Land Acknowledgement

Age Friendly Thunder Bay would like to respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we live and work is in traditional land of the Robinson Superior Treaty area, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of all the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples of this province, and we thank them for their contributions.

Introduction

The Age Friendly Thunder Bay Community Action Plan outlines what an age-friendly community is, relevant guidance for building age-friendly communities, existing conditions in Thunder Bay, and the overall direction that the city aims to take to become more age friendly. This Plan was developed using input from key partners and members of the public and tailored to Thunder Bay's existing strengths and unique character.

The interest, effort, and participation of individuals, businesses, community organizations, and all levels of government, will be a key piece in making the vision of this document a reality in Thunder Bay. The recommended actions for implementation focus on the areas of opportunity that were identified as the highest priorities during the public and partner engagement process, as well as items that can be directly implemented or supported by the city.

The actions are organized according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) eight community dimensions, as shown on the following page. Accountability for the Plan lies with Age Friendly Thunder Bay, but the successful implementation of the Plan will require buy-in and action by a wide range of community partners.