About the Event

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. 

About the Speaker

Dr. 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.

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About the Event

GRADflix is an opportunity for graduate students to showcase their research through a oneminute (60-second) creative video. This competition allows students to broaden their communication skills, expand their network, gain greater exposure for their research, and compete for a monetary prize. Graduate Students are eligible to participate in this competition at any stage of their research as long as they are actively enrolled in a graduate program. Date of Competition: Monday, February 23, 2026 - 2:00-4:00 PM.

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About the Event

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a national competition for thesis-based graduate students in which participants present their scholarly and creative activity, and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less. The challenge is to present complex research in an accessible and compelling way with the assistance of only one static slide. The competition celebrates exciting and innovative graduate student research while promoting communication, public speaking, and storytelling skills. Please note: Participants must be present on the Thunder Bay or Orillia campus for this event. Date of Competition: Monday, February 23, 2026 - 2:00-4:00 pm

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21st Annual Research and Innovation Week Awards of Excellence 

Join us as we honour Lakehead University’s outstanding researchers. We will celebrate the achievements of faculty members, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows as well as the contributions made by our valued research partners and sponsors. We hope to see you there!

List of awards to be presented at this year’s event:

• Distinguished Researcher Award
• Research Excellence Awards
• Community Engaged Research Award
• Post-Doctoral Fellow Research Excellence Award
• Indigenous Partnership Research Award
• Innovation Award
• EDI in Research Award
• Three-Minute Thesis Awards
• GRADflix Competition Award
• Graduate Studies Research Excellence Awards
• Graduate Student Conference Poster Winners

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About the Event

This event will include a panel and information booths where you can 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.  The event is co-hosted and co-sponsored by the Lakehead University Office of Sustainability and the City of Thunder Bay. No RSVP required. Light Refreshments provided. 

• Learn about the basics of solar photovoltaic technology
• Explore the Canadian energy rebates
• Hear from local residents who have installed solar photovoltaics
• Speak with local service providers to learn more about installing solar technology in your home
• Learn how to participate in solar energy when you can't modify your housing

About the Event

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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Webinar: Leveraging Mitacs Programs for Horizon Europe collaboration *DATE CHANGE

 Mitacs will host two webinars (English, French) showcasing how its flagship programs – particularly Accelerate and the Globalink Research Award – can be used to build and strengthen European research and innovation collaborations, with a focus on Horizon Europe. Each one hour session will highlight where and how Mitacs programs can be integrated into Horizon Europe consortia and projects, either as standalone mechanisms or in complement to the International Mobility Award (IMA). 

• English session: NEW DATE:  Tues February 17 at 1:00 PM ET — Register 

• French session:  NEW DATE:  Tues February 17 at 2:15 PM ET —  Inscrivez-vous

About the Event

This guided tour and community café highlights collaborative partnerships between the City of Thunder Bay and Lakehead University supporting the renewal of the Centennial Botanical Conservatory. Staff, faculty, and students share stories of collaboration that bring learning to life, strengthen community connections, and help shape a vibrant, shared civic space.  This event is being hosted by Lakehead University's Faculty of Business Administration and the City of Thunder Bay.

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.