(OR) Fall Harvest Feast & Indigenous Initiatives Open House

Event Date: 
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Maawnjigagmig (OR1013)
Event Contact Name: 
Carlotta Ellison
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 Ext. 2018
Event Contact E-mail: 

Indigenous students are invited to join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for an Open House & Fall Feast in Maawnjigamig - Indigenous Student Lounge. Learn about supports, services, and programming. Chat with staff and socialize with other students. Door prizes will be up for grabs! 

Please note: this event will be run by Indigenous Initiatives for students that identify as Indigenous ONLY. Please contact Indigenous Initiatives if you have any questions or concerns. 

 

(OR) Powley Day with Indigenous Initiatives

Event Date: 
Friday, September 19, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Alumni Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Carlotta Ellison
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 Ext. 2018
Event Contact E-mail: 

This event will celebrate the legacy of Steve Powley and the historic Métis victory at the Supreme Court of Canada on September 19, 2003 in Canada v Powley. Students will have an opportunity to meet the Métis Nation of Ontario's Infinite Reach Facilitators and learn about resources available to Métis students. This event is live-streamed with our Thunder Bay campus. Zoom link to be provided in a poster (in development).


Please note: this event will be run by Indigenous Initiatives. Please contact Indigenous Initiatives if you have any questions or concerns.

(OR) TRC Survivors Flag Raising

Event Date: 
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 9:30am to 11:30am EDT
Event Location: 
Front steps of Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Carlotta Ellison
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 Ext. 2018
Event Contact Web: 

Join Lakehead University in raising the TRC Survivors Flag in honour of residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada.

Please note: this event will be run by Indigenous Initiatives. Please contact Indigenous Initiatives if you have any questions or concerns.

(OR) Apple Picking with LUSU

Event Date: 
Friday, October 3, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Barrie Hill Farms
Event Contact Name: 
Lillian Rayner
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2182
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) invites you to go apple picking at Barrie Hill Farms! More information to come!

Please note: this event will be run by LUSU for ALL students. Please contact LUSU if you have any questions or concerns.

(OR) LUSU Fresh Market

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
TBD
Event Contact Name: 
Lillian Rayner
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2182
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) invites you to their Fresh Market! Come and get some fresh fruits and vegetables! More information to come!


Please note: this event will be run by LUSU for ALL students. Please contact LUSU if you have any questions or concerns.

(OR) LUSU Welcome Palooza

Event Date: 
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
TBD
Event Contact Name: 
Lillian Rayner
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2182
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) invites you to their Welcome Palooza! More information to come!

Please note: this event will be run by LUSU for ALL students. Please contact LUSU if you have any questions or concerns. 

(OR) Backyard Bash

Event Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Back field outside of Residence
Event Contact Name: 
Tim Lade
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 Ext. 3004
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL new students to Backyard Bash! This will be a fun-filled evening that will follow our First Howl Orientation day! This event will include inflatables, a DJ, FREE food, and more! This is an event that you will not want to miss!

Please note: this event will be run by our Residence Life team, but is open to ALL new students. If you are an off-campus commuting student, please use the registration link below to register for this event! Please contact Residence Life if you have any questions or concerns regarding this event. 

 

(OR) Trivia Night & Nacho Bar

Event Date: 
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Dining Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Tim Lade
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 Ext. 3004
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL new students to our Trivia Night & Nacho Bar in the Dining Hall! This will be a fun-filled evening that will follow our Downtown Adventure day! Come out and challenge your fellow Thunderwolves with a night of trivia and great food!

Please note: this event will be run by our Residence Life team, but is open to ALL new students. If you are an off-campus commuting student, please use the registration link below to register for this event! Please contact Residence Life if you have any questions or concerns regarding this event. 

Community Fair

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (Covered Outdoor Space & Half of Learning Commons), Orillia Campus
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Discover what Orillia has to offer at the Campus & Community Connections Fair! Meet local organizations and explore activities, programs, services, events, and resources to help you get connected on and off campus. Enjoy free local treats and exciting giveaways!

No registration required - just show up!

Transfer & Mature Student Social

Event Date: 
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Alumni Commons in Simcoe Hall, Orillia Campus
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Whether you’ve transferred from another school or are joining us as a mature student, we know your journey is unique — and we’re here for it! Join us for a casual morning social designed just for transfer and mature students. It’s a great chance to ask questions specific to your student experience, connect with others on a similar path, and enjoy some refreshments and treats while you’re at it!

No registration required - just show up! 

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