Hide Scraping

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
957 Oliver Road (Lot 5) Niijii House
Event Contact Name: 
Denise Baxter

đŸȘ¶Â HIDE SCRAPING DAYS! đŸȘ¶
Come join us for community, learning, and hands-on hide work!

📅 Tuesday, Dec. 2 & Wednesday, Dec. 3
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Lakehead University — 957 Oliver Road (Lot 5)
đŸ˜ïžÂ NIIJII House

Everyone is welcome. Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your good energy!

 

Hide Scraping

Event Date: 
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
957 Oliver Road (Lot 5) Niijii House
Event Contact Name: 
Denise Baxter
Event Contact E-mail: 

đŸȘ¶Â HIDE SCRAPING DAYS! đŸȘ¶
Come join us for community, learning, and hands-on hide work!

📅 Tuesday, Dec. 2 & Wednesday, Dec. 3
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Lakehead University — 957 Oliver Road (Lot 5)
đŸ˜ïžÂ NIIJII House

Everyone is welcome. Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your good energy!

 

Indigenous Waterviews - An Anthology of Story, Song and Protocol for Water Ethics

Event Date: 
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Carlotta Ellison
Event Contact E-mail: 
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is inviting you to a unique opportunity for connection and learning on December 5th 2:00pm to 4:30pm to celebrate the book launch of Indigenous Waterviews, an anthology centred around Indigenous Water Environments. This important work explores the profound relationship Indigenous peoples and communities have with water. Associate Professor Dr. Juan Sanchez Martinez will be facilitating a book reading with other Indigenous knowledge holders and scholars at Lakehead's Orillia campus on December 5th in Orsi Family Learning Commons. Virtual attendance is available for all communities and individuals at the following link:
 
 

Winter Market

Event Date: 
Friday, November 28, 2025 - 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
Agora
Event Contact Name: 
Daanis Pelletier
Event Contact E-mail: 

WINTER MARKET

Join us for a cozy and vibrant Winter Market, proudly hosted by the Lakehead University Indigenous Students' Association!
Come explore unique crafts, handmade goods, and seasonal treasures in the Agora on November 27th and 28th, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day.

Everyone is welcome—come support local vendors, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and find the perfect winter gifts!

Winter Market

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
Agora
Event Contact Name: 
Daanis Pelletier
Event Contact E-mail: 

WINTER MARKET

Join us for a cozy and vibrant Winter Market, proudly hosted by the Lakehead University Indigenous Students' Association!
Come explore unique crafts, handmade goods, and seasonal treasures in the Agora on November 27th and 28th, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day.

Everyone is welcome—come support local vendors, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and find the perfect winter gifts!

 

Beaded Poinsettia Earring Workshop

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

✹ Beaded Poinsettia Earring Workshop ✹

Thursday, November 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag – UC1007

Join our MĂ©tis liaisons, Brooke and Darla, for a festive and creative hands-on workshop! đŸŒș
Come learn how to bead beautiful poinsettia-inspired earrings—perfect for the holiday season or as a meaningful handmade gift.

Enjoy light refreshments, good company, and a relaxing afternoon of crafting.
Everyone is welcome—students of all skill levels! 🎄✹

 

CANCELLED - Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Indigenous Student Services Centre is honoured to welcome Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, who is available to meet with students, staff, and faculty for individual or small group teachings.

Elder Beatrice is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. A traditional women’s dancer who crafts her own regalia, she also carries the grandmother pipe and serves as a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer, and drummer. She generously shares teachings on Hand Drumming, the Medicine Wheel, Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings. 

You are invited to visit Elder Beatrice in the Elders Room, located in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge (UC1007).

Wednesday, November 26th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Indigenous Student Services Centre is honoured to welcome Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, who is available to meet with students, staff, and faculty for individual or small group teachings.

Elder Beatrice is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. A traditional women’s dancer who crafts her own regalia, she also carries the grandmother pipe and serves as a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer, and drummer. She generously shares teachings on Hand Drumming, the Medicine Wheel, Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings. 

You are invited to visit Elder Beatrice in the Elders Room, located in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge (UC1007).

Thursday, November 20th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, November 26th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Louis Riel Day

Event Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 11:30am EST
Event Location: 
The Study - Side room
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 
Come celebrate Louis Riel Day with us at a Lunch, Learn & Traditional Métis Activities event!
 
📅 Friday, November 15th
đŸ•°ïž 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 The Study – Side Room
 
Everyone welcome! 
 
Enjoy a delicious lunch, learn about Métis culture and history, and take part in hands-on traditional activities.
Let’s honour the legacy of Louis Riel together! 
 
#LouisRielDay #MétisNationOfOntario #InfiniteReach #MétisPride #Community #Culture #Heritage #lakeheadindigenous

Pipe Ceremony & Teachings

Event Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

Pipe Ceremony & Teachings

Friday, November 21st, 2025 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.

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