Dr. David Ratz is an Adjunct Professor with the Department of History at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay. He has served for over 40 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, as a member of the Army Reserve, where he currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was appointed Commanding Officer of the Lake Superior Scottish … Read more
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This film has been made possible through generous assistance from the Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (and the Beckwith Seniors’ Committee that advised development), a variety of partnering organizations as well as numerous individual donors, all of whom the Thunder Bay Museum thanks for their generosity. … Read more
Dr. Temitope Moses Ojo, PhD is the Supervisor of the Regional Information and Analysis Unit at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. His work focuses on strategic planning, GIS innovation, and ecological sustainability to support resource management. Temitope holds a PhD in Forest Sciences from Lakehead University. He also holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s … Read more
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Are you passionate about history, storytelling, or community engagement — and have a social media following that is interested in culture, education, or local life? The Thunder Bay Museum is seeking to collaborate with local influencers, content creators, and digital advocates to help share our work with a broader audience. This initiative aims to amplify … Read more
Are you a student looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a museum setting? The Thunder Bay Museum offers placement and practicum opportunities for students in a variety of fields, including history, archaeology, education, media, and museum studies. Working with us means more than just getting credit — it means contributing to a team that … Read more
Do you have a professional skill or service you’d like to contribute in support of heritage, culture, and community? The Thunder Bay Museum welcomes in-kind contributions that help us complete essential projects, maintain our facilities, and improve public programming. We’re currently seeking: These contributions are voluntary and help us stretch limited resources to deliver maximum … Read more
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The Thunder Bay Museum acknowledges the original custodians of this land and pay our respect to the elders – past, present, and future – for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture, and the hopes of Indigenous Peoples. We would also like to recognize that the Thunder Bay Museum is on the traditional land of the Fort William First Nation signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850, and to acknowledge the role of the Métis Settlement in the development of our community.
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