51st Folklore Festival 2024

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Address:

Fort William Gardens
901 Miles St. Thunder Bay ON
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Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Children and Youth
  • Concerts, Music and Dance
  • Festival, Fairs and Parades
  • Food and Drink
  • Fundraising and Charity
  • Teas / Markets / Craft Shows
  • Tourism

Details:

Folklore Festival 2024 is on its way and it is going to be HOT!

Folklore Festival 2024 is on its way and it is going to be HOT! “Travel the World in 48 Hours” at the 51st Folklore Festival 2024, May 4th and May 5th at the Fort William Gardens and Curling Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada presented by the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. Tantalizing international foods, incredible entertainment, “shop-the-world” booths, exhibits, an activity-packed Children’s Area, and local artists on site await you. The Region’s most colourful event of the year will take visitors on a “Trip Around the World” in two fun-filled days allowing them to experience the magnificent sights, sounds and flavours woven into the fabric of our country by our various ethnocultural and Indigenous communities. We are proud to celebrate our 51st Folklore Festival and the rich cultural heritages that make Canada one of the greatest and most diverse nations on our planet.

All this for our Folklore Prices of Adults $5.00, Students/Seniors $3.00, Children 4-12 $1.00, Children 3 & under free bringing people together at this family-friendly, fully accessible, and affordable Event.

Descarga Latina from the Folklorama Talent Agency & Winnipeg will heat up the Main Stage Saturday Night with Salsas, Cumbias, and Hot Latin Rhythms that will have you dancing on the floor and in your seats…all for Folklore prices. Come Celebrate “Cinco de Mayo” at Folklore! “Descarga Latina” on the Main Stage Saturday May 4th from 7:30pm-10:30pm…all for Folklore prices! Visitors are invited to listen, dance, and ENJOY! Let the party begin! Why not try International Foods, Wines, and Beers in the Food Court for the best prices in town (the Food Court is open till 11pm.

International foods and imported beers and wines will be available in the Folklore International Food Court so supper at Folklore takes you around the World. From Spanish Empanadas to Slovak Cabbage Rolls, to Jerk Chicken. to Bannock Burgers, and more, you will Travel the World at Folklore right here in Thunder Bay.

Our Children’s area has all free activities for children including the Rockin’ Rainforest Inflatable courtesy of TBaytel and has a great  “Cinco de Mayo” theme. We welcome our friends in Northern and Northwestern Ontario, the Northern USA and beyond to come experience our Region’s most colourful event of the year. Folklore will take visitors on a “Trip Around the World” in two fun-filled days …so worth the trip. Thank you to our Major Sponsors, 999TheBay Country1053, Acadia Broadcasting & Round Table and so many other Sponsors for helping TBMA to bring Folklore back for another year. See you there!

Location:

Fort William Gardens

Cost:

Adults $5 Students/Seniors $3 Children 4-12 $1 Children 3 & under free

Contact Name:

Jeanetty Jumah

For more info, please visit: http://www.folklorefestival.ca/

World Tai Chi Day

Address:

Marina Park
International Tai Chi Park
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Category:

  • Children and Youth
  • Festival, Fairs and Parades
  • Tourism

Details:

Since 1999, World Tai Chi Day has been celebrated on the last Saturday in April in countries around the world.

The Peng You Taiji Quan Association invites you to join in the celebration April 27th at 10 am, at the International Tai Chi Park at the Marina.

Location:

Marina Park

Contact Name:

Peng You

 

APEX Community Empowerment | Margaret Kenequanash, CEO of Wataynikaneyap Power

Address:

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 435185, -89, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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Category:

Workshops and Seminars

Details:

Explore the critical mission of Wataynikaneyap Power in connecting remote First Nations to reliable electricity:

Ending Energy Challenges: Remote First Nations face hurdles like costly fuel transportation and environmental harm from diesel generation. Insufficient power hinders modern housing and community development.

Ownership for Empowerment: Majority-owned by 24 First Nations (51%), Wataynikaneyap Power is committed to responsible infrastructure development. Through a partnership with Fortis Inc. and private investors, they maximize community benefits while ensuring respectful, culturally aligned project execution.

Guiding Principles: Wataynikaneyap Power advances under the Guiding Principles given to them by their leadership and endorsed by their partners. Rooted in respect and recognition, Wataynikaneyap Power’s Guiding Principles prioritize cultural preservation and land stewardship.

Registration Link:

Cost:

$45 Member rate $65 non-Member rate

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law 10 Year Anniversary Gala

Please join us as we take a look back at the first decade of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, while also celebrating the people, communities, and collaborative efforts which continue to support the Faculty’s innovative program and exceptional students.

PRICING:

Individual (1) Ticket – $200 (plus processing fee)

Table of Ten (10) – $1800 (plus processing fee)

The 10th Anniversary Gala is a celebration of our first decade and also a fundraiser for student awards and scholarships. A tax receipt of $100 will be provided to all purchasers of an individual seat and a tax receipt of $900 will be provided to table purchasers. Thank you for your support.

