Weweni Zhichge: Building Community Research Together Through Hide-Tanning (Panel Discussion)

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 11:30am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
CASES Atrium
Event Contact Name: 
Stacey Pawluk
Event Contact E-mail: 

About the Event

This event is a panel discussion bringing together Lakehead researchers and community partners to discuss building healthy research relationships, hide-tanning as a resurgent practice, the importance of Indigenous-led land-based learning, and bringing Anishinaabe ways of knowing and being into university spaces. It is hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

 

Panelists

Dr. Larissa Speak is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Mino-waabandan Inaakonigewinan Indigenous Law and Justice Institute at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. She is a member of Fort William First Nation with both Anishinaabe and settler roots. Her work focuses on Anishinaabe law and practices through community engagement and land-based practices.

Dr. Leigh Potvin (she/they) is an Associate Professor in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. She is a settler scholar from Thunder Bay. Her work focuses on settler colonialism and equity recreation/outdoor spaces.

Registration

To register for this event, please click here.

Traditional Teachings with Elder Sheila De Corte

Event Date: 
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaagang - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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 & Teachings

Event Date: 
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 11:30am EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8085
Event Contact E-mail: 

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!

Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8085
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).

*** 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

Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakin Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
(807) 343-8010 ext. 8085
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, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Kindinawemaaganag - UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
(807) 343-8010 ext. 8085
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).

Tuesday, January 13th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 21st - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
(807) 343-8010 ext. 8085
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, January 21st - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, January 28th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Welcome Back OPEN HOUSE

Event Date: 
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 1:25pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8085
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

Pages