Q&A: Working hours and Traveling during the Winter Break

Event Date: 
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Do you plan to leave Canada during the winter holidays? Have questions or concerns about re-entering Canada? Or do you have questions about how many hours you can work during this holiday break? Join this open Q&A session to ask questions, understand the eligible working hours, and see what is needed to exit and re-enter Canada.

Post-Graduation Work Permit Workshop

Event Date: 
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
International Student Centre (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you graduating this December, 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.out the next steps, what is required and how to apply for your PGWP.

Study Permit Extension Workshop

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

TRV Visa Renewal Workshop

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Have you recently renewed your study permit or obtained your post-grad work permit, and now need to renew your visa stamping in the passport? The visa stamping is used for entry to Canada. Please join our International Student Advisors as they walk through the process and requirements

Volunteering in the Community with TBMA

Event Date: 
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 9:25am EST
Event Location: 
International Student Centre (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join this session to learn about the benefits of volunteering and getting involved with your local community. We will discuss volunteer opportunities and agencies and take questions from the audience!

Post-Graduation Work Permit Workshop

Event Date: 
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you graduating this fall, 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.

Study Permit Extension Workshop

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

Working in Canada with TBMA

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

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.

Northern Nature Connect: Exploring the Labyrinth

Event Date: 
Monday, September 29, 2025 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
On campus- We will meet at the Labyrinth which in on the path to the Bora Laskin Building.
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Melvin
Event Contact E-mail: 

Did you know we have a beautiful Labyrinth right on campus?  Join me this week as we welcome a special guest and Lakehead Alumni Dr. David Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood will share with us about the history, uses and benefits of the Labyrinth and guide us through a walk.  No experience required!  

Following our Labyrinth experience we will reflect together and enjoy some light snacks and refreshments under the shade of the birch trees. 

This event is fully outdoors.  Minimal walking and washrooms are nearby.

Fall 2025 Session- Monday September 29th, 1:30pm-3:30pm

Northern Nature Connect: Creekside Creations

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Meet outside the library front doors- session will be on campus by the river
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Melvin
Event Contact E-mail: 
Session 2 will take us to shaded rocky shores of the McIntyre River right on campus.  Join me amongst the trees to explore some Creekside Creations.  This week we will engage with our creative spirits and let nature inspire us! We will have several craft activities for you to choose from and take a little bit of nature home with you :)
 
*This event requires walking through the forest on trails and will be fully outdoors. There is also no washroom facility at the location.

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