If you are unable to attend, but wish to make a donation in support of the event, you may do so at the LINK HERE – please select “Faculty of Law” from the drop-down menu.

DATE:

Saturday, March 23, 2024

TIME:

  • Cocktail reception from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Dinner, remarks, and networking from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm (cash bar available)

LOCATION: Delta Hotel, 2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON

ATTIRE: Formal

Refunds: Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer refunds after midnight eastern time on Friday, March 15th, as meal numbers will have been confirmed and guaranteed with the host facility. For refund requests, please reach out to Sarah MacLeod, Manager – SISE at sise.law@lakeheadu.ca

For more info, please visit: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/2024/node/167155

Port Arthur Rotary Centennial Anniversary Gala

A gala to recognize 100 years of service as we celebrate the Port Arthur Rotary Club’s Centennial Anniversary.

Join us for an evening of special memories, music, dining, dancing and fundraising in support of our Centennial Project – Thunder Bay’s new Art Gallery on the waterfront.

Program:

  • 5:30 – Welcome Reception: Signature Anniversary Cocktail and Hors d’Oeuvres, Music by Danny Johnson, Silent Auction
  • 7:00 – Dinner
  • 8:00 – Main Program: Speakers and Live Auction
  • 9:00 – Entertainment & Dancing: Dueling Pianos, Musical Requests, Photo Booth , Balloon Pop and Silent Auction

Attendees will receive a Centennial Souvenir Program.

ATTIRE

Creative Formal: A blend of formal attire with plenty of room for individual creativity, artistic flair and personal style. Be inspired! Dress up! Have fun!

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT: MARCH 31

Early Bird Tickets on sale at $135 each until March 31. Regular tickets are $150.

DONATIONS

Please consider sponsoring a Rotoract guest who might not otherwise be able to attend the gala.

If you are unable to attend or wish to provide additional support toward our Centennial Project – Thunder Bay Art Gallery, please consider making a special donation:

  • Centennial Patron – $500
  • Anniversary Supporter – $250
  • Centurion Supporter – $100
  • Friends of Port Arthur Rotary – any amount

All donors will be acknowledged at the event. Donations of $20 or more will be eligible for a charitable receipt, and donors of $100 or more will be listed in and receive a copy of the Centennial Souvenir Program.

ADVERTISING

Advertising in our Commemorative Centennial Souvenir Program is available:

  • Full Page – $1,000
  • Half Page – $550
  • Quarter Page – $300
  • Business Card – $150

HOTEL GROUP RATE

Delta Hotels Thunder Bay:

  • $199 CAD per night

Book your group rate for Port Arthur Rotary Centennial Gala

Last Day to Book: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

For more info, please visit: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1037

Leap of Kindness Day 2024

2024 is a Leap Year, and this means we all get one extra day on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

What will you do with your extra day? Our idea – – use your extra day to do something kind for someone else and encourage everyone in your family, workplace, and community to do the same.

To get started, click on the Leap of Kindness Day poster (attached below), share the poster, and the Leap of Kindness Day website with your family, friends, coworkers, and your local Chamber of Commerce or United Way. Reach out to local charities and nonprofits in your community to find out what they need and decide what act of kindness you want to perform on February 29, 2024. Share what you plan to do on Leap of Kindness Day and invite others to follow your lead.

Here are some of our favourite Leap of Kindness Day activities from 2016 and 2020:

  • Deliver breakfast or lunch to local first responders
  • Take flowers or non-skid socks to a local nursing home
  • Collect clothes, food, or personal care items for a local shelter
  • Send a thank you card to someone who means a lot to you
  • Clean up a local park, playground, or trail
  • If you own a shop or restaurant, donate a percentage of sales on Leap of Kindness Day to your favourite charity
  • Bake cookies for teachers, school bus drivers, or crossing guards

What will you do with your extra day? Tell us at info@saratoga.org.

Brewing Conversations

I’m thrilled to introduce “Brewing Conversations,” a groundbreaking panel discussion dedicated to initiating open conversations about periods in public, aiming to dismantle the stigma. This conversation will be hosted by my lovely friend, Brayden Chartrand who has been my right hand man over the last few weeks. Our event will showcase insightful stories from panelists including myself, Josia Prince, Paurvinder Kaur, and Katie Simmons.

Hosted in the Lakehead University Alumni Lounge, tickets will be $20 and available on the website flowingforchange.ca. All money raised from ticket sales will be invested back into the campaign, and be used to purchase 8 cycles worth of products for menstruators in need!

Join us as we delve into meaningful discussions, exploring a variety of questions and fostering a more inclusive dialogue on menstruation. 🌟🗣️ #BrewingConversations #BreakTheStigma #periods #periodpoverty