GITIGAAN SUMMER GARDENING DAYS

Event Date: 
Friday, July 10, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, July 17, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, July 24, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, August 7, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, August 14, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Friday, August 28, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Sweat Lodge Site
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

National Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow

Event Date: 
Sunday, June 21, 2026 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay)
Event Contact Name: 
Shannon Young
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

Event Date: 
Friday, June 19, 2026 - 2:30pm EDT
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

Summer Feast

Event Date: 
Monday, June 22, 2026 - 11:30am to 12:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag (UC 1007)
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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!

Welcome Gathering

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag (UC 1007)
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

Welcome Gathering

Event Date: 
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag (UC 1007)
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

Welcome Gathering

Event Date: 
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

Welcome Gathering

Event Date: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GITIGAAN Tobacco Planting Ceremony

Event Date: 
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Sweat Lodge Site
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010
Event Contact E-mail: 

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

Everyone Welcome!

GITIGAAN SOIL PREP & PLANTING DAY

Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact E-mail: 

GITIGAAN SOIL PREP - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

PLANTING DAY - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Sweat Lodge Site 

Weather permitting (cancelled if it rains)

ISSC invites you to connect with the land at Gitigaan.

We’re continuing our spring clean-up and preparing the garden for the upcoming planting and growing season. If you’d like to try your hand at tilling, enjoy some time outdoors, and help bring the garden back to life, this is your chance.

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

Everyone is welcome!

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