Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Friday, September 27, 2024

3:00 pm 

Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site 

Elder GENE NOWEGEJICK, will be conducting a Sweat Lodge Ceremony on Friday, September 27th, 2024 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.

About the Speaker

Miranda Jimmy is a passionate Edmontonian and member of Thunderchild First Nation. She is a community connector, a fierce defender of truth, and is committed to the spirt and intent of the Treaty relationship. She has training in arts and cultural management, conflict resolution and negotiation, and communications. She has made a career in the arts and heritage sector, working with many different non-profit organizations, Nations, governments, and private businesses. For more than 10 years, Miranda has been elevating the voice of Indigenous Peoples impacted by colonial institutions, like Indian Hospitals, and supporting them in accessing their own archival records. 

Hot Dog & S’mores Indigenous Student Family Night

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024

4 PM to 7 PM

Sweat Lodge Site

You and your family are invited for a campfire with hotdogs and s'mores. Bring your children, your parents, your granny, your cousin...anyone you'd like! Take some time to kick back and meet new friends.

To register for this talk, please click on the following link

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldeqqrTspHdG8jBqMvKNUQR_p5...

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

About the Speaker

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. 

BEAD A PIN FOR ORANGE SHIRT DAY

Thursday, September 26th, 2024

11 am to 1 pm

Agora

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

Human Trafficking Presentation

Learn what you need to know in order to stay safe.

Session presented by Ontario Native Women's Association

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Registration required as space is limited.

To register scan QR code below or email counsellor.issc@lakeheadu.ca

1st Year Students Meet Your Mentor

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

4:30-6:30 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

We all get by with a little help from our friends!

If you think you would benefit from having a friend with a little campus savvy, stop by the ISSC to meet them.

There will be fun and games and maybe some music!

For more information email counsellor.issc@lakeheadu.ca

Fall Harvest 

Saturday, September 21, 2024

11 am to 2 pm

Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site

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

Everyone Welcome! 

For more information contact: Sheila Pelletier-Demerah at adm.issc@lakeheadu.ca

Campus Walk

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

12 pm TO 1 pm

Meet at ISSC - UC1007

Let's go for a walk to the Sweat Lodge site!

For more information email counsellor.issc@lakeheadu.ca