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, March 10th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Thursday, March 12th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Tuesday, March 24th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Wednesday, March 25th - 12 pm to 4 pm

Métis Leather Beaded Canoe Workshop

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag – UC1007A 

Come make a leather beaded canoe keychain with our Métis Student Liaison. 

Light lunch provided, all are welcome! 

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, March 5th, 2026 - 12 pm to 4 pm

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives Orillia Campus is excited to share that we are partnering with Georgian College and BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin to bring the Snow Crusted Moon Drum Social to the community! Join us for this vibrant gathering where music becomes a universal language and community comes alive!

Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Time: 4-9pm
Location: Georgian College Barrie Campus,
One Georgian Drive / GYM (J Building) = Complimentary Parking!!!

Rooted in First Nations, Inuit and Metis tradition, this experience honours the language, stories, and shared culture carried through song and dance.

Tap into the heartbeat of our nation as we come together at this community event. Drum Socials create a welcoming space to explore how culture and dance connect us all.

Celebrate Culture. Everyone is welcome!

We are thrilled to welcome

MC: Allan Manitowabi
Invited Drums: Ashunyung Singers, Eagle Flight Singers & Snake Island Singers

Haudenosaunee Singers: Terry and Lucina Sahanatien, Wahta Territory

Inuit Singer: Muckpaloo Ipeelie, Iqaluit, Nu

+ Métis Jigger:  Basile Dorian.

Everyone is welcome, no registration is required.

​If you have any questions, please direct them to Vanessa the Georgian events coordinator – see her contact below:

Vanessa Partridge

Special Events Coordinator, Indigenous Services at Georgian

vanessa.partridge@georgiancollege.ca

249.388.0328 

Sharing Stories and Learning from Each Other

Indigenous Graduate Speaker Series 

Teagan Neufeld

Master of Clinical Psychology

Thursday, March 26, 2026

12 pm to 1 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Light refreshments provided.

Sharing Stories and Learning from Each Other

Indigenous Graduate Speaker Series 

Abbey Radford

PhD Clinical Psychology

Thursday, March 12, 2026

12 pm to 1 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Light refreshments provided.

Sharing Stories and Learning from Each Other

Indigenous Graduate Speaker Series 

Rachel Johnson

Master of Environmental Studies

Thursday, March 19, 2026

12 pm to 1 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Light refreshments provided.

Sharing Stories and Learning from Each Other

Indigenous Graduate Speaker Series 

Brandon Chevrier

Master of Education in Education for Change

Thursday, March 5, 2026

12 pm to 1 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A

Light refreshments provided.

Lakehead University's Office of Indigenous Initiatives invites you to visit us for our Indigenous Craft Market on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during Research and Innovation Week on the Orillia campus. We hope you can join us for this great opportunity in supporting Indigenous-made craft, artwork and wares from Indigenous craft vendors and artists.

Indigenous Students Association – 36th Annual Powwow 

Join us for a powerful weekend of culture, community, and celebration at Lakehead University! All are welcome to come together in a good way. 

Location: Lakehead University Hangar
Dates: March 13–15

Master of Ceremonies: Todd Genno – Bligtigong Nishnaabeg
Arena Director: Dustin Gagne – Bligtigong Nishnaabeg
Spiritual Advisor: Carmela Moses – Bligtigong Nishnaabeg
Host Drum: Walking Bear – Ginoogaming First Nation

Head Dancers
• Women’s Head Dancer: Nevaeh Morriseau – Animiki Wajiw Nishnaabeg
• Men’s Head Dancer: Adam Hubbard – Whitesand First Nation

Powwow Schedule
Friday
• Warm-Ups – 6:00 PM

Saturday
• Grand Entry – 12:00 PM
• Traditional Feast – 5:00 PM
• Grand Entry – 6:00 PM

Sunday
• Grand Entry – 12:00 PM

Come celebrate, dance, feast, and connect with community. We look forward to welcoming you!