THUNDER BAY – Mother’s Day marks the opening of nominations of notable women from Thunder Bay’s past to be featured in the city's Women’s History Month exhibit in October.
The annual online exhibit was launched by the city’s archives department in 2013 to recognize women’s historical contributions to the community. With Thunder Bay celebrating its 50th anniversary, the city says it will give special consideration to those who have made significant contributions since the amalgamation of Port Arthur and Fort William in 1970.
“As we reflect upon our city’s progress and noteworthy milestones achieved over the past 50 years, we have a wonderful opportunity to highlight more recent contributions made by the women of Thunder Bay,” said Heritage Researcher Laurie Abthorpe.
Contributions can include those made in the arts, business, government, community life, diversity, or any other aspect of the city’s development.
Last year’s honourees included water walk founder Josephine Mandamin, Indigenous educator Dolores Wawia, and Eunice Wishart, Port Arthur’s first female mayor.
Nominations are now open for submissions from the public, with a deadline of July 1. In order to qualify, submissions must include a brief biography highlighting the individual’s significance to Thunder Bay along with images of the nominee. Nominations can be submitted by email to archives@thunderbay.ca.
Previous inductees can be viewed on the city’s website.
