Creaction Collective

10/16/2026

A few moments from our ongoing art sessions for Fragments, Forms, and Community, where participants shared, explored, and expressed their stories through art. What a great experience filled with creativity, connection, and meaningful moments!

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared a piece of themselves, and trusted us to create together.

This project is funded by the City of Thunder Bay - Municipal Government, Ontario, Canada and supported by Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee

10/14/2026

Fragments, Forms, and Community: Stories of Recovery, Resilience, and Connection

Join us for an art exhibition celebrating recovery, connection, and resilience! / Joignez-vous à nous pour une exposition d’art qui célèbre le rétablissement, les liens humains et la résilience !

Opening Ceremony: November 5 | 5–7 PM
At the community room at Thunder Bay Art Gallery

This multidisciplinary exhibition brings together personal recovery stories, collaborative community artwork, photography, poetry, and original creations by local artists. Through art and shared experiences, we celebrate the courage to share, the freedom to create, and the power of human connection.

Together, we can challenge stigma surrounding substance use and recognize the creativity, dignity, and humanity behind every story. ❤️
This project is funded by the City of Thunder Bay - Municipal Government, Ontario, Canada
🎨 Venez découvrir des récits personnels de rétablissement, des œuvres collectives, de la photographie, de la poésie et des créations originales d’artistes de notre communauté. À travers l’art et le partage d’expériences, nous célébrons le courage de raconter, la liberté de créer et la force des liens humains.

Ensemble, nous pouvons lutter contre la stigmatisation liée à la consommation de substances et reconnaître la créativité, la dignité et l’humanité derrière chaque histoire. ❤️

Everyone is welcome! / Tout le monde est le bienvenu !
Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee, MomsStopTheHarm, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Thunder Bay Drug Strategy, City of Thunder Bay - Municipal Government, Ontario, Canada

09/24/2026

NEW! | NOUVEAU !

We’re changing our Open Studio into Upcycling Sessions open to everyone!
Nous transformons notre Open Studio en sessions d’upcycling ouvertes à tous et toutes !

At the Thunder Bay Country Market
The first Wednesday of each month | Le premier mercredi du mois
3:30–6:00 PM | 15 h 30–18 h

October 7 | 7 octobre
November 4 | 4 novembre
December 2 | 2 décembre

✨ Drop in • No experience needed • By donation
✨ Venez quand vous voulez • Aucune expérience nécessaire • Contribution volontaire

Info / RSVP: [email protected]
Call or text | Appelez ou textez: 807-767-8318

Come create, connect and give new life to materials!
Venez créer, vous connecter et donner une nouvelle vie aux matériaux !

09/23/2026

💜 We’ll be there!

Come join us at the Rockin’ Recovery for an afternoon of connection, community, and creativity.

🎨 We will be hosting a free community art workshop inspired by recovery, connection, and the power of creativity. Stop by our table, create something with us, and discover how art can help us express our stories and build belonging.

✨ No artistic experience needed — just come as you are!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 CLE Coliseum, 425 Northern Ave, Thunder Bay

Come explore 45 community booths, discover local programs and services, meet community organizations, and enjoy a creative moment with us!

We hope to see you there! 💜🎨
Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee, MomsStopTheHarm, Thunder Bay Drug Strategy, Thunder Bay District Health Unit

Join us at the Rockin' Recovery Community Fair and connect with 45 community booths all in one place!

Explore local programs and services, meet the people behind them, and pick up plenty of resources and swag along the way!

🗓 Saturday, September 26
⏰1PM - 4PM
📍CLE Coliseum, 425 Northern Ave, Thunder Bay

FREE EVENT! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

09/23/2026

🎨 Creative Storytelling Art Workshops

Are you a family member, friend, or worker connected to someone with lived experience of Recovery? Join us for three creative sessions exploring storytelling, connection, and personal experiences through art.

✨ Painting • Upcycling • Mixed Media
🌿 No artistic experience needed
🎨 All materials provided

📅 October 8 & 22 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📅 October 17 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

These welcoming workshops offer space to reflect, create, and explore your own experiences of recovery and the connections that surround it.

