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This year is our 37th year of celebrating acts of PEACE in Northumberland County with the YMCA Peace Medal.
YMCA Northumberland’s 2025 Peace Medal Breakfast
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
7:30am-9:00am
Best Western Inn Plus
930 Burnham Street, Cobourg ON
Buffet Breakfast will be served.
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YMCA Northumberland 2025 Peace Medal Breakfast Invite
This year’s theme:
Accelerating Growth in Emerging Economies!
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Lavoie
Just back from a 2-week “market expansion” assignment for Colombian women coffee producers, Jennifer Lavoie shares highlights of her 8-year business advisor career in Latin America, Asia, East Africa, southern Europe and Canada’s North. Her focus is building local capacity, skill building, mentorship and coaching for small-medium-sized businesses, which are often women-lead.”I work with people who are really focused on improving their lives and livelihoods and building strong communities. In turn, these stronger communities bring peace, stability and opportunity for all, for generations to come.”
Musical Performer: Rayleigh
Rayleigh is an independent singer/songwriter from Cobourg, Ontario. She produces all of her own music in her bedroom with her most recent release being a demo called ‘what’s wrong with me’. Working with a diverse blend of genres but centring around an indie/pop sound, Rayleigh creates songs that are introspective and reflect the vivid landscape of her inner world. With a versatile sound Rayleigh is able to embody a variety of musical styles and takes inspiration from artists such as RAYE, Lola Young and Billie Eilish.
PEACE MEDAL BREAKFAST AGENDA
- Land Acknowledgement: Spencer Selhi XX
- Opening Remarks: Eunice Kirkpatrick
- Message from Chair: Mark Galonski
- Peace Medal Awards ADULT: XXX
- Peace Medal Awards YOUTH: Ian Koellner
- Musical Performance: Rayleigh
- Guest Speaker: Jennifer Lavoie
- Closing Remarks
Thank you to our event sponsors.

