October 18 | 9:00 AM -4:00 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM) | Lakehead University Faculty Lounge

Join us for the 3rd Annual Northwest Climate Gathering, a full-day event designed to unite climate-focused organizations, community leaders, passionate individuals and those wanting to support a cause. Through interactive sessions, local showcases, and collaborative discussions, we’ll explore how we can support one another, amplify regional efforts, and build a united movement for climate resilience. Free parking, free admission, Lakehead University Faculty Lounge and Lake Tamblyn Fire Pit.

*Childcare will be provided at the 3rd Annual Northwest Climate Gathering by the Girl Scouts Pathfinder Group for children aged 2-12.

October 17 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM  (doors open at 6:30 PM) | Entershine Bookshop | 196 Algoma Street

As a special kickoff to the NW Climate Gathering, we’re hosting an intimate evening with Lloyd Alter, writer, architect, educator, renowned climate advocate and author of Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle, among other books. Lloyd will share practical insights on how everyday choices can help us stay within the carbon budget needed to limit global warming—and how embracing “radical sufficiency” can lead to a more hopeful, sustainable future.

More info: https://northwestclimategathering.ca/annual-gathering/

You’re Invited to Join an Important Community Conversation!

“Strengthening Community-Based Seniors’ Services in Northern Ontario”: An Ideas Exchange Session
Date: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: The Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1

Please join us for an in-person, Regional Consultation focused on strengthening the community-based
seniors’ services (CBSS) sector.
With support from HelpAge Canada, we’re hosting conversations across the country, to learn from
‘grassroots’ organizations and service professionals working to support older adults. We want to
hear from YOU: what’s working well, what more is needed and how, together, we can build a stronger,
more connected sector. This Northern Ontario session will bring together Indigenous and
non-Indigenous leaders, community organizations and service providers invested in supporting older
adults, to help them age well and safely in the community.

 

Overview of Planned Agenda:
9:30 a.m.          Registrants’ Check-in & Networking over light refreshments Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00 a.m.        Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:15 a.m.        Highlights from the Ageing in Canada Survey (National Institute on Ageing)
11:00 a.m.        Facilitated Table Discussion #1: Northern Ontario Perspectives
12:15 p.m.        Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m.          Facilitated Table Discussion #2: Looking Ahead
2:15 p.m.          Reporting Back and Summary of Reflections
2:50 p.m.          Closing Remarks & Adjournment

 

While this event is cost-free to attend, Advance Registration is required, as spaces are limited.
To Register, please take a moment today to secure your spot, by visiting:
https://form.jotform.com/252125673583258

 

We look forward to welcoming you at this important community conversation!
Marta C. Hajek
Co-Chair, Pan-Canadian CBSS Leadership Council
CEO, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)

Connecting youth and their families to integrated services 

Join Rob Dueck, Jaida Project Co-Founder, to hear about the new Youth Hub set to open this August at 1134 Roland Street. Learn about who’s involved, the intent behind the space, how and why it came to fruition, and its offerings of support and connection for the community, youth and families.

Rob’s presentation will include the Jaida Project’s beginnings, how their journey through the mental health world has led to the origins of the Youth Wellness Hub, and their overlapping goals.

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

 

What is a Youth Wellness Hub?
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is an Integrated Youth Services (IYS) initiative designed to address the service gaps in the youth mental health and substance use sectors in Ontario.  Across Ontario, there are 32 YWHO Hub Networks which support local service providers to work together in a new way, providing young people in Ontario aged 12 to 25 with access to a full range of integrated services that support their individual needs, including mental health and substance use supports, primary care, education, employment, housing and other social services.

 

PRESENTER: 

Rob Dueck, Governance Committee Member and Jaida Project Co-Founder

 

Who should attend? Participation is free and open to individuals, organizations and businesses.

 

 

More Information: 

https://youthhubs.ca/ 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560570435737

https://www.thejaidaproject.ca/

 

Registration is appreciated but not mandatory. Those who register will be sent a reminder email the day of the event along with the Google calendar invite.

Let our ETN Coordinator, Caroline Kajorinne, know you plan to attend: empowerthenorth@lspc.ca


Wish to join without registering? Join via the Teams Meeting link below:

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 213 969 639 793 3
Passcode: GL6zP9A4


Be sure to invite your friends on Facebook and join our mailing list!

https://linktr.ee/empowerthenorth 

 

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!

The Central Library – Your Library. Reimagined.

Imagine the possibilities with us! The Thunder Bay Public Library is planning to add a Central Library branch that will support our neighbourhood branches and expand the capacity of our Library system.

This Sharing Circle will open with a welcoming ceremony from a local community Elder, followed by a presentation from Library CEO Richard Togman about our plans. After his presentation, members of the group will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the design concept and business case for the project.

Your feedback is important to us – register now to have a say in the future of your Thunder Bay Public Library! Light refreshments will be served.

More information about the Central Library.

Agenda:

  • 2:30 – 3:00pm: Light refreshments, Concept Boards on Display
  • 3:00: Meeting Begins
    • Introduction: Robyn Medicine, Senior Advisor – Indigenous Relations, Thunder Bay Public Library
    • Welcome Ceremony: Elder Sheila DeCorte
    • Central Library Presentation: Richard Togman, CEO, Thunder Bay Public Library
    • Group Discussion, Question & Answer
  • 5:00: Thanks & Closing Remarks

For more info, please visit: https://tbaypl.bibliocommons.com/events/665885db738d8310ebd98c41

SHIFT Relaunch Party

Get ready to ignite your professional journey as SHIFT, Thunder Bay’s Young Professionals Network, is back and better than ever! Now proudly a part of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, we’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of SHIFT and invite you to join us for a celebration marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

What to Expect:

  • Network & Connect: Connect with a diverse group of young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders & make meaningful connections
  • Welcoming Back: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we welcome you back to the world of SHIFT.
  • Exciting Announcements: Hear about what we have planned to help you both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, budding entrepreneur, or someone looking to expand your network, SHIFT welcomes you with open arms. Come be a part of the excitement as we relaunch with a bang and set the stage for a future filled with growth, success, and endless possibilities.

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