International Students are invited to experience a Thunderwolves Hockey game and cheer on for the team! Join us as we spend an evening enjoying the game and getting to experience the electric energy of Thunderwolves Hockey home games at Fort William Gardens Arena. 

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.

Start your Lakehead journey off right! Connect with other international students and the ISS (International Student Services) Team, discover what campus has available for you, and embrace the Canadian way with fun activities! This is a mandatory event, all new students should plan to attend Welcome Day.

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2027

Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: The Outpost (Thunder Bay campus) 

**Please note this event is for new International Students only. Space for friends and family will not be available.**

Celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with A.L.A.S.!

Join A.L.A.S. for a fun and meaningful celebration of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Discover the traditions behind this vibrant celebration as they create an altar featuring photos, candles, and food offerings to honour loved ones who have passed.

What can you expect at this celebration? There will br Catrina-inspired face painting, traditional Latin American Desserts at their bake sale, Bingo/Loteria game ($5.00 per card to participate)

All proceeds from Bingo and the bake sale will support future A.L.A.S. events, helping them bring even more exciting cultural experiences to the community. 

Come celebrate culture, community, remembrance, and connection! Bring your friends, enjoy some treats, try your luck at Bingo/Loteria, and experience the beauty of this special tradition! 

MICEFA (The Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Échanges Franco-Américains) is an association that promotes exchanges between students in North America and Paris, France. Come join their info session geared at Lakehead students who are interested in planning an exchange to one of their 18 member universities in Paris, France. If you’re interested in studying abroad in France but don’t know where to start, this is the perfect info session for you!

Register here

Get ready to explore some of Thunder Bay’s most iconic spots with the ISS Summer Adventure Club! Join us for a fun-filled outing to the breathtaking Terry Fox Monument, the scenic Hillcrest Park, and a sweet stop at Merla-Mae Ice Cream. Discover local favourites, snap amazing photos, and make unforgettable summer memories with new friends!

$5.00 fee to participate + bring extra money for a sweet treat at Merla Mae’s!

PLEASE NOTE:
All ISS Summer Adventure Club events are open to current Lakehead University students only. 

Represent Your University - Join the Global Ambassador Program!

What is a Global Ambassador? As a Global Ambassador, you will represent Lakehead's diverse campus and student body. Together with the team of Global Ambassadors you will enrich the student experience on campus and share your Lakehead pride with future students.

Are you new international student to Canada, and have questions about working while you study? Is this the first time you have worked abroad? There are important things for you to know when searching for employment, as well as regulations as a worker in Canada. Please join this session to find out more details on working while you study. This session is presented by TBMA in association with COSTI Immigrant Services and the Ontario Government.