Folk of the Fireweed
Fantasy & Whimsical Experiences
Folk of the Fireweed: Fantasy & Whimsical Experiences is a community event planning co-operative bringing merriment and camaraderie to Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.We are local creatives, artists, and makers ourselves, dedicated to creating an inclusive community for the fantasy enthusiasts, the bookworms, the dreamers, and the gamers.
What We Do
Folk of the Fireweed was born out of community love and support, and our goal is to continue fostering the love of whimsy, storytelling, and imagination.We aim to bring events with varying levels of immersion, with the aim of keeping activities accessible and inclusive to all folks in our community
We plan to host workshops to practice and build skills, support local makers, and partake in knowledge sharing
We seek to create social opportunities for connecting with fellow whimsical folks
What's in a Name?
Every adventure has its challenges: the forks in the road down a path of unexpected obstacles and possibilities to harness strength and hope. Folk of the Fireweed has emerged from such an experience of re-growth: coming up through the scorched earth to bloom once more, much like the fireweed of our boreal forests. We have banded together to continue this journey, hoping to share its lessons and treasures with our wider community.We choose to pursue adventure surrounded by our ‘folks’, building a fellowship based on respect, kindness, and community. All are welcome around our communal hearth: to share stories, break bread, and listen to all the unique voices in our community.
Upcoming Events
The Merry Folk Market
Sunday, December 13th from 11-4 at Keskus Court (215 Red River Road)
Join us for our inaugural event showcasing 20+ local artisans sharing their magical and whimsical wares!
The Folk of the Fireweed acknowledge that we operate on the traditional Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ Territory. The land upon which we live, work, gather, and learn together is the traditional land of the Anishinaabe people of Fort William First Nation, signatories of the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We also acknowledge that the city of Thunder Bay and the surrounding area is also home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island.
As a collective we are grateful to live, work, and gather here, and we commit to continue learning about the history of the First Nations and their present-day communities.