Traditional Teachings with Elder Sheila De Corte

Monday, January 26, 2026

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaagang - UC1007A

Elder Sheila De Corte will share a few teachings from the Medicine Wheel, highlighting specific medicines that support mental health and wellbeing, with a special focus on how we can use them in our own lives.

Light refreshments ~ Everyone Welcome!

Pipe Ceremony and Teachings

Friday, January 30, 2026

12:00 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.

Everyone welcome.

Winter Feast

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Everyone is invited to our annual Winter Feast. A variety of traditional foods will be available. Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes will share traditional teachings.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

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).

*** Monday, January 12th - 11am to 3 pm *** please note change of time

Tuesday, January 13th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 21st - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

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, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

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).

Tuesday, January 13th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 21st - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

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, January 21st - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

If you aren't able to attend in person please join via Webinar 

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UnNblc76R4Saq1DuJD4kSQ

You will receive a confirmation email once you register

Welcome Back Open House 

Thursday, January 8, 2025 

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

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

All students, staff & faculty are welcome to attend.

🪶 HIDE SCRAPING DAYS! 🪶
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)
🏘️ NIIJII House

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