In commemoration of the Fifth Anniversary of the release of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 

We invite you to the screening of AUDREY’S STORY 

October 4, 2024 at Fort William First Nation Community Hall and Bingo Centre 

5:30-6:00pm : doors open and light deast 

6:00-8:00pm: film screening and panel discussion 

 

Audrey’s Story is a short documentary film by writer and director Michelle Derosier that recounts the story of a young Indigenous women who was found deceased in northwest Ontario is 1972. 

An event supported by the Indigenous Justice Division & the Family Information Liaison Unit

 

For more information and the RSVP, please contact tracy.au@ontario.ca or (437)977-5271

Festival of India

Category:

Festival, Fairs and Parades

Details:

The Festival of India will showcase East Indian music, dance, drama, exhibits and free vegetarian food.

The artists performing at the festival are traveling from USA, Canada, India and other parts of the world.

This year we are celebrating 15th successful year of the Festival of India.

More info about Festival of India is available at www.indianfestival.ca and www.festivalofcolours.ca

Location:

Marina Park

Cost:

Free

Contact Name:

Prashant Jani

Festival of Colours

Category:

Festival, Fairs and Parades

Details:

The Festival of Colours is thousands of years old tradition from India where participants will throw bright colourful, environment-friendly and healthy powders in the air.

There will be live music, dances and delicious food.

The artists performing at the festival are traveling from USA, Canada, India and other parts of the world.

More info about Festival of Colours is available at www.festivalofcolours.ca

Location:

Marina Park – Festival Area

Cost:

$5

Contact Name:

Prashant Jani

Sunday in the Park Concert feat. Robin Ranger

Address:

Chippewa Park
1735 City Road Thunder Bay ON
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Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Concerts, Music and Dance
  • Tourism

Details:

Join us for a free concert at Chippewa Park featuring Robin Ranger (Jazz)!

The concert will take place on the north side of the park’s pavilion (or inside the pavilion in case of inclement weather). Please bring your own lawn chairs.

The Sunday in the Park free concert series runs from 2-4pm each Sunday from June 30 to Sept 1, 2024. The concerts feature a rotating lineup of local musical talent and are organized by the Friends of Chippewa Park.

Location:

Chippewa Park

Cost:

Free

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/chippewa.park/

Summer in the Parking Lot Every Thursday at the DaVinci

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, July 11, 2024 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 18, 2024 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 25, 2024 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 1, 2024 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 8, 2024 6:30 pm

Address:

Da Vinci Centre
340 Waterloo St. S. Thunder Bay ON
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Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Concerts, Music and Dance
  • Food and Drink
  • Tourism

Details:

Summer In The Parking Lot Every Thursday At The DaVinci

Checkout this year’s lineup for the 11 week series at the DaVinci Parking lot.

Please join our Facebook page, share and see you there!

Location:

Da Vinci Centre

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556332458004

 

Poetry Night: Queer Showcase

Address:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5
229 Van Norman St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4B6
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Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Concerts, Music and Dance

Details:

Immerse yourself into the arts with works created by local queer artists in Thunder Bay!

The Poetry Night: Queer Showcase will feature local artists who openly identify as a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The artists will be performing spoken poetry and live original music!

Featured Artists:

  • Sam Convey
  • John Forget
  • Amanda Nistico
  • Clover Beaver
  • Kris Tonkens

The poetry night will have an Open Mic Session, where all attendees have the opportunity to go up on the stage and showcase their poems!

The venue is located on the second floor club room at the Port Arthur Branch 5 Legion on 229 Van Norman St. in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Wheelchair accessible entrance.

You can purchase tickets through Eventbrite, or you can also purchase them at the door. A ticket is $15.00.

Reserve a table for 8 people and pay the price for 7! Email The Sleepy Gee Events to reserve your table now! Limited tables available.

Location:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5

Registration Deadline:

June 29, 2024 at 1PM

Cost:

15

Contact Name:

Andrei Rosario

For more info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/poetry-night-queer-showcase-2024-tickets-865371398147