2026 International Women's Day

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
International Centre (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Services
Event Contact E-mail: 

International Women's Day is a global day (celebrated annually on March 8th) honouring the achievements of women and calls to action for the acceleration of women's equality.

Join Lakehead University International on March 5th to celebrate the important women in our lives, share our stories, and to learn about influential Canadian women.All students, staff, and faculty are invited to celebrate International Women's Day in the International Centre. Join us between 12:00pm and 3:00pm for crafts, conversation, celebration, a tea party and light snacks, as we celebrate the strong, smart, caring women at Lakehead and beyond!

Consider wearing the colour purple to show your love and support for women. All are welcome.