Harriet T. Weaver Trust
At its Annual General Meeting in August 2013, the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation announced the formal establishment of the Harriet T. Weaver Memorial Trust. The establishment of the Trust was made possible through a generous initial endowment by Harriet's son, Brink Weaver, a former President of the Lake of Bays Association.
The Trust funds the Harriet T. Weaver Bursaries of the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation that are awarded annually to students from Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School and Huntsville High School who are accepted for post-secondary study, at a college or university, in a subject related to the work of the Foundation. The Fund has received additional gifts since its establishment and remains open for donations to the capital endowment.

2025 Recipient
Harper Gibbs, Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School
For support of his studies in Education and History at Nipissing University.
Harper writes:
"I would like to sincerely thank the Lake of Bays Foundation for awarding me this generous bursary. Your support means so much to me and my family as I take the next step in my education. This assistance not only eases financial stress but also motivates me to continue striving toward my goals. I am truly grateful for your belief in my potential and investment in my future.”
2025 Recipient
Paige Johnson-Shirley, Huntsville High School
For support of her studies in Environmental & Earth Sciences at McMaster University.
Paige writes:
“I am very grateful to the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation for this bursary and opportunity. It supports my studies in wildlife conservation and helps me work toward protecting ecosystems and biodiversity. I hope to give back by contributing to the preservation of Muskoka’s environment, which has deeply influenced me to pursue this field of study."
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THE HARRIET T. WEAVER BURSARY
Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School
2014: Natasha Benn, McMaster University, Life Sciences
2015: Christos Siokis, University of Waterloo, Environmental Engineering
2016: Rebecca Jackson, Sault College, Conservation
2017: Aditi Patel, Western University, Medical Sciences
2018: There was no recipient named in 2018
2019: Claire Standfield, University of Ottawa, History
2020: Sam Veitch, University of Guelph, Environmental Studies
2021: Evan Scholten, University of Ottawa, History and Political Science
2022: Owen Brasi, University of Ottawa, History and Geography
2023: Adanna Van Petegem Harkness, University of Guelph, Animal Biology, deferred to fall 2024
2024: Ella Follas, University of Ottawa, Environmental Science
Huntsville High School
2014: Mariah Smith, University of Waterloo, Environment and Resource Studies
2015: Jack Callaghan, McGill University, History
2016: Morgan McColl, Trent University, Biology
2017: Abby Peca, University of Guelph, Animal Biology
2018: Jennifer Takacs, University of Guelph, Animal Biology
2019: Justin Carr, University of Guelph, Physical Sciences
2020: Nolan Parsons, Trent University, Geography
2021: Jacob Gallagher, Trent University, Geography
2022: Jaylene Stewart, Carleton University, Geography
2023: Edyth (Edie) Clute, Carleton University, Environmental Sciences
2024: Foster Card, Sir Samford Fleming College, Fish&Wildlife Technician, Environmental Law Enforcement