Locally, this important annual occasion was honoured at the National Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow and community event with a sunrise ceremony, spectacular pow wow, delicious food vendors, local crafters and artisans, and a community feast on Anemki Wajiw at the Pow Wow Grounds (also known as Mount McKay).

Over this past weekend, the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community came together at International Friendship Gardens for a day of culture, community, and celebration at Thunder Pride’s gathering in honour of Pride Month.

Drew Hayden Taylor is a bit of a character, but that’s a great fit for Thunder Bay Public Library’s Indigenous Author Series. So far this year, TBPL has hosted three evenings, providing a creative space for readers to connect with upcoming and established Indigenous writers working in a variety of genres and styles.

Embody Dance Collective asks, “What happens when you let go of who you’re supposed to be and step into who you really are?”

From the toe-tapping “What’s the Buzz” to the stirring siren calls of “Gethsamane,” Jesus Christ Superstar is a story that transcends time, much like the biblical story it is based on.

Tempting. Terrifying. Timeless. These are the three words director Spencer Hari uses to describe Cabaret, Badanai Theatre’s upcoming production. Set in 1930s Berlin, Cabaret transports the audience to the city’s infamous Kit Kat Klub, and delves into the lives of patrons, hosts, and outsiders alike.

Throughout the album, the lead guitars navigate their way from a distinctly country sound, with southern twang and intricate picking, to a more classic rock crunch, masterfully blending the two genres.

This band is too much their own beast to hide behind the songs of others; each of these 10 new tracks is an unapologetic party made to dominate local stages, with a flurry of breakneck riffs, howled vocals, and clattering drums.

For those who were fortunate enough to catch the PUP show at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium in December, I seriously envy you. For those who weren't able to be there, Megacity Madness (Official Live Recordings) is a chance to listen to their music in a way the studio recording just can’t replicate.

People regret tattoos for different reasons; perhaps those images are tied to past relationships, beliefs, losses, or periods of time that are different from who they are now. Tattoo removal or cover-up is almost always an option, but it begs the question: if you remove the tattoo, is that truly rewriting your past? Or does it simply erase the reminder? 

Mining has been a part of our region’s story for millennia, and by forging meaningful partnerships, we can ensure it remains a sustainable part of our future

Declaring a humanitarian crisis is a statement of pretty words, and we need more. We need direct action now, and the declaration of a state of emergency to bring the provincial government to the table.