Métis Cultural Celebration

Thursday, February 13^th, 2020

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

The Study Sideroom

Join us in celebrating Métis culture! Food, dot art activity, door prize & more.  

Special Guest: Senator Ken Simard of the MNO

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EVERYONE WELCOME

Lunch provided. 

Sharing Stories and Leaving from Each Other

Indigenous Graduate Student Speaker Series ~ Jerri-Lynn Orr

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge 

Lunch provided In

Jerri-Lynn is a mother, wife, teach, researcher and the coordinator of the Native Access Program at Lakehead University. She is Cree and Métis with European ancestry. Her family comes from Bigstone Cree Nation in Northern Alberta, her Métis roots come from the Red River Settlement. Her education journey began in a joint program between Red River College and the University of Winnipeg, where she obtained a Diploma in Aboriginal Languages (Cree), a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and a Bachelor of Education degree in 2011. Her passion for learning led her to continue her studies at Lakehead University and she is currently enrolled in the Master of Education, Indigenous Education and will graduate in May 2020.

Contact, Yolanda Twance, ACSS Coordinator

807-343-8084 or acss1@lakeheadu.ca

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Friday, February 28th, 2020

3 pm

Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site

Elder GENE NOWEGEJICK, will be conducting a Sweat Lodge on Friday, February 28th, 2020 starting at 3pm at the Lakehead University Sweat Lodge site. Women should wear long skirts and a t-shirt. Men should wear shorts. Be sure to bring a towel. Participants are encouraged to bring the Elder a tobacco offering which is available at ACSS (UC1007). Women who are on their moon time must not participate in the Sweat Lodge Ceremony or handle ceremonial items.

For more information contact Yolanda Twance, ACSS Coordinator at 807-343-8084 or acss1@lakheadu.ca.

MIIJIM NOONGAM ~ Please join us for lunch! 

Wednesday, February 12th, 2019  ~ 12 noon to 1:30 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge - UC1007

EVERYONE WELCOME!!! 

Pipe Ceremony & Teachings

Conducted by Elder Gene Nowegejick

Friday, January 31st, 2020

12:00 noon to 1 :30 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge

Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services is pleased to provide students with the opportunity to attend a pipe ceremony and teachings.  

Elder Gene Nowegejick will conduct a pipe ceremony and share his knowledge.

 Light refreshments will be available. 

EVERYONE WELCOME

For more information contact: Yolanda Twance at 343-8084 or acss1@lakeheadu.ca

Information Session

Monday, January 27^th, 2020

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC1007A

Service Canada will be visiting the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge to share information on summer employment within the Government of Canada.

They will be available after the presentation for one-on-one questions.

 If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl O’Reilly at 343-8072 or aboriginalcounsellor@lakeheadu.ca

Happy New Semester!!! 

All students are invited to stop by Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge (UC 1007) on Wednesday, January 8th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for an Open House hosted by Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services.

Welcome to a new semester at Lakehead University! 

Come find out about new and exciting events happening this semester. Learn about the student services available through ACSS. 

Lunch provided.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum.

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC1007.

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum.

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC1007.

Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services is pleased to have Elder Gerry Martin available to the students for individual or group discussions. 

Gerry Martin is a former nurse and a student of traditional Aboriginal healing methods. He is from the Mattagami First Nation of Ojibways in Northeaster Ontario near Timmins. Gerry feels very comfortable teaching, learning and sharing his knowledge of traditional Aboriginal healing methods and considers it a life-long journey to learn more. He is a son, father, and grandfather and Great-Grandpa who follows his destiny and enjoys life to the fullest.

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!