Virtual Drop-in Elder Session with Elder Trish Monague

Event Date: 
Sunday, December 12, 2021 - 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
On-line
Event Contact Name: 
Mercedes Jacko
Event Contact E-mail: 

Virtual Drop-in Elder Session

with Elder Trish Monague 

Elders provide holistic and spiritual guidance, traditional teachings, and a good laugh in times of stress. 
 
Sunday, December 12, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
via Zoom
 
There will be a virtual smudge and a prayer at 10 a.m. Followed by one-on-one sessions with Elder Trish. Please stop in .
 
To access the session with Elder Trish Monague please contact Mercedes Jacko at orillia.ii@lakeheadu.ca and you will be forwarded the zoom link.  
 
If you have any issues connecting, please contact: Mercedes Jacko (she/they) Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator, Orillia Campus. 

MÉTIS DOT ART LESSONS

Event Date: 
Monday, December 13, 2021 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Katy Drainville
Event Contact E-mail: 
Infinite Reach Métis Student Solidarity Network
MÉTIS DOT ART LESSONS
 
Get ready for the holiday season with us! Come and create personalized Christmas Cards and ornaments!
 
Wednesday December 13th, 2021
Drop in from 11AM to 3PM
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag (Indigenous Student Services Services) - UC1007
 
Light refreshments. 
 
RSVP: Katy Drainville kpile1@lakeheadu.ca
NO EXPERIENCE OR SUPPLIES NECESSARY!
 
PLEASE COMPLETE COVID-19 SCREENING PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Contact an Infinite Reach facilitator today!
613-798-1488
EVERYONE WELCOME

Information Session - The Ontario Legislative Internship Programme

Event Date: 
Monday, November 29, 2021 - 7:00pm EST
Event Location: 
via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact E-mail: 

Information Session!

The Ontario Legislative Internship Programme

Monday, November 29th, 2021

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST

via zoom

WHAT IS OLIP?

  • A 10 month, nonpartisan paid internship offered to recent Canadian graduates
  • Work directly with MPPs from both opposition & government parties
  • Meet fascinating people, chair internal committees
  • Present at the Canadian Political Science Association and much more!

Register in advance for this event at:

 

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tfuCrqzksE9av1mxhuQsf5Rb05...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

@olipinterns

 

Winter Storytelling with Richard Van Camp

Event Date: 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact E-mail: 

Winter Storytelling

with Richard Van Camp 

Tłı̨chǫ Dene from Fort Smith, NWT

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

11:00 am to 1:00 pm 

 

Register in advance for this event:
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlcu2vqzsiEtOntCmZu2hjzh7rm...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Signed copies of Richard Van Camp's latest book available to 5 lucky attendees.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Richard Van Camp

Richard Van Camp is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the best selling author of 26 books in just about every genre. His novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film with First Generation Films and you can visit Richard on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud and at www.richardvancamp.com. His new book is "Gather: Richard Van Camp on Storytelling" with the University of Regina Press.

 

 

Beading Circle

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 25, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindnawemaaganag UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact E-mail: 

Beading Circle

Thurs. Nov. 25th, 2021 - 1 pm to 2 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007

Join us to start a beading project.

All beading supplies will be provided!

Light refreshments

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE PASSPORT and DAILY SCREENING

 

EVERYONE WELCOME! 

ININIW ACAKOSUK (the CREE STARS) Elder Wilfred Buck, Opaskwayak Cree Nation

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
via zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Anna Chief
Event Contact E-mail: 

ININIW ACAKOSUK (the CREE STARS)

Elder Wilfred Buck, Opaskwayak Cree Nation

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 | 12pm to 1 pm EST

via zoom

ININIW ACAKOSUK will focus on astronomy from an Indigenous perspective generally and Cree Astronomy specifically. ININIW constellations will be identified and the sacred “tellings” associated with these constellations will be shared.

Register in advance for this event:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMudeyrrjwpG9YtLJt5vAecJnIT8jU5NXtV

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Wilfred Buck

WILFRED BUCK OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION (OCN)

Wilfred has taught Math, Science, Indigenous Issues and Cultural Awareness to classes at the middle & high school levels as well as speaking at numerous universities.

Taught a 1st year Astronomy class for the University of Brandon.

Wilfred is a Husband, Father, Educator, Astronomer, Author, Artisan, Sun Dance Chief, Knowledge Keeper, as well as a host of other interests.

Wilfred shares…”I have had the opportunity to meet and share with Indigenous People from all over the world and the thing that has made an impact in my thought processes is the understanding that ALL people have deep concepts of intellectual thought, capacity of intellectual discourse, unbounding common-sense and a shared belief/faith that ACAK (spirit) guides our interactions with everything”.

EVERYONE WELCOME

 

Self-Care Workshop

Event Date: 
Friday, December 3, 2021 - 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheryl O'Reilly
Event Contact E-mail: 

SELF-CARE WORKSHOP

Friday, December 5th, 2021 - 2 pm to 4 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007

Join us for an interactive workshop!

  • Wellness tips.
  • Meditation.
  • Stress Management.
  • Goal setting.

Light refreshments provided!

Register with Sheryl at counsellor.issc@lakeheadu.ca

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE PASSPORT and DAILY SCREENING

EVERYONE WELCOME  

Vision Board Workshop – Thunder Bay Campus

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007
Event Contact Name: 
Sheryl O'Reilly
Event Contact E-mail: 

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 – 2 pm to 4 pm

Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC1007

Are you ready for a New Year? Let's create a new vision!

We will come together to write our dreams and goals with intention, and create a Vision Board that will help you focus and attract your ideal outcomes to you. We will discuss the meaning of vision board and you will learn tips and tricks for bringing it to life. We MUST let ourselves dream again and doing it together in a fun environment is key! 

Email Sheryl at counsellor.issc@lakeheadu.ca to register. 

Light snacks will be provided.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE PASSPORT and DAILY SCREENING

Indigenous Transfer Student Connection

Event Date: 
Monday, November 15, 2021 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
On Campus (UC1007) & On-line
Event Contact Name: 
Michael Mirabelli
Event Contact E-mail: 

Indigenous Transfer Student Connection

Monday, November 15th, 2021 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 

On Campus (Thunder Bay Campus UC1007) & On-line

Learn about all of the services available to you as a transfer student, meet Michael and the ISSC team who are here to ensure your transition needs are met.   Register in advance for this meeting:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcu6rrDkqGtN2byuyTaexIsByVlCW3y7R

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Michael Mirabelli at transfer.ii@lakeheadu.ca

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE PASSPORT and DAILY SCREENING REQUIRED

Elder In Residence - Elder Gerry Martin

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Friday, October 22, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Friday, October 29, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Friday, November 5, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Friday, November 12, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Friday, November 19, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Friday, November 26, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact E-mail: 

Elder In Residence – Elder Gerry Martin

Fridays  ~  1 pm to 2 pm

The Indigenous Student Services Centre is pleased to have Elder Gerry Martin available for individual or group discussions. To connect with Elder Martin through zoom please contact adm.issc@lakeheadu.ca and you will be forwarded the 

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