Mike Mcdonald

In honour and recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Thunder bay is launching an exhibit on the Sixties Scoop, that will aim to bring to light the lived experiences of survivors from that period.

Thunder Bay hosted a gathering commemorating Indigenous Survivors Day, a day recognizing survivors of residential schools, the 60s Scoop and other colonial practices.

An outdoor gathering and learning space that is Indigenous-led in design in Thunder Bay has recently been awarded the 2026 Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects.

The proposed deep geological repository in northwestern Ontario is getting mixed reactions. Some see it as a potential environmental catastrophe, others see potential economic and infrastructure benefits.

Several wildfires are forcing members of a number of First Nations to flee their homes in northern Ontario.

‘We literally had minutes to get on the boats,' says member of the community.

Residents of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, otherwise known as Collins from northern Ontario are still in shock after their community was destroyed by wildfires. They have arrived safely in Thunder Bay as long-term accommodations for the evacuees begin.

Residents of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins, see footage of the aftermath of their community that has been destroyed by wildfires.

In the wake of ongoing wildfires in northwestern Ontario, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said he was disappointed but not surprised that Premier Doug Ford had visited Thunder Bay without informing him.

Seven First Nations leaders along with the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Anishinabek Nation are calling for a public inquiry into the Ontario government over their response to the wildfires in the province.