News

2022
Nov
30
Collaborative event discussed what is being done to make Thunder Bay a better place to live
Lakehead University organized a collaborative event today to discuss positive initiatives on social issues affecting Thunder Bay, in partnership with... full story
Nov
22
Announcement of Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives
Congratulations to the Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives
Feb
2
Register now to participate in Black History Month at Lakehead University
Lakehead invites you to celebrate Black History Month throughout February by attending some or all of the University’s online events.
2020
Sep
29
Lakehead University launching its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Lakehead University launched its first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan today, resulting from a year-long process of planning,... full story
Jun
29
Statement from Canadian Law Deans on anti-Black Racism
Members of the Council of Canadian Law Deans stand in solidarity with all who mourn and have denounced examples of systemic racism in Canadian and... full story
Jun
8
Office of Human Rights and Equity visit
If you are a member of the University community and have concerns around human rights or sexual violence and need supports or would like to discuss... full story
Jun
3
Lakehead University’s statement on racism and oppression
Lakehead University stands in solidarity with members of a global movement to denounce racism in all of its forms, against Indigenous, Black, or any... full story
2018
Oct
2
Be an Advisor to the Office of Human Rights and Equity
Jul
6
Interested in being a mentor?
The Office of Human Rights and Equity is holding an information session in Li-5014 TC (5th floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library) on Monday, July... full story
May
18
Sexual and Gender Based Violence Response Policy Training Session
The training is a good way to learn about the Sexual and Gender Based Violence Response Policy, as well as become familiar with the support available... full story
2017
May
15
A new committee has been formed:
The Human Rights Law Student Committee is a new student group at Lakehead University. This committee is being led by Dreeni Geer, the Director of... full story
May
15
Anti-racism committee
This committee is comprised of students, faculty and staff members and plans to be both a safe space for racilalized persons as well as platform for... full story
2016
Apr
28
Lakehead University selects its first Director of Human Rights and Equity
Lakehead University has chosen Dreeni Geer as its first Director of Human Rights and Equity.