ITSTARTS at Lakehead Orillia

Between March 17 and 21, there will be many opportunities for all members of our campus community to learn about and celebrate the various cultures represented at the Orillia Campus and in our larger community. These events and learning opportunities are part of Lakehead's contribution to the County of Simcoe’s annual ITSTARTS campaign, a public awareness campaign designed to increase and celebrate diversity and belonging, while reducing discrimination and racism. 

Here's our schedule of events:

• Monday, March 17, 12 to 1 p.m. – Newcomer Experience Panel (Zoom)
• Monday, March 17, 2 to 4 p.m. - Culinary Connections: Exploring Diversity through Food (Alumni Commons)
• Tuesday, March 18, 12 to 2 p.m. - Turtle Island Tacos (Alumni Commons)
• Tuesday, March 18, 12 to 3 p.m. - Welcome the World Fair (Orsi Family Learning Commons)
• Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Our Cultural Garden (Orsi Family Learning Commons)
• Wednesday, March 19, 1 to 2 p.m. - Songs that Take Us Home Song Circle (Alumni Commons)
• Thursday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – World Water Day ( OA 2019)
• Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blackout Poetry (Orsi Family Learning Commons)
• Thursday, March 20, 12 to 1 p.m. - Professionals Panel (Zoom)
• Friday, March 21, 12 to 1 p.m. - Beyond Words: The Ripple Effect of Hate Speech (Zoom)