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The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society

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Join us as we celebrate the launch of our long-awaited travelling exhibit,&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/exhibits/upcoming-exhibits/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Anishnaabe Zhiimaagnishii Inaadiziwin</a>&nbsp;(Life of Indigenous Soldiers / Vie de Soldats Autochtones).&nbsp; The stories of Indigenous Veterans across Turtle Island are often not fully acknowledged, and many have gone untold for decades. This project aims to change that by creating an ever-evolving, growing travelling exhibit that celebrates the stories and lives of Indigenous Veterans in Northwestern Ontario.&nbsp;The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society leads the project, with partners including the Indigenous Initiatives departments at Lakehead and Confederation College, the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, and museums across NWO (the Kenora Museum, Fort Frances Museum, Dryden Museum, Atikokan Museum). The Department of Canadian Heritage and the Future Generations Foundation have generously supported it. The opening event will feature light refreshments and a variety of speakers. Agenda: 1. Sisters of Turtle Island2. TBHMS Board of Directors Representative3. David Thompson, researcher, Native Veterans Association of Northwestern Ontario4. Kayleigh Speirs, Project Manager, Intergroup5. Viewing of Audio-Visual Elements6. Closing and Photo Op

Join us as we celebrate the launch of our long-awaited travelling exhibit, <a href="https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/exhibits/upcoming-exhibits/" target="_blank">Anishnaabe Zhiimaagnishii Inaadiziwin</a> (Life of Indigenous Soldiers / Vie de Soldats Autochtones).  The stories of Indigenous Veterans across Turtle Island are often not fully acknowledged, and many have gone untold for decades. This project aims to change that by creating an ever-evolving, growing travelling exhibit that celebrates the stories and lives of Indigenous Veterans in Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society leads the project, with partners including the Indigenous Initiatives departments at Lakehead and Confederation College, the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, and museums across NWO (the Kenora Museum, Fort Frances Museum, Dryden Museum, Atikokan Museum). The Department of Canadian Heritage and the Future Generations Foundation have generously supported it. The opening event will feature light refreshments and a variety of speakers. Agenda: 1. Sisters of Turtle Island2. TBHMS Board of Directors Representative3. David Thompson, researcher, Native Veterans Association of Northwestern Ontario4. Kayleigh Speirs, Project Manager, Intergroup5. Viewing of Audio-Visual Elements6. Closing and Photo Op

The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society

Exhibit Opening - Anishnaabe Zhiimaagnishii Inaadiziwin

425 Donald St E

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