New Resource:  Parents Like Us
 An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances

Join Stephanie Diebolt, Ronda Mackie and Thora Cartlidge, as they share a new local resource: Parents Like Us, aimed at supporting caregivers of youth who use substances. The original Parents Like Us handbook was written by parents in Victoria, BC and the adaptation was led by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Substance Use Health program and co-created locally with caregivers. Shaped by focus groups, storytelling, youth input, and art sessions, this resource reflects local experiences – including voices from Indigenous caregivers and youth.

Following the presentation, we will provide time to ask questions and engage in informal dialogue.

 

PRESENTER(S): 

Stephanie Diebolt, Thunder Bay District Health Unit / Drug Awareness Committee

Ronda Mackie, Thunder Bay District Health Unit (Harm Reduction Program) and Parent Advocate 

Thora Cartlidge, Parent Advocate

 

Who should attend? Participation is free and open to individuals, organizations and businesses whose area of focus or interest relate to the topic at hand.

 

View the resource: https://www.tbdhu.com/parentslikeus 

 

Registration is appreciated but not mandatory. Upon registering, a calendar invite will be sent, including the web link. Wish to join without registering? Join via the Teams Meeting link:

Meeting ID: 219 124 535 525
Passcode: aa7pc9Uz

 

                                                                                                             
New Society Institute partnered with Empower the North and Mindful Makers to invite you to att​‌end an information session to learn more about The Accessibility Exchange. ​‌

The Accessibility Exchange is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people to share their expertise with federally regulated organizations. The Accessibility Exchange aims to bring about systemic change by creating a space where a huge diversity of expertise from people with disabilities and Deaf people can be accessed.

What to expect in at the Orientation Session:
  • Learn how you can get involved.
  • An opportunity for you to share your relevant and lived experience.

 

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Virtually through Zoom (The link will be sent upon registration)

Hosts: Caroline Kajorinne (Empower the North) and Jayal Chung (Mindful Makers Collective)

Would you appreciate accommodations to provide time to coordinate services such as ASL? Please register by June 19 and indicate if you require access support.

Register here:  https://forms.office.com/r/SRvnxtWfc0

Or please email us.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to you joining us.

The Accessibility Exchange Team

For more information contact:

English – support@accessibilityexchange.ca

French – support@connecteuraccessibilite.ca

Coming soon: Join Empower the North for engaging Online Discussions held over lunch hour on the first Wednesday, monthly! This is a chance to hear about initiatives by local change-makers and gather around complex issues. Each session will feature a story of change or resilience shared by an individual/organization, followed by an informal discussion and resource sharing.

Host: Caroline Kajorinne (she/her), Project Coordinator with Empower the North

Who should attend? Participation is free and open to individuals, organizations and businesses whose area of focus or interest relate to the topic at hand.

Details are forthcoming. For now we invite you to save the dates, and help shape the upcoming sessions by completing our one-question Discussion Poll (please select your top three discussion topics).

Dates:
July 2
Aug 6
Sept 3
Oct 1

Interested in sharing your story or participating? Contact:

empowerthenorth@lspc.ca | Caroline Kajorinne (she/her)

Registration is appreciated but not mandatory. Upon registering, a calendar invite will be sent, including the web link. Wish to join without registering? Once event details are confirmed, the information regarding how to join will be posted here. Stay tuned!

Thunder Bay Repair Café Earth Day Event

Address:

Waverley Resource Library
285 Red River Rd. Thunder Bay ON
View on Google Maps

Category:

Conferences, Workshops and Tradeshows

Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning to repair your broken items for free at this repair café at Waverley Resource Library.

Register in advance to secure a spot with one of our handy fixers! Make sure to tell us about your item in need of repair.

In partnership with Thunder Bay Public Library and with support from EcoSuperior and the City of Thunder Bay’s Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee.

Location:

Waverley Resource Library

Registration Link:

Go to – Registration Link

Registration Deadline:

April 19

Cost:

Free

 

Viernes Cubano – Halloween Latin Night

Finally, we start again with our Viernes Cubano Latin Night, a Halloween party which will be our first event after the summer break. This night will be a special night, part of the proceeds from this night will be donated to George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation. Children are the most important thing in the world… so it will truly be an important event not to be missed! If you can’t be at the event but would still like to make a donation, you can purchase party tickets.

In this Halloween night, we will doing an hour of lessons from 9 to 10 pm and there will also be a contest with the 3 best costumes of the night—so get started and find the best costume suitable for you! The winners will be awarded during the party and we will also have our photographer/videographer @sai_photographytbay who will capture the most beautiful moments.

Tickets can be purchased here with the link below or you can buy your ticket on the night of the party at the door.

For purchasing tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/viernes-cubano-latin-night…

Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board

PA DAY OCTOBER 27, 2023

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Do you dare to come to the Museum for the PA Day?

Wear a costume, bake cauldron cookies, create a scary centerpiece and have a spooky tea party with us.

Spaces are limited to 14 children.  Member registration opens Mon. Oct. 16, 2023.

PA Day Camp runs from 9:00am – 4:00pm with drop off times between 9:00am – 9:30am and pick up times between 4:00pm – 4:30pm. Camp is for children ages 6-12.

Please see our website for more information and details about this day https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/learn/kids/paday-camp/

Please do not hesitate to contact the Education and Outreach Coordinator at education@thunderbaymuseum.com or 807-623-0801 x 116 if you have any further questions about our PA Day Camp.

Please note that PA Day Camp week will be cancelled with full refunds and up to 3 day’s notice if there are:

– Under registered camp weeks (e.g. less than 50% attendance)

– Provincial Restrictions put in place

– Concerns about rising COVID-19 cases

– Issues with staff availability

The Thunder Bay Museum abides by the camp guidelines released by the Ontario Ministry of Health to ensure the health and safety of campers and staff due to COVID-19.

Location:

Thunder Bay Museum

Registration Deadline:

Oct. 25, 2023

Cost:

$40.00 non-members/$30.00 members

Contact Name:

Dannnielle Pesheau

For more info, please visit: https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/learn/kids/paday-camp/

Paranormal Ghost Walks

Paranormal Ghost Walk tickets available here – https://www.luckyparanormal.com/events

Bring your walking shoes and step into the shadows of history and embark on a spine-tingling adventure like no other!
Join us on a paranormal ghost walk that blends local history, ghost stories, and our own paranormal encounters.
With access to paranormal equipment, you’ll have the chance to become a paranormal investigator. Dare to step into the unknown, where the past meets the present, and be prepared for an unforgettable journey into the supernatural. Are you ready to explore the secrets of Thunder Bay and confront the otherworldly?

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/170918532642123/170918545975455/?active_tab=about