

This premier formal event will bring together community leaders, business partners, and distinguished guests to celebrate the outstanding individuals of the Thunder Bay Police Service and the community they so proudly serve. The evening promises to be unforgettable—featuring a gourmet dining experience, live musical entertainment, and thrilling live and silent auctions.

Norval Morrisseau’s artwork will be part of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s innagural Gala, supported by a donation of limited edition prints from the Estate of world-renowned artist Norval Morrisseau.
There is currently two framed prints entitled “Bird Family” and “Bear Cub Learning from Bird Family,” that are available through an online auction site:
- https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thunder-bay-police-servicess-silent-auction (Auction closing February 12, 2026)
A third online auction was announced on February 11, 2026.
We’re excited to feature another print called Family by Norval Morrisseau.
This 2005 serigraph print was produced under Morrisseau’s direct supervision, including the destruction of the plates to ensure exclusivity.
• Unframed 30"x30" serigraph
• Numbered 97/220, titled and signed by the artist
• Includes artist-signed Certificate of Authenticity
A rare opportunity to acquire a piece from one of Canada’s most influential artists.
You can bid on the Family Print here: Thunder Bay Police Service Charity Gala On- Auction
Proceeds from the auction are in support of Special Olympics Thunder Bay and the Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay.
The rest of these remarkable works will be auctioned at the Gala, with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Thunder Bay and The Boys and Girls Club.
The limited-edition serigraphs, created under the direct supervision of Mr. Morrisseau, showcase his dedication to quality and authenticity.
Each print was produced using plates that were destroyed after printing, ensuring their exclusivity.
Four of the prints available at the Gala are personally titled and signed by the artist, each accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, further enhancing their value as rare collectibles.
Prints available for auction at the Gala include:
• Mother and Child (2004): A celebrated serigraph depicting nurturing spiritual themes.
• Gabe (2004): A serigraph featuring Morrisseau’s business manager and adopted son, Gabe Vadas, a significant figure in his later life.
• Self-Portrait (2004): A reflective work capturing the artist’s own image, typical of his later years.

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