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Nov 9	Lakehead University hosting Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit (Thunder Bay) Lakehead hosted an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit opening on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Agora – with speakers from the University and invited guests.
Nov 6	The Fall 2023 Journey Magazine has arrived! (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Check out some of the compelling stories featured in the Fall issue.
Nov 3	APLU names Lakehead as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, today the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) designated Lakehead University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University.
Oct 30	Department of History Members Recognized for Rosies of the North Historical Website (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Creators of the Rosies of the North website documenting the experience of women workers at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant at the Lakehead during the Second World War have been honored by being inducted into the City of Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month exhibit.
Oct 25	Lakehead University launches a reusable container program with Montreal’s Cano Co. (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University launched a reusable container program in dining facilities on its Thunder Bay campus on October 25.
Oct 23	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The Research and Innovation Bulletin is distributed weekly every Tuesday by the Office of Research Services and includes information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
Oct 23	Lakehead Orillia faculty participating in UNESCO DCMET Symposium (Orillia) Sessions will focus on global citizenship, climate communication, Indigenous knowledge and data governance.
Oct 16	Lake Superior Living Labs Network Newsletter (October 2023) (Thunder Bay) Check out the latest Lake Superior Living Labs Network (LSLLN) newsletter for updates on our recent activity.
Oct 16	Social Work Prof Wins Education Award (Thunder Bay) Dr. David Tranter, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work was named the 2023 recipient of the Ontario Principal's Council Outstanding Contribution to Education Award.
Oct 12	Living Well With Dementia conference on Oct. 15 and 16 will inspire hope (Thunder Bay) Register now for this upcoming conference.
Oct 11	Lakehead University researchers secure more than $650,000 in SSHRC grants (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Five research projects at Lakehead University received more than $650,000 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Oct 10	Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) October E-blast Newsletter! (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Check out CERAH's monthly update of news, events, and resources related to aging & health.
Oct 10	Teaching and Learning Week 2023 - GENERATIVE AI: Responsible Uses of AI for Teaching and Learning (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Register now for Teaching and Learning Week 2023!
Oct 10	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The Research and Innovation Bulletin is distributed weekly every Tuesday by the Office of Research Services and includes information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
Oct 10	Canada invests in Thunder Bay projects to clean up and protect the Great Lakes (Thunder Bay) The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, $663,500 in funding under the Freshwater Action Plan for six projects that will support region-specific actions to restore water quality and ecosystem health
Oct 6	Lakehead University hosting Homecoming Weekend Oct. 12 to 14 (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Alumni Homecoming Weekend is the biggest event of the year and it's quickly approaching.
Sep 28	New Bora Laskin Faculty of Law mural honours residential school survivors and the children who did not return home (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law unveiled a mural designed by Neechee Studio that serves to honour the children who did not return home, residential school survivors, and to illustrate the ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation
Sep 25	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The Research and Innovation Bulletin is distributed weekly every Tuesday by the Office of Research Services and includes information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
Sep 25	Register now for Recentering Food Law and Policy: Connecting People and Place (Thunder Bay) We are very excited to announce that registration for our 7th conference – Recentering Food Law and Policy: Connecting People and Place – is now open.
Sep 25	David Johnston headlining a fireside chat at the Lakehead University Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting on Oct. 2 (Thunder Bay) The Right Honourable David Johnston will headline a fireside chat at the Lakehead University Alumni Association’s annual general meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 at 6 pm in the Agora.

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