Tweed Peace Pole dedication and free Peace Concert
Tweed Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony Tweed Memorial Park – September 20, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Opening - Mayor Don DeGenova (MC) O Canada, Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, Announce that Programs being handed out include a coupon for free chips from Duffer’s Chip Wagon. Vision & Gratitude - Ellen Williams, Peace Pole Committee Chair Reflections – Municipal - Mayor Don DeGenova, Mayor of Tweed Reflections – Regional - Bob Mullin, Warden of Hastings County Reflections-Federal - Mayor Don De Genova on behalf of MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman Peace Museum Advocate - Chris Houston, Founder & Executive Director, Canadian Peace Museum Tweed and area Historical Society – President Jack Whyte World Peace Candle - Grandmother Gayle Crosmaz Unveiling & Symbolism - Paul (Sculptor) & Ellen Williams – unveiling, symbolism and inspiration. Reading of the inscription: “May Peace Prevail on Earth®” Closing - Mayor Don DeGenova (MC) Final thanks, Invitation to the Peace Concert.





