Elder Tipi Talk with Elder Sheila De Corte

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

12:00 pm - 1 :00 pm

Agora Circle

(Rain location Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge - UC1007A)

Join Elder Sheila De Corte to learn more about reconciliation and what it means for all of us.

Light refreshments provided.

Everyone is welcome. 

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Friday, September 29th, 2023 

3:00 pm 

Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site 

Elder GENE NOWEGEJICK, will be conducting a Sweat Lodge Ceremony on Friday, September 29th, 2023 starting at 3 pm at the Lakehead University Sweat Lodge site. Wear loose clothing, such as t-shirts, shorts and long skirts. Be sure to bring a towel. Participants are encouraged to bring the Elder a tobacco offering which is available at ISSC (UC1007). If you are on your moon time you must not participate in the Sweat Lodge Ceremony or handle ceremonial items.

For more information contact Yolanda Twance, ISSC Coordinator at 807-343-8010 Ext. 8084 or coordinator.issc@lakheadu.ca.

Métis 101 with Melody Chislett-Morris Métis Nation of Ontario

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

12:00 pm to 3:00

Faculty Lounge

Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend to learn about the Métis Nation and the programs and services available.

Light refreshments

EVERYONE WELCOME

TRC Survivors Flag Raising

Elder-in-Residence Tipi Talk & TRC Calls to Action

Join Ernie Sandy, Elder-in-Residence, to learn more about reconciliation and what it means for all of us.

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Tipi (behind Simcoe Hall Building)
Campus: Lakehead University Orillia | 500 University Ave., Orillia

Questions? Contact:
Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator
E: orillia.ii@lakeheadu.ca | T: 705-330-4010 ext. 2018

MAADAADIZI

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Marina Park Festival Area

The Indigenous Student Services Centre, in conjunction with Oshki-Pimache-O-Win; the Wenjack Education Institute, Confederation College, Seven Generations Education Institute, Matawa Post-Secondary Education, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, and Eabametoong First Nation are excited to host Maadaadizi 2023 which means starts a journey in the Ojibwe language.  This in-person orientation event will be held at Marina Park on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have set aside this special day to welcome post-secondary Indigenous students and their families to their respective institutions and to the City of Thunder Bay.
 
The day will include musical performances by First Nation artists Ernest Monias, Nick Sherman, and Sara Kae. Information booths by various organizations will be set-up, children’s activities, prizes and refreshments will be available. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there, rain or shine!

Bead a pin for Orange Shirt Day

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

11 am to 1 pm

Agora

Join us to create an Orange Shirt Day beaded pin. All material will be provided.

"Are universities meeting the challenge of reconciliation?"

A Conversation with Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Thursday, September 28, 2023

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - via Zoom

Register for this talk click here. 

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

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux served as Vice Provost for Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University for three years. Effective September 2016 she was appointed as the 1st Indigenous Chair for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada for Lakehead University and continues to develop pathways forward to reconciliation across Canada.

Fall Harvest 

Saturday, September 16, 2023

11:00 am to 2:00 pm 

Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site 

Join the Lakehead University Elders to learn cultural teachings and sample traditional foods.

Pickerel donated by the Thunder Bay and District Métis Council

Everyone welcome. 

Welcome to Lakehead University!

Open House

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Let's visit and have lunch. Meet staff and learn about everything the Indigenous Student Services Centre has to offer this year! 

Prize draws for attendees. 

Everyone Welcome!