On April 8 & 9, IAT North America held its Annual Spring Council Meeting in Mabou, Nova Scotia, a Gaelic speaking region of Cape Breton. The two-day event held at Duncreigan Inn was an opportunity for the U.S. and Canadian chapters to gather to discuss common issues and joint initiatives, as well as provide updates on regional and international progress.
St. Mary’s Church in Mabou, NS
Day One began with a welcome from IAT Nova Scotia hosts Claire MacNeil and John Calder, followed by chapter updates.
IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol gave a presentation on the IATNL’s plan to develop a UNESCO Global Geopark across the Bay of Islands Ophiolite Complex and commemorate (in 2017) the 250th Anniversary of James Cook’s survey and map of Western Newfoundland, spanning the entire route of the IAT from Port aux Basques in the south to Cape Raven (near the Norse UNESCO World Heritage Site at L’Anse aux Meadows) in the north. He also gave an update on the EU funded Drifting Apart project.
Paul Wylezol giving an update on the Drifting Apart project
After the chapter updates, representatives posed for the traditional group mugshot
before heading to the Mull Cafe and Deli for a well-earned meal and refreshments.
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