Colour photograph of the Pelimanni Finnish Folk Orchestra performing on the dance floor in the Finnish Labour Temple. The photograph was taken from the balcony. The stage is seen behind the orchestra

Colour photograph of the Pelimanni Orchestra members in uniform. The Orchestra is a member of the Finnish Cultural Federation of Canada and the musicians are each members of the Finlandia Association of Thunder Bay.

Colour photograph of the owners of the Finnish Bookstore/Kitchen Nook: a family owned & operated business for over 65 years.

Black and white photograph of St. Urho's Day annual parade which started at the Finnish Labour Temple and goes around Bay Street. Paraders are wearing purple and green to support St. Urho. A band is leading the parade and onlookers are lined up along…

Coloured photograph of St. Urho's Day annual parade. The route starts at the Finnish Labour Temple and goes around Bay Street. Paraders wear purple and green to support St. Urho. Cars and a Thunder Bay police car are parked on Bay Street. Crowds have…

Colour photograph of skiers lining up at the start of the Sibley Ski Tour

Colour photograph of the Finnish Labour Temple. Crowds gathered for outdoor craft market or festival event. Street has been blocked off to traffic

Black and white photograph of summer festival at Tapiola Park. Group of people seated and standing facing stage awaiting Finnish dancers and live music. Exhibit Hall is visible in the background

Suomi Koti (Finland Home) of Thunder Bay, retirement home in Thunder Inc., a charitable organization dedicated to providing seniors a residence where they can live independently but connect to a welcoming community. Hanna Karhunen is standing beside…

Black and white photograph of Tapio Rautavaara posing on stage with his guitar and band instruments. He performed in the 50s and early 60s, and eventually recorded over 300 songs. Caption reads: Iso-san Olkihattu, a reference to his straw hat. Also a…