Trektivism

by | Aug 27, 2025

Featuring: Matthew Cimone, Northern Ontario Klingons

Description: Star Trek inspires. It promises us that a better future – a kinder future is possible. As Gene Roddenberry said “There will be no hunger, there will be no greed, and all the children will know how to read.” And that through cooperation, curiosity, and solidarity, we can get to that future and create the world we wish existed today. Trektivism is the act of taking that inspiration and realizing it. Trek actors harness the dream of Trek to do incredible good in the world. Fans like you can partner with charity organizations to help the vulnerable and battle terrible illnesses. Trektivism can and does change lives. This panel will talk about what kind of future we want to create together.

Come to this open discussion where we can gather as Trek fans to share our activist, social, and political work to summon the Roddenberry future as well as ways to get involved if you’re looking how to!

Game Mastery – D&D, Pathfinder and all the Rest

by | Aug 27, 2025

Featuring: Jeremy K., Ryan G., and Geared Up Games

Description: Have you ever wanted to try running your own TTRPG? Join the Game Mastery panel to ask long-time Game Masters questions about running their favourite games, including Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, the World of Darkness, Exalted and more. Get some of the tricks of the trade from some of ThunderCon’s favourite GMs.

Artists in the North – The Challenges of Creating Outside of Major Centres

by | Aug 27, 2025

Featuring: Ryan Mackett, Dave Turner and Heartberry Moon Art

Description: Creating art takes time, talent, and access to supplies; all of these and more can be problems for artists who work in areas far away from large urban centres. The remoteness of working in the north, particularly in places like Thunder Bay, can present artists with numerous challenges. Join four of Thunder Bay’s artists, with different focuses, to learn more about creating “Art in the North”.