The work of Kichi Sibi Trails reflects countless contributions by diverse individuals and organizations. We thank them all!
Special thanks to members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation: Chief Wendy Jocko, Councillor Merv Sarazin, Councillor Barb Sarazin, Drummer Barry Sarazin, retired Councillor Ron Bernard, Bob Craftchick, David Craftchick, Alanna Hein, and Kevin Lamarr.
Special thanks to Simon Brascoupé, and Doreen, Charlotte, and Conrad Stevens for their artistic contributions.
We thank City of Ottawa elected officials and staff for their numerous contributions to the success of the project. In particular, we thank Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Rawlson King, Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Charmaine Forgie, and Tyler Tanner.
We thank John Savage for his contributions to the project, particularly for proposing the name: Kichi Sibi Trails.
We wish to recognize the contribution of Jean-Luc Pilon former Curator of Ontario Archaeology for the Canadian Museum of History. It was Jean-Luc’s seminal research on the existence and general path of the portage around Rideau Falls that established the scientific basis of Chief Pinesi’s Portage.
We thank our many partners and supporters:
- Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital
- Infrastructure Canada – Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
- National Capital Commission
- City of Ottawa
- New Edinburgh Community Association
- Crichton Community Council
- The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club
- Historical Society of Ottawa
- Ottawa Field Naturalists
- Ottawa Storytellers
- RA Canoe Camping Club
- Community Foundations of Canada
- Carleton University, Department of Geography
- Hotshoe Productions
- Beandigen
We thank many individuals, each of whom made important contributions:
Ash Abraham
Inci Akmaz
Dave Allston
Ben Bergeron
Kokom Jane Chartrand
Owen Clarkin
Lynne Collins
Derek Cushing
Jason Dalnoki
Chantal Dostaler
Martha Edmond
Francis Ferland
Max Finkelstein
Laura Fraser
Donna Gould
Alanna Hein
Derek Hall
Stephen Hunter
Jane Inch
Paul Johanis
Susan Johnston
Christina Leadlay
Catherine Mageau-Walker
Christine Maki
Heather Matthews
Kelly McGurrin
John Milton
Tricia Monague
John Morrison
Paula Naponse
Amélie Neault
Julia Ostertag
Cindy Parkanyi
Peter Pulsifer
Benjamin Ramirez-Arancibia
Brian Redmond
Cathy Rogers
Luc-Anne Salm
Derek Smith
KC Stevens
Peter Stockdale
Jim Stone
Romola Thumbadoo
Fraser Taylor
Richard Vincent
Ken Watson
Ben Weiss
Patrick Wilmot
Peter Zanette