ECLIPSE WATCH PARTY

Event Date: 
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us to watch the University of Toronto’s Eclipse 2024 Livestream Event

“Chasing the Shadow from Niagara to Newfoundland”

Monday, April 8, 2024 

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Refreshments provided. Everyone welcome.

Spring Feast

Event Date: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8085
Event Contact E-mail: 

Spring Feast

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Join us for a celebration of the change of season with Elder Ma-Nee Chacaby who will share traditional teachings.

All students are welcome!

Take a break from studying to enjoy traditional food and visit with fellow students.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Event Date: 
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Sweat Lodge site
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Friday, April 5, 2024

3:00 pm 

Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site 

Elder GENE NOWEGEJICK, will be conducting a Sweat Lodge Ceremony on Friday, April 5th, 2024 starting at 3 pm at the Lakehead University Sweat Lodge site. Wear loose clothing, such as t-shirts, shorts and long skirts. Be sure to bring a towel. Participants are encouraged to bring the Elder a tobacco offering which is available at ISSC (UC1007). If you are on your moon time you must not participate in the Sweat Lodge Ceremony or handle ceremonial items.

For more information contact Yolanda Twance, ISSC Coordinator at 807-343-8010 Ext. 8084 or coordinator.issc@lakheadu.ca.

Postponed - Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Postponed
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8085
Event Contact E-mail: 

POSTPONED - Sweat Lodge Ceremony

POSTPONED!

The sweat lodge ceremony scheduled for Thursday, March 28th, 2024 has been postponed due to recent weather conditions.  The next sweat lodge ceremony will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site.

For more information contact Yolanda Twance, ISSC Coordinator at 807-343-8010 Ext. 8084 or coordinator.issc@lakheadu.ca.

Elder In Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807 343-8010 Ext. 8010
Event Contact E-mail: 

Indigenous Student Services Centre is pleased to have Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes available to students, staff and faculty for individual or small group teachings.

Elder Beatrice, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Elder Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She shares teachings on hand drumming, the Medicine Wheel, Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings.

You are welcome to stop by to visit with Elder Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC1007.

ALL STUDENTS STAFF AND FACULTY ARE WELCOME!

Elder In Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

Indigenous Student Services Centre is pleased to have Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes available to students, staff and faculty for individual or small group teachings.

Elder Beatrice, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Elder Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She shares teachings on hand drumming, the Medicine Wheel, Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings.

You are welcome to stop by to visit with Elder Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC1007.

ALL STUDENTS STAFF AND FACULTY ARE WELCOME!