Buidheachas | Acknowledgments

This project was brought into being through the care, vision, and commitment of many people and organizations.  What began as a dream grew over time through conversation, research, partnership, and shared belief in the value of Gàidhlig language & community, with the shared desire to create speakers through implementing and developing the Gàidhlig aig Baile methodology.

We offer our deep thanks to those who helped shape, support, and carry this work from its earliest beginnings through to its delivery and beyond.  At every stage, this work was collective.  It was shaped by many voices, supported by many hands, and sustained through a shared commitment to Gàidhlig and to one another.

The work of founding of Cala Cainnte and delivering Year 1 programming was made possible through the leadership, partnership, and sustained support of these founding organizations:

We are deeply grateful to the committed individuals who offered insight, encouragement, critical guidance, and steady support throughout the development of this project.  Their contributions helped to shape its direction, strengthen its foundations, and ensure its success.  Tapadh leibh! | Thank you!   

A' Chiad Bhliadhna | The First Year

     Melissa Blunden, Executive Director, BnG

     Màiri Britton, Cala Cainnte Project Team

     Emily MacDonald, Cala Cainnte Project Team

     Shamus Y MacDonald, PhD., Manager of Gaelic Language and Culture, BnG

     Lewis MacKinnon, Executive Director, InG

     Pauline MacLean, Collections/Genealogy Manager, BnG

     Iain MacLeod, Manager & Program Specialist, InG

     Shannon MacMullin, Gaelic Community Outreach & Engagement Officer, InG

     Robert Pringle, Cala Cainnte Project Team

Proposal Project Team & Steering Committee

   Amber Buchanan, Co-Planner

   Bernadette Campbell, Co-planner

   Rodney Chaisson, Director, BnG

   Greg Lutes, Lead Consultant, Pivot Consulting

   Frances MacEachen, Program Officer, InG

   Kenneth MacKenzie, Co-Planner, Director of Education, Gaelic College and Vice President, Beinn Mhàbu

   Lewis MacKinnon, Executive Director, InG

   Shannon MacMullin, GAB Institute Project Co-ordinator, BnG

   Kaitlin Pianosi, Senior Consultant, Pivot Consulting

   Heather Sparling, Professor of Ethnomusicology, CBU

As this work continues to evolve, we carry forward the foundations laid here.  Whatever forms this project takes in the future, these beginnings - and the people and partnerships that shaped them - remain at its heart.  

Tha sinn fada 'nur comain! | We are deeply in your debt!