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2024
Mar
1
34th Annual Powwow at Lakehead University March 8 to 10
Students, employees and the Thunder Bay community are invited to gather in celebration of Indigenous culture and dance.
2023
Nov
9
Lakehead University hosting Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit
Lakehead hosted an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit opening on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Agora – with speakers from the University and... full story
Sep
15
Lakehead University hosting the Fall Harvest on Sept. 16
Lakehead University is hosting its annual Fall Harvest on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Sweat Lodge site, located near the Wolf Den... full story
Sep
8
Lakehead hosting Truth and Reconciliation events on campus throughout September
Lakehead University is hosting a series of Truth and Reconciliation-themed events in September that will honour survivors of residential schools... full story
Apr
18
University of Manitoba, Lakehead University and University College of the North Partner on Project to Support Indigenous Students in Post-Secondary Science Research, Training and Mentorship
Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced an investment of $1.65 million to build a six-year program... full story
Mar
3
LUNSA hosting 33rd annual Powwow from March 10-12
The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 33rd annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 10-... full story
2022
Nov
4
Lakehead University hosting Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit
Lakehead will host an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 pm in the Agora with speakers from the University and invited guests.
Sep
12
Lakehead University students learned a lot at Stanford’s Indigenous Student Seminar
In August, students from Lakehead University travelled to California to participate in the Indigenous Student Seminar hosted by Stanford University’s... full story
Sep
7
Lakehead unveils Every Child Matters crosswalk and raises Truth and Reconciliation flag
Lakehead University unveiled its new Every Child Matters crosswalk and raised a National Truth and Reconciliation flag on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Jun
27
Tipi at Agora Circle
The Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) has erected the tipi at the Agora Circle for everyone’s enjoyment.
Jun
17
Aki Kikinomakaywin Program Offers Hands-on STEAM Learning Opportunities for Indigenous Youth in Northern Ontario
NORDIK Institute is launching its new Aki Kikinomakaywin (Learning on the land) program, which offers hands-on, Indigenous science, technology,... full story
Jun
15
Lakehead University Orillia hosting a Tipi Raising Gathering on Saturday
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Lakehead University Orillia will host a Tipi Raising Gathering this Saturday, June 18.
May
30
Newly launched Anishinaabe Kendaasiwin Institute supporting Indigenous self-determination in Northwestern Ontario
The Anishinaabe Kendaasiwin Institute (AKI) was launched on Monday, May 30 at Lakehead University.
Apr
20
Lakehead University launches 10-year plan to increase Indigenous language fluency
Lakehead University is embarking on a 10-year initiative that will support the revitalization of Indigenous languages in and around the University.
2021
Dec
13
Ma-Nee Chacaby receives the Community Hero Award
Ma-Nee Chacaby, a Two-Spirit Ojibwa-Cree elder and storyteller, generously shares her skills with the Thunder Bay community.
Oct
29
Lakehead University hosting Treaties Recognition Week from Nov. 1 to 5
“We look forward to celebrating Treaties Recognition Week with students, faculty, and staff at Lakehead University, and with people throughout... full story
Sep
24
OpenText and Lakehead University partner to create internships for Indigenous students
Up to 25 full-time summer internships will be created for Indigenous students studying at the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses through the OpenText... full story
Sep
16
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board and Lakehead University sign MOU to help students realize their dreams
Current and future Grade 4 students from Sioux Mountain Public School in Sioux Lookout will now have the opportunity to enroll in Lakehead’s... full story
Aug
18
Niijii Indigenous Mentorship Program is looking for new volunteers and mentors
Niijii is looking for Lakehead students to volunteer – either virtually from home, or in person on the Thunder Bay campus.
Aug
4
Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit on display at the Intercity Shopping Centre until Aug. 13
The goal of the exhibit, at the Intercity Shopping Centre from Wednesday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 13, is to commemorate Missing and Murdered... full story
Jun
28
Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit opening in August
The goal of the exhibit, which will be at the Thunder Bay Intercity Shopping Centre from Wednesday, August 4 to Wednesday, Aug. 18, is to commemorate... full story
Jun
21
Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit opening soon in Thunder Bay
Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting the Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit, designed to create greater awareness about... full story
Jun
9
Lakehead University professor receives NSERC funding to create coding program for Indigenous youth
A Lakehead University Computer Science professor is receiving a $36,000 PromoScience grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council... full story
Mar
12
LUNSA hosting virtual Powwow
Annual LUNSA powwow will be hosted virtually in 2021, celebrating the theme of resiliency.
