The Department of History, Department of Geography and the Environment, and the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining and Exploration invite you to join the authors of Mining Country: A History of Canada’s Mines and Miners, Drs. Arn Keeling and John Sandlos, who will discuss the history of mining in Canada and how the industry has shaped the country.

There are countless mining towns across Canada and each one has played an important role in mining history. Arn and John will talk specifically about how mining in Northern Ontario has shaped both local and national history.

This will be an in-person and virtual event.  This event will be recorded for rebroadcast later.

To register and find out how to take part virtually, go to https://thunderbaymuseum1.wildapricot.org/event-4837411?fs=e&s=cl

This event is brought to you by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, Department of Geography and the Environment, the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining and Exploration, James Lorimer & Co Ltd, and the Department of History.

Speaker Bios:

John Sandlos is a professor of history at Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a research focus on the history of abandoned mines in Northern Canada. He is the author of Hunters at the Margin and co-editor (with Arn Keeling) of Mining and Communities in Northern Canada: History, Politics, Memory. He lives in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Arn Keeling is a professor of geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research examines the environmental legacies of abandoned mines, mine closure and remediation, and the social issues surrounding environmental contamination and its effects on northern Indigenous communities. He co-directed the Toxic Legacies Project with John Sandlos, conducting community-engaged research on the history and legacy of Giant Mine. He lives in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Every year the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society is proud to host a lecture presented by graduate students from the Lakehead University Department of History.  This year's 2021-2022 students are Hanna Johnson and Sierra Lemonius-Walker. 

This will be a in-person event that is free to view.  Pre-registration with the TBHMS is required for in-person attendees. The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube

 Hanna Johnson

 Hanna Johnson was born and raised in Thunder Bay, and recently finished her MA in history.  She also holds an HBA in Political Science and History with a minor is Philosophy from Lakehead University. Her research focuses on the influence of religion on Swedish culture and its social development in Thunder Bay.  Her presentation explores the Swedish population at the Lakehead and its relationship with Protestantism.  Focusing on research into the church records of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church, and St. Ansgarius Scandinavian Anglican Church, the talk explores the demographic information provided in the church ledgers and discusses the conclusions that can be made about the community at the turn of the century.

 Sierra Lemonius-Walker

Sierra Lemonius-Walker has an HBSC in Anthropology and a BA in History from Lakehead University, and is soon to be an MA graduate in History.  Her MA research examines the incorporation of multiculturalism by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, and her presentation focuses on the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society's role in heritage and citizenship in an increasingly multicultural Canada.  In exploring multiculturalism within the Thunder Bay Museum, the talk explores the purpose of public history, its relationship to heritage, and how it is shared with the public. 

This lecture session is part of the Society's long tradition of holding free public lectures. Talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum from September to April.

2021-2022 Thunder Bay Museum lecture series is sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONTARIO PROVINCIAL REQUIREMENTS ALL ATTENDEES OLDER THAN 5 YEARS WILL NEED TO SHOW PROOF, AT THE TIME OF ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM, OF VACCINATION FOR COVID-19 USING A QR CODE.  MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACQUIRE THE QR CODE: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/

Dr. Brian McLaren – Travelling West and East from Lake Superior to Lake of the Woods

The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date.  

Encompassing the traditional territories of eleven First Nations, spanning many more small communities of Indigenous Anishinaabe, two Treaty areas, and three communities of the Métis Nation of Ontario, the Lake Superior to Lake of the Woods proposed Canadian Heritage River spans five Ontario Provincial Parks (Goose Island, Kakabeka Falls, Sandpoint Island, Silver Falls, and Quetico) and a Conservation Reserve (Rainy Lake Islands), and is an integral part of commerce, culture and recreation past and present, and includes two regional centres, Fort Frances and Thunder Bay, and numerous municipalities.

Dr. McLaren is a faculty member in Natural Resources Management at Lakehead University. Here, he teaches wildlife science and management, and has undergraduate and graduate students engaged in projects related to habitat or behavioural study of ungulates, leading to over 50 papers and book chapters on these topics. He works part time in Ecuador, where he expanded his interests in ecosystem study to include agroecology and traditional ecological knowledge in Indigenous communities, work he has also carried out in First Nations communities in Northern Ontario, related to food and Land sovereignty.

This lecture session is part of the Society's long tradition of holding free public lectures. Talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum from September to April.

2021-2022 Thunder Bay Museum lecture series is sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONTARIO PROVINCIAL REQUIREMENTS ALL ATTENDEES OLDER THAT 11 YEARS WILL NEED TO SHOW PROOF, AT THE TIME OF ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM, OF DOUBLE VACCINATION FOR COVID-19, PROOF OF NEGATIVE RAPID ANTIGEN COVID-19 TEST FROM NO MORE THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT, OR A WRITTEN DOCTORS NOTE OF MEDICAL EXEMPTION FROM RECEIVING THE VACCINE.

Free Public Lecture - Bill Reist – Bawlf and Stewart Grain Elevators Construction

This will be a in-person event that is free to view.  The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date.  

Join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society and our partner the Friends of the Grain Elevators as Bill Reist presents the fascinating construction of the twin Bawlf and Stewart grain elevators simultaneous construction in the summer of 1923.

More information and the link to watch the webinar can be found at this webpage: https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/lecture-bawlf-and-stewart-elevators-construction/

• Free Museum Admission during the event
• Refreshments will be available

In Accordance With Ontario Provincial Requirements All Attendees Older That 11 Years Will Need To Show Proof, At The Time Of Entry To The Museum, Of Double Vaccination For Covid-19, Proof Of Negative Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Test From No More Than 48 Hours Before The Event, Or A Written Doctors Note Of Medical Exemption From Receiving The Vaccine.

