison Thomas Jane & Dr. Warren Wilkins Paris Marine Caroline & Guy Ridgway Donald Smithies Jennifer & David Thompson Brenda Williams Mary & Stu Parker Michael Riley Kim Snell Dr. Lynda Thompson Chrystal Williams Russ Parker The “Mazinaawbikinigin” of Pictured Lake Philip Rimmer Carol Snow Margaret Thompson Williams Outfitters Wayne MacGregor Parker Carla Rinaldo South Pond Farms Andy Thomson Dale & Brian Wilson Audrey Parr Bev Ritchie Pattie & Dr. Donald Spink Doug Threndyle Ann Wipper & Cal Langman Part Time CFO Services Ro and Jo Bernice & Dale Standen Kathleen Timms Marc Wolvin William Pashby Mary Roberts Staples Maple Syrup Ruth Tombs Lea Woods Diane Passmore Heather & Deryck Robertson Heather & Dr. Hans Stelzer Toms Contracting Inc. Alan Wotherspoon Anil Patel The Canadian Canoe Museum’s visual identity was handed on with the world’s Lisa Rochon & John Terry Sheila Stene Tony’s Club House Richard Wotherspoon Barbara & Joseph Paterson Rocky Ridge Drinking Water Mary Stephenson Michael Toole Eleonore & Dagobert largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft by the museum’s Deborah Paterson Wyslouzil Sheila Rodger Katie & Jim Stewart Diane Topping Paula Lishman Limited founder Professor Kirk Wipper, who, intending great respect for Indigenous Peoples Diane Rogers Rose Stewart Jill Topping Peak Benefit Solutions Y in Canada and their connection to the land through the canoe, borrowed the Daphne Rogers Molson Julian Mark Stiles Heather Turner John Perkins Robert Yanowski Nancy & John Ronson Glenn Stonehouse Rene Trahan pictograph from anthropologist Selwyn Dewdney’s 1962 book Indian Rock Paintings Peterborough Destination Ken Rosenberg Don Stoneman Mike Yealland Association Judy Tranter of the Great Lake. This particular pictograph is located at Pictured Lake, south-west Peter Rotter Stoney Lake Textiles Jennifer Young & Peterborough Horticultural Jill Trennum of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Stony Lake Furniture Co. Richard Tucker Society Penny Rush & Ken Powell Trent Security Derek Stott Jim Young Peterborough K.M. Hunter Elizabeth Russ & Bill Buxton Trinkets & Treasures Robert Youtz Foundation Rustic Creations Lucille Strath Tumblehome Gift Store In many ways, there is no more perfect image to communicate the mission of the James Raffan and Gail Bannon (2019) Peterborough Mitsubishi Rusty Girl Neil Stuart Twohey Home museum. From coast to coast to coast, we envision a group of people in the same Z Peterborough Multiple Judy Ruttle STUFF Valerie Davidson Jewellery Andrei Zoubakine boat, pulling together, linking the past to the present and working collaboratively Storage Verona Sulja Nick Van der Kamp to build a common future. Peterborough Symphony S Alexandra & John Sumner Ipie Van der Veen Orchestra A.J. Sainsbury & Robin Young Susan Rankin Glass Charlotte VanLeeuwen & Peterborough Volkswagen Madelaine Sands Suzanne Woods Pottery Atul Swarup GIFTS IN MEMORY OF: Encouraged by our Indigenous partners to build a relationship with the pictograph Cara & Michael Peterman Danielle Saputo Anne & David Swales Peter Van Wagner Peter Bird itself, and the people on whose traditional territory Pictured Lake is located, in Jim Phelps Sally Saunders Marian Sweetnam John Cumberland Marian VanBruinessen 2016 the museum began making annual winter visits to Thunder Bay. Through Nancy & Robert Phillips Scotia Wealth Management Patricia Swerhone Audrey & Robert Vandewater Marion & Jim Holman of Brenda Pilon Ann Scott John Swinden Norm Vanstone Red House Canoes the kindness and welcome of Chief Peter Collins and Fort William First Nation and Diane & Stan Pineau Scott Barnim Pottery Linda Syberg Exton Varty Murray Bruce Hurrell Recreation and Culture Director, Gail Bannon, we have made new friends and Herbert Pohl Oscar Pohl Sculptured Glass By Lee Jeffrey Symons Patricia & Charles Varty begun collaborating in new and productive ways. During our visit in early 2019, Felicity & Richard Pope Shelton Peter Varty Charles Varty Elizabeth Powell Doreen & Tom Sears T Michelle Vibert both individuals agreed to join the museum’s National Council. Fred Promoli Sebek Financial Services T.C. DeMille VOS Theatre GIFTS IN HONOUR OF: Rosenie Puerta Maria & Godfrey Serra Martin Talbot Nicola Jennings This work is important as we strive to authentically present Indigenous voices, Margaret Pulver John Seymour Margaret Tamaki perspectives and languages throughout the museum and through our national Tanya Atkinson Ceramic Shannon Loughrey We are grateful for operational funding from: Sculpture outreach. The museum’s historical relationships, the land, the watersheds, the Photography City of Peterborough, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Marilyn Shaw Tara Marsh Glass Community Museums Operating Grant, Community Futures canoes, and the people will guide this process. Donna Shebib Peterborough, Young Canada Works, Canada Summer Jobs, Kawarthas Northumberland (RTO8). – JAMES RAFFAN, Director, External Relations Tom Potter, a friend to the museum, at Pictured Lake (2019)

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