Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Orillia Native Women's Group and get your hands dirty in the Wiigwasitig Gitigaan & Ambe Tigadaw gardens!

Spring is finally upon us, and we're eager and ready to do a spring clean-up and site prep for our gardens for the planting and growing season! 

Everyone is welcome, and light refreshments will be provided! 

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Orillia Native Women's Group for a Planting Ceremony in the Wiigwasitig Gitigaan 'Birch Tree Garden' and the Ambe Tigadaw 'Three Sisters Garden.' It's that time of year to express gratitude, connect with nature, and share in the sacredness of the gardens and their purpose. 

Everyone is welcome, and lunch will be provided! 

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Make some homemade lavender playdough and engage all of your senses as you ground in the present moment. All supplies will be provided! 

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Who says LEGO is just for kids? Come play with some LEGO bricks and practice mindfulness, while connecting with your fellow Thunderwolves.

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Painting is a great way to practice grounding in the present moment and creatively express emotions. We will have a variety of surfaces and paints for you to experiment with! 

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Decorate homemade cookies from a local bakery and connect with your fellow Thunderwolves.

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

Take a study break and join Student Health & Wellness for a Stress Buster! Check in with your mental health, grab a warm beverage and learn about resources available to support you in times of stress.

Please note that this event is tentative and the date/time is subject to change.

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Take a well-deserved break before exams at De-Stress Fest! Hosted by Student Health and Wellness in partnership with Student Success, this event is all about helping you recharge with fun and relaxing activities. Drop by to unwind, connect, and take a moment for yourself before the busy exam season. There will be cookie decorating, warm beverages, affirmation bracelets, games, colouring, and mental health resources to help support feelings of stress and anxiety. We look forward to seeing you there! 

- This event has been cancelled due to weather - 

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the resilience, achievements, and contributions of transgender and non-binary people worldwide. Observed on March 31st, TDOV raises awareness of the challenges trans individuals face while promoting inclusion, equality, and support. 

This day is an opportunity for allies to show solidarity, amplify trans voices, and advocate for policies that protect and uplift the trans community. Through storytelling, education, and community events, TDOV fosters a more inclusive society where everyone can live authentically and with dignity. 

Join Student Health & Wellness to make your own pronoun pins and learn about gender-affirming health services. 

In recognition of CMHA Mental Health Week, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK to all Lakehead students, faculty and staff.

safeTALK is an in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion, registration is required.

Registration is required, space is limited. Register here

Open to students, faculty, and staff!