Organizations

Finnish immigrants and their families were highly active in the labour movement and with other organizations. The records of this activism are a key part of the Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society Collection.

Group photograph of a meeting of the Finnish Organization of Canada / Canadan Suomalainen Jarjesto at “Little” Finn Hall". No date.

Tim Buck, Communist Party Leader, speaking at Port Arthur Arena (North Court St.), early 1930's.

A man stands in front of a poster for Workers' International Relief fund raiser, at the Finnish Labour Temple. No date.

A demonstration of the unemployed, controlled by six R.C.M.P. officers, Port Arthur, early 1930’s.

Group photograph of the Finnish Organization of Canada Tyokansa

Group photograph of an organization at the Big Finn Hall

May Day Parade 1911 or 1912

Parade on Bay Street

Kivikoskan Women's Group

Photograph of women in the ladies socialist club of Port Arthur. Some of these women are from back (L to R) unidentified, Mrs. Karri, Mrs. Airola, Mrs. Takoja, unidentified. Front (L to R) Unidentified, unidentified, and Sanna Kannasto

Group photograph of Midsummer festival organizing members. Front row 1st on left Mrs. Wanson, 4th from left Ida Kuusisio and behind her Kalle Kuusisio, 7th from the left Mrs. Kantola, 9th and 10th from left Mrs. and Mr. Wanson. Second Row: 3rd from left Sahteri Antila, far right Mr. Kantola.