Elections Canada Inspiring Democracy

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

Elections Canada Inspiring Democracy

Learn more about:

How voting rights have evolved through time

How to register and vote

How to work at a federal election

Join us in the Indigenous Student Services Lounge

Wednesday, March 28th from 12:00  to 1:00PM

Pipe Ceremony & Teachings with Elder Gene Nowegejick

Event Date: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

Pipe Ceremony & Teachings

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Indigenous Student Services Centre is pleased to provide students with the opportunity to attend a pipe ceremony and teachings. Elder Gene Nowegejick will conduct a pipe ceremony and share his knowledge.

Light refreshments will be available.

Everyone welcome.

OpenText Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

OpenText Information Session

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag (UC1007A)

Attendance prizes and refreshments! 

Attend to find out more about Indigenous Internship opportunities currently available through OpenText.

Join last year's Indigenous student interns who will be at the session to speak with you about their work experiences and answer all your questions,

For more information contact: Yolanda Twance, Coordinator at coordinator.issc@lakeheadu.ca 

Spring Feast

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact E-mail: 

Spring Feast 

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm 

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A 

Join us for a celebration of the change of season with Elder Sheila DeCorte who will share traditional teachings. 

All students are welcome!

Take a break from studying to enjoy traditional food and visit with fellow students. 

POSTPONED TILL LATER DATE - Graduate Student Speaker Series - Tashya Orasi

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

* This speaker is postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. 

 

Sharing Stories and Learning from Each Other

Indigenous Graduate Speaker Series 

The Indigenous Student Services Centre is pleased to share this inspiring student speaker series. 

Tasha Orasi - Joint PhD in Educational Studies - Specialization in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 12 pm to 1 pm EST

via Zoom

Please click here to pre-register.  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining.

Everyone is welcome to attend. 

 

Tashya Orasi

OpenText Information Session - Thunder Bay Campus

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
via Zoom & Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8085
Event Contact E-mail: 

OpenText Information Session 

Your chance to learn about the Indigenous OpenText Internships

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 - 12:00 PM TO 1:00 PM
VIA ZOOM
Register in advance for this meeting:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM - IN-PERSON
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007
 
Information networking for Indigenous students and Indigenous reps/employers.
 
For more information contact: Yolanda Twance, Coordinator at coordinator.issc@lakeheadu.ca

Lunch & Learn: Indigenous OpenText Internships Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqfu2uqDorHNQmlJ0n9PfqQIDmkHGLyJtV
Event Contact Name: 
Mercedes Jacko
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2018
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lunch & Learn: Indigenous OpenText Internships Information Session

Join us for a pizza lunch and the opportunity to learn about the Indigenous OpenText Internships that are available to Indigenous students!

 

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: OA3007 or pre-register to join us virtually

Campus: Orillia 

 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqfu2uqDorHNQmlJ0n9PfqQIDmk...

 *After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

If you have any questions, please connect with Mercedes Jacko (she/they), Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator

E: orillia.ii@lakeheadu.ca | T: 705-330-4010 ext. 2018

Indigenous Recruitment in the Federal Public Service

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8085
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you interested in Summer Student or Full Time job opportunities with the Federal Government? Have you considered working for the departments of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)? Join Human Resources Advisors from CIRNAC for an info session to learn more about what it is like to work for the departments, explore current opportunities available to all students and targeted opportunities open to Indigenous students, and how to apply to a job.

Throughout the session, the Advisors will be reviewing the following:

  • Student employment opportunities
  • Full time Job opportunities post graduation
  • Tips and tricks to navigating a job posting
  • Details to include when applying for a job with the Government of Canada

You will also be able to ask questions and view available opportunities such as:

 

To join the session on March 14, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST, click on the following link: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/94913311536?pwd=WWd1cjh2TTlzWDlpNW9qRTRpeGRadz09

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law Information Session

March 15th - 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Indigenous Student Services Centre, Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC 1007

Thinking about going to Law School? Plan to join this information session and visit law.lakeheadu.ca for more details about their JD Program, innovative curriculum, and regional mandates.

Visit law.lakeheadu.ca for more details about our JD program, our innovative curriculum, and our regional mandates.

LUNSA 33rd Annual Powwow

Event Date: 
Sunday, March 12, 2023 - 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
CJ Sanders Fieldhosue
Event Contact Name: 
Jordan Thompson-Vankoughnett, LUNSA President
Event Contact E-mail: 

LUNSA 33rd Annual Powwow 

The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting
their 33 rd Annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 10-12, 2023. 
 
LUNSA is honoured to have Hope Lake as the Host Drum.Lakehead University
students and the Thunder Bay community will gather together in celebration of
Indigenous culture and dance.  
 
Warm-ups will be held on Friday, March 10 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Grand Entry is
scheduled for 12 pm and 6 pm on Saturday, March 11 with a Traditional Feast being
served at 4:00 pm and the powwow will wrap up for the day at 9:00 pm.  Grand Entry is
set for 11 am on Sunday, March 12 with the powwow ending at 4 pm.
 
LUNSA is a volunteer LUSU club.  Its goals are to promote the spirit of unity among
Indigenous students at Lakehead University through social, cultural, and recreational
events in addition to promoting cultural awareness between club members and the
greater Lakehead University student population.
 
The annual powwow is LUNSA’s signature event that showcases tremendous talent and
entertainment, free of charge, while reinforcing traditional aspects of Indigenous culture
such as drumming, dancing, singing, and giving thanks. 
Everyone is welcome to attend!

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