Welcome to Newboro & Area Heritage Society
Celebrating Newboro History, Building Community, Enhancing Rideau Lakes History
Welcome to Newboro & Area Heritage Society
Celebrating Newboro History, Building Community, Enhancing Rideau Lakes History
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30, 2025
The History of Indigenous Peoples in the Rideau Lakes: An Archaeological Approach was installed at the Rideau and District High School and will remain on site from Sept. 30 to May 30, 2025. Indigenous education lead for the iLeads program, Leanne Schachow, stands in front of the exhibition boards displayed in the school cafeteria.
Welcome to the History of Indigenous Peoples in Rideau Lakes exhibition.
For more than 10,000 years, Indigenous peoples have lived, travelled, and thrived in this region. Through archaeology, artifacts, and oral history, we share the story of resilience and connection to land and water—a story too often overlooked. By exploring this history, we honour the cultures that shaped the Rideau Lakes long before colonization and take a step toward truth, recognition, and reconciliation.
10,000 Years of History in the Rideau Lakes
We invite you to join our journey through history and discovery
For more than 10,000 years, Indigenous peoples have lived, travelled, and thrived in what is now known as the Rideau Lakes. Through archaeology, artifacts, and oral history, our exhibition, “The History of Indigenous Peoples in the Rideau Lakes: An Archaeological Approach,” shares an Indigenous story of resilience and connection to land and water—a story that is too often overlooked.
By exploring this history, we honour the cultures that shaped the Rideau Lakes long before colonization and take a step toward truth, recognition, and reconciliation. This work reflects Call to Action #79 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which urges heritage institutions and organizations to collaborate with Indigenous communities in commemorating and interpreting the history of residential schools, Indigenous contributions, and the true history of this land. We recognize that this is a small initiative, and we are still learning how we can best assist. However, we invite you to join us on this journey.
Ongoing Work
Read the full Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and Calls to Action here .
Together, we can deepen our understanding of this region’s past and support ongoing work toward truth and reconciliation.
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Newboro & Area Heritage Society
October 27, 2025
August 25, 2025 | 7 PM | Newboro Hall
November 24, 2025
August 25, 2025 | 7 PM | Newboro Hall
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SEE THE BLOCKHOUSE! WE HAD OVER 500
FOUNDED IN 1833
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SEE THE BLOCKHOUSE! WE HAD OVER 500 VISITORS!
FUNDRAISING FOR THE BLOCKHOUSE
We are raising money for a campaign to rebuild the stairs and open the second story of this incredible artifact. Please help us reach our goal, one step at a time!
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