The WCL (Wrestling Canada Lutte) USPORTS Invitational Championships are a national-level wrestling event that brings together top student-athletes from across Canada to compete at the highest level of USPORTS wrestling.
As a highlight of the competitive season, the championships offer an opportunity to showcase elite Canadian wrestling while engaging a passionate local community. The event is designed to deliver a memorable, professional experience for athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators, while promoting excellence in Canadian wrestling.

Both days will also be streamed on CBC Gem.

To purchase a weekend pass, visit: https://luathletics.lakeheadu.ca/GuestPass/GetProducts

Join us as we celebrate Lakehead's 21st Annual Research & Innovation Week with greetings from local dignitaries. This will be followed by our President's Public Lecture Series talk by Dr. Sarah Olutola, Associate Professor and a member of the Royal Society of Canada, "Talking About Racism During Turbulent Times". 

Dr. Olutola will lead a frank discussion about how the current political climate necessitates a re-examination of how we think about racism and what we can do about it. Presented in partnership with #ITSTARTS and Research & Innovation Week, this event underscores our shared commitment to advancing dialogue, scholarship, and tangible change.

Dr. Sarah Olutola is a public writer, novelist, and academic. As an Associate Professor and a member of the Royal Society of Canada, her current research concerns Black literature and Black popular media. As a public intellectual, she has written for publications such as The Walrus, CBC, and The Washington Post.

REGISTER NOW: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKy84bjq6Y0mRpTKDcdpur65EvWNCi...

In celebration of Black History Month, Lakehead University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to join us for a special presentation, headlined by CBC’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

This public event will feature a fireside chat between Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of CBC’s daily arts, entertainment, and pop culture show Commotion, and Lakehead Chancellor Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell.

Grounded in the theme "Black Identity in Canada and What It Means for Young People in an Ever-Radicalized World", the conversation will explore how culture, media, and storytelling shape identity, challenge stereotypes, and influence how young people see themselves and their futures.

Elamin will reflect on his experience as a newcomer to Canada, having immigrated from Sudan at age 12, and on his work in media and cultural commentary. Together, the speakers will consider the responsibility of representation and the evolving role of Black voices in Canadian public life.

This special Black History Month presentation celebrates Lakehead University’s and Thunder Bay’s fast-growing Black community and offers an opportunity to come together for a month of recognition, celebration, reflection, and meaningful conversation.

The event will also be livestreamed.

TO REGISTER:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchJzz5Lj2r9LX1_SfILK-vBFOZGSKH...

Speak with local experts to learn how to use solar photovoltaics in your home!

• Learn about the basics of solar technology
• Explore the Canadian energy rebates
• Speak with local residents who have installed solar photovoltaics
• Visit service provider booths to learn more about the solar supports that they provide

February 24, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Moose Hall - 343 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, ON
No RSVP required

Co-Hosted by Lakehead University's Office of Sustainability and the City of Thunder Bay, as part of Research and Innovation Week 2026!

Lakehead Night at the Barrie Colts is back1

Join the Simcoe County Alumni Chapter to watch the Colts take on the North Bay Battalion overlooking the ice in the comfort of the Horsepower Sports Bar & BBQ Grill.

Tickets are $25 and include light pub fare and a chance to win some great prizes.  Visit us on the concourse for games and more prizes!

To register: https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/alumni-events/lakehead-night-at-the-barrie-colts/

Come out and support Lakehead University Thunderwolves Hockey as they face off against the Western Mustangs.

Saturday, February 7th, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Thompson Arena

$5 + HST/person* (kids under 13 are free!)
*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 Laurier Golden Hawks.

Saturday, January 17, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex

$5 + HST/person* (kids under 13 are free!)
*100% of proceeds support Athletic Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

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