Letter of Introduction sent to local heritage/historical organizations
We officially start our journey and introduce ourselves to local organizations.
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Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Committee
Meeting with Chief Keith Knott of Curve Lake First Nation
Meeting with Chief Keith Knott of Curve Lake First Nation with Megan Murphy and Mary Smith to introduce ourselves and the project's intentions.
Visit of Chris Nikkel, Documentary Filmmaker
Visit of Chris Nikkel, documentary filmmaker, learning of preparations regarding the 200th-anniversary of the Peter Robinson Emigration.
Meeting with Mae Whetung of Curve Lake First Nation
We meet with Mae Whetung a member of Curve Lake First Nation and Trent Valley Archives volunteer.
Meeting with Mayor Jeff Leal – City of Peterborough
We meet with Mayor Jeff Leal (City of Peterborough) to discuss the Nine Ships project.
Meeting with Ken Armstrong – Chair of the Homecoming ’75 Committee
We meet with Ken Armstrong, Chair of the Homecoming '75 150th Anniversary Committee to discuss the Nine Ships project and talk about their experiences.
Brendan Moher – CBC Morning, radio interview
Brendan Moher - CBC Morning, radio interview.
Reception hosted by Irish Consul General Janice McGann
Nine Ships 1825 Committee Members attendance at reception hosted by Irish Consul General Janice McGann in Toronto.
Meeting with Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation
We met with Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation to introduce the project.
Incorporation of Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Completed
Our Steering Committee meeting leads to the incorporation of Nine Ships 1825 Inc.
Meeting with Irish Consul General Janice McGann
Nine Ships 1825 Inc. committee Members meet with Irish Consul General Janice McGann in Toronto.
Meeting with Sarah Burke, CEO – Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
Meeting with Sarah Burke, CEO – Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.