The Partnership for the Seven Youth Inquest launched the “Dear Thunder Bay” campaign, as part of the implementation of Recommendation 116 from the Seven Youth Inquest.

Every year, hundreds of First Nations students leave their families and communities to come to Thunder Bay for high school. Upon arrival, these same youth are then exposed to a wide range of challenges, including health and social challenges, and racism.
Recommendation 116 calls on the Partnership to collaboratively develop a campaign to heighten public awareness of – and change – attitudes, obstacles, challenges and misconceptions faced by First Nations students attending high in Thunder Bay

The Partnership consists of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School/Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, Matawa Education and Care Centre, Keewaytinook Okimakanak, and the City of Thunder Bay.