Confederation College Donation Gives Vintage Cameras New Life

THUNDER BAY, ON – The Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library have received a substantial donation of vintage camera and video equipment from the Confederation College Interactive Media Development (IMD) Program.

The donation includes older SLR and DSLR cameras, video cameras, and a variety of photography and videography equipment. While no longer in use by the College, much of the gear remains in good working condition and reflects years of hands-on learning by students in the program.

The equipment will be sold at a special two-day fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting Thunder Bay Public Library programs and services.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the IMD Program for thinking of us,” said Fran Duke, President of the Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library. “Raising funds to support the Library is at the heart of what we do. This donation allows us to help this equipment find new homes while generating funds that directly benefit the Library and the community.”

Orion Atkinson, IMD Program Coordinator at Confederation College, said the decision to donate the equipment was guided by both policy and purpose.

“We’ve been clearing out older camera equipment and knew there would be people out there who were still interested in using it,” said Atkinson. “Though it no longer fits our curriculum needs in the Interactive Media program, we’re happy to be donating this vintage equipment to a local charity and supporting the Thunder Bay Public Library. Many of our students learned photography and videography on these analogue cameras and it’s great to think that they’ll get a new life with new owners.”

The Friends have a long history of supporting the Library’s mission of sharing knowledge, strengthening literacy, and building community. Funds raised through this sale will support services and initiatives that benefit residents across Thunder Bay.