African Boutique Fashion Show - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5
It’s always fun photographing a wide variety of events here in Thunder Bay. One of the more unique ones that I had the pleasure of covering recently, was the African Boutique Fashion Show. It was filled with so many amazing models and outfits, that it was impossible not to come away with great photos.
2023 Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remembrance Day 2022 - Waverley Park
Highlights from this year’s Remembrance Day service at Waverley Park in Thunder Bay.
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).
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.
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. :)
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.
WineOh! 2022 - Thunder Bay Marina
This past weekend saw an amazing event called WineOh! take place at the Thunder Bay Marina. There were a wide variety of local vendors showcasing some fantastic wines, all in one of the nicest venues in the city.
Definitely Superior Art Gallery - La Francophonie Gala Opening
Here are some highlights from yet another wonderful art exhibit put on by Definitely Superior Art Gallery.
Giinawind Co. 13 Moons Exhibit Opening
This past Thursday Giinawind hosted their opening of the 13 Moons Exhibit on June 1st, 2022 to bring in and celebrate National Indigenous History Month.
The exhibit included 13 Ribbon Skirts and 13 Ribbon Skirts representing each moon. It was created by various artists.
2Wheels 4Realz Safe Cycling Program - EcoSuperior
I recently had the opportunity to photograph safe cycling skills with students at École Elsie MacGill Public School which was put on by EcoSuperior.
Safe Cycling Thunder Bay and WOW TBay offer school cycling programs to give students the knowledge to ride their bikes safely and enjoy their journey to and from school.
Gathering of the People Pow Wow
This past weekend me and my family made it out to Boulevard Lake where the Gathering of the People Pow Wow was taking place. It was the last day of the event, but we got to spend just over an hour watching some amazing dancers and drum groups perform.
EcoSuperior - Stash the Trash Event
It was another great event put on by EcoSuperior and hosted by Sleeping Giant Brewery. A group of volunteers went out into the city to help make our areas cleaner and to also raise awareness. It was a very rainy day, but that didn’t hold anyone back.