CIHR is hosting the following webinar to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “Spring 2026 Project Grant” and to answer questions on how to apply.
Duration: 60 minutes
When: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET | Join
Many First Nations communities experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) when compared to non-First Nations communities, which further increases risk for other health, mental health, and substance use-related difficulties. In this presentation, Dr. Mushquash will discuss how Indigenous community-based research in mental health and addiction can support improvements to systems and services.
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About the SpeakerDr. Christopher Mushquash, HBSc., M.A., Ph.D., LL.D. (h.c.), FRSC, C.Psych. (Ontario), is Anishinawbe (Ojibway), and a member of Pawgwasheeng (Pays Plat First Nation) who was born and raised in rural Northwestern Ontario. He is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology, and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Clinical Psychologist at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Vice President Research at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Chief Scientist and Chief Operating Officer at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, and Director of the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research at Lakehead University. Dr. Mushquash is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction, with expertise in rural and northern clinical practice and the development of culturally appropriate interventions for mental health and addiction difficulties in First Nations children, adolescents, and adults.
Entershine Bookshop and Lakehead University are co-hosting a book launch celebration on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 at Entershine Bookshop! We will be featuring three Lakehead books and three community books! Please join us in celebrating! This event is sponsored the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University and Dr. Pauline Sameshima.
You are invited to join the UArctic Networking Seminar Session: Canadian UArctic Project Funds, taking place on March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM NST (Newfoundland Time).Public Safety Canada just announced their 2026 Safeguarding Science training series from January through March. These aren't your typical compliance webinars—they address the real-world scenarios you're probably already facing in your research partnerships and grant applications.
Who Should Attend: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research staff, and administrators across all disciplines. These sessions provide knowledge that protects your grants, partnerships, and intellectual property.
Full details on all Safeguarding Science Training Modules can be found on their website, along with details for attending the French language versions of each module.
Questions about which modules apply to your research? Contact Andrew (security.research@lakeheadu.ca)
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled day of discovery at the Thunder Bay Science Carnival—a vibrant community event where science comes to life! Families are invited to explore the exciting world of science, technology, and engineering through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and live entertainment.
The Carnival will feature a special innovation and research area, created by Lakehead University, which includes hands-on activities and demonstrations that deepen our collective appreciation for how science shapes our world.
WHAT'S IN STORE:
Whether you're experimenting, building, or simply exploring, this is your chance to connect with science in a way that’s fun, educational, and unforgettable!
This year, the Thunder Bay Science Festival is a collaborative venture under the direction of Science North, in partnership with Intercity Shopping Center, EcoSuperior, Thunder Bay Museum, Parks Canada and Lakehead University.
Presented by: CAA North & East Ontario
Sponsored by: ERCO Worldwide and Ontario Power Generation
Climate Action Summit Sponsored by: Canadian Association of Science Centres
We also acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada towards Science Festival activities.
Join us in launching the 21st Annual Research & Innovation Week with greetings from dignitaries and a proclamation from the City of Thunder Bay.
Details to on this event to follow!
The following presentations will take place as part of this event:
Forests, Moose, Predators and Moose Hunting – Dr. Brian McLaren
Dr. Brian McLaren’s research career spans Isle Royale National Park, a temporal average of 1.5 to 3.0 moose per square kilometre, the island of Newfoundland, an average across wildlife management units of 1.1 to 4.5 moose per square kilometre, and Ontario, an average of 0.05 to 0.35 moose per square kilometre. Isle Royale provides an opportunity to observe forest regeneration, which depends on the degree of canopy disturbance and food-chain effects, with wolf kill rates creating cascades that influence soil characteristics. Newfoundland shows that forest regeneration may not return to previous stable states, depending on local moose densities. Ontario trend analysis consistently shows hunting to have the strongest effects on moose, keeping forest regeneration in expected ranges.
Remote Sensing and Forest Fire Research at NRM - Dr. Brigitte Leblon
Remote Sensing is an important tool in modern forestry. At NRM, the remote sensing research has focused on two important forestry applications. The first one is detecting tree health on UAV imagery. We will present a deep learning method allowing the direct detection of trees and their health on UAV multispectral images. The second one is on mapping fuel moisture using polarimetric radar imagery. After explaining what polarimetric radar imagery is, we will present results using polarimetric ALOS-PALSAR L-band imagery for fuel moisture in British Columbia.
This event is sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Forestry and Faculty of Natural Resources Management.
Snacks will be provided.
The Rita Nicholas Undergraduate Research Conference is an annual event that features poster and oral presentations from undergraduate students in all Faculties during Research and Innovation Week. The Rita Nicholas Undergraduate Research Conference is a peer-judged event that offers undergraduate students in all disciplines a venue to showcase their work and engage with their peers’ work. The poster presentation portion of the event will take place in the Agora from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, while the oral presentations will take place in the Senate Chambers (the schedule for the oral presentations will be determined after all applications are received, however the oral presentations can be scheduled between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM). The highest-voted students in each Faculty in both the oral and poster categories will be invited to discuss their research during a casual lunch with University President Dr. Gillian Siddall.
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Learn the basics of solar panels, explore financing options, hear from local residents who have installed solar, and speak with service providers to learn more about installing solar technology in your home. This event will include a panel, and information booths. As well, the City of Thunder Bay Climate Action Specialist will also be in attendance. The event is hosted and sponsored by the Lakehead University Office of Sustainability and the City of Thunder Bay.
