Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre www.tbifc.ca

Please note that the Anishnawbe Skills Development Program (ASDP) will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday...
09/15/2026

Please note that the Anishnawbe Skills Development Program (ASDP) will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24 as staff participate in professional development training.

Regular office hours will resume on Friday, September 25 at 9:00 AM.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as our team works to enhance the services we provide to the community.

🍂 Grief & Loss Program at TBIFC 🍂Grief can be difficult to navigate alone.Join community members at the Thunder Bay Indi...
09/10/2026

🍂 Grief & Loss Program at TBIFC 🍂

Grief can be difficult to navigate alone.

Join community members at the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre for a supportive group experience that explores grief and loss through trauma-informed and culturally-based approaches to healing.

🧡 Registration is required
🧡 Participants must attend at least four sessions to receive a certificate and attend graduation

📅 Mondays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Session Dates:
• October 5
• October 19
• October 26
• November 2
• November 9
• November 11 (Graduation)

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact:

📧 [email protected]

Healing happens in community. You do not have to walk this journey alone.

🧡 Join us for a Sacred Fire & Flag Raising in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.📅 September 29, 20...
09/09/2026

🧡 Join us for a Sacred Fire & Flag Raising in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

📅 September 29, 2026
📍 Hillcrest Park
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Hosted in partnership by the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and the City of Thunder Bay, this gathering will feature Knowledge Keeper Dave Simard, Fire Keeper Dean Nooshquash, and the Charging Thunder Singerz.

Community members are invited to participate with hand drums, rattles, and songs.

🍲 Soup and bannock will be served.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Formal Notification of the TBIFC Annual General Meeting 📍 Italian Cultural Centre, 132 S. Algoma Street, Thunder Bay, On...
09/04/2026

Formal Notification of the TBIFC Annual General Meeting
📍 Italian Cultural Centre, 132 S. Algoma Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario
📅 Thursday, September 10th, 2026.
Doors will open at 5:00 PM, followed by supper at 5:30 PM, and the meeting will commence at 6:00 PM.

🌱 Nourish & Grow: Homemade Baby Food Workshop 🥕🍓Are you a parent or caregiver of a child aged 6-12 months? Join us for a...
09/04/2026

🌱 Nourish & Grow: Homemade Baby Food Workshop 🥕🍓

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child aged 6-12 months? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to prepare simple, nutritious homemade baby food for your little one!

👶 Learn about:
✅ First foods for babies
✅ Safe food preparation techniques
✅ Creating healthy homemade baby food
✅ Take home the food you make during the session!

📅 Friday, September 11
📍 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
🕙 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🍽️ Light lunch provided

✨ Childcare will be available.
✨ Pre-registration is required.
✨ Limited spaces available.

For more information or to register:
📞 807-345-5840 ext. 9014
📧 [email protected]

Waabogonee EarlyON offers free indoor, outdoor and virtual programming for children ages 0-6 years and their families. H...
09/02/2026

Waabogonee EarlyON offers free indoor, outdoor and virtual programming for children ages 0-6 years and their families.

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Now Accepting Registrations!The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is offering the Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin (I Am ...
09/02/2026

Now Accepting Registrations!

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is offering the Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin (I Am A Kind Man) 12-week program for self-identifying men aged 18+.

📍 Cumberland Office, 401 Cumberland St. N
🗓 Registration Deadline: September 28, 2026
⚠️ Limited spots available

📞 807-345-5840 ext. 9079
📧 [email protected]

Take the next step in your journey of growth, connection, and community.

Food Bank Registrations are now open.Registrations will close once we are full.The next food bank is: Tuesday, September...
09/01/2026

Food Bank Registrations are now open.
Registrations will close once we are full.
The next food bank is: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
To register call: 807-345-5840

***Please note that due to the weather, this event has been moved to the hall at the Friendship Centre - 401 N Cumberlan...
08/28/2026

***Please note that due to the weather, this event has been moved to the hall at the Friendship Centre - 401 N Cumberland

💜 Overdose Awareness Gathering 💜

Join the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre as we come together to honour lives lost, support those impacted by substance use, and raise awareness in our community.

📅 August 31, 2026
📍 Marina Park Spirit Gardens
⏰ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The day will include: • Opening Pipe Ceremony
• Hand Drumming
• Guest Speakers
• Spirit Dish & Food
• Letting Go Activity

Together, we remember, reflect, and continue the conversation around healing, harm reduction, and hope.

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (807) 345-5840 Ext. 9063

Address

401 Cumberland Street N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A4P7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18073455840

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