Sense of Place and Heritage Trails, 2009

About Centennial
Established as Toronto's first public college in 1966, Centennial College offers programs in business, communications, community and health studies, science and engineering technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation.
 

Realizing the War of 1812 Bicentennial

Follow these links to view our archives, select stories and highlights of the 3 day event!

  • 'The Spirit of Place - Between the Tangible & Intangible'
    Laurier Turgeon, Laval University
  • The Explorer Quotient Workshop Thomas Piche, Parks Canada
  • 'Sense of Place:A Meso-American Perspective'
    Rodolfo Ogarrio, Philanthropist, Leader of UNESCO designations
    Richard Koegl, Oasis Journeys
  • Concurrent Sessions
    Cultural Experiences
    David Rotterman, PBS/ WNED
    Claire Hopkinson, Toronto Arts Council
    George Butterfield, Butterfield & Robinson
    Gerry Flahive, National Film Board of Canada
    Moderated by: Jason Burgess, Deloitte & Touche
  • 'Heritage Trails - Vivisectionor Post Mortem'
    The Hon. David Crombie, P.C., O.C., Former Mayor of Toronto
    Dr. Brian Osborne, Queens University
    Dr. Ron Williamson, Archaeological Services Inc.
    Alan Corbiere, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, Manitoulin
    Andy Strote/ Lionel Gadoury, Context Creative
    Moderated by: Andrew Weir, Tourism Toronto
  • Lunch Keynote: Tecumseh's Vision Ric Burns, Documentary Film Maker, Writer
  • Afternoon Plenary: War of 1812
    Anthony Pitch, Anecdotal History Tour Guide
    Jim Hill, Manager, Niagara Parks Commission
    Bill Pencek, Maryland Dept. of Business & Economic Devt.
    Doug Stewart, Parks Canada
    Moderated by: Sandra Shaul, City of Toronto
  • 'Sense of Place- Across a lifetime'
    James Bartleman, Former Lieutenant Governor, Province of Ontario
  • History Matters -getting heritage noticed
    Ivo Dawnay, National Trust of UK