This past Saturday the Polar Bear Plunge took place on Lake Superior in Thunder Bay. It’s an annual event that always brings out a lot of people and raises a lot of money for charity. I’m not sure if I would ever be brave enough to jump in the cold lake, but it’s very fun to capture. Check out some of my favourite photos of the event.
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31st Annual NADF Awards - Valhalla Inn
NADF returned to the Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay, ON on Friday, March 24, 2023 to present the 31st Annual NADF Awards Gala.
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LUNSA 33rd Annual Powwow - Lakehead University
It’s been over 2 years since the last time Lakehead University hosted their Powwow, so I was super excited to once again capture such an amazing event. Check out the highlights below!
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Family Day Powwow - Victoria Inn
Some highlights from the amazing Family Day Powwow that took place at Victoria Inn. It was such a great turnout and I just did my best to capture some of the excitement while I was there for about a half hour.
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MMIWGMB2S+ Valentines Day Memorial Walk
I was very thankful that I had the afternoon off today to go and participate in, and capture, the MMIWGMB2S+ Valentines Day Memorial Walk. The opening ceremonies started at City Hall, here in Thunder Bay.
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ONWA Poetry Night 2022 - The Chanterelle
ONWA hosted their annual Poetry Night last month and it was the biggest one yet. I couldn’t believe how many people registered to attend. It was evening of amazing food, moving poetry and of course fantastic live performances.
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Matawa Health Co-operative - Diabetes Awareness Walk
Matawa Health Co-operative hosted its first Diabetes Awareness Walk earlier this week at Intercity Shopping Centre. The purpose was to bring awareness to diabetes, which a major concern amongst young Indigenous people within the Matawa region where access to quality resources, education and diabetes management teams are limited.
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Remembrance Day 2022 - Waverley Park
Highlights from this year’s Remembrance Day service at Waverley Park in Thunder Bay.
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ONWA Sisters in Spirit Vigil
This afternoon ONWA hosted their annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil to support, raise awareness, and honour the stories, experiences, and lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
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FWFN Fall Powwow - Thunder Mountain Powwow Grounds
As part of Orange Shirt Day, FWFN hosted their annual Fall Powwow up on Thunder Mountain. It was a very special Powwow because September 30th is also now National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It was such an amazing turnout and I was so thankful to be a part of it.
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ONWA Family Fun Day 2022
ONWA once again put on a Family Fun Day. The turnout was amazing and there were so many moments I was able to capture. It was great to see so many smiling faces. :)
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5th Annual Nokiiwin Tribal Council Unity Gathering
I had the pleasure of photographing a small portion of the 5th Annual Nokiiwin Tribal Council Unity Gathering that took place on Mount McKay earlier this month. The highlight was definitely the powwow, which saw a host of different drum groups and dancers.
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