Everyone is welcome to attend this annual event.  Join members of the Lakehead University's Elders Council as they share traditional teachings and showcase various traditional activities. Local Indigenous artisans will also demonstrate different art forms.  Participants can sample pickerel, moose, wild rice, blueberry jam and various teas.  We will also harvest the medicines from Gitigaan.  This event is an opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture through teachings shared by Indigenous community members while celebrating the change of season!

Looking for information about Lakehead University's Indigenous Student Services Centre? Unsure about services provided or how we can assist in making your transition to university seamless? Join us to meet staff who will share information and answer all of your questions.

Select the session that works for you and be sure to register today!

Session 4 - Tues, Sept 1, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

GITIGAAN  SUMMER GARDENING DAYS

10:00AM to 12:00PM

Sweat Lodge Site

Weather permitting (cancelled if it rains)

Join ISSC for a relaxing time in the garden!

Enjoy the summer season and the outdoors.

Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Everyone is welcome.

Come visit the National Indigenous People Day Powwow on June 21, 2026 at Anemki Wajiw Powwow Grounds (Mount McKay).

Sunrise Ceremony  with Elder John Gagnon - 5:30am

Opening Ceremonies - 12pm

Grand Entry - 1pm

Feast - 5pm

Parking is located at Fort William First Nation Arena with Bus Services to the Powwow grounds

GITIGAAN  SUMMER GARDENING DAYS

EVERY FRIDAY DURING THE SUMMER (with the exception of July 3rd)

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM 

Sweat Lodge Site

Weather permitting (cancelled if it rains)

Join ISSC for a relaxing time in the garden!

Enjoy the summer season and the outdoors.

Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Everyone is welcome.

Come and celebrate the summer season with us!

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes will share a smudge, songs, and teachings with a light lunch.

Everyone is welcome!

Looking for information about Lakehead University's Indigenous Student Services Centre? Unsure about services provided or how we can assist in making your transition to university seamless? Join us to meet staff who will share information and answer all of your questions.

Select the session that works for you and be sure to register today!

Session 3 - Wed, Aug 26, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Session 4 - Tues, Sept 1, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Looking for information about Lakehead University's Indigenous Student Services Centre? Unsure about services provided or how we can assist in making your transition to university seamless? Join us to meet staff who will share information and answer all of your questions.

Select the session that works for you and be sure to register today!

Registrants must use their Lakehead email address to register and join the session

Session 2 - Tues, Aug 25, 2026 12 - 1pm (Zoom)

Register in advance for this meeting here

Zoom link will be shared after you register

Session 3 - Wed, Aug 26, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Session 4 - Tues, Sept 1, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Looking for information about Lakehead University's Indigenous Student Services Centre? Unsure about services provided or how we can assist in making your transition to university seamless? Join us to meet staff who will share information and answer all of your questions.

Select the session that works for you and be sure to register today!

Registrants must use their Lakehead email address to register and join the session

Session 1 - Tues, June 16, 2026 4 - 5pm (Zoom)

Register in advance for this meeting here 

Zoom link will be shared after you register

Session 2 - Tues, Aug 25, 2026 12 - 1pm (Zoom)

Register in advance for this meeting here

Zoom link will be shared after you register

Session 3 - Wed, Aug 26, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Session 4 - Tues, Sept 1, 2026 12 - 1pm (in-person)

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007

Join us on Friday, June 12th for our tobacco planting ceremony with Elder Sheila De Corte.

Everyone Welcome!