The Guelph Lecture - On Being Canadian 2003 - Photos

Photos: Andric

Severn speaking

Severn on stage in Guelph.

Setting provided by Frank Wetjen and Len Chaplinsky of Chaplinsky Farms.
Tom King, reading from Borders.

Tom King, reading from Borders.
Shelagh Rogers speaking

The CBC's Shelagh Rogers makes a cameo appearance.
The Young Turban Professionals perform

Emerging from the audience in suits, the Young Turban Professionals mix traditional Bhangra and pop culture.
The Young Turban Professionals dance with flamenco star, Esmeralda Enrique

Now in ceremonial dress, the Young Turban Professionals dance with flamenco star, Esmeralda Enrique.
Flamenco and traditional Bhangra

Flamenco and traditional Bhangra: a tribute to Mexican women and Sikh men of early 20th Century North America who married. At the time, immigration laws prevented Sikh and other Asian women from coming to North America.
Reception after the lecture

Steven Kretchmer, award-winning jewellery designer and artist from York New, gives advice to organizer, Joy Roberts.

Alf Bogusky, Executive Director of the KW Art Gallery (left), Greg Buzbuzian, owner of Knar Jewellery and a major sponsor of the evening (right) look on.