Thunder Bay Indigenous Relations

06/12/2026

Community members are invited to participate in Fort William First Nation's 7th Annual Culture (Hide) Camp from June 17-21, 2026!

We are looking forward to a beautiful week of traditional learning and community connection🌿

06/08/2026

🌿🧡 Indigenous Survivors Day 2026 🧡🌿

Join us on June 30, 2026, for a Community Gathering & Celebration of Strength as we come together to honour Indigenous Survivors and their families.

Indigenous Survivors Day is dedicated to honouring the strength, resilience, and cultural contributions of Indigenous Survivors of residential schools, the sixties scoop, and other colonial policies.

📍 Baggage Building Arts Centre (2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway)
📅 June 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Together, we recognize the strength, courage, and resilience of Survivors while creating space for learning, healing, and connection.

Everyone is welcome🧡

06/03/2026

💬 Join us for Thunder Bay Talks this Thursday from 6–8 PM!

A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and hear different perspectives. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time, we'd love to see you there!! 😀

There will be a free BBQ, refreshments/snacks, children's activities, and opportunities to connect with community!

Join the City of Thunder Bay at Thunder Bay Talks! 💬🗣

Thursday, June 4
Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River St.)
6-8pm

A casual community event to talk about our city! An opportunity to connect with City staff, share ideas, and ask questions.

- Enjoy a FREE BBQ and refreshments 🌭
- Family-friendly fun and entertainment 😎
- Swag, prizes, and giveaways available ☀

Bring your family and friends and be part of the conversation. Everyone is welcome - we hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

The Indigenous Relations team is gearing up for a month full of activities in recognition of National Indigenous History Month ☀️🌿

Check out where we’ll be this June and stay tuned for more event details coming soon!

05/25/2026

📢 Final session on June 3rd!

Interested in Running for Municipal Office?

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting free workshops for urban Indigenous peoples considering running in the October 2026 municipal elections.

Join Melanie Pilon (first Indigenous Mayor of the Municipality of Wawa) and William Morin (Michipicoten First Nation; founder and former leader of The First Peoples National Party of Canada) to learn about:

• Why Indigenous representation in municipal government matters
• Key strategies for running a successful municipal campaign
• What it takes to become a candidate
• Building confidence to lead with cultural integrity

🗓 Choose a session:
April 9 | May 6 | June 3

🔗 Register: https://www.amo.on.ca/information-session-urban-indigenous-peoples-considering-running-municipal-office?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBKBlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6Nk1maVdKTlpzRG84VHFsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnNh0ACJAMXf2p5REoE2opaiKvYmAZmUq8-nMbk63oGhMO9y9Bp856P_6zA1_aem_HlfVB2zZkKYytu83jZrsew

Artist Credit: Manidoo Nemeen (a Spirit Dancing) aka Que Rock

05/21/2026

🌱🌳An opportunity to connect with community and help grow Thunder Bay's tree canopy!

🌳 Join us this Saturday, May 23 to celebrate Thunder Bay Arbor Day and help grow our city’s tree canopy! 🌲

This is a great opportunity to plant trees, connect with your community, and learn from the City’s urban forestry experts.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a first-time planter, everyone is welcome! Here are the details:

Saturday, May 23
10am-12pm
Champlain Park, 560 Champlain Place
(Parking available along Redwood Ave W)

Come make a lasting impact — one tree at a time!

05/08/2026

The City of Thunder Bay - Municipal Government, Ontario, Canada participated in the Thunder Bay Moose Hide Campaign Wear it Wednesday Employee Challenge on Wednesday, May 6th!🔶

Across the community, employees are wearing their Moose Hide pins to spark important conversations about ending violence in all its forms.

The Moose Hide pin is a symbol of commitment, accountability, and action. Rooted in Indigenous ceremony and teachings, the campaign calls on men, boys, and all people to stand up against gender-based violence, support healthy relationships, and honour the safety and dignity of women, children, and communities.

Together, we are building momentum for our Thunder Bay Moose Hide Campaign Walk to End Violence on Thursday, May 14. Hope to see you there!

05/05/2026

On May 5th we recognize the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day.

As a reflection of this deeply felt reality in our community, a Red Dress installation is displayed at City Hall, serving as a powerful visual reminder of those who are missing and those whose lives were taken too soon❤️🌹

We honour the lives of Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people who have been lost to violence and continue to raise awareness of the ongoing and disproportionate impacts of this crisis on Indigenous communities.

04/28/2026

Community call out for drums, rattles and voices at the Walk for Healing❤

🧡 A Walk for Healing – Heartbeat of the Drum 🧡

Join us in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls as we walk, drum, and raise our voices together.

📅 May 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Opening at Waverly Park

🚶‍♀️ Walking Red River Rd to Marina Park
Please bring your drums, rattles, and voices as we gather in remembrance, awareness, and unity.
Indigenous women face disproportionate rates of violence, and many cases remain unsolved. By walking and drumming together, we honor their memory, raise awareness, and stand for change.

🧡 No More Stolen Sisters 🧡

For questions:
📞 807‑345‑5840 ext. 9096
📧 [email protected]