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Check out the details of 2003 CWI Conference in Toronto 3rd, 4th & 5th Oct.
2003 Conference Details
See list of speakers & topics and great performers during the Conference.

Third Annual Celtic Women's Conference Presenters
October 12 -14, 2000

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Julie Bottoni - Scottish Bagpiper
With husband Gary, both longtime pipers with the Billy Mitchell Scottish Pipe Band, Bottoni will demonstrate the art of piping and relate the history of this ancient instrument.		 Ann Trevene Jenkin ~ Cornish Historian, Teacher, Author
The first female Grand Bard of Cornwall, 1997-2000, direct from Cornwall, Jenkin will present a workshop aimed at inspiring youth through language, literature and history.
Maggie Cronin ~ Irish Actress
Direct from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Cronin was a smash hit in Milwaukee last year when she presented her one-women play about Grace O'Malley, " A Most Notorious Woman", which she wrote. **Workshop available**		 Morgan Llywelyn ~ Author, Historical Novels about Irish and Celtic Culture
Direct from County Dublin, Ireland, Llywelyn was the first recipient of the Exceptional Celtic Woman Award from CWI.  Also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1999.  Llwelyn continues her historical work depicting the efforts for peace in Ireland.
Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley - Scottish Musicians
"The Wrigley Sisters" are twins, direct from Orkney Islands off Scotland, where they are an effervescent duo on fiddle, guitar and piano.  With a world-wide fan base and four CD albums, and only in their mid twenties, the Wrigleys will visit Milwaukee for the first time: "Two players - One breath".		 Betsy McGovern ~ Singer, Musician
McGovern is the lead singer for "The Poor Clares" band at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub in New Orleans.  Together with Beth Patterson, the pair are extremely popular with Celtic Women audiences.
Patrick Gallagher ~ Celtic Artist 
Gallagher shares his knowledge of Celtic Art in the Thursday workshops and also in the panel of various renowned artists. **Workshop available		 Trefor Williams ~ Co Master of Ceremonies  Welshman Williams shares the stage with Mary Rayn and adds a Welsh tale or two throughout the Conference.
Flora MacDonald Gammon ~ Scottish Folk Singer and Actress
From the mountains of North Carolina, MacDonald Gammon brings her mountain dulcimer and pure voice to regale us with Scottish folk songs.  This year she will also present an excerpt from a one-woman play about Flora MacDonald.		 Beth Patterson ~ Singer Musician, Composer
Also representing "The Poor Clares" from New Orleans, Patterson brings her own Celtic compositions and instrumental expertise with McGovern to present vibrant Irish music.
Joan Gill ~  Manx Storyteller
Bringing stories of the culture on the Isle of Man and sharing a visual trip from her family's homeland.		 Mary Ryan ~Co Master of Ceremonies 
Sharing MC duties again this year, Ryan keeps the program moving at the Conference.  She co-produces "American Celtic Television" in New York.
Amy Hale, PhD ~ Cornish & Celtic Scholar
Direct from Truro, Hale has degrees in Folklore and Anthropology which support her great interest in Celtic identities in Cornwall.		 Beth Vaughan ~ Medieval Teller 
Wandering through the Conference, "Biddy O'Byrne" shares her tales of yesteryear, and tells us "how" in a Thursday workshop. **Workshop available**
Sian James ~ Welsh Musician
Direct from Newtown Wales, James is a musician, harpist and composer,  She will also share a visual trip to Wales.		 Carol McLernon ~ Organist
Celtic Women International member, McLernon will entertain on the Kimball organ during brief interludes in the program.  Her repertoire includes songs over 200 years old, in the various Celtic traditions.
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