History and Mission
The Schumacher Historical Society (SHS) held it’s first board meeting in January 2022 and was granted incorporation under special provincial legislation with the Ontario Historical Society on November 3, 2022.
The Schumacher Historical Society mission is to:
- research, gather, present, and promote the heritage of our multi-cultural and resilient community;
- recognize the contributions made by individuals and organizations during the towns evolution; and
- involve members of the community and businesses and First Nations in preserving the history of Schumacher and Tisdale Township.
Board of Directors
Members of the SHS Board of Directors:
Lloyd Salomone (President), Tom Laughren (Vice President), Gord Conley (Treasurer), Joanna Conley (Secretary), Ed Pupich (Past President), Karina Douglas-Takayesu, Dr. David Leadbeater
Honorary Members:
Lesley Blanchard (Director of The Schumacher Foundation and great granddaughter of Frederick W. Schumacher)
Graham MacLachlan (second cousin of Jack Paris Bickell and co-author of the book, J. P. Bickell)
Contact
For SHS inquires please contact:
Joanna Conley, Secretary
Telephone: 705-221-4447 / Email: joannaconley1234@gmail.com
(Note: images from the book, SCHUMACHER – Voices in the Gold Fields, written by Louise Nightingale Smith / Timmins Museum & National Exhibition Centre)