Removing
Barriers to ID

We help people get the ID they need for health care, housing, school, work, and other important services.

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Removing
Barriers to ID

Getting ID can be hard. We help connect people to the right forms, services, and support.

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Removing
Barriers to ID

We work with community partners to make the ID process easier, clearer, and more supportive.

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Who We Are

The Thunder Bay ID Action Group is a collaborative network of community organizations, service providers, and individuals working together to improve access to identification for people facing barriers. We recognize that identification is essential for accessing healthcare, housing, education, employment, income supports, and other vital services. Through partnership, advocacy, and community engagement, we work to identify challenges, share resources, and develop solutions that help individuals obtain the identification they need.
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Purpose

WHAT WE DO

We help people overcome barriers to obtaining essential identification.

Community-Wide ID Clinics

Capacity Building & Training

Best practice
toolkit

Policy Advocacy & Research

Why Identification Matters

ID helps people access health care, housing, education, work, income support, and community life

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Without ID, Access to Health Care Becomes a Struggle

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Without ID, Access to Social Welfare Becomes a Struggle

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Without ID, Access to Basic Rights and Opportunities is Denied

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Without ID, Refugees Face Barriers to Essential Support services

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Without ID, Homeless People Struggle to Access Housing and Stability

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Without ID, Newborns in Remote Communities Face Barriers to Health Care and Support

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Without ID, Escaping Abuse Become an Uphill Battle

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ID helps people access health care, housing, education, work, income support, and community life
Without ID, Access to Health Care Becomes a Struggle
Without ID, Access to Social Welfare Becomes a Struggle
Without ID, Access to Basic Rights and Opportunities is Denied
Without ID, Refugees Face Barriers to Essential Support services
Without ID, Homeless People Struggle to Access Housing and Stability
Without ID, Newborns in Remote Communities Face Barriers to Health Care and Support
Without ID, Escaping Abuse Become an Uphill Battle

Impact at a Glance

A snapshot of how our work is helping people access identification, reduce barriers, and connect to essential services across Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.
Number of Clinics
20 +
Research and Advocacy
5 +
Partner Organizations
5 +

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about upcoming ID clinics, training opportunities, community gatherings, and collaborative events that support access to identification and strengthen community connections.

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ID Clinic

Roots Community Food Centre

450 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay
August 27, 2026 from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm

807 285 0189

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ID Clinic

Roots Community Food Centre

450 Fort William Rd, Thunder Ba
September 24, 2026 from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm

807 285 0189

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ID Clinic

Norwest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street
October 19, 2026 from 9 am to 3.00 pm

807 626 7870

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ID Clinic

Norwest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street
November 16, 2026 from 9 am to 3.00 pm

807 626 7870

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Steering Committee

Meet the leadership team driving our vision forward

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