Feb
12
Lakehead, Confederation and Canadore sign MOU to develop seamless transfer opportunities for Indigenous students
The presidents from Lakehead University, Confederation College, and Canadore College signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) via Zoom on Friday,... full story
2020
Nov
30
Lakehead University launches Global Indigenous Speaker Series
Lakehead University's Office of Indigenous Initiatives, International and the Department of Indigenous Learning have collaborated to host a Virtual... full story
Jan
9
The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Aboriginal Mentorship Program are looking for Volunteers and Tutors
The Aboriginal Mentorship Program (AMP) matches experienced university students with Indigenous youth to create a positive connection of learning... full story
2019
Dec
16
The Aboriginal Mentorship Program is looking for Volunteers and Tutors
The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Aboriginal Mentorship program is looking for Volunteers and Tutors.
Sep
23
Lakehead University’s In Conversation talks returning to the Thunder Bay Public Library
Lakehead University’s In Conversation talks are returning to the Thunder Bay Public Library with three exciting presentations planned for this... full story
Jul
31
Science Week Introduces Indigenous Youth to Careers in Natural Resources
Fifty-two Indigenous youth from 29 communities are in Thunder Bay this week learning about geo-caching, cartography, sustainable energy,... full story
Mar
5
LUNSA hosting 31st annual Powwow this weekend
The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 31st annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 8-10...
2018
Aug
21
Maadaadizi 2018
Lakehead University's Aboriginal Cultural... full story
Aug
3
Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) stops by the Department of Biology for Water Quality Assessment Activities
May
18
Department of Biology and Aboriginal Mentorship Program Team Up for Experiential Learning
Apr
10
Exhibition about Canada’s residential schools coming to Lakehead University
Lakehead’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales are hosting 100 Years of Loss: The... full story
Apr
6
Exhibition about Canada’s residential schools coming to Lakehead University
Lakehead’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales are hosting 100 Years of Loss: The... full story
2017
Oct
24
Lakehead Orillia unveils tipi on campus
Last week, Lakehead Orillia raised a new tipi on campus, a sign that the University is committed to ensuring it is a safe gathering space for... full story
Sep
22
Lakehead University names Denise Baxter as Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives
Lakehead University has named Denise Baxter as its new Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives effective Monday, Oct. 30.
Aug
2
The Joyce Family Foundation makes $1 million donation to Lakehead’s Aboriginal Mentorship Program
The Joyce Family Foundation is donating $1 million to a unique program at Lakehead University that mentors Indigenous high school students from... full story
2016
Jul
27
First Nations Youth Employment Programs Expose Students to Careers in Natural Resources
The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) has 48 participants learning about anthropology, geography, dendrology,... full story
2015
Oct
6
Opioid challenges and treatment addressed at film screening and panel
A film screening and panel at Lakehead University on Thursday, Oct. 8 will discuss the challenges of opioid addiction and treatment in Northwestern... full story
Mar
17
LUNSA hosting 27th annual Powwow
The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 27th Annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 20-...
Mar
12
Lakehead University and Midland Cultural Centre team up to offer “The Lakehead Challenge”
Lakehead University has partnered with the Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) to offer a new conversation series, The Lakehead Challenge, which will... full story
2013
Nov
5
Lakehead University receives replacement teepee from community member
A generous individual has donated a teepee to Lakehead University after learning of the recent damage done to the teepee located on the University’s... full story
Oct
29
Anishinaabe guest speaker presents Aboriginal perspective of local history
The final event of Lakehead’s fall Aboriginal Speaker Series takes place on Thursday evening, November 7, and will feature special guest Dr. Darrell... full story
Sep
18
Celebrated poet and author to open Lakehead’s Aboriginal Series
Celebrated author, poet, and educator, Lee Maracle, will be the guest lecturer at Lakehead University’s first event of the 2013 Aboriginal Speakers... full story
Aug
30
Lakehead University Orientation 2013 Helps Students Transition to University
Faculty and staff at Lakehead University look forward to welcoming new undergraduate students and their families to Lakehead and Thunder Bay during... full story