Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance - Hynes

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 13, 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: 
coordinator.issc@lakeheadu.ca

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 13th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Monday, November 17th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, November 26th - 12 pm to 4 pm


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