This session is for current international students at Lakehead University who will require a study permit extension. You must keep your study permit active the entire time you study in Canada and always apply for an extension before it expires. Join our International Student Advisor to learn more about the process and what is required.

Are you new to Canada and plan to rent off campus? Please join this session to learn more about tenant rights and responsibilities for off-campus housing in Ontario

Are you a new student who is starting their studies at Lakehead this fall? Have questions about your study permit, and working in Canada? Join this session and meet your student advisors, and learn more about studying and living in Canada as an International Student

Are you graduating this semester, and plan to apply for a post-graduate work permit? Join this session lead by our Int'l Student Advisors to learn about the next steps, what is required and how to apply for your PGWP.

Are you new to Thunder Bay, and renting off-campus? Join this session to learn about your rights and responsibilities in Canada, and what to do when you have a problem with your rental or landlord

Are you a new student who is starting their studies at Lakehead this fall? Have questions about your study permit, and working in Canada? Join this in-person session and meet your student advisors, and learn more about studying and living in Canada as an International Student

Are you a new international student who missed our Welcome Day event on Wednesday, August 28th? Join one of our Late Arrival sessions to learn about campus, discover the many supports and services available, and connect with the ISS team and other new students.

Every Friday in September!

Do you have a quick question or need help, and cannot wait for an appointment? Join the weekly drop in sessions on Wednesday afternoon to speak to any of your International Student Advisors. This session is offered in person and on zoom (first come, first served)

Welcome to Week 4 of the NNC.  It’s time to venture off campus to our local McKeller Island Bird Observatory.  The staff from “A Project to Save our Songbirds” will be showing us how they catch, band, and track the songbirds that live or migrate through our area.  We will enjoy a beautiful morning on the mission marsh and you will even get to hold and release a bird!

Join us for Week 3 of NNC for a traditional Medicine Walk with Dr. Peggy Smith (Miskwaanakwadook--Red Cloud Woman).  

Did you know that Indigenous Initiatives maintains a garden on campus? The garden called Gitigaan in Ojibwe is a gathering space for people to share and learn about the significance of traditional medicines and to create an awareness of traditional knowledge. The original garden was planted in June 2010 and contained box planters located in each of the four directions.  The new Lakehead University Gitigaan was built and planted in June 2017, following a ceremony conducted by Elder Ma-nee Chacaby.  We are honoured to have Dr. Smith join us as she shares her knowledge and we learn about the significance of traditional medicines. Let's gather together in this beautiful space to expand our awareness of Indigenous culture and learn about other areas on campus for self reflection and meditation with nature. Tobacco will be provided, if you would like to make an offering for the Garden. And, if you're keen, bring some gardening gloves and you can do some weeding and harvesting.