North York Historical Society

History of Education in North York Bill Aird, Vice President of the North York Historical Society Beginning with a discussion of pre-European education, to the earliest schools set up by settlers and the development of the infrastructure of the school system. This talk includes examination of the contributions of two North York residents, C. W. Jefferys and Herbert H. Carnegie, to the content of education which continues to affect and improve the knowledge of students in North York and far beyond its boundaries.

Amazing Canadian Women in History Lianne Harris, B.A., B.F.A(Ed), T.E.S.L. Lianne has been a history, culture and social studies resource specialist with the Toronto District School Board almost 20 years and has been the guest instructor and workshop leader for teachers across many boards in Southern Ontario. To date she has taught over 80,000 teachers and students (usually in authentic period clothing). In 2003, she was selected by W.O.M.A.D. as one of Toronto’s Women of Influence. Lianne is the author of many books including two medieval novels and non-fiction books on Bangladesh, India, great women in history, historical clothing and costuming, and world travel photography. She is a contributing author of the Canadian best seller business book, The Power of Women United. Pursuing her love of art, Lianne has been an exhibiting artist at the Royal Ontario Museum, Roy Thomson Hall, The IDA Gallery, and The Shaw Festival. Appearing on TV and interviewed many times on the radio, she has been the keynote presenter at many professional, academic and organization events.