Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 2nd as Lakehead University celebrates the ninth annual Giving Tuesday-a global movement of generosity and giving back.

Giving Tuesday directly supports our students through scholarships, bursaries, and awards. Over the years, your contributions have helped create new student awards, and dozens more continue to be supported annually, making higher education accessible for those who need it most.

How You Can Get Involved

1. Make a Donation
Every gift matters. Donations can be made online beginning at 12:01 a.m. on December 2nd through our Giving Tuesday portal: donate.lakeheadu.ca

2. Spread the Word
Share the spirit of Giving Tuesday with your network. Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to get involved.

3. Be a Social Media Champion
Share our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to help amplify our message.

Come out and support Lakehead University Thunderwolves Hockey as they face off against the Laurier Golden Hawks.

Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex

$5 + HST/person
(100% of proceeds support Athletic Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards)

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/alumni-events/thunderwolves-hockey/

Come out and support Lakehead University Thunderwolves Hockey as they face off against the University of Toronto!

Saturday, November 29, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Varsity Centre & Arena

$5 + HST/person
(100% of proceeds support Athletic Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards)

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/alumni-events/thunderwolves-hockey/

Dr. Gerald Walton
Date: Thurs. Nov. 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Agora, Lakehead Thunder Bay campus + Live stream

Bullying is a problem everyone keeps talking about—in the news, in schools, and in research—yet real, lasting solutions remain out of reach. Drawing on more than 20 years of research and lived experience, Dr. Gerald Walton shows how bullying is tied to bigger social and political forces, leading him to a tough conclusion: bullying is here to stay. In this session, Walton invites participants to confront hard truths while considering pathways of resistance and change. 

Dr. Gerald Walton is a sociologist whose research, teaching, and activism focus on how privilege works—and how it can be channelled to support equity for marginalized groups. He often describes himself as both an insider and outsider, a perspective that fuels his commitment to social and institutional change. Recognized with awards for teaching and mentorship, Dr. Walton is also known for his scholarship on bullying and has published widely, including the edited collection, The Gay Agenda: Claiming Space, Identity and Justice (2014) and the co-authored book, Being Boys: Shaping Gender Norms to Weaken Rape Culture (2021).

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSrZc6tRfp5gBRyAteCNFLb2wM1B9x...

Join us for Lakehead Night @ the Toronto Marlies game!

Ticket includes game, followed by a pizza reception, free skate on Marlies ice, and prizes!

$25/person (delivered electronically)

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/events/toronto-marlies/

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
Date: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: OA 1033, Lakehead Orillia campus + Live stream

The Repatriation of the Canadian Constitution in 1982 launched a dialogue in this country unparalleled anywhere else – from the Oka Crisis of 1990, RCAP in 1991, to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report in 2015 and the MMIWG Final Report in 2019, to our 4th National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in 2025, Canadians are beginning to understand Indigenous Peoples are important to our national identity.

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux served as Vice Provost Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University for three years and was appointed as the first Indigenous Chair for Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University in 2016. She was inducted as a “Honourary Witness” by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2014 and is Chair of the Governing Circle for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba. 

Cynthia is a faculty member at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and continues to offer public education and training on Indigenous history, governance and healing across Canada. She is a member and resident of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation and has dedicated her life to building bridges of understanding. She sees endless merit in bringing people from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds together to engage in practical dialogue and applied research initiatives.

Presented in partnership with Lakehead University's CELL/TALL programming.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTacvoCC3zbSwxQ6iPFpq0Ofr2Eq76...

It's back! Join us for The Great Wolfie Hunt 2025, taking place from October 1-26th

It's our one-of-a-kind online scavenger hunt with a twist - you can participate from anywhere in the world using the GooseChase App!

Connect with fellow students and grads who are strategizing and competing to track down Wolfie. Gather your friends, family or co-workers and form teams to tackle this thrilling quest together or journey alone!

Best of all, participation is completely free! All you need is your smartphone and download the GooseChase app to begin your journey. Once you're on the app, complete missions and earn points as you progress through the hunt.

REGISTER HERE TO GET YOUR SPECIAL CODE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv2jhm8kRxlsug0WQDXcmjYgY16wEy...

For a complete listing of events and to register, visit: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/alumni/events/homecoming