Contact us for more information or to register: [email protected]

Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee, MomsStopTheHarm, Thunder Bay Drug Strategy.

09/18/2026

We can't wait to hear your poetry, Joel !!!! cmykgreen

I’ll be sharing poetry and energy in spoken word at Rockin’ Recovery on September 26, from 1–4 PM at the CLE in Thunder Bay.

I’m excited and appreciative. Come and join me! 💚🐋🦌🐍🦅

Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee

Event page: www.facebook.com/share/1CGs2Jr9gD/

For poetry or to connect: [email protected]

09/18/2026

Come out and enjoy a lovely evening. We will be there. Venez participer à cette belle soirée, nous y serons. City of Thunder Bay - Municipal Government, Ontario, Canada, City of Thunder Bay Culture & Events, Club culturel francophone de Thunder Bay

✨ Arts & Culture Under the Lights returns to Prince Arthur’s Landing in Marina Park on Friday, September 18, from 6 pm to 10 pm! Presented by Ontario Power Generation, this free, family-friendly celebration kicks off Ontario Culture Days in Thunder Bay with an evening of creativity, connection, and community. 🎨🎶

Enjoy live music and cultural performances, street-level pop-up acts, interactive artist demonstrations, dance lessons, a Literary Stage hosted by Thunder Bay Public Library, a light-up art installation, artisan market, community expo, and food vendors—all under twinkling lights. 💃

The celebration continues through Oct. 4 with Ontario Culture Days events and experiences across Thunder Bay. 🌟

Learn more:

🔗 Read the full media release: thunderbay.ca/UnderTheLightsNews2026
🔗 Explore Arts & Culture Under the Lights: thunderbay.ca/underthelights

09/01/2026

Creative Storytelling Art Workshops

We’re excited to invite you to a series of welcoming, creative workshops exploring recovery, stories, and lived experiences through art. 💛

✨ For people with lived experience of recovery
• Sept. 10 | 5:30–7:30 PM
• Sept. 19 | 10 AM–12 PM
• Sept. 24 | 5:30–7:30 PM

✨ For family, friends & professionals
• Oct. 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM
• Oct. 17 | 10 AM–12 PM
• Oct. 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM

🎨 Explore painting, upcycling, mixed media and creative storytelling.
🌱 No artistic experience needed!
🖌️ All materials provided.
💬 Additional sessions may be offered.

Come connect, reflect & create in a welcoming space. If you’d like to register or have questions, please email [email protected]

06/18/2026

🎉 Notre œuvre collective est maintenant exposée @ Festival Bonjour

Venez découvrir la vidéo créée lors de nos deux derniers ateliers, présentée vendredi soir lors du festival.

✨ Retrouvez-nous à notre kiosque d'information samedi de 12 h à 17 h. Passez nous voir pour en apprendre davantage sur nos projets, rencontrer notre équipe et célébrer la créativité communautaire!

📍 Festival Bonjour
📅 Vendredi : projection de la vidéo
📅 Samedi : kiosque d'information de 12 h à 17 h

Au plaisir de vous voir!

🎉 Our collaborative artwork is now on display at the Bonjour! Festival 🎨
Come check out the video we created during our last two workshops, which will be screened on Friday evening during the festival.
✨ You can also find us at our information booth on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to learn more about our projects, meet our team, and celebrate community creativity!
📍 Bonjour Festival
📅 Friday: Video screening
📅 Saturday: Information booth from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!

05/27/2026

🌿 Friendly reminder / Rappel amical 🌿

Join us for the CreAction Collective Annual General Meeting (AGM)!

📅 June 5
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 pm
📍 Studio – 210 Court Street South (use grey back door to basement)

Come reflect on the past year, connect with others, and share ideas for the future of our collective.

Light refreshments will be provided ✨

Rejoignez-nous pour l’Assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) de CreAction Collective!

📅 5 juin
🕠 17 h 30 – 19 h 30
📍 Studio – 210 Court Street South (entrée par la porte arrière grise vers le sous-sol)

Un moment pour se rassembler, réfléchir à l’année passée et imaginer ensemble l’avenir du collectif.

De petites collations seront offertes ✨

We hope to see you there! / Au plaisir de vous y voir!