Thunder Bay Repair Café Earth Day Event

Address:

Waverley Resource Library
285 Red River Rd. Thunder Bay ON
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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

 

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

Beaded Pendants with Annette Klement

Address:

Thunder Bay Art Gallery
1080 Keewatin St. Thunder Bay ON
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Category:

Arts and Heritage

Details:

Join local Indigenous artist, Annette Klement, as she teaches participants how to create beaded pendants using the brick stitch method. This workshop is an excellent introduction to beading, no previous experience is required.

Location:

Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Registration Deadline:

Saturday, February 3rd 2024

Cost:

65.00

Contact Name:

Maeghan Chasse

For more info, please visit: https://theag.ca/tc-events/beaded-pendants-with-annette-klement/

NACO and NOIC Women Round Table Series

Address:

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre, 2400 Nipigon Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Category:

Workshops and Seminars

Details:

The Northwestern Innovation Centre in partnership with NACO (National Angel Capital Organization) is excited to conduct a 4-part series of interactive round tables to understand the barriers women face in entrepreneurship and how to accelerate the representation of women entrepreneurs within Canada.

About the Series: In this dynamic series, we aim to delve deep into the challenges women entrepreneurs encounter and accelerate the representation of women entrepreneurs within Canada.

Powered by expert insights, engaging discussions, and success stories, these roundtables will provide a platform for meaningful conversations that can spark positive change. Why Attend? Gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. Learn from successful women who have broken through barriers in the entrepreneurial landscape. Collaborate with like-minded individuals passionate about driving change. Contribute to shaping a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial future in Canada.

Entrepreneur Spotlight Opportunity: As part of our commitment to amplifying women’s voices in entrepreneurship, we offer a unique opportunity for women entrepreneurs to share their stories. We invite you to be featured in our Entrepreneur Spotlight, where we will conduct interviews to shed light on the barriers you faced when starting your business. These stories will be shared with the NACO team to spark change further and inspire others in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Please note that not everyone will be interviewed due to limited space and time. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that aims to create a more equitable and supportive entrepreneurial environment. Join us as we break barriers and build a brighter future for women in entrepreneurship.

Round Table 1 Title: Breaking Funding Barriers Topic: Exploring the systemic challenges hindering women entrepreneurs’ access to funding.

Registration Deadline:

Jan 17th

Cost:

Free

Contact Name:

Carole Long

For more info, please visit: https://www.nwoinnovation.ca/naco-series

Polar Bear Painting

Address:

1134 Roland Street, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Children and Youth
  • Conferences, Workshops and Tradeshows
  • Tourism

Details:

Paint your own Polar Bear Portrait using Steve’s animal templates. This project is fun and colourful & meant to allow for painters to get totally creative.

Using templates to get started takes the pressure off getting the initial drawing just right! Plus, we’re always here to help you explore other painterly possibilities.

This step-by-step process encourages creativity using professional painting techniques.

Any age

All materials provided

For more info, please visit: https://thecreativecompany.ca/collections/local-classes

Stone Circle Pottery’s Christmas Ornament Workshop

My Christmas Ornament Pottery Workshop has been such a hit the last few years. This year, we’ll be making four fabulous ornaments:

  • Morris the Jolly Moose
  • Birds of a Feather House (fan favourite from last year and highly requested)
  • Sassie Cat
  • Poppy the Penguin

This Pottery Experience is aimed at people of all skill levels. Even if you’ve never touched clay in your life, I will show you, in specific detail, step by step, how to make these spectacularly cute and delightfully intricate ornaments. I’ll professionally finish these ornaments for you including firing and glazing, and have them ready for you to pick-up after about two weeks. That means they’ll be ready for your Christmas tree, decorating around the house, or giving as fabulous Christmas gifts!

Here are the details:

Date: November 19, 2023
Time: 1pm-4:30pm (we can go as late as 5pm if you need more time!)
Place: Roots to Harvest (Map)
Cost: $125/person Register Here

The Fox on the Run Latte Bar is Back, Too!

You’ll also be treated to a latte courtesy of Noël and the Fox on the Run’s Latte Bar along with a slice of the best chocolate cake that you have ever tasted! (First latte is included with your registration, but seconds are available for sale.) Coffee and tea are also available.

What to Bring:

  • Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty
  • Scissors
  • A small sharp knife
  • A small towel
  • Apron (optional)
  • Any texturing material you would like (there are provided texturing materials)
  • Your natural creative spirit!

So grab some friends and family or come and meet some new folks and enjoy this fabulous pottery experience. Plus, you get four fabulous, professionally finished, Christmas ornaments at the end of it!

If you have any questions about the workshop, please feel free to contact me (Noël Keag).

Thanks – looking forward to seeing you all there!

Noël Keag
Stone Circle Pottery

For more info, please visit: https://www.stonecirclepottery.com/workshops/

 

Details:

Florals and Flights is presented by Celebrations and Sleeping Giant Brewing Company
Join us for an evening of guided floral arrangement and craft beer tasting at Sleeping Giant Brewing Company! Graysen Thompson from Celebrations and Jackie Brown from Sleeping Giant Brewing Company will be here to guide you as you make a beautiful spring floral arrangement and indulge in a flight or pint of craft beer courtesy of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company.
Hard seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic options also available.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.