Wisdom

These stories about unique history, culture and traditions of Indigenous communities are made possible through the continued support of PDR Contracting as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Indigenous Author Series enters second year at TBPL

After a successful first chapter, the Thunder Bay Public Library’s Indigenous Author Series has returned for 2024.

Jan 31, 2024 12:51 PM Read more >

Art gallery acquires birchbark skirts by local artist Helen Pelletier

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery received support from the Ontario Arts Foundation to get two wiigwas for its permanent collection

Nov 21, 2023 10:36 AM Read more >

Fort William First Nation woman nominated for academic award

Fort William First Nation resident and St. Patrick High School alumnus Kaylib Tremblay has been recognized for her work during her final year of studies at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary.

Oct 31, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Meriläinen joins Sultans of String for new record, tour

Thunder Bay singer-songwriter Marc Meriläinen, who goes by the stage name Nadjiwan, is part of Sultans of String's upcoming tour through Northwestern Ontario.

Oct 10, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Shkoday finding positives as programs grow

Shkoday to host a micro job fair at its Red River Road location on Thursday

Oct 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

New mural unveiled in honour of Every Child Matters movement

A new mural at Lakehead University's law school honours residential school survivors, and students marched in silence for the Every Child Matters movement.

Sep 28, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay student wins James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Writing Award

Grade 7 student Kentley Gardner won for a poem about going home to Eagle Lake First Nation

Jul 17, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Local designers getting ready for Art Gallery of Ontario's Indigenous fashion festival

Local designers will be on the world stage for the Indigenous Fashion Arts festival in Toronto next May

Jul 6, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Students showcase new medicinal garden

A Catholic elementary school officially opened their traditional medicinal garden

Jun 21, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Collaboration boosts library’s Indigenous Knowledge Centre

Furniture students at Sheridan College worked with the local Indigenous community to design a unique set of furnishings for the Waverley library's expanded Indigenous Knowledge Centre.

Jun 13, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

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