Three women inducted into Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month Exhibit

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Three new women have been inducted into Thunder Bay’s City Archive Women’s History Month Exhibit.

Each year in October, which is Women’s History Month, new inductees are added to the online exhibit.

The exhibit recognizes and celebrates women of all ages who played important roles in the history and development of Thunder Bay.

This year’s new inductees are:

  • Elinor Barr – Local historian
  • Ruth Tye McKenzie – Local artist and founder of The Painted Turtle
  • Gwen O’Reilly – Director of the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre

“This web exhibit is a wonderful way to honour and recognize the remarkable women who have helped shape our city,” says City Archivist Christina Wakefield. “Each year, we look forward to discovering more about the women from our community and celebrating their accomplishments.”

The exhibit launched in 2013 and can be viewed online by clicking here.