An Embarrassment of Riches: We now have better topography for the ice on Earth than the land

11:30-12:30 in AT 5036/VC to OA 2005 (Orillia)

Paul Morin

Director, Polar Geospatial Center

University of Minnesota, St. Paul

Paul Morin leads a team of two dozen responsible for imaging, mapping and monitoring the Earth’s polar regions for the National Science Foundation’s Division of Polar Programs. One of his current projects is ArcticDEM, a White House initiative to produce a high-resolution, time-dependent elevation model of the Arctic using Blue Waters. Learn how a diverse collaboration of US science and intelligence agencies, universities and a geospatial software company have produced data have an accuracy of 30 cm and repeat coverage of 90% of the poles on average 10 times over 6 years.

Refreshments served.

Traditional ecological knowledge and fisheries governance: the ciscoes of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation

Alexander Duncan

MSc in Forestry, Lakehead University

Alexander Duncan is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the larger Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Employed as a Cisco Field Researcher, Alex is helping to direct a community-based research project exploring the traditional and local ecological knowledge that his people have regarding a group of fish known as ciscoes (Coregonus spp.). Alex's thesis will analyze how ecological knowledge can contribute to natural resource management and fisheries governance. Through conducting interviews, mapping and documenting ecological knowledge, and conducting sampling, Alex hopes to address community concerns and highlight the significance of Indigenous knowledge in contemporary natural resource management.

Refreshments served.

The university community is invited to attend the NRMT Graduate Student Association mini-seminar series on Monday, March 9 starting at 11:30 a.m.

1. The Effects of Climate Change on Traditional Activities, Food Security, and Health of a Northern Ontario First Nation

Riley Belanger, MSc in Forestry

Riley’s research focuses on enquiring if members of a First Nation are experiencing changes in their environment due to climate change and determining how these changes are affecting people’s ability to participate in traditional activities. Furthermore, this research also looks at how they are affecting food security and health of individuals and communities. Data was collected from fifteen members (fourteen elders and one adult) of a Northern Ontario First Nation through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio recorded and will later be transcribed verbatim. Transcriptions will then be coded and analysed using the qualitative analysis software NVivo to identify recurring themes, observations, impacts, and experiences

2. Soil Enzyme Function Under Global Drought and Plant Community Influence

Connor Jones, MSc in Forestry

President of Graduate Students Association

In recent years, particular attention has been made to climate change and what this will mean to humanity. Following a report created by an intergovernmental committee, it has become widely accepted that we are to expect temperatures to increase and an increased frequency in severe weather conditions such as drought. The impacts of these climate changes on our terrestrial ecosystems continue to be studied. Connor will discuss the findings of researchers worldwide and will introduce his own research on terrestrial nutrient cycling.

3. Native bee composition and biodiversity in managed and unmanaged sites in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Amber Fredenburg, MSc in Forestry

The description is Pollinator communities, although extremely important to functioning and productive natural and agricultural ecosystems, are now reported to be declining. Northwestern Ontario is highly understudied and needs a study to obtain baseline data on bee species diversity. Amber’s study will be to obtain an inventory of native bee species and the flowers they are collected on, as well as examine and compare native bee populations from an agricultural site and two natural sites in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The broader impacts of this study will assess the state of insect biodiversity and provide an opportunity for future surveys to compare bee species range extensions or shrinkages that will further conservation effort.

If you are interested in Medical School, here is an event for you! Join us to know more about the MCAT exam and Medical School application process! Get tips from student’s sxperience with MCAT and med school application!

This is your chance to visit our campus and discover university life at Lakehead. Preview the different courses offered at Lakehead; discover the support services available for students on campus; start learning about university preparations; and win great Lakehead prizes!

Join us for the Education Career Fair at Heritage Place!

Local, regional, national and international school boards and teacher recruitment agencies will be on campus to meet students and upcoming graduates interested in teaching-related employment opportunities. Over 20 employers, school boards and teaching agencies will be on campus.

All students are welcome.

Hello Everyone,

Please join the department for the upcoming Thesis Proposal Defense:

Student: Kristy Kowatch
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Time: 12-2
Location: ATAC-3004

Thesis Title: Development and evaluation of a transdiagnostic group intervention for First Nations' youth.

Supervisor: Dr. Chris Mushquash
2nd reader: Dr. Aislin Mushquash
GSC Chair: Dr. Dwight Mazmanian

The Roy Coran Big Band will be holding its next concert entitled "Swinging Cinema" on Saturday, February 29 at 7:30pm at the Da Vinci Centre.

A portion of the concert ticket sales will be directed to the Roy Coran Memorial Scholarship that will benefit an aspiring student enrolled in the Music Program at Lakehead University.

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Music World Academy (623-8821) or Valente's Music (626-3499).

Wondering how to crack the Canadian job market? Don’t know how to “sell” yourself? This workshop will give you the knowledge you need to guide the development of your professional brand based on your unique story. This will be a lively interactive discussion led by a successful entrepreneur and communications guru. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Stephanie Ash, Founder/President/CEO at Firedog Communication

Founded in 2003, Firedog has become a regional and national award winning company serving clients across Ontario and beyond.

Stephanie has a passion for Northern Ontario and believes in the growth potential of the region. This passion is reflected in her enthusiasm, work ethic and desire to build long-standing relationships with clients and the community.

For the past 52 years, researchers have been conducting whole-lake experiments at the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area to understand human impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

These experiments have provided often unexpected results, and have had a major hand in shaping environmental policy both in Canada and around the globe.  

“But why do we need to do experiments in a whole lake? Why can’t you do them in a lab?”, you might ask. Dr. Michael Rennie, Associate Professor at Lakehead University and Research Fellow at the Experimental Lakes Area will explain why, and review some of the experiments (and policy impacts) of both past and ongoing experiments. Join Dr. Rennie for this free In Conversation talk at 2 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25 in the Mary JL Black Community Program Room.