Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Block Party

Get to know the wellness services on and off campus and meet the Lakehead staff that will be here to support you throughout your journey as a Thunderwolf! There will be lots of activities, food, crafts, and fun! We can’t wait to see you there! 

This event is outdoors and weather-dependent. The rain date is Tuesday, September 9th.

 

Pee for Pizza

Did you know the most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection is none at all? That’s why regular testing is one of the best ways to take care of your health and your partners'.

Student Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s sexual health team and LUSU, is offering confidential, drop-in STI testing at The Outpost from 11 am-2 pm.

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Art of Self-Care

Prioritizing your well-being and taking care of yourself is a lot like nurturing a garden. Water, sunlight, and patience are important things that plants (and students!) need to thrive. Join Student Health & Wellness to intentionally plant seeds of self-care by creating your own mini garden and reflecting on a wellness routine that works for you. The mini garden will serve as a visual reminder to take time for yourself while discovering new strategies to recharge, de-stress, and cultivate growth. All supplies to create your garden of self-care will be provided!

(OR) safeTALK

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.

(OR) safeTALK

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.

Student Wellness Advisory Team Meeting

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

Summer Garden Days

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Student Health & Wellness for Gardening Days throughout the summer. Every Thursday morning from 10 am - 12 pm. Drop-in to help weed, water, and tend to the gardens with love and care. Garden time is social time so enjoy taking a break with fellow volunteers to chat while gardening! Everyone is welcome. 

Standard First Aid/CPR

Looking to get certified in First Aid and CPR? HealthTec Training is offering a Standard First Aid, CPR Level C course through a flexible blended learning model – complete part of the course online at your own pace, and the rest in person at Lakehead University.

What’s Included:

(OR) Gardening Day

Join Indigenous Initiatives and Student Health & Wellness for a relaxing day in the Wiigwasitig Gitigaan 'Birch Tree Garden' and Ambe Tigadaw 'Three Sisters Garden.' Get your hands dirty while meeting fellow students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone is welcome to connect with nature and be out on the land.

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided! Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Stay for 10 minutes or the whole time - it's up to you, and all help is appreciated! 

We can't wait to see you there! 

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