2021-2022 Thunder Bay Museum lecture series is sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History. This lecture session is part of the Society's long tradition of holding free public lectures. Talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum from September to April. 

If you missed the beginning of this year’s sponsored lecture series here are some links to the September and October Recordings:

September Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAYSA4WCme0

John Potestio: Becoming Canadian: Memories of an Italian Immigrant.

October Recording: https://youtu.be/IewIqUgyAEA

Beth Hanna: The path to a more inclusive narrative: sharing experiences

The Department of History and Friends of the Finnish Labour Temple are partnering with ResearchTV to present a Remembrance Day livestream honouring the 100th anniversary of the poppy.

Please join us Thursday, November 11, at 10:30 am for a full day of events featuring films, interviews, and ceremonies.

https://vimeo.com/event/1444188

Chippewa Park is celebrating its 100^th Anniversary of the official opening of the park in 1921. The presentation will provide a snapshot of the last 100 years along with a glint into its future. The presentation will also highlight the restoration work undertaken by the organization especially the recent work in the restoration of the 106 year old C.W. Parker Carousel.

Guest speaker Iain Angus is the Secretary and Project Manager for The Friends of Chippewa Park. He has a background in public service including being elected to all three orders of Government as well as working for both the Recreation and Parks departments of the City of Thunder Bay. As a consultant he developed feasibility studies for a number of municipalities and First Nations in the Northwest as well as conducting transportation and forest operation research. He is a founding director of The Friends of Chippewa Park and considers the park his ‘neighbourhood’ as he was raised at the park as his family operated the Tourist Camp from 1945 to 1970.

This lecture session is part of the Society’s long tradition of holding free public lectures. Talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum from September to April.  When the lectures are able to be held in person light refreshments are served after the speaker’s presentation. 

2020-2021 Thunder Bay Museum lecture series is sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History.

Black History Month - February 2021

Please join us with our partners from the Caribbean African Multicultural Association of Thunder Bay (CAMAT) for a Free Public Lecture featuring a panel of local black women that are leaders in business.

Panelists:

• Annette Pateman – Local Author
• Shannon Skinner – Co-owner of Salonki Salon & Ethnic Beauty Supply
• Sharon Bon – Owner of Dame Mas Dance Dance Studio
• Annissea Hopkins – Co-Owner of Superior Hearing
• Liliane Honorine Breiland – Owner of The African Boutique Thunder Bay

The event is free to the public, all are welcome. CAMAT with TBHMS will host the event virtually. Free to view, this panelist discussion will be recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date.

Follow here for the talk link to watch the lecture virtually -- visit this webpage:  https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/community-programming/special-events-activities/lecture-series/collaboration-with-camat/

This presentation is part of the 2020-21 Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society's Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of History. Since 1908, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society has been regularly holding talks on a wide range of topics on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to April. All presentations are free and open to the public.

Graduate Student Céline Wick is a Michif woman with family histories all across the prairies & is a descendant of Bellerose, Lafontaine, Gladu and Villebrun family lines. She is currently completing her MA in Social Justice Studies with a specialization in Women’s Studies at Lakehead University. She is inspired by the strength of her Mémé Pussycat, held up by the love of her Mémé, encouraged by her Momma and driven to make a better future for her niece Parker.

This will be a virtural presentation accessed through the Thunder Bay Historical Museum's website; please follow the link included on this page to access from here.

The Department of History MA Student Hanna Johnson will present at a later date tba.

This presentation is part of the 2020-21 Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society's Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of History. Since 1908, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society has been regularly holding talks on a wide range of topics on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to April. All presentations are free and open to the public

Due to COVID-19 concerns the lecture will be delivered virtually.

The presentation will focus on the history of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association from its formation in 1972 under the name The Thunder Bay Council of Ethnic Organizations to the present immigrant service agency located at 17 Court St. N. in the old Court Street fire hall.

The agency has a grassroots history in the community and has grown and evolved over time.  Folklore Festival has been a part of the agencies’ activities since day one and began with the celebration of multiculturalism in the early 1970’s.  With the Trudeau multiculturalism policy direction of October, 1971 and the increasing dialogue on culture and celebration, the organization began as a collective to foster multiculturalism and diversity.

The history of immigration to Thunder Bay, a history of the organization and building, discussion of diversity and welcoming and a look at emerging groups and cultural/linguistic communities in the city will be touched on.  How has Canada moved from an early approach of a “food, folks and fun” celebration of multiculturalism to the later focus on equal opportunity and integration.

Cathy Woodbeck is the Executive Director of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, having led the organization for the past 25 years.  She is a former Vice-President of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and member of the National Settlement Council.  A graduate of Lakehead University (MA 1993), and lifelong resident of the region she has been active in her community including serving on municipal council for Conmee Township.  With her extensive experience in the Immigrant Settlement and Language Sector, she has represented the North in various working groups and provincial and national committees and councils.  She participated in the development of the anti-racism project “Developing Diversity in Policing” with the Thunder Bay Police Service and has been an active member of diversity and anti-racism community initiatives.  Cathy provides mentorship and training to agencies and organizations on issues of Immigration, Building Welcoming Communities and Working Effectively with Interpreters.  She often represents the North at Federal and Provincial discussions on settlement of newcomers across the North, language acquisition, small center strategies for building welcoming communities and issues of institutional change with respect to diversity.

This presentation is part of the 2020-21 Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society's Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of History. Since 1908, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society has been regularly holding talks on a wide range of topics on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Historical Museum (425 Donald Street East) from September to April. All presentations are free and open to the public.