Are you passionate about student health and well-being? Join SWAT—a collaborative group of students who stay connected with Student Health and Wellness initiatives, provide feedback on services, and help shape wellness programming at Lakehead. Open to students from both Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, SWAT meets four times a year and aims to reflect the diversity of our student population.

🗓 First Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 | 3–4 PM | Zoom

Learn more about responsibilities and 25/26 meeting dates: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and...

Embrace the cozy vibes of autumn and nourish your body and soul at the Fall Flavours event! Take part in delicious seasonal flavours and activities with important discussions on food security and well-being. Learn about resources and support systems available both on and off campus.

It's time to kick off the It's Your Move 100 Hour Challenge! Drop by the tennis courts outside Rotary Place any time between 12-2pm to play a game of pickleball or tennis, or meet up with fellow Thunderwolves for a walk along the paths through the West Orillia Sports Complex.

Notes regarding pickleball/tennis: No experience required, we're all learning together! The courts can't be booked, so we will play on whichever courts are available.

This event promises to be a fun and active way to celebrate wellness and fitness among colleagues and friends here on campus. We look forward to seeing you there, It's Your Move, Thunderwolves! Don't forget to track your hours for the 100 Hour Challenge!

Due to poor weather this event has been rescheduled to Thursday May 29th from 12-1:30pm.

It's time to kick off the It's Your Move 100 Hour Challenge! Drop by the tennis courts outside Rotary Place any time between 12-2pm to play a game of pickleball or tennis, or meet up with fellow Thunderwolves for a walk along the paths through the West Orillia Sports Complex.

Notes regarding pickleball/tennis: No experience required, we're all learning together! The courts can't be booked, so we will play on whichever courts are available.

This event promises to be a fun and active way to celebrate wellness and fitness among colleagues and friends here on campus. We look forward to seeing you there, It's Your Move, Thunderwolves! Don't forget to track your hours for the 100 Hour Challenge!

Join Student Health and Wellness for Snoozefest where will play a life-sized board game, Sheeps and Scrolls, where your sleep habits decide your fate! Just like Chutes and Ladders, you'll climb toward better rest with good sleep hygiene and slide back for the not-so-great ones.

Learn how to build better sleep habits and win sleep-themed prizes while you're at it! Pajamas are highly encouraged—and might even earn you bonus chances to win. 

The It’s Your Move Crew is bringing back our summer-long challenge to log 100 hours of physical activity—but this year, we’re celebrating Lakehead’s 60th anniversary! Along the way, you’ll hit special milestones inspired by Lakehead’s history—stay tuned for more details!

Once you sign up, you’ll get a link to our Strava Group, where we’ll provide weekly updates, encouragement, and resources to help you hit your goals. Plus, you’ll be able to connect with and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves!

This challenge is open to current students, incoming students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either campus.

• Students who reach milestones will receive Student Health and Wellness and Campus Rec swag
• The first employee on each campus to hit 100 hours will receive a prize from Human Resources
• The first alumni to reach 100 hours will receive a prize from Lakehead Alumni

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

✅ Sign up before June 1 and join the It’s Your Move Strava Group

✅ Tracking begins on May 19 and ends on September 31

✅ Log your activities into Strava—either manually or by syncing your fitness tracker/smartwatch

✅ We’ll track your progress and celebrate your Lakehead-inspired milestones

✅ Get moving and celebrate Lakehead’s 60th!

Are you ready to make your move?

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Join The Office of Indigenous Initiatives for a Lunch and Learn about Jordan's Principle and "Bear Witness Day," a day celebrated every year to mark the history of Jordan's Principle at the Canadian Rights Tribunal. There will be a screening of the NFB film 'Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger' followed by a barbeque lunch. 

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for a sacred fire for "Red Dress Day," a day held every year on May 5th to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit Peoples. A table will be set up for participants to make red dress pins and light refreshments will be provided. 

As part of CMHA’s Mental Health Week, drop by for a behind-the-scenes look at the supports available to Lakehead students. Meet the team—counselling, medical, and wellness staff will be on hand to answer your questions, walk you through how our services work, and chat about ways to support student wellbeing. While you're here, grab some resources and get to know the space! 

Navigating the post-secondary realm often involves adapting to difficult and unexpected challenges. Resilience helps us successfully overcome these challenges and maintain our well-being in the face of adversity. In this webinar, we are joined by Selena Norman from CICMH to discuss Thriving in the Classroom, a toolkit that provides staff with the necessary tools to create an environment that supports resiliency for both themselves and their students. This session will discuss the four kinds of resilience (community, personal, academic, and career) that can promote wellbeing and strengthen resilience in virtual and in-person classrooms, ensuring everyone thrives on campus and beyond.

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