Christmas Wish Campaign

Christmas Wish Campaign is a holiday gift drive for children and youth in the District of Thunder Bay.^[1]

In Anishinabek News

November 2021: The initiative has provided gifts to approximately 6,700 children since it began in 2008. Participants fill red bags with toys, books, and warm clothing based on specific profiles of children in need. The 2021 event introduced an option for donors to purchase a bear to support the program.^[2]
November 2025: The program was established in 2008 and has provided over 10,000 personalized gift bags to children in Thunder Bay and nearby First Nations. The 2025 event was launched on November 14 at Goods and Co. Market with a goal of filling 1,200 bags. Participants fill red bags with items based on a child's age, clothing size, and interests for delivery by December 1.^[3]
December 2025: The 2025 campaign saw a partnership between Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay. Community members filled 1,200 bags with items such as bicycles, guitars, and electronics based on the specific interests of individual children. Since the campaign was launched in 2008, it has provided more than 11,200 gift bags to youth.^[1]